Showing posts with label Product Design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Product Design. Show all posts

11.07.2011

Stationery Trends Interactive Magazine

We can't say enough about Stationery Trends magazine! Launched several years ago, Editor Sarah Schwartz has worked wonders in elevating the taste level and trend awareness for our industry.

Stationery Trends Interactive is their recently launched online issue and it's equally fab! Crammed with great industry insider sources - we're proud to be included in the current Late Fall edition in a DIY feature.
This section features Green Paper Company envelope liners which are a great, easy embellishment for cards, stationery and invitations... perfect timing to dress up your holiday mailings.


Last year, Stationery Trends featured Yours Truly, (that'd be me) in the Retailer Profile. Such an honor- which, brazenly, I have provided a link for you to read HERE! ;)

Thanks Stationery Trends for your continued support!!!

9.23.2011

Jackpine + Redwood = Timeless Holiday


Need timeless options for holiday?? It's time to order!!!

Redwood and Jackpine are perfect for cards, invitations, all things holiday. Available in every size, including full sheets. Eco-perfect holiday essentials: Jack Pine is 100% PCW and Redwood is 30% PCW.

Stock up now for these two all time holiday classics - or find out where to purchase at one of our fine retailers.

7.27.2011

Beat the Heat - Green Paper Company Solar & Caribbean

It's like an oven outside! As temperatures rise - lay low. Grab a pen, write a letter and cool off with one of our hot new paper hues: SOLAR and CARIBBEAN...



7.18.2011

A Little Bird Told Me

A recent summer's day lounging on the porch yielded a sweet, all too brief visit from a fine, furry flying friend - a bluebird. Made me dash to Etsy to re-tweet some of my favorite aviary finds...




Cotton Bird Designs
{a personal fave... used for my wedding cake topper} ;)











6.20.2011

Mykea

Got Ikea? We all have a Billy bookcase or Lack table hanging around.


There's no doubt about it- Ikea packs a bang for the buck! But let's face it- surface finishes are not their forte. Getting tired of white? Or black? Pay a visit to MYKEA, an ingenious site dedicated to the fine art of embellishing Ikea goods.



Elaborate vinyl transfers are size specific to key item Ikea pieces. Simply adhere and voila- a little art goes a looooong way.



While at first glance, this might not be the greenest of products (vinyl manufactured by Avery Dennison) - but we can make a serious argument that it prolongs the life of what is often referred to as "disposable" furniture. Not only that, it gives designers another platform to license their work and all around breathes new life into old product.


So before you put that bookcase out in a garage sale... Give your studio, bedroom, trade show booth, store fixtures, office, kitchen, living room a lift - your Ikea just got a bold burst of color!


All images via thisismykea.com

5.09.2011

Go Green Forever Stamps


Here at Green Paper Company, we're lovin' the new Forever stamp by the US Postal Service!

Issued just in time for Earth Day 2011, the Go Green (Forever®) stamps illustrate that small steps—from fixing a leak to planting a tree—can have a big impact on our environment. Here's what else they say about their new stamp release:

"Big environment. Big issues. Little you. If you feel as if there's not much one person can do to make a positive impact on the environment—just take a look at these Go Green (Forever®) stamps. They illustrate simple things we each can do every day. With only a few small changes to the way we live.

Out of milk? Walk or bike to the store. Repair that drippy faucet—the noise was driving you crazy, anyway. Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs. Put on a sweater instead of turning up the thermostat. Sun dry your sheets—they'll smell wonderful!

Is it enough to make a difference? Absolutely. Recycling just one aluminum can reduces waste—and saves enough energy to run a computer for three hours. Multiply that by 10—or 200—cans. Simple insulation like caulking or weatherstripping pays for itself with reduced utility bills within one year. Properly inflating your car tires improves gas mileage by as much as three percent. You're not just saving the environment, you're saving—period. Suddenly small steps seem pretty big.

Best of all, once you've started thinking—and acting—green, you'll feel proud that you've been part of a big change. "Home" just got greener. Thanks to you.

Go Green, a pane of 16 stamps, is the Postal Service's social awareness issue for 2011. Award-winning animator, filmmaker, and illustrator Eli Noyes worked with Art Director Derry Noyes on his first stamp project, using a colorful, playful style to convey the message that every American can take simple actions to conserve energy and improve the environment. "

Another great way to save on excess- Forever stamps hold their value. These Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate. Less stamps=less waste. We especially love how they look with our envelopes- so next time it calls for snail mail- green stamps are the perfect accessory!


2.14.2011

BHLDN- It's Here & It's Divine!

It's here- it's amazing- it's everything you want a fresh wedding shopping site to be- and still more to come, to be sure!

Antrohopologie's BHLDN is here!




From finger tips to tippy toes- splendid lovelies abound... sure to provide much inspiration and wedding shopping bliss for brides to be and detail delights for industry insiders alike!





With confections like these, we're sure there is some green frosting to be found so we'll do a little more exploring and keep you posted.

If you haven't seen the site... Go there NOW!

All images via BHLDN

12.16.2010

Dear Santa, Eco Friendly Gift Ideas

Looking for great eco-friendly gift ideas? There's still time to drop a hint to Santa with this wish list with a little something for every member of the family!

Charming Gifts- Trendy charms mix and match to create the perfect personalized gift. All the jewelry found on this site including diamonds, pearls and gemstones are ethically sourced, conflict free fine jewelry. From Brilliant Earth.

Organic chic- The fabric is 100% Certified Organic Cotton interlock in a beautiful tonal herringbone pattern that adds texture to to this pencil skirt. A perfect wardrobe staple from Jonano.


Ski & Snowboard Pant- Hitting the slopes this winter? The two-layer recycled polyester fabric was developed with ECOCIRCLE® technology, which weaves stretch fabric from post-consumer and post-industrial polyester waste. Closing the loop, at the end of its long life the Bender Pant can be recycled once again into polyester fibers for reuse. Bender pant from Nau.


In the bag- a perfect all purpose bag goes from commuter to computer, moms to market, dads to diapers! The shell and taffeta lining are all 100% recycled polyester. All buckles are made with recycled aluminum. Shoulder pad is recycled wool felt. Shoulder webbing is 100% recycled polyester. From Nau.


Baby Fine- Swedish inspired kidswear available online and in local shops from Hanna Andersson. A great selection of organic cotton and eco materials are used in many of their products.


K Studio Pillow- At Shelly and Mary Klein's studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, each product is made by hand. They start with fabric made from some of the most sustainable materials available such as hemp, organic cotton, and recycled wool. K studio designs are generated in house and are then embroidered, assembled, packaged, and shipped by their skilled team. Purchase from Design Public.


Driftwood Candles- Made from found pieces of driftwood these candles have a rustic, organic style that complements any home decor. From Natures Cabinet.


Good Energy- Give a charitable micro donation specifically targeted toward energy projects within communities. For example: adding insulated thermal windows to a community center in Somerville, MA. A great gift, especially if you reside in the great state of Massachusetts (or can spell it!) ;) Donate here.


Penguin Home Soda Maker- Refreshing, convenient and eco-smart. Use your own water and The Penguin reusable glass bottles to create bubbly beverages. No resources or energy wasted on producing and disposing of bottles nor energy wasted on transporting and distributing the water from the source to you. From Twig Living in Chapel Hill, NC.


The Write Stuff- Eco conscious colored pencils from Faber Castell have an easy to hold ergonomic shape and are made from reforested wood, preserving natural forests. From Moolka, on Amazon.


Green Paper Studio- The online store of Creative Parties in Bethesda, MD stocks almost the entire line of Green Paper Company stationery and bulk papers. They can personalize notes cards and create magnificent invitations for upcoming parties you have on deck for 2011. Shop here.


Repurposed Slate Coasters- These coasters have graduated from the blackboards of an elementary school in Illinois are now working overtime as coasters. Reclaimed wine cork feet keep them in their place. Handmade in Wisconsin. Buy at Uncommon Goods.


Toto Too- Reduce your carbon pawprint and stay out of the dog house! These beds are covered with Hemp fabric made with azo-free dyes which are non-chemical, earth friendly dyes. The hypo-allergenic bed inserts are "green fiber" made of recycled post consumer plastic bottles and covers are 100% Hemp. From Harry Barker.

10.22.2010

Coasting Along- cool drink coasters

Looking for a coaster on which to set that shaken not stirred cocktail? Or cup o' joe? Or H2O? As Autumn chill sets in rest your hot toddy here (recipe below)...



Vinylux LPs at Uncommongoods $17.50 set/6




Wood You by Meadow Tea $20 set/4


Bullseye $36. set/4


Get crafty: patterns here
(photo from Vivian Croche via bedifferentactnormal.com)


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HOT TODDY ANYONE?

Ingredients:

1 oz brandy, whiskey or rum
1 Tbsp honey
1/4 lemon
1 cup hot water
1 tea bag

Preparation:

- Coat the bottom of a mug or an Irish coffee glass with honey.
- Add the liquor and the juice of the lemon quarter.
- On the side, heat water in a tea kettle and add the tea bag to make hot tea.
- Pour the steaming tea into the glass and stir.

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