I recently announced that Burrs & Berries will be going through a re-design, and that’s where I’ve been today! I redesigned the layout a couple of weeks ago and decided to take a stab at coding the stylesheet myself last night, and voila! There’s still a bit more work to do, but I am so excited to finally reveal this new look to you, as I feel it represents Burrs & Berries giving it a more comprehensive look and feel that works well with the design content of this blog. And most importantly, I hope that it gives you, my lovely readers, a comfortable and welcoming online space and experience here every time you pay a visit. So, let’s move on and look at some textiles and paper goods together, shall we?
Olive Manna is the shop of designer Natalie Jost and carries a wide range of lovely products including stationery goods, fabric and packaging material. You can find notebooks, stickers, gift tags, book notes, divine twine, all in an assortment of different shapes, colors and patterns! If you’d like to buy some twine or even notebooks, you can do so from her online shop here.
P.S The first ever Burrs & Berries giveaway contest began on Monday! If you’d like to own a copy of down the rabbit hole book, make sure you enter here!
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The weekend is here peeps, and I wish you all a Happy Friday! Let’s enjoy some inspiration from the world of design before I sign off for the weekend, shall we? Well, if you are already a fan of INK + WIT, then do I have a treat for you today! And if you’re new to the stationery world, then I think you will love them after this promo as well.
I absolutely love all their adorable prints, that are fun and lively, but also made elegant and contemporary through the beautiful letterpress print.
Head on over to INK + WIT and order one of their current posters to get a free best selling letterpress Pommebirds print from now through Monday, May 10th.
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I am in desperate need of some fresh new paper goodies. I’ve filled up all my notebooks, and some organizers would really come in handy as well! A new season means it’s time to look for some new loot. I’m officially on the hunt, and while researching I came across a few things from Susy Jack that I’d like to share with you.
Susy Jack is eco-friendly contemporary paper shop created by Manhattan artist and designer Sudan Connor. Attracting me to this collection are the bright, joyful colors that exemplify Spring, and the assortment of diverse, functional products. How darling are those patterned pencil cups, and day of the week clip sets? They would be perfect to organize daily to-do’s or appointments. What do you instantly favor?
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If you’ve been looking for some great looking colorful stationery and books lately, the rag & bone bindery boutique has got something in store for you! They carry everything from frame albums, to guestbooks, day planners, fill in books and growth charts. Have a look at their latest Cover Designs to get you geared up to welcome a new, bright season!
They have a variety of designs to choose from, whether you’re the bold pattern type, or you like things sweet and simple. I love their playful illustrations and cute little characters. It might be time for a new journal! Plus, every book they create is crafted by hand, with skill and care. They use traditional bookbinding skills to make the books, so you know they will last a lifetime! Which ones are your favorite?
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Megan Barnes is a graphic designer who started re:thinkuseDESIGN as a creative outlet, and thanks to her we can enjoy some creative and funny stationery sets that we probably all could use!
How great are those sticky notes? I definitely need some organization in my life and those quirky labels make everything easy to find, with a great sense of humor too! And I can’t remember how many times I’ve had something in the fridge that got me thinking I wonder how long that’s been in there… TakeitOut is such a great way to keep track of the date your food was first used without having to do the math. Visit Megan’s shop for more fun stuff!
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It’s that time again where we are fast forwarding to yet another holiday, I haven’t even paid off all my Christmas shopping yet and everything around is pointing me in the direction of Valentine’s Day. I tried to avoid it for a while, I really did – until I saw these and caved.
It’s a month until Valentine’s Day and if you’ve started shopping around for gifts and cards, here’s some inspiration! Sarah and abraham is an online boutique specializing in children’s stationery, birth announcements, and invitations for baby showers and birthday parties founded by Sara Tams. I found her via Etsy and had to share her new releases with you! Sara hasn’t done any Valentine’s Day items in the past, and I’m glad that has changed because these customizable cards are a great idea!
You can order a design that looks just like your little child for them by choosing from the many options available ranging from hair color to eye shape to glasses! You can’t get a more personal Valentine’s Day card unless you do it yourself. If you want, you can even purchase printable cards from the olliegraphic shop. All their personalized stationery items are printed in-house, making turnaround time super quick!
The olliegraphic valentine return address labels are also a fantastic finishing touch to any valentine’s day card. Just give Sara the address you want to include and it will be printed on these 1.67 inch Valentine themed circle stickers.
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I was lucky enough to have some time off and go home over the holidays for three whole weeks. It was great seeing family and friends again, having time to do the things I enjoy, and being able to rest and relax. I’m sorry for not having been consistent with my posts since I started the blog, but I promise to be better once I settle back in. Today was my first full day back in Toronto, and it’s back to work for me! So in honor of back to work and school season, I put together some inspirational office supplies that definitely make it more exciting to go to work in the morning!
How great is this Wood Grain stationery desk set from elum for $150! The set contains over 315 pieces of letterpress folding note cards with and custom envelopes. I love the natural look and feel of the set, which is adorned with a signature elum patterned print and covered with a custom printed fabric.
This set of 4 Solstice Pocket Journals are a great way to start the new year efficiently at work. Each journal contains 80 blank sheets, so it can be used for anything from sketching to jotting down notes! And even better, they are eco-friendly, printed on wood-free paper and are constructed with recycled grey-board. The inside back cover has a cloth pocket for any loose notes. This set is on sale right now for $20 at the elum store.
I love the colors and pattern of these cheer cards! Use them to write messages for your co-workers and friends! They are on sale for half price at Cicada Studio’s Etsy shop here. Getting nice cards from people always cheers me up! How about this stationery sampler? Each notepad has 50 sheets and cute illustrations! You can get them for just $9.75 here. Thanks to Cicada studio for the photos!
I am absolutely in love with these In the Woods push pins from itz Fitz for $6.50. What is more adorable than squirrels, little nuts and apples covered in fabric? Use these push pins to adorn your office wall or cork board, they would definitely brighten up my day!
These bookmarks or paper clips will definitely stand out with their fabric covered colorful buttons! Never forget where you left off again and stay organized! It can be purchased for $4 from the itz Fitz etsy shop here.
If you are looking for a lined paper journal, this Blue Kicking Horse Evergreen Journal for only $9 from heidi the artist, is it. it is soft, light and can be taken anywhere. It is made up of 64 lined pages and flexible cardboard cover. The vinyl evergreen motif is the cherry on top! Thanks for the photos and inspiration Heidi!
Finally, these are the cutest bookmarks I have ever seen! The colors and patterns just sucked me right in! Brown, blue, white and pink – yes please! And the little frog. Hurry and get them from Crown Bindery for just $9 before they’re gone! They measure 2.5 x 9″ and of course are hand made with love.
We all need a push and some motivation sometimes! Keep calm and carry on is a great message that could be used as a cover for a journal, notebook, organizer, or anything you would like! This Half Crown binder measures 6 x 9″ lays completely flat when you flip the front cover completely over to the back. Each binder comes with eight unique coordinating papers, and you can choose any side to be the front or back cover. They are just $10 from Crown Bindery and can serve as dividers so each binder has three sections for organizing.
I hope these collections I shared inspired you in some way, or got you excited to go back to work or school. Which is your favorite? What office or desk supplies are you looking for?
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