2012 calendar release 15% off SALE

I'm celebrating my 5th year designing calendars, so I've decided to offer two designs (both available in desk and LARGE wall formats).  The Flora & Fauna design is rich in color and graphics, and the Botanical design is similar to my first release (minimalist).  Stock up early for the holidays and save:  enter coupon code 12CAL15 at checkout and receive 15% off your entire purchase.  Sale ends in one week on 10.07.11. Shop online here.

happy fall

Fall is coming, and it's my favorite season of the year. Pretty red and orange leaves, cool crisp air, cozy sweaters and scarves, and hot apple cider...ahhh. Here are a few new cards for the season (available online here).

2012 wall calendar preview

Here are a few images of the 2012 wall calendar I've been working on.  It will be available in my online shop in September.  After working with layered illustrations and full color in my desk calendar, I'm loving the simplicity of these two-three color designs.  Check back soon for my desk calendar preview!

in the pink

The pretty pink sedums I planted nearly three months ago are finally blooming! Here are a few other inspiring pinks:

triangles tea towel by leah duncan, intricate folded topstitching jersey by out of line, and tulip pillow by pikku

today's top stationery artists

Tori Higa (a fabulous designer) just released her second book “Today’s Top Stationery Artists 2.” It (along with the first book) features a hand-picked selection of some of today's best independent paper designers. I’m so proud that I was selected as one of the featured designers! Thanks, Tori! I’m thrilled to see my designs among so many of my favorite designers: Ink + Wit, Old School Stationers, Smock, Susy Jack, and Two Trick Pony (just to name a few). Featuring over 350 vibrant and inspiring images, it’s a great book for fellow designers and paper lovers alike. You can purchase it online here.

new pocket journals

my newest product additions: four seasonal pocket journals available here. a contrast from my typical simple white backgrounds, i've been playing with rich layers of hatch lines and scribbles behind plant silhouettes. i love the depth and dreamy look to them. you'll see more of this style in my 2012 calendar (coming soon).

home sweet home

i'm back! after closing the store in february i needed to take some time to regroup, rearrange, and rethink. i've moved my studio back to my home, and i am so happy with my simplified life. i can't believe how much extra design and mom time i have now that i'm not managing a store! although i could use some more square footage, i love the perks of a live/work space. i'll post a studio tour soon.

while i'm on the subject of home, i wanted to share a few pics of my trip to visit my mom in my home town of vinalhaven (an island off the coast of maine). it was fun watching my son exploring tide pools and hunting for crabs under the seaweed in the same places i did as a kid. i left there feeling so inspired and thankful to have spent my childhood there. BEAUTIFUL.

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important news about our gift shop

EXCITING CHANGES ARE HAPPENING!
As some of you may know, in addition to the Modern Printed Matter gift shop I've been juggling a wholesale greeting card business, freelance graphic design jobs, and online store (not to mention being a full-time mom). Phew, that sounds like a lot! So, in order to free up more time to focus on my stationery design business and family, I’m handing over the reins of the gift store to Muse. Elizabeth is excited to expand her jewelry store to include special occasion items such as baby and wedding gifts, and we’re excited for her! Modern Printed Matter will maintain a presence with our card and paper products at the shop until the end of February, and then Muse will be taking over the store entirely with lots of fun new gift items!

50% OFF SALE SALE SALE
In order make room for Muse’s new inventory that is on its way here, we have many items that are 50% or more off! Shop now before it’s all gone! We reopen after the holidays on Tues, Jan 4th.

A NOTE TO MY CUSTOMERS
Although I am sad to be leaving Warren, I am excited to move my studio/office back to my home in Bristol where I will have the flexibility I need to be a mom and a business owner. I will still be available for custom design and invitation projects, so let’s be in touch! MPM paper products can always be found at shops locally and around the country as well as online at modernprintedmatter.com. Thanks so much for all of your support for the past two and half years!
~Anna

tis' the season

black friday special!

Spend $50 today and receive a 2011 Desk Calendar FREE with your purchase (a $16 value)! Give it as a gift or keep it for yourself (we won't tell). Offer is good online or in store. We'll be opening at 11 and staying open late for the Warren Holiday Festival this evening, so stop in!

shade designs for comfortex

I recently licensed a few of my designs to Comfortex (a leading manufacturer of custom window treatments) for use in their Persona line. You can choose a design, color, shade fabric, size, etc. and create a shade(s) perfect for you. How fun is that?! Click here to find a dealer near you.

new for fall

Thanks to everyone that came by the store on Sunday! For those of you that couldn't make it to the Walkabout, come by when you can and checkout our many new items for fall: hand printed hats, hand knit scarves and scarflettes, designer bags, modern graphic T's, + more!


Shown above: screen printed messenger bag by appetite, hand knit scarflette by trishafern, and organic cotton screen printed shirt by dinah coops

calendar finished!

i'm FINALLY finished designing my 2011 calendar. it's off to the press, and ships in about a week. phew...that took forever!

warren walkabout 2010

Mark your calendars - next Sunday, Oct 17th is the annual Warren Walkabout! Modern Printed Matter and Muse will be open all day with some exciting sales!