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StationeryFest: A Paper Lover's Paradise

09 Aug, 2024
StationeryFest: A Paper Lover's Paradise

I'm still buzzing after an incredible weekend at StationeryFest in Manchester. It was a whirlwind of colour, creativity, and of course, all things paper!

Setting up my shop in the bustling shopping hall was a dream come true. It's one thing to see people browsing my products online, but the joy of seeing them interact with them in person – holding the journals, running their fingers over the paper, and letting out excited gasps at the designs – was truly special. It was like witnessing pure stationery love in action!

Throughout the day, I had the pleasure of chatting with so many fellow stationery enthusiasts. We exchanged tips, gushed over new finds, and reminisced about childhood favorites. It was a heartwarming reminder of the fantastic community that surrounds this wonderful world of paper.

Sunshine Lane customers at StationeryFest

And speaking of new finds, on the day I launched my brand new Wildflower Collection! It’s full of stationery and gifts with beautiful floral designs, and even more beautiful and uplifting messages! There's washi tapes, tumblers, stickers, tote bags, desk pads, enamel pins and my very first bullet journal to name just a few! The pops of colour and fun florals were a hit, and it was so satisfying to see them find their way into happy customer hands!

StationeryFest wasn't just about sales (although those were fantastic!). It was about connection, inspiration, and celebrating the joy of beautiful paper goods. It was a day that rekindled my passion for creating unique stationery and reminded me of the wonderful people who share this passion with me.

A huge thank you to everyone who visited my shop, shared their stationery love, and especially to the organisers for putting on such a fantastic event! If you'd like to hear more about the event and what goes into organising an event of this kind, I chatted to organiser Becki Cross about this and more on my podcast Coffee and Sunshine.

In the meantime, head over to my shop to explore the Wildflower Collection!