Breakthrough Greater Boston hosted its annual gala last week, and I felt fortunate to be one of the over 400 individuals in attendance. Founded in Cambridge, Breakthrough has been providing year-round educational services to low-income middle and high school students since 1992. For these students, the rigorous six-year (yes, six!)...
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Inside the Artist's Studio: E.B. Goodale
Teaming up with E.B. Goodale was a natural collaboration. Not only is Emily our press manager and printer extraordinaire here at Smudge Ink but she is also a truly gifted illustrator. You've likely seen her hand-drawn artwork as part of our holiday collection, and next month we'll be launching a new everyday line...
The Feel Beautiful Movement
Every now and then, you meet a young person who makes you believe that the future's in good hands. We recently teamed up with Ana Agarwal, a local seventh grader, on a project for her non-profit organization. That's right—a seventh grader with a non-profit. Impressive, right? Ana co-founded The Feel...
We're Going on an Adventure
I still remember the day I got my first library card. In my wide eyes, that small laminated rectangle was a passport to so many enchanting places—Narnia, Marlinspike Hall, River Heights and Sweet Valley just to name a few. My love for children’s literature and armchair traveling has only grown...
For the Love of Letterpress
This past Saturday, we spent the afternoon at Angela Liguori's lovely studio. As a lover of letterpress, she kindly invited Smudge Ink to run a printing demo for people to come see and learn about the craft. Angela does not need much introduction as she is well known as THE source...