Dear Everyone ~
Hark & Huzzah! This Saturday, August 5, is the second annual international Stationery Store Day (SSD). Last year, BZS and A. Favorite Design were the first two Chicago stationers to hop on the Stationeryland bandwagon. This year, the Chicago metro area has eleven participating stationery shops! There are hundreds of shops across the U.S. and abroad, from Amsterdam to Zealand, New—all celebrating the joys of written communication and the love of all things paper &tc. Bari Zaki Studio is beyond delighted to be part of the festivities!
This year's swagalicious SSD loot is illustrated by Providence-based artist Eloise Narrigan: posters, postcards, stickers, and of course a tote bag! Seen here is the poster in my shop’s front window.
Here is a preview of the BZS gift-with-purch ($50 pre-tax) merch: a ½ sheaflet of 3 x 5 drawing paper held together with a madam butterfly-clip covered in Japanese paper, and a mini-pencil covered in ditto. The ensemble is ensconced in a glassine sleeve sealed with my anniversary seal. We will include an SSD postcard or sticker (while supplies last). With a purchase of $100 (pre-tax), you will also receive an SSD cotton tote bag in which to transport (and perhaps flaunt!) your new supplies.
Speaking of mini-pencils, may we draw your attention for a mini-moment to the charmola Tinyconderoga that Eloise has installed on the mezzanine of this stationeryscape? Our mini is a non-Tinycon, that you can both jot with, and also use on a package or as a hair ornament.
BWTW! Behold the official SSD washi tape! We will of course use this to wrap and embellish all purchases. And we will share the washi love for your own wrapping, sealing, and journaling re-use. Our gift-with-purch includes a wide washi bookmark: three 5" strips of official SSD washi on a piece of cardstock. It peels off easily and borders on genius!
We will be OPEN for business and giddiness from noon to 5pm, no appointment needed! Because we are ardent equal-opportunity shopkeepers, online shoppers may place their Stationery Store Day orders beginning at noon (Chicago time) on the 5th to receive the BZSSSD giftie (while supplies last).
Looking forward to seeing you very soonish, Bari