Introducing: Oh, The Places I'd Go! 2010

]Our very first calendar, Oh, The Place I'd Go! takes you on a journey throughout the United States in 2010. Each page is letterpress printed with a locale represented topographically that I'd like to visit during that time of the year. The maps are accurate yet abstract, line folding into each other, creating depth. There are seven pages total, two months to each page, and features moon phases, a list of significant dates, space to make notes, and my own top three reasons to visit that destination.

Printed on Mohawk Superfine in charcoal. Measures 6"x9.5", includes bulldog clip for hanging.

Introducing: Isa.

Isa is a very special collection of limited edition stationary designed in collaboration with my 7-year-old niece, Isabelle.

It all started after my sister and her kids visited me in San Francisco for a weekend, and Isabelle (then, 6) left some drawings at my apartment. There was something so unique and curious about her scribbles, and after looking at them for months, I decided to use them in my work. I can't tell you enough how much I've been inspired by this little gal. Our collaboration will continue and evolve as the years go on, so stay tuned!

Isa = Isabelle + Sara

Scribbles and lines composed of solid shapes and pattern create dynamic and abstract compositions. Each Isa print is distinct and special. Available in 2-color (gray & pale yellow) or 1-color gray, mulberry or tangerine (not pictured). Blank inside, perfect for any occasion! A2 size.

Introducing: Hubble.

Just before the new year, I thought I'd share the recent work I created in time for the SFCB Holiday Fair. This here is the first series in our It's Science collection, a line derived from the beauty of science and are as varied as snowflakes.

The Hubble series is composed of imagery taken by Hubble Space Telescope and inspired by man's differing theories of the universe. Available in charcoal & green or charcoal & purple. Envelope choices: map or vintage computer paper. Blank inside, perfect for any occasion! A2 size.

Nibby Wishes You & Yours a Very...

Nope!

It's All Happening!

I've been working for months, and Nibby Co. has finally finished its first event—we're launched! So many emotions! So many incidents! But we did it. I almost completely sold out of the greeting cards I brought (had just four left), and almost made my calendar sales goal. All in all, I had a great response from my customers, and even made a table buddy, the lovely Matt from The Frantic Meerket.

I can't thank my Mom and sister enough for driving a horribly-long drive in the rain and then putting on smiles to push greeting cards and nail calendars on the wall. Only blood will do such ridiculously-awesome things to support you.

I also need to thank Kirstin, for without you, there would have been no envelopes. Seriously.

Paul, thank you for listening and encouraging.

Jensh & Crissy, your feedback and support meant so much. Jensh, you be tracin'!

The next stop for Nibby Co. is an online store, which I hope to get up in the next two weeks. There will be an Etsy store, of course, but I also plan to run a store through this blog. Maybe I'll even have a real website up and running in the next few months! Hooray!







SIS & SIS


MOM & DAUGHTER


CUSTOMERS!

Proud Mama.

I get it now.

I can now relate to the concept of conceiving something and not being able to stop doting and taking photos of it. (Embarrassing Editor's Note: I searched for the word "doting" to double check the spelling and typed in "dodding," which apparently means: "the process by which you slap someone in the face with your penis." Not quite what I had in mind, but thank you internet.)

I've been working like crazy to get Nibby Co. inventory ready for our premiere at the San Francisco Center for the Book Holiday Fair (Friday, December 11! 5:30-8:30pm!), and I actually had a moment during printing last week where a proud tear came to my eye. It reminded me of when my sister had her first child and just sat in my parents' living room and cried out of happiness... and hormones. I'm beginning to relate.

Anyhoo, that's all I'll share for now. Nibby Co. will be offering some fabulous calendars, fun-size holiday cards, greeting cards and perhaps some labels at the fair. Please stop by if you have a moment on Friday night, it will definitely help make my season bright.

San Francisco Center for the Book
300 De Haro Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103.
The entrance is on the 16th St. side of the building, enter at the red awning.

Sometimes It's Hard to Blog.

Especially when you leave your laptop in Oroville. Sorry for the delay, please stand by.

In the meantime, please enjoy this photo of the last remaining Munchkin, Jerry Barren:

Nibbles.

So, this woman had a rat on the bus today. Actually she had two rats. One in hand, and one in her hood (obviously).

I tried to hold back my repulsion—it wasn't so much the rats, they actually looked cute, but it was the fact that she let one of her little buddies lick and possibly bite. Her face.

Thanks Muni for the good times!

New/Old Things

Here at Nibby Co., we try very hard to use as many recycled/re-purposed materials for our products as possible. Since the stationary biz is innately wasteful, this is especially important, and we constantly strive to reduce waste and lessen our carbon footprint. Plus, recycled materials are super cool!

I've been collecting vintage maps for quite sometime, and I'm proud to say that all of our envelopes are handmade from these beautiful specimens. I've also found some super rad dot matrix printer paper (with the holes on the sides!), which will also make perfect envelope stock. I really think it's a win/win/win situation. I don't have to pay for envelopes, old maps are cheap, and the final pieces are more personal and special than regular ho-hum envelopes.

Here are my favorite map finds from my most recent trip to Urban Ore in Berkeley. Once you get past the prevailing cat pee odor, Urban Ore is a bountiful land of treasures and artifacts. It's a must-visit.

You see, we neva eva do nothing nice and easy.

As I mentioned previously, I taught my niece how to dance Tina Turner-style á la Proud Mary over Halloween weekend. I think the photos say enough:






I believe you'll find our moves to be pretty spot on:


Just a tad nice.... and rough.

WTF, Jehovah.

Just in time for the holiday season, I received a nice little note from my local Jehovah's Witness, inviting me to a free bible study. Apparently it's a matter of life or death.

The note itself (which is a photocopy) is pretty hilarious, but the fact that it was addressed to my first, middle and last name is alarming. First of all, how is my information that readily available? Second, how did this person muster up the brain power to even find someone's personal information, operate a copy machine, purchase and use postage, and essentially master the technique of lo-fi spamming?

Observe (click to enlarge):In case you're unfamiliar with reading crazy, I have typed out the letter for your convenience:

"To whom it may concern, I am one of Jehovah Witnesess, my purpose in writing. I would like to offer to you a free home bible study. It's a matter of life or death. John 17:3(?), Jehovah God thrir his Son Jesus Christ is going to make thong better soon check is.

65, 21, 23, 24, 25. Contact local kingdom it cell of Jehovah Witnestess asked for a free home bible study

—M Suttise."

And the envelope and accompanying pamphlet:

THERE'S NO TRUSTING THIS HAIRCUT.

A few questions/observations:
> Even though this person clearly looked up my information, he/she/it still managed to misspell my name. Not in the honest "just added an 'h'" way, but in the confusing, "why?" sort of way. Just call me Saroh.
>Couldn't quite get the spelling of your own name the first time, eh?
>The prospect of my thong getting better is intriguing.
>Check is... in the mail? What??
> No need to discuss the random set of numbers, it's pretty obvious what they represent. (Read: bat sh*% crazy.)

Thanks, but no thanks Jehovah.

Thoughts, anyone?