COVER STORY M. Leanin' Tree L. J6R6 L. LITTLE CRITTERS. Edible bugs are a trending topic - which perhaps explains why they are scampering across stationery en masse as well. M. MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS. Old is the new young, and an absence of shame around advanced ages means that bigger milestones are being celebrated with the fanfare they deserve. N. NEUROSPICY. Counteracting the shame that a diagnosis of autism or dyslexia once incurred, this powerful word makes neurodivergent identities feel less intimidating. O. OWLS. Perhaps in the hope that we can actually obtain some wisdom from these mysterious, nocturnal beings, solitary birds of prey are definitely the birds du jour. P. PAINTERLY. At display, abstract, colorful surfaces on gifts beautifully offset the clean strong messaging of stationery. N. MangoIllustrated O. Woollybear Travels P. Illume 20 Fall 2024 | STATIONERY TRENDS