Dear Everyone ~
Sending parcels is a daily occurrence at BZS. For outgoing orders, I enjoy wrapping each item individually in crisp white tissue with my favourite yarn or ribbon. And I always pen an accompanying note on one of my Glimpses & Whimsies postcards, and when I’m sending two parcels to one recipient, I send two notes.
Incoming parcels, especially those from overseas, may not necessarily include a personal note, but they definitely bring a special sort of anticipation… and pleasure when opening, even though I know (mostly) what’s inside. Somehow, the opening & decanting of items is still exhilarating. Most often, the contents are replenishments, and occasionally I will have chosen something new that has caught my attention.
This past week, I received a much anticipated parcel from the UK, from nature artist James Winrow, replenishing his notecards, as my original stock flew out in a matter of hours. Here you see his signature parcelizing style. The little “mark” in the middle of the envelope actually says Bari. Zoom in and swoon.
I also received a parcel from London-based artist & printmaker Sarah Hamilton. I'm fairly certain that Sarah first came into my life via an Instagram rabbit hole, though it was so many moons ago, I’d completely forgotten about that. I think of her only as a kindred spirit I’ve always known—she is such a lovely soul! Much earlier this century, I purchased a handful of her cards for my personal use, and had them shipped from the UK. I have cherished them all these years, never parting with even one, always dreaming that one day I would stock her cards in the shop. Now, finally, I am beyond delighted to herald the arrival of Sarah’s cards at BZS!
Sarah’s foldover notecards are available in three different sets: Hamiltonia, Flora & Avia, and Mid-century. All three sets come with envelopes, though the Flora & Avia cards are too small to mail (in the US!).
A bit more about Sarah: She is an author as well as a printmaker & artist. Her book House of Cards showcases ten papercraft artists and explores their creative process. She also founded the Just a Card campaign, which champions independent artists.
This week also brought a pair of parcels from Cambridge Imprint, replenishing many items, including the boxed set of Peggy Angus patterned papers and the Heart Bunting Origami kit.
New to the Cambridge repertoire of labels is a fresh size & format. The labels measure 2¼ x 3⅛, which is between the current Medium and Large sizes. After deliberating between Demi-large and Semi-medium, I’ve decided to refer to them on the Cambridge Label Menu as Medium-well. They’re lovely for labeling jam jars, addressing envelopes, organizing this & that, or whatever-have-you. As always, printed on smooth ivory stock that takes all manner of writing implements gracefully. A dozen Medium-well labels, six per sheet, each with a different colour of border. Presented in a BZStyle glassine sleeve.
On the wing: If you have been on the waitlist for James Winrow's notecards, you will receive an email from me to confirm your order. And if you were not on the waitlist, but have been dreaming about ordering a set or two, the online shop has been fully replenished. A little birdie has told me to anticipate the arrival of a flight of James’s very freshly printed postcards, currently winging their way here. Stay tuned, she chirped!
Notecards by Sarah Hamilton
Notecards by nature artist James Winrow
Cambridge Imprint Medium-well Labels
Cheerio, Bari
PS:
Also replenished are Stick-stick washi tape & colourful paperclips from Italy.
