CARDS:
Photo Courtesy of Bernard MaisnerWhen image is all-important, send out the best of the best. That means a card by Bernard Maisner. At $34 a pop, you might be eating Saltines for every meal, but at least you sent the warmest of wishes to your near and dear.
Photo Courtesy of ElumThis stunning letterpress damask patterned card is an elegant way to send a greeting. For the interior designers that love a good pattern, check out Elum Designs
Photo Courtesy of ElumPerhaps you are more of minimalist? Then the letterpress Birch is for you, from Elum Designs
Photo Courtesy of Linda and HarrietThe block print is homey and warm, how about Trees at Night for the nature lover from Linda and Harriet?
Photo Courtesy of Egg PressIf you watched The Magic Garden on PBS as a child of the 70's and you are into growing and eating locally, this could be just the card. Letterpress on recycled paper from Egg Press. Greenie alert: printed on recycled paper.
Who can resist a gnome? Seriously, no one. The gnomes come out in force to send holiday greetings, also from Egg Press.
Photo Courtesy of CranesSanta Claus is coming to town, courtesy of Vera Wang for William Arthur.
Photo Courtesy of William ArthurNot too many new houses being built in this wacky economic downtown....pretend you did not put your ground up construction or renovation on hold and that your front door looks like this one. From William Arthur.
Photo Courtesy of Jonathan WrightFor the traditionalist, a Poinsetta is a must. Classic and beautiful ye old motifs are plentiful in the Jonathan Wright Collection from LA.
Photo Courtesy of CraneTime to send the cake to someone else...the best part of this card is what it says inside:“holiday wishes to you and your nutty family”, from Kate Spade for Crane.
PHOTO CARDS:
Photo Courtesy of Sarah LeClereRudolf never looked so good. Watercolor printed die-cut cards from Sarah LeClare are so detailed they are a gift to receive.
Photo Courtesy of Dabney LeeFor a bit of boho chic the turquoise and white swirly pattern is for you. Inventive photo cards that are not so trad are harder to find, so I really like this from Dabney Lee
Photo Courtesy of Dabney LeeWho can resist Greek Key in red and white? Also from Dabney Lee.
Photo Courtesy of Felix DoolittleIf you have little one's that want to get in on the holiday card festiveness, this is a good option for them to send. From Felix Doolittle.
Photo Courtesy of IomoiIf you want to go global and just returned from India, send out this fun card from a favorite of mine, Iomoi.
STICKERS AND TAGS:
Photo Courtesy of Boatman GellerI had to show these wine bottle tags from Boatman Geller. They make the gift of wine even better when it bears a greeting.
Photo Courtesy of Felix DoolittleA gift for colleagues and friends will look extra thoughtful with a sweet label on it. Felix Doolittle creates tags, cards and other goodies with charming watercolors.
Photo Courtesy of Felix DoolittlePerfect for the kid's gifts, this sticker will make every teacher smile. From Felix Doolittle.
Photo Courtesy of Felix DoolittleThis tag is easy to fill in, good for those short on time! From Felix Doolittle.
Photo Courtesy of IomoiLove the graphic pattern and script. Large sticker labels from Iomoi make a brown box from the post office look cheery.
Photo Courtesy of Sesame LetterpressUse them or buy them for others, these elegant letterpress tags with brightly colored motifs from Sesame Letterpress are gorgeous.
Photo Courtesy of Sesame LetterpressMore to inspire...
PERSONALIZED WRAPPING PAPER:
I saw this way back when at the gift show and could not wait to write about it! This adorable wrap brings personalization to a whole new level, get yours from Fine Stationery.
Love the circle monogram, preppy will never die!
