CONTENTS Spring 2024 VOLUME 17 ISSUE 2 Features 20 THE URGE TO SPLURGE When luxury spending slides, details and experiences assume center stage. 26 THE ART OF IT ALL A Maine maker builds her brand on her own terms. 36 30 WARM WEATHER, WARM HEARTS Breezy, easy finds make connection and correspondence a cinch. 36 THE SIXTH SENSE A fresh layout brings *Noted+Gifted to vibrant life. 38 DESK GAME STRONG Elevate the workspace - aka " the stationery room " - with these exquisite details. 21 39 MAKERS OF COLOR By diversifying your product mix, you speak to every last customer in the shop! 40 GCA REPORT REVEALS FLAWED USPS DATA PRACTICES Delivering for America fails to live up to its name. 38 30 32 STATIONERYTRENDS.COM 3http://www.STATIONERYTRENDS.COM