Design

THIS is why we roll out of bed, spend money, dawdle in Whole Foods or lose afternoons in IKEA. Design is why we hoard tons of old (but beautiful) packaging crap around the house. But thanks to this blog, we can at least treat our pack rat tendencies electronically by organizing it online. Sounds better when you call it a “visual library” right?

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Melbourne: Rebound

by christine on April 17, 2011

Natalie and Ben preserve the charm and nostalgia of old books by repurposing them into journals and diaries. Not just the hard covers, but the pages too. Their business is called Rebound –  and I had the pleasure of meeting Read more...

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Melbourne: The Finders Keepers

by christine on April 12, 2011

Eight full days in Australia, two days to do anything I wanted. And so I made my way to the one thing that made this trip worth it – The Finders Keepers market. This was my second trip to Melbourne Read more...

Hayes Valley - San Francisco

Hayes Valley – San Francisco

by cassie on April 5, 2011

On the last day of my trip, Amber and I took a self-guided walking tour of sorts. Mostly we were just interested in seeing shops and wandering the city in the great weather. Recommended by a local we headed to Read more...

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Easter Egg Hunt… Stationery Style

by christine on March 6, 2011

As a follow up to our popular Valentine’s Day Stand-Up, thought we’d do something for Easter. A few years back, I made an impulse buy based off reading a feature in the Print & Pattern blog. It was an adorable Read more...

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Many Ways to Say Thanks

by christine on February 28, 2011

Today, we’ve given our lonely pack of 6 mini cards a new friend – a fellow 6 pack of Thank You cards! Yes folks, that’s right. Our card sets have grown to a big whopping two. But sarcasm aside, we’re excited Read more...

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It’s the Thought that Counts

by christine on February 1, 2011

A couple weeks ago, Felt & Wire launched a contest for THE favourite Valentine. Whether you’re a designer or someone who just received a really awesome V-Day card, they are wanting you to send it in. All received Valentine’s cards Read more...

Love is in the shop

Love is in the Shop

by cassie on January 19, 2011

I feel like we’re just getting over Christmas and already we’re being assaulted by teddy bears, red hearts and chocolates at the grocery store or mall. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for Valentines but does it always have to Read more...

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Designers

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Designers

by cassie on December 7, 2010

Designers can be tough to shop for (or so I’ve heard). Apparently, it’s a bit like cooking a meal for a chef. How do you impress someone with such high standards in their field of expertise? And if you’re a Read more...

Found! at Felt & Wire

Found! at Felt & Wire

by cassie on November 30, 2010

In our quest for world stationery domination, we’ve found another new home for our cheeky goods. The Felt & Wire Shop is a fantastic curated marketplace that features tons of letterpress and very well designed print goods. It’s not just Read more...

Black Friday 4-Day Sale!

Black Friday 4-Day Sale!

by christine on November 24, 2010

To thank you for being a visitor, loyal reader, IKIWISI customer or stalker, we’re offering a special deal starting this Friday, November 26th! Buy 3 cards, get 1 free + FREE shipping too. Read more...