She and Samantha took a couple of classes and started letterpress printing cards, invitations and announcements they would design for friends and family. With a family history in printing that now dates back three generations, Whitney was able to get her hands on an old press. Newly opened, their shop is not only named after their lovable dogs Gus and Ruby, but also a true reflection of Samantha and Whitney’s mutual passion for all things letterpress.īack before Gus & Ruby was born, Samantha and Whitney used to talk about their love for letterpress while walking their dogs. Having met when working at the same advertising agency, the two bonded over mutual affection for their dogs before realizing they had so much more than that in common. Two creative women after our own hearts, owners Samantha Finigan and Whitney Swaffield, were inspired by their shared love of letterpress, stationery and great design when establishing Gus & Ruby Letterpress in a quaint storefront in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Customizations Save the Dates Smock stores stationery bamboo paper Engadine Gus & Ruby Letterpress letterpress save the dates Smock Smock Eco Smock Store Spotlight – Gus & Ruby Letterpress in Portsmouth, New Hampshire September 14, 2009 To learn more about their fabulous store, check out their recent Smock Store Spotlight feature. Thank you so much to Samantha and Whitney of Gus & Ruby for bringing us this amazing customization. The rich colors and seasonal graphic made this design the perfect choice.” Samantha from Gus & Ruby shares, “We were so happy to collaborate with Heather (the bride-to-be) to create a classic save-the-date that would set the tone for her fall wedding. The warm burnt orange and ruby colors were custom ink colors chosen specifically to match the look and feel of the couple’s wedding. This breathtaking customization of our Engadine design is a letterpress save the date brought to us by our friends at Gus & Ruby Letterpress in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Baby + Kids Real Parties Smock Everyday stationery baby shower bamboo paper Brea McDonald garden party inspiration Gus & Ruby Letterpress letterpress Smock Smock Eco Smock Design Contest – Engadine Save the Dates from Gus & Ruby Letterpress March 22, 2010Īs promised last week, we’re so excited to share with you the winning designs in our latest Smock Design Contest. To read more about this pretty baby shower, visit Brea’s blog.
It’s always a treat for us to see the unique ways people put our recycled wrapping paper to work, but these paper pinwheels are definitely one of our favorites! We love this idea! Our gift wraps all feature colorful double-sided patterns printed on 100% post consumer recycled paper. The coolest part? The sweet DIY paper pinwheels she crafted using Smock gift wrap that she purchased at Gus & Ruby Letterpress, one of our beloved Smock dealers. Hosted at The Blue Elephant in Saco, Maine, she pulled together a beautiful garden-inspired event using her collection of vintage table linens and a bunch of sweet DIY touches. New England portrait and wedding photographer Brea McDonald recently planned a baby shower for her good friend, Amber. (more…) Inspiration Smock stores stationery Gus & Ruby Letterpress letterpress Portsmouth Smock Smock Eco Party Ideas – Gift Wrap Paper Pinwheels April 28, 2010 There is great food with plenty of options for a vegetarian like me and streets lined with local, independent shops. It was settled in 1630 with many of the original homes still intact today. Portsmouth itself is an appropriately named port town with an active and bustling port. Residing in a renovated old warehouse (kind of like Smock!) the hotel features gorgeous rooms boasting a blend of urban and vintage decor and the best hotel staff I’ve ever encountered. I thought I’d share a few highlights from our trip – including visits to a handful of amazing Smock dealers! We stayed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire at the Ale House Inn, an independent, locally owned and operated hotel with a commitment to sustainability and eco hospitality practices. Last week my husband and I had the opportunity to visit our favorite place on earth (New England!) in celebration of our first wedding anniversary. A big thank you to Samantha and Whitney at Gus & Ruby for sending us this lovely design!īamboo paper Gus & Ruby Letterpress letterpress letterpress christmas cards letterpress holiday cards letterpress holiday invitations letterpress party invitations moss red Smock Smock Eco Smock Travels – Portsmouth, NH July 27, 2010 Printed on our 1-ply bamboo paper, it’s a budget-friendly approach to custom holiday letterpress. It’s a custom design printed in moss and red inks with a spray of leaves and holly that reminds us of all things merry and bright.
This pretty letterpress holiday design from Gus & Ruby Letterpress was designed for a fun holiday party. Custom Letterpress Holiday Party Invitations November 24, 2010
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