In the shop: Blackbird Letterpress

We first met Kathryn of Blackbird Letterpress at the National Stationery Show a few years ago. We immediately became friends (how couldn't we!), not to mention we fell in love with her work! These die-cut cards are perfect for just about any occasion but you might want to pick up two of them and keep one for yourself :)

In the shop: Yellow Owl Workshop

Over the next few weeks I'll share with you some of the lines we carry in the new retail space. They're all so great and I'm thrilled we are carrying them!

First up is Yellow Owl Workshop. Their line of stamps is completely adorable and perfect for holiday gift giving. Actually, they're perfect for any time of the year!

*All images by Yellow Owl Workshop

Tomorrow is the big day!

I've got butterflies as I write this...our Grand Opening is tomorrow! We've spent the last month really pulling the new retail space together and I am so excited and nervous for the official grand opening. The last week in particular has been nuts. We've painted the space, packaged inventory, priced the merchandise, found a vintage cash register, hung posters and moved in another new press. We've also been juggling our current printing schedule, meeting with new clients, shipping orders and teaching. We couldn't have done it without help from our amazing friends and awesome intern! Thank you all so much!!

Without further ado, here's the plan for the weekend:

Friday, November 4th, 6-10pm
First Friday opening party.
Check out the new space and paintings by Jim DeLucia in our Work in Progress Gallery. We'll also have a super cool DJ to keep it lively.

Saturday, November 5th, noon-5pm
Studio tours, hands-on printing (pull your own print on our letterpress and take it home), delicious snacks by Fig and Purl.

**Also, I have to say that the response from people in the community, especially when I was hanging posters, has been amazing. You other shop owners in Rochester are amazing and so supportive. We are SO lucky to live in such an awesome city!

Starting to look organized

Alright, the new space is really starting to look good. We painted a ton this weekend and have gotten a lot of organization done. I can't believe the shop opens in just a few days!!! We might be able to sleep after this :) Sorry for the cell phone pics, that all I have time for lately!