| “The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all details of daily life.”
—William Morris Veuve Clicquot Pencil CupLike a pressed flower, a ticket stub, or a seashell, this cup is a perfect memento of a memorable date, anniversary, or quiet moment when a bottle of Veuve Clicquot marked the occasion. Decorated with the iconic label of the estimable Champagne producer, it can be used as a pencil cup, a small vase, a desk organizer, or in any number of ways. However it is used, it will serve as a thoughtful reminder of a special event…or a promise of a celebration to come. Paper ScissorsThe best scissors are designed for specific cutting projects. To this end, we are pleased to introduce our Paper Scissors, which are engineered specifically for cutting paper. Crafted in Italy, these scissors trace their design back to the 1950s when flat-handled scissors were first made; they are still in production in Italy today. Each pair features an elegant gold-plated handle paired with durable carbon steel blades. | Letter Opener Add an element of old-fashioned elegance to your desk with our letter opener. Crafted in Italy from hard tempered steel, this graceful yet practical tool features a refined gold-plated curved handle. A thin layer of 24-karat gold is applied to the letter opener to give a beautiful gold finish. This is a beautiful companion piece to our gold Paper Scissors. Made in Italy, packaged and distributed in the USA. | Gluggle Jug Discover the timeless charm of the Gluggle Jug—a beloved British design icon known for the delightful “glug-glug” sound it makes when water pours from its mouth. Handmade in Stoke-on-Trent, England, these jugs combine heritage artistry with quirky personality. More than a water pitcher, it’s a versatile statement piece—use it as a vase, a utensil holder, or simply as eye-catching décor. | Le Piccole Scissors These diminutive scissors (le piccole, or “the petite” in Italian) are crafted in Italy with exceptional care and attention to detail. At a mere 2.25" long, they’re uniquely suited for tasks that require precision, such as clipping a button off or cutting the threads of a bothersome tag on a garment. You’ll reach for them again and again and wonder how you got by without them. | Italian Handheld Stapler This handheld stapler is crafted with durability and style in mind. Available in five attractive colors, this made-to-last metal stapler has a patented anti-jamming device that allows for years of frustration-free use. | Let your thoughts turn heavenwards as you gaze at the colorful solar system paperweight with its galaxies and planets. This glass paperweight is a beautiful accent piece for any home or office. | 50-Year Calendar Paperweight This slim but hefty paperweight has fifty years of monthly calendars. Want to know which day of the week your 60th birthday will fall on, or maybe your 25th wedding anniversary? Simply line up the month and year at the top of the dial to reveal the complete calendar. It is a handsome and practical addition to any desk. | The Snooty Bookshop Postcards This postcard set celebrates more than a decade of cartoonist Tom Gauld’s contributions to The Guardian, with fifty of his most beloved strips, from “Procrastination for Creative Writers, a 10-Week Course” and “Poetry Anthologies for People Who Don’t Like Poems” to an alternative bookshop shelving section (“Yes, we do have a copy of the book you’re looking for. You’ll find it in the ‘Vastly Overrated’ section of the ‘So-called Classics’ Department”). | Liberty London Gift Labels“Liberty is the chosen resort of the artistic shopper.”—Oscar Wilde Liberty London, founded in 1875 as an “emporium laden with luxuries and fabrics from distant lands,” is indeed a resort—a haven of sophisticated design, an island of quality, known for both tradition and innovation. This tin of gift labels features the beautiful floral prints for which Liberty is known and loved. Beautiful, evergreen, and all-purpose, these seventy-two labels feature twelve distinct and uniquely shaped designs. The labels are packaged in a charming tin, which can easily be reused. | Liberty London Notecard Assortment This notecard set features eight of Liberty’s heritage floral prints, drawn from across the store’s vast archive of iconic designs. The archive is a national treasure, encompassing well over 45,000 designs that date from its founding to the present day. Presented in a drawer box, this is an indispensable set to have on hand, not only for those with a penchant for letter writing, but for anyone needing to send a note when an e-mail just won’t do. Reach for them for a sympathy note, a thank-you note, or a greeting attached to a bunch of tulips dropped off for a sick friend. The envelopes (including one extra) have a floral pattern on the inside as well. | Scribe Rollerball Pen“...the pen of my dreams... It looks kind of retro, I suppose, but not annoyingly so. It is just a brilliantly designed tool... I am not a pen snob (boring), but I do believe that we should take as much enjoyment as possible from utilitarian objects.”—Luke Edward Hall, Financial Times | E. Frances Little Notes®E. Frances Little Notes® are tiny in size and big on heart. Small enough to slip in a pocket, a lunch box, or a stack of books, each one carries something much larger than its size: a laugh, a love note, a small connection. Whether it’s a joke tucked into a backpack, a to-do list turned sweet, or a simple “thank you,” E. Frances Little Notes® bring joy to life’s little, big, and in-between moments. | Pure Cotton Correspondence Pad and Envelopes This stationery is as essential and elegant as an impeccably tailored white shirt. Pure Cotton is a paper made without any chemicals. Creamy white, with a soft woven finish and a watermark; ideal for writing with a fountain pen, a rollerball, or a ballpoint. The envelopes are lined with white tissue. | Pure Cotton Notecard Presentation Box This handsome presentation box is embellished with a rich, gold “Pure Cotton” label and stores fifty classic 4" x 6" flat notecards and fifty matching envelopes lined with white tissue paper. Creamy white, with a soft woven finish, the cards are ideal for writing with a fountain pen, a rollerball, or a ballpoint. | Classic Laid Note Card Presentation Box This handsome presentation and storage box stores fifty classic, 4" x 6", plain-edged, pale-blue notecards, with fifty matching envelopes lined with white tissue. Made in Belgium by a company founded in 1870 and produced with the same attention to detail that has made the line a staple of every fine social paper department in Europe. | Instead of a Card: Ten Poems about Cats “Ten Poems about Cats” is a title in the “Instead of a Card” series, based on the idea that sending a greeting card is a lovely gesture, and sending a booklet of poetry an even more meaningful one. Cats have provided writers and artists with inspiration for as long as they have been winding themselves purring around their owners’ legs and fixing them with their big, green eyes. | Instead of a Card: Ten Poems of Hope We couldn’t survive without hope—that light at the end of the tunnel which seems to promise “this will pass” when times are hard. These poems offer hope in a whole range of guises—from the uplift of the first signs of spring to the infectious optimism of a child who believes he will live forever if he eats his greens. Each poem is a little chink of light—a reminder that joy is always around the corner. | Instead of Card: Ten Poems about Walking There seems to be a natural connection between walking and poetry. For William Wordsworth, the regular rhythm of walking was a stimulus to writing, and he said that “nine-tenths of my verses have been poured out in the open air.” With a cover created by a leading contemporary artist, each “Instead of a Card” title offers a richly rewarding reading journey. | Illuminated Galaxy Crystal Ball The warm light suffusing the stars of this miniature galaxy creates an inviting atmosphere in your home or office. Winner of the 2024 UK Gift of the Year Award, this crystal ball is a unique accessory for your desk or bookshelf, and it also functions as a night-light. The crystal is polished to a shine that reflects light and creates a stunning effect wherever it is displayed. | Illuminated Dandelion Crystal Ball The intricate dandelion symbolizes luck and adds a subtle yet sophisticated flair and a timeless touch to your home or office.A symbol of hope, love, and happiness, the dandelion will bring natural warmth, beauty, and energy to your space. You can switch between three light levels by touching the button on the front of the solid walnut wood base. | Illuminated Solar System Crystal Ball Let the light shine with this illuminated crystal ball, featuring a 3D laser-engraved solar system design. This unique light will spark joy and make any space come alive. The intricate design, showcasing all the planets in our solar system, highlights the interconnectedness among all things universe as well as the beauty of the stars and planets. | This handsome aluminum six-in-one pen with black ink includes a ruler, level, and stylus, as well as flathead and Phillips screwdrivers. It’s presented in a handsome, retro-vibe gift box. | Kaweco Sport Rollerball Pen Kaweco pens epitomize two essential features of a fine writing instrument: good looks and a smooth “write.” Since the company’s debut in 1933, their pens have remained modern and efficient. | FAF Desk Pad Manufactured in Paris in a workshop built by Gustave Eiffel, this desk pad has everything one would expect of a product with such an estimable pedigree. | Original 1951 Notebook The Original 1951 is a reissue of the original notebook made in that year by its renowned French manufacturer, Clairefontaine. Legend has it that this is the model of notebook used by Julia Child to record her recipes when she was a student at Le Cordon Bleu. | Rhodia Treasure Box This sturdy flip-top box—cleverly designed to look like one of the famous orange Rhodia notepads so beloved by Europeans—is filled with essential stationery items: four notepads of differing sizes for various uses, as well as two Rhodia pencils. | The Glory of Color Greeting Card Collection This collection of five greeting cards features illustrations that accompanied nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century color theories. Capturing every hue in the rainbow, these vintage images are printed in England on an uncoated, light cream 300 gsm Italian paper, which is recyclable, biodegradable, and FSC-certified. | The High Seas Greeting Card Collection A collection of six greeting cards with archival illustrations of ships, flags, lighthouses, and all things nautical. Five are blank inside, and one is inscribed with the words “Happy Birthday.” Each card is approximately 5" x 7", blank inside, wrapped in a compostable wrapper, and paired with a 100% recycled envelope. | Wearable LED Reading Light Wirecutter, the product review site for The New York Times, chose this as the #1 pick for a wearable reading light. The light beam is restricted to the target area; it can be bright enough for you and at the same time dim enough to not disturb others nearby. | Rechargeable Dimmable Magnifiers All the essential features of an ideal reading tool have been brought together in these magnifiers. Above: Rechargeable Dimmable Page Magnifier, Rechargeable Dimmable Hand-Held Magnifier | The New York Review of Books Slipcase Sturdy cardboard slipcases will keep your copies of the Review neatly and attractively organized but still within easy reach. Each slipcase holds a full year of issues (twenty). |
