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The Paper Nerd Dispatches from the world of stationery & design by Sarah Schwartz, editor-in-chief of the award-win

Dispatches from the world of stationery & design by Sarah Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning trade quarterly Stationery Trends, and podcaster at ThePaperFold.com

05/29/2026

Every paper nerd needs a quality pen — and The Ferris Wheel Press aims to elevate the world of writing tools as today’s discerning audience demands. Raymond Yu actually started out in stationery, creating one-of-a-kind, ultra-luxe invitations — but turned his talents to fountain pens and accessories, aiming to remove the intimidation factor and “make fancy fun.” https://thepapernerd.com/portfolio/ray-wu-of-ferris-wheel-press/

This spring, the + + trend is in full bloom — here’s a peek at the glorious literary specimens blossoming on tod...
05/22/2026

This spring, the + + trend is in full bloom — here’s a peek at the glorious literary specimens blossoming on today!

Ten years ago, Enon Avital began crafting his posh limited edition pocket notebooks, one fabric-covered gem at a time. ...
05/15/2026

Ten years ago, Enon Avital began crafting his posh limited edition pocket notebooks, one fabric-covered gem at a time. I interviewed him then and now — and my, has this brand and community grown! My 2026 Q+A is filled wit Enon’s paper wisdom: “Any object, any notebook, any piece of stationery that you have may be a beautiful thing. But it becomes truly beautiful once you put yourself into it. The most meaningful thing you can do is put yourself into something. You will find that when you use that notebook you were saving for something special, perhaps for an everyday thing, you’re making the everyday special.”

In a first for womankind, the x simultaneously scratches both the chocolate AND stationery itches. But not for lon...
05/01/2026

In a first for womankind, the x simultaneously scratches both the chocolate AND stationery itches. But not for long — snag one of these limited edition babies before they’re all gone!

Like words on paper, flowers on stamps never wither. This nerd was proud to play a small role in the first day of issue...
04/24/2026

Like words on paper, flowers on stamps never wither. This nerd was proud to play a small role in the first day of issue ceremony for the brilliant stamp in March. There’s coverage of the festivities in the glorious spring issue of — and even now more on including my newest obsession: philately!

and have a special these days. While they can’t fix what ails us, there’s enduring empathy in every envelope. As...
04/17/2026

and have a special these days. While they can’t fix what ails us, there’s enduring empathy in every envelope. As part of their larger mission of sharing love and kindness with one another, the multi-generation, woman-owned family business has a design for every last taste and passion!

Two months later, I’m STILL nerding out on + — part II of my is finally up on for your Friday afternoon pleasu...
04/10/2026

Two months later, I’m STILL nerding out on + — part II of my is finally up on for your Friday afternoon pleasure!

There’s an origin story behind every maker — and what a pleasure it was to explore that of Carissa Potter, the incredibl...
03/25/2026

There’s an origin story behind every maker — and what a pleasure it was to explore that of Carissa Potter, the incredible driving force behind + my March guest AND a 2026 Maker To Watch.

You’ve undoubtedly heard of fight club … meet its far more creative cousin Paint Club! Brought to life by the these...
03/20/2026

You’ve undoubtedly heard of fight club … meet its far more creative cousin Paint Club! Brought to life by the these very happy mail monthly mailings travel from Australia to your doorstep to sharpen those watercolor skills, all for $9/month (?!?) More on — 

The Buzz from Biely & Shoaf, No. 50: Oooh la la Luxe! The latest collection is smaller in size, but enormous in impact....
03/13/2026

The Buzz from Biely & Shoaf, No. 50: Oooh la la Luxe! The latest collection is smaller in size, but enormous in impact. 54 fabulous bestsellers — like the showstoppers above from + — are presented in A2 size, blank + on ultra-luxe heavyweight textured paper. These exquisite beauties don’t just inspire + house your most precious innermost feelings — they preserve them forever. See much more on today!

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