Hey y’all! It's Vee. Sibling Day is coming up on April 10th, a day dedicated to (obviously) celebrating your siblings! The day isn't federally recognized like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are, but it's a great idea all the same. And I’m not just saying that because I’m a sibling! In sharing our own sibling...
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New Baby Gift Guide
Many of my friends are pregnant, and I've got babies on my mind! Springtime and babies sort of go hand-in-hand, so now's the perfect time for some baby gift inspiration. 1) Bath time is all fun and splashy until a little one gets soap in their eyes. Problem solved with...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: March
THE GOOD. Our holiday line is finalized, and production is underway! Clayton began putting pen to paper (or stylus to tablet) for our 2016 holiday collection a full year ahead of time. So from Christmas right up to the first day of spring, we're in full on Santa mode. It's safe to say we're pretty...
Art in Bloom: Inspired by Our Floral Note Cards
Last week, we celebrated the start of spring by flexing our floral arranging muscles. To add a creative twist, we looked for inspiration among our newest floral note card designs. We may have gleaned the idea from the MFA's annual Art in Bloom festival. Every year, floral designers from around New...
Launch Party for Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color
Given the myriad connections to the children's book world here at Smudge Ink, it’s no surprise that all of us have been very excited about the highly anticipated debut of Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color. This charming new picture book is authored and illustrated by Emily's good friend, Julia...