Big News & Summer Giveaway !!

Hi everyone! It has been a project in the making and we’re beyond excited to announce… that we’ve revamped Parcel Post! We’ve got a fresh new look and a new URL — urbanicpaper.com/blog. If you are subscribed to Parcel Post via RSS or have us in your feeds, please re-bookmark us. (Our wordpress.com site will no longer be active.) As a thank-you, we’ll be sending all of you a fun little surprise in the mail when you move over with us. See details on the new blog.

And in celebration, we’re having a SUMMER GIVEAWAY. To win, all you need to do is leave a comment to this post on the NEW URL stating something in your life you’d like to re-invent. It felt so good to freshen up the blog and I’d love to hear about something in your life that you’d love to change as well. There will be six winners randomly selected and announced on 6/26. So check back to see if you’ve won! Each winner will receive one of the prizes below:

Now, come see our new digs!

xo *A

Post no.819 Father’s Day Gifts

 
It was a difficult task to select favorites from our Father’s Day gift options at Urbanic! But these seem to go hand-in-hand with this fun, masculine wrap by Cavalini. Drop on by the store or click on over to thePop-Up Shop to find your special something for Dad.
 
Snow & Graham, Izola, Forage, Sydney Hale, Maptote, Wild and Wolf, Paddywax and Mast Brothers.

Best Mail Week 2013 [pt.3] | NSS

More beauties from our mailbox…

Above from:Grey Moggie Press, BT Elements, Katherine Watson, Kate & Birdie Paper Co. and Paper Lovely

 

Above from:9th Letterpress, Sugar Paper, The Social Type and the Paper Club

 

Above from: Lemon Drop Papers, Puddleduck Paper Co., Iron Curtain Press, Shed Letterpress and Gold Teeth Brooklyn

Photos by Urbanic

Best Mail Week 2013 [pt.2] | NSS

I was going to post this one tomorrow, but just couldn’t wait, so here’s batch # 2 of some of the invitations we’ve received from the National Stationery Show this year.

above from: fig. 2, meant to be sent, farewell paperie, beautiful paper, parrott design, lady fingers, amemone press, and legion paper

 

above from: pinterette press, rifle paper co, paper plane and ladyfingers letterpress

 

{photos by urbanic}

Best Mail Week of 2013 | NSS

Every year, about the second week in May we get an influx of the best mail ever delivered to Urbanic. It’s an explosion of creativity from some of the best stationery designers across the country inviting us to visit them at the National Stationery Show. The trade show takes place once a year in NYC and is a showcase of the latest in all things paper and stationery related. I’ve made it a little tradition to post pictures of the mail we get every year. I’ll be posting pics the rest of this week, up until our departure for the show.  For today, here are some blue-toned beauties.

invitations above by : thimble letterpress, wild ink press, belle & union, tutta lou / orange twist, and ink meets paper

{photos by Urbanic}

My Mom

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m dedicating this post to my mom, Olga Tantaros. She is beautiful, gracious, and so lovely inside – that if you were to meet her she would most likely shake your hand with both of hers.  Her sheets are always folded to perfection and she believes dinner should be had every night with a proper table setting. Although she doesn’t love to cook, she has done it for us for as long as I can remember. My two sisters and I are the light of her life. She’s been invested in us since the time we were born and been by our sides through every endeavor, victory and hardship.  She’s believed and supported Urbanic from when it was just a little card line made in my living room, and is still front row when it comes to all that is happening with our shop. In fact, I’m guessing she’s reading this post right now, since she subscribed to the blog.  Any type-os’ mom?

Thanks for being such a good role model of motherhood for me. love you.

*Aud

Florentine Frames by Cavallini & Co.

Mom Match-Up

Let the outside reflect the inside! A gift’s presentation must be as perfect as the gift itself. A new gardening hat? Think flowers and wellies! We’ve matched up wrap and cards from around the shop to give you some inspiration as you prep for Sunday’s celebration. Make your Momma proud with how thoughtful she raised you to be.

 

above : Rifle Paper Co. wrapping papers + Rocket Ink cards

Project: Blooming Monogram

I wanted our Mother’s Day window at Urbanic to be extra special this year since my mom is flying in from Philadelphia to visit us. I had a paper mache initial on my desk that we had used as a tester in another project and I kept staring at it thinking I wanted to fill it with something. Then it hit me … blooms! It worked out so pretty for our shop window,  but would also be an amazing gift to give as a monogram desk accent or wall hanging for the special moms and mom-friends in your life.

Here’s how you make it.

What You Need :
☐ paper mache letters (there are 8″ and 12″)
☐ exacto knife
☐ floral foam
☐ glue gun
☐ wire cutters or strong scissors
☐ silk flowers

How To Make :
1] Using an exacto knife, cut off the front of the letters and hollow out carefully.
2] Cut floral foam into shapes that fit letter and secure with glue
3] Trim the silk blooms off, leaving a short stem, and position into the foam. You can reinforce with glue, if necessary.
4] Arrange happily!

Above: Our store window!
XO *A

Photos by Urbanic

Gifts for Mom

Find the perfect gift at Urbanic for the Mothers in your life!
All products are available in our store, and many are featured in the Pop-Up Shop.

TRAVELER – Herb Lester maps / Maptote pouch / Baggu stripe bag
HOME CHEF – Mrs. Lilien cocktail book / Sugar Paper market list / Rifle Co. recipe cards
ORGANIZED – One Day at a Time pads / Notes / Russel & Hazel keychain
STYLISH – My Mom Style Icon book / Bellocq tea / Soap & Paper perfume
MOM-TO-BE – “soon to be” card / Pearhead wood frame / One Line a Day memory book
WRITER – Uppercase magazine / Russel & Hazel pencil holder / Liberty Floral noteset

Mother’s Day is May 12th

In nearly two weeks, Moms everywhere will be celebrated. Let it begin with a thoughtful card from you to her! We are continually adding fun favorites to the Pop-Up Shop; Many many more are stocked at the Store.

Perfect {numbers} Gift

Due to our love of numbers, thought we’d put together a Perfect Gift for those who love them, too. This witty card pairs perfectly with this screen printed find for the kitchen.

29 (Again) Birthday Card + Numbers Tea Towel = the Perfect Gift

Urbanic Loves : Numbers

Give yourself a pat on the back for getting those taxes done!

1. & 2. eggpress birthday cards
3. number magnets
4. special delivery tags
5.patterned pens
6. pie graph sticky notes 
7. notes & pencilcase set–
8. pencils notepad
9. brass ruler

From the Bridal Lounge – Mint & Gold

With spring comes fresh colors, especially in the Urbanic Bridal Lounge. While we’re in the middle of some serious Mint Love this week, today we feature invitations by Bella Figura from their Viceroy collection.

Mint and gold never looked so good.

Urbanic Loves : Minty Fresh

In mint condition…

01) Gold/Mint Block Notebook

02) Just a Little Note Card

03) Everything is Going to be OK Book

04) Mint Baker’s Twine

05) I Love You Floral Card

06) White Tea & Mint Travel Tin Candle

07) Solid Mint Washi Tape

08) Botanical Labels & Stickers Set

09) Note to Self Pocket Notebook

10) Mint Striped Paper Straws

11) Mint Metal Pen

Perfectly Paired Pastels

It’s springtime and I love the transition of color around the shop — things are feeling fresh and light again! I couldn’t help but notice this perfectly paired wrap and ribbon. As if the pink ombré isn’t amazing enough, the paper is reversible with mint green on the flip side! Sooooo good with Italian cotton ribbon. A match made for pretty pastel gifting!

{ribbon by Carta Inc. + wrap by Rifle Paper Goods}

Family Time in Paris

It’s been one year since our family trip to Paris . . . . .

 

I’m so happy to be finally blogging about it (and re-living it).  We stayed in a darling apartment in the 7th right by the Eiffel tower and could actually see it from our window!
 
We stayed for 2 weeks and spent most of our days adventuring around town – seeing sites, hopping on carousels and digesting the beauty and rich culture of the city.
 
Love locks on the Pont des Arts
 
The metro got us everywhere. Definitely not easy with the two boys, but the kid-stand on our stroller was a lifesaver, enabling us to get down all of the narrow streets without taking up too much room.
 
We ate as many baguettes, croissants and baked treats as humanly possible.
 
Rue Cler –  Our daily morning go-to spot for produce and groceries
 
Flower stand in Ile Saint Louis + Hanging floral display at Merci
 
We discovered marionette theaters, lovely parks, book shops, patisseries and boutiques – lots of boutiques! Being that we are shop owners, this was beyond inspiring.
 
Night in the City of Light

 

Our days were packed with exploration. At night during our walk home from the metro, we’d look up to see the Eiffel Tower sparkling above us on the top of the hour. It topped off each day with the very magic that started it. I literally have goosebumps right now remembering how special this was for all of us.

Joshua made a little video of our treks in the city for our family.
(Since videos don’t show up in the subscription feed, click this link to see it.)

 
P.S. If you are thinking of planning your own trip to Paris, I would highly recommend heading over to the Oh Happy Day blog to get some great tips.

{all photos by Parcel Post}

Urbanic Loves : Paris

Get your piece of La Ville-Lumière (the city of light)

01) Merci Card

02) Ooh La La Tea Towel

03) Merci Gold Foil Card

04) Paris Mapnote

05) Paris Gold Foil Note Card

06) Une Deux Trois Print

07) Je T’aime Heart Card

08) Paris in Color Book

09) Bon Jour Mon Ami Card

10) Je T’aime Paint Dots Card

11) Merci Beaucoup Boxed Set

post No.799 | Calligraphy Workshop

Urbanic is hosting a Calligraphy Workshop on April 21st with the talented Molly Suber Thorpe of Plurabelle. Space is limited so if you’re aching to learn this beautiful art form, get your ticket now.