I had a really fun work-field-trip last month to the Brimfield Antique Show. We spent the whole day perusing the innumerable offerings at this half-mile long yard sale.

Here lies randomness of all shapes and sizes. And a lovely blue set that was already claimed by this colorful caterpillar.

What I enjoyed the most was seeing all the old type treatments and printing paraphernalia. I’m looking forward to going again sometime!

I am so thrilled to be able to attend the National Stationery Show this year! I specialize in print-based graphic design, so this will definitely be one of the highlights of my career. I am going for work, but I’m excited to see (and possibly meet) some of my idols in the stationery world. I looked and though this isn’t currently on my bucket list, it is now! #121 – check!

I have an undiagnosed compulsion: I am one of those people that makes purchases based solely on how much I dig the product packaging. Tissue boxes? Yep. Wine? Definitely, and I don’t even drink the stuff. Yogurt? You betcha. Even if it costs a little bit more, it makes me happy to contribute to companies that value good design.

As Greek yogurt gains popularity, more brands are offering their own versions. I am just smitten with the Yoplait Greek packaging. I love how the bright colors modernize the archaic-style illustrations and I even like the chiseled look of the “Greek” font. Nicely done!

I coming out of hibernation. This was my first winter in New England, and what a winter it was! Have a look at that hilarious graphic above – the snowfall was just short of Shaq! I’m happy to report that I made it through one of Boston’s worst winters. It was dark by 4:30 pm, in January we had weekly snowstorms and temperatures dipped below 0 degrees – which I’ve been assured is not normal – but I pressed on and Spring is finally popping up everywhere which is making me very happy!

Happy November, dear readers! It’s amazing that we’re heading into another month already. I like that we’re starting a new month on a Monday, it just seems appropriate. To help get your week and your month off to a great start, why not take a few moments to download and print this cheerful calendar for you and a friend? Enjoy!