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I posted a few new books to the site, including these Sacred Heart Journals. I have three left. Growing up Catholic I always loved the burning heart–I think of it as a symbol of passion so intense that it’s a little creepy. I’m really happy with how these turned out. I […]

I printed three letterpress Valentines this year, including my first two-color design! I had letterpress blocks made from old anatomical illustrations so they would have an old-fashioned and science-y feel. Each design is from an edition of 100.

In French, that’s “She has the close tear,” or she cries easily. My grandmother Simone’s aunts used to say this about her, and I definitely ended up with the same genes.
This season I started making journals that are a little bigger than my standard size. This one is 5 1/2″by 8″ with 90 […]

I can’t seem to make these quickly enough! I’ve got two new designs in the shop, plus one left from an earlier edition, and six new designs I plan to finish this week. The boudoir series was inspired by a custom journal I made as a Valentine for someone special a few years […]

I looooove Valentine’s Day, and to give myself a reason to roll out lots of new romantic cards and journals, I’m throwing a party where Bookish Lady and lots of other vendors will be selling great Valentine gifts! I’ve already got some sweet things in the shop.
When: 12 noon to 5 pm on […]