week forty-four 2025

I did place several last minute holiday orders this week and am excited to show you what we got! But, not until it arrives. I also spent some time brainstorming with tom some new display ideas to get the most our of our space for the holiday season. The shop always feels overstocked and cramped two months out of the year. I'm constantly trying to maximize the space with intention. It's much harder than it sounds, I promise. 

All that printing is in preparation for all our holiday shows! I'm listing the first few below with links so you can check them out. I'm hoping to get holiday out in shop starting this week. We'll be done by the week of Thanksgiving, if not before. I know there's a lot of talk of a General Strike, please keep in mind, this is aimed toward big businesses, tech and banks, not us lil guys. I know the world, America especially, is scary, uncertain, loud and just very, very dark. It's awkward for us small businesses to be asking for sales. Most of us are here, focused on creating spaces of joy and comfort and in my case, inspiring and creating too. If you enjoy these spaces and the small businesses in your area, it's important to keep supporting us in any way you can. Whether it be referring friends to us, leaving us a positive review on google or yelp, sharing our newsletter with others or making a purchase. Each and every way you show up for us, we truly appreciate it more than you realize. Thank you for allowing us to do what we do!

This Thursday is our last Letter Writing Meet Up of 2025. We'll be clearing off the tables and putting out our pens, washi tape and typewriters for all to use. Join us anytime from 5-7pm. You can shop our stationery, or bring your own. No RSVP required, first come, first served. Stay two minutes or the full two hours. Come share the magic of snail mail with other stationery enthusiast. 

 

Saturday we'll be popping up at The Center of Order and Experimentation (1727 W Grand Ave., Chicago) from 11am to 3pm. We'll be joined by Studio Silverman and Mikis Cookies. Stop by and grab some stationery, woodworking and cookies!
COE Pop-Up
Saturday, November 8
11am - 3pm
The Center of Order and Experimentation • 1727 W. Grand Ave. • Chicago

The following weekend, we'll be at Lycee French Market again. As you know, we love this market! It's small but mighty. This is a really great neighborhood market filled with creative students, local makers and a French Bistro. 

Lycée French Market
Saturday, November 15
10am - 5pm
Sunday, November 16
10am - 4pm
Lycée Français de Chicago • 1929 W. Wilson • Chicago

We love Begyle Brewing! They're our homebase for Skeeball and if you don't know, a great neighborhood brewery and gathering space. This year, they're hosting a Holiday Market and we'll be a part of it. I'm sure it'll be a hit, everything they do is a success. Hope to see you there!