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Welcome to Beyond The Grommets: the wonders, wanders and what-nots from The Gift Wrap Company Design Studio. Catchy huh?! We are a diverse group of six cheeky young ladies who design all the products found in The Gift Wrap Company’s range (lovingly referred to here on out as TGWC, I hope you can appreciate the short and sweet!).

Referred around the company as “The Boston Studio” in actuality we are not in Boston proper but rather about 40 miles west in a little town called Northborough. Day in and day out we work together (and quite well I happily report) to keep the product line fresh, be innovative and most importantly to create fun designs you all will love to see adorning our products.

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Why we are pumped for NSS

The National Stationery Show is just a week away! As we are packing up the last of the NYC bound skids, finishing up last minute crafts, presentations and trying to figure out what clothes to pack, (will it rain, will it not, will it be warm will it be cold.. AHH this weather) we here in the studio have been reminiscing about past years show antics and pondering what this year may bring. I thought I would share some of the thoughts on what we are looking forward to… but mostly we look forward to seeing everybody in NYC: JCC Booth 2820!

 

 

 

It’s the final countdown

It’s almost here! The National Stationery Show is just around the corner! Not too many days left to check off on the calendar before the big event.

Well we are loading up the bus (well not literally, but I am playing off the earlier email post which showed our NSS email blast and I LOVE a theme!)  and packing it in, NYC bound.

We have been very busy here- especially our extra special Aimee M-L who has outdone herself once again and Stacy H who has been sweating it down on the Midway front! I just know you will be impressed by what we have planned.

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sneak peek

Spring has settled in at last, and here are a few reasons why I love this season 1) we can actually enjoy a few rays of sunshine during our commutes 2)because of that, we’re all in better moods! 3)The Stationery Show is CoMinG!! Amongst other things, that is why this is my favorite time of year.

Since the National Stationery Show is rapidly approaching (less than one month away!), we have been working around the clock to create a beautiful booth that is worthy of all the fabulous designs TGWC has to offer for 2012. I can’t show you EXACTLY what we plan to present, of course that is top secret and highly sensitive material. But here is a quick sneaky peeky:

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We have some very cool inspiration and ideas for this year’s booth, and it’s sure to blow you away! Can you guess what our “theme” is from these pics? …..Yeah, I didn’t think so.

Honestly I couldn’t guess what any of these photos are supposed to mean, and I put it together! (I assure you, there is a method to my madness) If this wacky jumble confuses you too, fear not, all will be revealed at the Show: May 20-22 at the Javits Center, NYC. We’ll be at Booth# 2820-2927. Stay tuned for more updates and we hope to see you in New York!

 

 

 

Start spreading the news… NSS12 pre-game show #1

The National Stationery Show is less then 6 weeks away…. oh my %$#! Lots of work to do to get our booth ready. Our plans are well underway however and I promise you we will not disappoint for NSS 2012!

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WNW: Junk in the Trunk

You know that place, the one you always drive by tell & yourself you should stop in someday? Maybe they have a catchy name, great signage or  cute window displays and it just makes you want to check it out, but you never get around to it? We all have those places. Mine is this crusty old antique store in East Bridgewater near the train tracks which always has some kind of crazy piece of vintage furniture out front . I am always close to causing a car accident when eyeballing their stuff as I speed around the corner, late for something as usual. Well, I finally stopped in because I saw something out there that I could NOT resist, and thus began my latest addiction to antique trunks.

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Meet me in Minneapolis or Dig us in Dallas…where ever you roam, and even at home!

If you didn’t get a chance to check our the new 2012 line in Atlanta, don’t fret!

You can also see it on display in all it’s glory in

If Minneapolis is your show stop. Come on over the the Gift Street Showroom January 20-24. It’s Showroom #248 at the MinneapolisMart.

or visit us in

(YEE-HAW!)

If you plan to be livin’ large in Dallas come see what our big fuss is about. January 18-24 we will be on display at the  Dallas Market Center in Paper Trends Temporary Space # 3600.

Both shows promise to be chuck full of FANTASTIC new product!

 

Winter chill keeping you house bound?

Then check us out from the warmth and comfort of home. Work those jammies and sip  a cup of coco (extra marshmallows afloat of course) while shopping us online

Going Strong in the ATL!

The Americasmart gift show is in full swing and rumor has it the show is off to a strong start! If you haven’t gotten over to the RPM showroom to check out our new 2012 release then get on over there! Here is a little sneak peak at the front window and displays….. come on what are you waiting for, go see for yourself all the fun that can be “in-store” for you!

Atlanta AmericasMart 

January 11-18 2012

RPM Gifts & Greetings Showroom

Building 2, Suite 1735

Lots of new and exciting celebrations await!

 

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Ya’ll heading to Atlanta?

The AmericasMart gift show is next week in Atlanta. I will not be heading there myself, by my esteemed colleagues are getting prepared for a great show!


Our latest 2012 Everyday and Pepperpot releases will be on display and, if I do say so myself, these are NOT TO BE MISSED! So be sure to stop by for a visit and check it out for yourself!

Atlanta AmericasMart 

January 11-18 2012

RPM Gifts & Greetings Showroom

Building 2, Suite 1735

Call your local sales rep or our customer service department at 1.800.443.4429 and request a copy

or view the catalogs online!

(pssst.. stay tuned for our all new and improved website coming soon!)

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