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Free UPPERCASE subscription to 1 Lucky Person!

  

 Janine has generously offered up a SUBSCRIPTION to UPPERCASE Magazine

for one lucky reader!

 

 

(this has a value ranging between $80.00-$120.00--depending on which country you reside in)

 

Can anyone enter?

ABSOLUTELY!

Just leave a comment on THIS POST to be entered.

(it may take a while for your comment to appear)

I will pick a winner on Tuesday, February 7th (extended due to some scheduling issues-thanks!).

 

BUT WAIT. There's more.

Been thinking about signing up for a subscription?

Need an issue or 2 to complete a set? Been thinking about Lisa Congdon's 'Collection A Day' or Dottie Angel's new book?

Receive 10% off all orders at UPPERCASE when you use the code:

papiervalise

(don't forget the "i" in papier!)

 

THANK YOU Janine for your GENEROSITY!

ETA: Feb 7 (4:57am MST)- the GIVEAWAY is now CLOSED + the winner has been contacted

 

 

for the love of paper + UPPERCASE magazine

 

issue 12 of UPPERCASE is out and about.

 

i was especially excited about this issue (and yes, i know i say that EVERY TIME)

BUT, this issue is different.

 

(there is another 2 page spread once you flip the page)

 

for a while (i think, since issue 3 or 4) Janine has been gently asking to include Papier Valise in an issue. i kept talking myself out of it because i thought i couldn't possibly showcase the massive amounts of paper items (+ other geegaws) in a way for UPPERCASE readers to enjoy. the glamorous side of things is all of the paper. and the geegaws. the unglamorous side of things is also where all of this paper is stored. and the geegaws. 

 

Last fall Janine mentioned that Issue 12 would be " the paper issue". and so it was that i could no longer resist.

 

 

 it was on a lovely grey November afternoon that Janine stopped by to photograph the paper stash. we spent an enjoyable few hours chatting about paper loves and interests. and i am so pleased with how everything looks in the magazine.

 

 

it is a very tactile experience to hold an issue of UPPERCASE in your hands--first you have to look at the spine and see what the color pattern is this time around. nevermind that irresistable wrap around red label with the issue number within. then you have to fan open the pages to get a whiff of that "hot off the press" smell. then you might find yourself caressing the front cover, because the paper UPPERCASE is printed on is wonderful--a thick, luscious high quality paper.

 --this issue even includes (for pre-Jan 4th subscribers) a plantable letterpress sample from Porridge Papers. except i know my sample is going lickety split onto my inspiration board because, well, it is my favorite shade of green AND it is letterpress. enough said.

 

if you love paper THIS is the issue for you. without a doubt. there is an array of wonderful paper enthusiasts--from artists (origami and otherwise), paper purveyors, even paper reps. so many interesting folks.

 

single issues + subscriptions available here......

 

(lovely carrier pigeon cover illustration by artist Anne Smith)

 

 Victoria of SFgirlbybay also has some additional photos of UPPERCASE Issue 12 on her blog today

have you seen these?

 

these are gorgeous--i just love this interlocking pattern

and these--with the stripe of color being slightly wider than the white space--perfection!

 

and folks, i must confess.

i am late to the chevron party--i thought i didn't like chevron (i know, i know).

but i am smitten. smitten.

 

oh, i love paper. so very much.

 

(see all of these new products here at the Whisker Graphics website)

 

 

'be my valentine' provisions

 

'our ode to february'

we have gathered together 4 pages of lovely red, pink + creamy white provisions
to inspire your sweet crafting projects.

(also lots of re-stocks this week)

wednesday's worktable (no.1)

 

sorting through vintage tea balls for a special project

what's on your worktable today?

 

 

tokens of affection

 

some of our crafting favorites (and yours too) have been re-stocked:

vintage envelope lockets

vintage enclosure labels

pearlized ridged leaves

Rudolph Valentino cigar bands

 

just in time to create this years' tokens of February 14th affections.

 

or tokens of affections for other days.

because witholding affections + their tokens for 364 days.

well, that's just absurd.

 

www.papiervalise.com

 

vintage office favorite: the tanker desk

 

another favorite recent find was this stainless steel tanker desk.

or rather find(s) as i happened upon 2 of them. actually i was forced to take 2 of them, "if you take 1, i'll throw in the other one" he said. how could i resist such salesman charm?

the tanker desk is a classic design--i have a double drawer style and the above single drawer style-both with the curved base legs (my favorite detail).

there is a post over at Apartment Therapy that gives a bit of history about the tanker desk--you can read it here.

 

you can find these on ebay + craig's list, or of course, the local thrift shop. i got mine locally for what i would consider a reasonable price. also know your shipping costs if shipping is even offered. these are the "beasts" of desks and weigh a ton!

 

here is a a ridiculously fantastic finished tanker desk.

swoon.

 

i covet: (more) vintage storage

 

these are some of the shelving units i chanced upon just before the holidays

 

these photos were taken as they were freshly unloaded off the truck.

they have since been dusted + wiped down. the scotch-taped-on paper labels removed.

 

someday i hope to have these stripped so that wonderful steel patina shows through, but in the meantime i'm looking forward to filling up the shelves + creating new labels for the compartments.

 

i think these types of units would make great shoe shelves in the right foyer or long hallway. i can see them used in a kitchen for all of the extras and would be a nice contrast to more sleek shelving units.  and of course perfect for a retail store--hello, skeins of wool. what a colorful display that would be!

 

when i see units like this my mind quickly drifts to the "prop hire business"--and how great it would be to display some of the items within these little cubby holes.

 

i don't have a prop hire business, but sometimes i think about it. not sure if i could let my treasures out of my sight for any length of time though. i'm much more comfortable with the idea of them tucked upon this shelf, so i could glance at them from time to time throughout the day just for a smidge of inspiration.

 

 (another shelving 'find' i shared a while back)

 

vintage wall paper packets

 

 

the mixed 12 sheet packets are back in stock!

 + you can find them right here.

 

 

rainer maria rilke