I’m a sad paper lover because I won’t be attending the National Stationery Show, but if you happen to be in New York City this weekend and early next week (May 20-23), the show is a must see. So many of our favorites are exhibiting, and new lines, such as Oh Joy!’s Nantaka Joy (Relish booth #3472), will be debuting. Can’t wait to see what everyone has to say when they return!

Rag & Bone Bindery has quite an informative post on their blog about their recent trip to the New York International Gift Fair. As an independent business owner who has never attended a trade show, I’ve always been curious about just what’s involved. Rag & Bone even created a stylish PDF which gives a rundown of what was included in their trade show booth (awesome booth!) and the associated costs. Thanks, Rag & Bone, for being so generous with the “inside” information!

image from Rag & Bone Bindery blog