Lindsay Landman Paper

We've been doing it for years, but just decided to give it a name... Lindsay Landman Paper is our collection of custom stationery that we create for each of our clients as we plan, design and produce their special events.  It started pretty organically about 6 years ago with us filling in the holes with custom pieces that accented stationery our clients designed and purchased through other paperies, but it quickly grew into a staple design offering.  So often, the design process begins with the creation of a "brand" for an event - the signature fonts, monograms or patterns that will define the event throughout the process and into the event day - so pairing this brand with beautiful stationery is a natural fit.

We offer every type of printing process including letterpress, engraving, foil stamping digital printing and thermography as well as laser and die cutting, endless papers, custom liners, hand calligraphy - you name it! Whatever will tell the design story best is within our reach.  Just another one of the ways that we streamline the process of planning and designing every event. Want a digital invite instead or a custom website to match? We've got that going on too!

Simple and clean Crane's Lettra paper letterpressed with soft gray ink. Stacked cards in a pocket folder are perfect for a wedding weekend with a lot of information. 

This suite blended gray letterpress ink with gold foil stamping on the front. We "wallpapered" the back of the invite with a custom weathered metallic paper and repeated it on the interior of the envelope. A delicate thread attached a tiny brushed gold heart to contain the invitation components. 

The bride and groom's love story graphically illustrated on this two-sided, flat printed invite with a metallic painted edge and whimsical custom liner. 

We used black foil for crisp lettering to contrast with the blind letterpressed pattern which was repeated in color on the envelope liner. 

Our signature wallpaper and liner set really popped in this suite as we used reversed coloration to create contrast.  The front of the invitation was letterpressed in gray and lavender on smooth white stock.  Accompanying cards in lavender and purple added interest.

This edgy Bar Mitzvah set used tone-on-tone black foil printing to create a fun and funky texture.  Metallic purple foil accents added to the bold look.  

For a soft, personal touch, our illustrator drew and watercolored this view from the wedding venue for a totally custom take on a vintage postcard. The postmark and back copy were letterpressed for added texture and interest. 

This is just a small sampling of some of our favorites - I can hardly believe how big and fast the collection has grown!  Stay tuned or be in touch for a larger look into Lindsay Landman Paper.

:-) Lindsay

Allison's Beautiful Birthday Bash

While I cannot disclose what birthday was celebrated at this elegant soiree (I was told that if the "number" got out, heads would roll!), I can tell you what a special, intimate evening this was for Allison, a former mother-of-the-bride (we did daughter Ashley's wedding in July 2008), and 25 of her closest friends. The private room at Del Posto was just the right setting for this multi-course meal with wine pairings as it was secluded from the bustling main dining room, but still thrived on the energy of this Mario Batali/Lydia Bastianich hotspot.





I remembered that when we designed her daughter's wedding years ago, Allison said her favorite flower was sweet pea, so it was a no-brainer to include it in the centerpieces. Completing the lovely spring mix was yellow freesia, ivory garden roses and white ranunculus.



This menu folder, along with all of the other stationery pieces, was created by Bella Figura.



At each guest's place, miniature cakes by Chocolate Blossom Cakes served as both the place card and the favor. They alternated between yellow and green with the guest's initial in the opposite color on the top of each cake.



It wouldn't be a birthday party without a cake, and there is no cake like a Sylvia Weinstock cake!

All photos by Sofia Negron

Hope you enjoy!

Invitation Heaven

I don't often write about vendor experiences, but I have been so thrilled with the design process surrounding this party invitation, that I would be remiss not to share the love with you. After designing the overall concept for a beautiful birthday celebration for a long-time client, I was on the hunt for a letterpress invitation that suited my vision without the need for creating a completely custom design. I had worked with Bella Figura a number of years ago for a wedding invitation and was very happy with the outcome, but it had been a while and I had forgotten the pleasure of truly personal, consistent and customized service from a boutique stationer. I was beyond pleasantly surprised with the entire experience as well as every item we received.

Proofs came quickly. Changes were made intuitively. Shipping was expedient. Product was perfect. Presentation was impeccable. Now this is how an invitation should arrive...



A beautiful box with a ribbon tied around it and a customized label.



The presentation when you open the box... coordinating box lining, wrapping and shred.



My favorite part! Envelope sealant!! Every company out there should include this!



The gorgeous letterpressed invitations: double thick, rounded corners, two inks, ooh la la! We've whited out our clients' names for their privacy - I didn't want you to think there was a printing error.

Little things go a long way in this business of details. That envelope sealant alone will have me going back to Bella Figura again and again. That and the stunning invitations, of course! I can't wait to receive the favor tags and menus to complete this suite of products for the late May fete. More photos to come soon, of course!

I'd love to hear about your favorite small boutique printers who do something similar. There are so many new ones out there, I lose track, so please share!