NSS – fabulous friends, fashions & food! – {part 2}

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We didn’t quite know what to expect as first-time exhibitors at the National Stationery Show, but it turned out to be a fun-filled week, seeing old friends and making new ones!  Much to our surprise, on the second day of the show, Cinda Baxter (center) from Always Upward stopped by our booth to chat. We met [...]

national stationery show: new product awards (part 1)

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We’re still catching our breath from a week in New York as we exhibited for the first time at the National Stationery Show. Although outside the weather all week was rainy and gray, inside, the Javits Convention Center was full of bold colors, lots of eye candy, and the warmth of new friendships. We have so much [...]

personalize your summer soiree

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We are so excited that Kori Clark is our guest blogger this week while we are in New York at the National Stationery Show.  We first “met” Kori as a friend and follower on Twitter. Then this past February, Melinda had the pleasure of meeting her in person at the Florida Meet and Greet of [...]

count down to the national stationery show

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We are beyond excited about being first-time exhibitors at the National Stationery Show and our first national launch to the wholesale gift market . . . the final countdown begins!  By now, our shipping crate should be somewhere between Maryland and New Jersey. On Thursday, Melinda will arrive by plane from Orlando and I will take the [...]

tutorial for a simple “no bake” mini birthday cake

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To help us celebrate our first birthday, we decided to try our hand at creating a simple birthday cake made out of donuts. The best part . . . no baking required – just a quick trip to your local grocery store! Supplies -  3 French Crullers (AKA twist donuts) purchased from local grocery bake [...]

a persona birthday party [and free printables]!

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WOW! Time sure does fly. . . it seems like only yesterday that we were setting out name tags and finishing up centerpieces for our launch party that officially “opened” the doors of Persona Designs. Since then, we continue to explore, learn and enjoy this amazing journey. Last fall, we started “Personas with a Purpose” [...]