Jan 11, 2012

Boutique Stationery Brands Put C.R. Gibson in Premium Position

C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of treasured gifts that preserve, create and celebrate memories, brings premium stationery collections to the forefront of its core stationery and photo social offering this January. Cid Pear, a brand founded by Tina Givens known for its soft, sophisticated and character-driven line featuring high design and opulent papers, and iota, a brand founded by Kelly Alford known for its distinctively bold use of color and pattern on an array of stationery essentials, both bring new, premium papers, formats and packaging to retailers in 2012.

All stationery collections debut this January as part of C.R. Gibson’s Brand’s New Day product launch starting at the Atlanta Gift Show in January in the company’s newly remodeled showroom, AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 1837, and in OneCoast showrooms in Dallas(Suite 256) and Las Vegas (C-803). C.R. Gibson is represented nationally by OneCoast/National Division One. Full pricing and order information is available by request at C.R. Gibson Customer Service 800.243.6004 and dealer website, crgibsondealer.com.

About the Cid Pear Collection
Crafted from original watercolor illustrations, the Cid Pear line resonates with premium paper retailers and connoisseurs due to its fine detailing: textured ivory papers, coordinating book and envelope liners, hemp cording, tiny brass charms and sophisticated packaging (some inspired by Coco Chanel perfume boxes). The line includes product fit for baby, kids, bridal, birthday and everyday: classic notes, desk pads, journals, games, gift enclosures, writing papers and greeting cards. MSRP $18 – $35

About iota Stationery Essentials
Iota introduces three boxed letter paper sets printed using recycled papers and fibers. Letter paper, second sheets and envelopes are made from a mix of 100% renewable cotton and wood pulp. The reusable, keepsake box is made from 100% recycled paper. New for 2012, iota is also introducing five modern correspondence kits featuring a slew of writing provisions for adults and kids, each containing: 6 letter paper sheets, 6 foldover notecards, 6 correspondence cards, 18 open-end envelopes and 47-piece sticker sheet. Letter paper MSRP $16, Correspondence kits MSRP $18

Special events featuring Cid Pear’s Tina Givens and iota’s Kelly Alford in Atlanta Tina Givens will be on hand for an hour-long product signing event on Thursday, January 14, 3:00 – 4:00 PM. Iota’s Kelly Alford will do a mini product signing as part of C.R. Gibson’s “Meet the Artists” event on January 12, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Both events take place in C.R. Gibson’s showroom, AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 1837.