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Catching up with Michelle Trincia Askin, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018

Michelle Trincia Askin co-founded bloom daily planners with Kaylyn Beaston in 2010. Both Askin and Beaston have loved planners for their entire lives and understand planners are more than just a way to organize, it... more »

Catching up with Gina Peterson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017

Peterson was one of the winners selected for our inaugural Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards. As owner and graphic designer for Ginger P. Designs, she has enjoyed designing her own wedding invitations and... more »

Las Vegas Market honors Martyn Lawrence Bullard as 2020 Design Icon

Martyn Lawrence Bullard, an award-winning interior designer recognized internationally for his broad range of styles and eclectic, yet sophisticated and inviting interior designs and licensed collections, will be honored as the 2020 Design Icon during... more »

Jeannette Rankin Foundation recognizes Maxine Burton

Maxine H. Burton, founder and president of burton + BURTON, was recognized as a 2019 Shining Star Honoree by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation. A Shining Star Honoree is a leader in the Athens community commended for... more »

Catching up with Lesley J. Upson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018

In 2018 when Lesley Upson won the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Award, she worked as a graphic designer for PSA Essentials. She is now a 13-year veteran in the industry and continues to... more »

NY NOW Summer 2019 recognizes winners of Best New Product Awards

NY NOW recognized all the winners of the Best New Product Awards at Summer Market during their first Awards Night, that celebrated exceptional brands, designers and visionaries. Hundreds of exhibitors entered the awards and one... more »

Cooper Boone receives NY NOW’s Renaissance Retailer Award

Emerald Expositions, the organizers of NY NOW, said Cooper Boone is the winner of the first Renaissance Retailer Award (REA). The award is for excellence in inspirational retail experience at the independent store level. Nominations... more »

IMC shares July 2019 Visual Display Award winners

International Market Centers (IMC) shares the winners of its semi-annual Visual Display Awards for The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. Winners were selected in showrooms and temporaries for excellence in visual merchandising and... more »