Just in time for the holidays, we're pleased to offer a beautifully gift-wrapped notebook & sticker set, which includes one large notebook and one pack of our very popular intaglio stickers. Each set is wrapped in a matching CARTA wrapping paper, with a charming folded pocket at the front to hold the stickers. Finished with a green ribbon and gold seal, this set makes a thoughtful gift for a colleague, host, family and friends.
 
The great artist, Patti Smith recently described every notebook as a possibility. So true! For so many creative people, there's nothing more wonderful than a sharp new pencil and a fresh notebook, and it's in this spirit that we've introduced our CARTA soft-cover notebooks. Our founder Erika Stefanutti is rarely without a notebook at hand, and she has attended to every aspect of these new designs with kindred spirits in mind.
 
For many years, Erika has made a habit of marking her own notebooks with the Latin phrase, vade mecum, or, go with me. On the inside front covers of our notebooks, you'll find this phrase, along with a space to write your name and the date. You'll also notice an image of a single antique Paoletti intaglio: this is is Ariadne, the Cretan princess who helped Theseus escape from the Minotaur's labrynth. We thought she'd be an excellent friend to have along should you encounter a puzzle on your own writing or drawing journey.
 
With their flexible, matte covers and elegantly rounded corners, our notebooks are made to be light enough to toss into your bag, yet substantial and beautiful enough to sit on a well-dressed desk. They're filled with with fine writing paper pages in a heavy 116 gsm weight, with a lovely texture for working in either ink or pencil.  
 
The set of stickers features images of five different 19th century Paoletti intaglios from Erika Stefanutti's personal collection. Our stickers are made in the United States, measure about 2-1/2" x 3," have a matte coated finish and are suitable for use on your favorite notebook or suitcase.