Category Archives: Custom Designs

Installation Art and the Invitation: Thoughts from Studio Daedre

Posted on June 29, 2012 by daedre1

As I worked away in my office today, crafting invitations for various events and celebrations, it suddenly dawned on me how ephemeral paper is and how it really is a form of installation art.   My form of installation art … Continue reading →

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Hiking in Palos Verdes, The Iowa, and a Woman from Los Angeles

Posted on June 11, 2012 by daedre1

So much to do in the City…the City of Los Angeles.  Yes, it is sometimes hard to shirk responsibility and feel the warm sun on your skin…but well worth it when you do. One of my favorite places to spend … Continue reading →

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2012 National Stationery Show Review: The Trends, The Energy and the View of a Woman from Los Angeles

Posted on May 27, 2012 by daedre1

The National Stationery Show;  for me an annual May Event.  As always it is much-anticipated with an energy different from any of the Gift Shows that I do regularly. Although all of the Gift Shows do begin to look alike…the … Continue reading →

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Studio Daedre, Stationery Trends and The Gift Shows

Posted on January 16, 2012 by daedre1

The long lead-up to the Gift Shows is almost over.  The Catalogs are finished and the Price Lists are printed. We are packing the pallets to send to the shows, putting the finishing touches on our newest illustrations and getting … Continue reading →

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Stationery Trends Winter 2011; What Studio Daedre has been Designing

Posted on November 29, 2011 by daedre1

For Studio Daedre, it is all about illustration, hand detail, and high quality materials. We talk to clients almost everyday about custom projects, but the area we seem to be doing the most in, is DOGS! People love their animals and they are looking for a way to include them in everything that they do. One of Studio Daedre’s greatest assets is our ability to do exception illustrations. Continue reading →

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Stationery Trends: October 2011. The Hottest Trend in the Industry is still Customization

Posted on October 11, 2011 by daedre1

For Studio Daedre…our hottest trend in stationery design is still Customization. As we navigate a nervous market…there are still signs of an upswing in sales for Studio Daedre.  All year we have been guardedly optimistic…as we have watched our orders … Continue reading →

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Point Vicente Interpretive Center and Studio Daedre

Posted on September 15, 2011 by daedre1

It was a beautiful day in Los Angeles.  The sun was shining, a gentle wind was blowing, and it was the perfect day for an adventure. I decided I was NOT going to work today…I was going to pretend to … Continue reading →

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NYIGF Trends with Studio Daedre

Posted on August 25, 2011 by daedre1

It has been a week since the NYIGF closed. Post-show recovery has begun and I have had enough time to let the reality of the show sink in.
All and all the Show was a good one. I talked with lots of buyers and exhibitors and all of the above were guardedly optimistic Continue reading →

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THe California Gift Show Retrospective; July 2011

Posted on July 30, 2011 by daedre1

It has been a full week now since The California Gift Show opened and I have had time now to take a breath, put my tired feet up for just a minute, and reflect on the Summer Show. The show … Continue reading →

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Studio Daedre’s LOUIS Nominated Peacock at the California Gift Show

Posted on July 13, 2011 by daedre1

Studio Daedre’s LOUIS nominated Peacock Blank Note Card will be featured at The California Gift Show along with a grouping of new products and illustrations being introduced for the first time.   Come see how Studio Daedre’s Original Illustrations are … Continue reading →

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