Missing New York

I am feeling like I just want Wednesday to get here so I will not be in the process of missing the National Stationery Show as I am right now. I go to this show every year and absolutely love it. Not only is it a fun trip to New York, but I love meeting with my vendors, finding new products, and gaining inspiration to continue to do my best for Charming Cards. I booked my hotel back in December and was looking forward for May to get here. But in the recent months it became very apparent to me that many of my larger vendors were skipping the show this year in light of the economy and the big expense it takes to participate as a vendor in the show. Even the big ones like Boatman Geller, Noteworthy, and PSA, just to name a few are staying home this year. I felt as much as I want to be there, I need to be financially savvy both for my business and my family and make a smart economic decision. So I am determined to do my own research via the web, local markets, and stores, to find new products and will diligently follow up with my existing vendors to get their latest and greatest. But getting all the "tweets" on twitter about those attending makes me so jealous that I am not there! I am already looking forward to next May...

To stay fresh and current, I have recently been adding many products including graduation announcements and gifts, fun chunky notepads, jewelry, and personalized ribbon stationery.