For our second part of this holiday gift guide, we thought we’d pair some the newest of Masha’s colorful holiday cards with items of limited color palette. After all, elegant things in classic tones suit everyone and go with everything! Find some quick gift inspo below and don’t forget to pick up Masha cards for a joyful contrast, be it for a lady or a dude on your list. Hurry and greet like it’s going out of style! (It’s not, though.)

1. Pick up this charming hat at Barneys (at a discount, no less!!) and the Christmas Hood card in our shop!

2. We think the glittery envelope (ENVELOPE!!) clutch from Rebecca Minkoff would go nicely with our twinkly Ballerina Snowflakes, n’est-pas?

3. Find this rad mug here and pair it with our Watercolor Ornaments.

4. Chances are, the one you’re shopping for probably already has a black scarf (and maybe even a navy one), so why not add to the collection with a chill olive hue? ‘Tis the season for many scarfs, after all as our Christmas Mountains Bird card would suggest.

Colorful cards and elegant gifts for all!

As we approach the holiday season, we reflect upon all things warm, cozy and awesome. Besides being eternally thankful for family and great friends, we’re especially grateful this year for the opportunity to travel for work, leisure and endless inspiration! It seems doubly poignant to wander as the world is rapidly changing, and not always for the best. On the bright side, here’s a curated list of some color-saturated gifts we found while traversing the globe. Before perusing the goodies below, have you downloaded the Story Corps app? You can help make history by interviewing an elder this Thanksgiving and submitting it directly to their world archive – learn more here: https://storycorps.me. Sounds super cool to us.

1. Don’t know about you but here at Masha headquarters we can’t get through the day without many cups of tea. The storied French brand Marriage Freres offers some of the best in the most swoon-worthy giftable packaging. Hello irresistable neon canisters!
2. We’re obsessed with all things tasseled and colorful, Columbia Wayuu tribe bags hit the spot with beautiful color-block weaves.
3. Let’s transport to Japan through the beautiful skincare line Tatcha, inspired by the beauty rituals of Geishas and boasting natural ingredients that are exquisitely packaged. Yes please!
4. Our 2016 calendar, printed here in USA and distributed by Rizzoli, features #watercolormischief for all 525600 minutes of the year.
5. In Tulum, Mexico we stumbled upon a hidden beach gem – Coqui Coqui, a perfumery and a dreamy boutique hotel. You can find their delicious scents here.
6. We love the playful eyewear from the Croatian brand Sheriff & Cherry, especially their color block sunnies.

A couple of good Masha news for you this week! Her brand new card for MoMA is in stores. For this season, Masha designed a pop-up Modern Chalet nestled in a snowy mountain lake scene. The best part (besides the 3-d reflection in the steely water)? The neon orange printing on the inside that quite literally lights up the windows, skylight and the mountains. The pictures don’t really do the alpenglow effect justice (yes we’ve been waiting for an occasion to use the word alpenglow) so please check this enchanting card in stores in person or in MoMA shop online along with other feats of paper engineering from Masha.

If it’s watercolor mischief you’re looking to share these holidays, Saks Fifth Avenue already has our brand new holiday cards available in mixed sets. You get one of each in a box for all your gifting needs. Check out the new designs as well as some classic remixes online and in the New York flagship. Happy greeting!

The leaves are changing and the fireplaces are being lit (unless you’re some place tropical that is) – this means glittery holidays are almost upon us which means fun new holiday cards from Masha! Be sure to pick your favorites below before the rush.

1. Classic holiday knit – check, cozy hood with colorful pompoms – check, ruddy cheeks and glistening lashes – check! Tie it all up with a winter scarf and you have a holiday reveler as pretty as a picture. Christmas Hood depicts a universal moment of delight and child-like wonder while beholding an extra gorgeous snowflake.
2. Our plucky little black bird of the 12 Months Series is back! This time he’s traveling through a breathtaking mountainous winter-scape, alive with color and festive atmosphere. Christmas Mountain Bird expresses the spirit of the season while gliding toward his holiday destination snug and toasty.

3. Ever notice how lovely ballerinas and their tutus resemble snowflakes when viewed from overhead? We did! Delight your recipient with Ballerina Snowflakes which expresses the majesty of the season in the danciest of ways. Inspired by Degas and winter and photographed with danced-in slippers of our favorite prima from Zagreb, Edina Pličanić.

4. Evoke a beautiful scene of a holiday home, windows ablaze with cozy lights, and a multi-colored christmas tree magically rising through the snowy chimney like effervescent fireworks! Delight your recipient with Smoke Christmas Tree in a new, imaginative way.
5. Holiday Scottie expresses the spirit of the season in the coziest of ways! The rainbow colored terrier is snug and toasty in his fun scarf adorned with a message to warm your recipient’s heart.

6. Deck the halls with these painterly beauties. Marrying vibrant watercolor washes reminiscent of the ever popular Shibori and classic glass Christmas ornament shapes, Watercolor Ornaments offers a fresh take on the gleam and glitter of the holidays.

It’s time to go back to school! We will kindly resist the urge to sing the Saved by the Bell theme song at the top of our lungs (although if you haven’t seen this Tonight Show parody, we highly suggest it).

Back-to-school is the time to have fun collecting all new supplies and fun desk accessories to begin the school year with a fresh new perspective and style. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites for this edition of Masha Likes, from fancy pencils to a hot, steaming cup of joe to wake you up on your way to class. Don’t forget the pencil sharpener!

1. Who needs ink? Stationery of the Art pencil set from Modcloth, $8.99

2. Simple and sleek. Under the Pink Leaf mug by Masha D’yans, $15

3. Note-taking at its best. Hay Color Notebook by Scholten & Baijings (2014) from the MoMA Store, $18

4. Tiny, but substantial. Dux Precision Brass Sharpener from ManuFactum, 14,80 GBP

5. Nothing but the real thing: Traditional Jansport backpack, $58

6. Mmmm. X-Dark Roast from Black Coffee, $12

7. Never too early to start planning. Masha D’yans 2016 Wall Calendar, $11

It’s here and better looking than ever! If you haven’t grabbed our 2016 watercolor wall calendar yet–whatcha waiting for??

Available at retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Amazon, our calendar is bursting anew with bright colors, whimsical characters and enough “watercolor mischief” to get you from January to December. Published by Rizzoli, the calendar features two vibrantly-illustrated pages per month, with room to write your daily schedule.

“Inspired by nature, Japanese art, calligraphy, and her native Russian fairy tales, each of her delicate illustrations invites us to get lost among the billowing trees, blossoming flowers, or gentle raindrops.”

And that’s not all! Did you know that once you’re done using the calendar as, ahem, calendar, you can always frame your favorite pieces as wall art? Grab your copy (or two!) today!

Summer has us in a shopping mood, and we just couldn’t resist showing off a few more “shops to like” to you. In this edition, we’re skipping from Pennsylvania to Portland and then all the way to Australia.

First up, Sunshine Art + Design’s The Paperie. We are delighted to count this magnificent space in our list of stockists. Sunshine Art + Design combines a gallery which hosts art exhibitions and special events with a small, seamlessly-curated, chic paperie. Other paper products they carry include Whit & Whistle, Hammerpress, Emily McDowell Illustration, Kiss and Punch and many more.
Photo courtesy of The Paperie.

Go visit Sunshine Art + Design: The Paperie
Sunshine Art + Design: The Paperie
104 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

Next up, an elegant gem of a shop: Alder & Co. in Portland, Oregon. Other than being a place where you would be happy to get lost forever, Alder & Co. has been featured in some of our favorite magazines and blogs, including Kinfolk (photo credit below) and Design*Sponge. Simplistic, beautiful and streamlined, Alder & Co. is filled to the brim with creative clothing, housewares, gifts and paper products.

Photos courtesy of Kinfolk Magazine and Alder & Co.

Go visit Alder & Co.
Alder & Co.
616 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Lastly, we’re heading over the Pacific to Annie P. Paperie., where Poppy, the Silky terrier store maitre d’ is there to welcome us. In a traditional old corner shop, Annie P. Paperie offers cards, paper, and colorful original designs for worldly paper lovers. Grab a greeting card or a fully-stocked wedding suite while you’re in-shop. We love  you, Annie P. Paperie!

Photos courtesy of Annie P. Paperie.

Go visit Annie P. Paperie:
Annie P. Paperie
243 Stirling Highway
Claremont
Western Australia 6010

On a separate note (pun intended!), we wanted to give a little shout-out to paper and party blog, 8 Balloons, for their lovely Masha mentions this summer! Check out the birthday bash post here, and a special NSS booth wrap-up here.

Thanks again to all of the shops above for being fabulous, and to 8 Balloons for the kindest words.

Masha has added some brand new shops to her list of “Shops to Like!” We adore these fabulous stockists and wanted to whisk you away to get an inside peek for yourself. Hop with us from Richmond, Virginia to Portland, Oregon and Brattleboro, Vermont:

First up, Mongrel: a unique little gem of a shop in Richmond, Virginia, that plays host to a curation of unique items including designs by our pal, Emily McDowell, artist Nikki McClure, and paper auteur, Rifle Paper Co., as well as a host of other creative card and gift companies. Make sure to visit their history page for an incredible 90’s throwback photo show of the history of their company. We love you!

Go visit Mongrel:
Mongrel
2924 W Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23221

Next up, Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts: a whimsical stop in Portland, Oregon that has been “making aunts and uncles cool since 1977.” Love! If you’re in Portlandia, make sure to hit up this shop for the kiddos in your life (or for yourself, we’ll understand!). Carrying only the best of the best, you can pick up Lottie Dolls, Calico Critters, books of all kinds, and of course, Masha’s cards. Also, please do not miss this Cat Lover’s Coloring Book.

Go visit Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts:
Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts
820 SW Washington St
Portland, Oregon  97205

Last but not least, the very elegant Altiplano, which operates a flagship store located in the warm and inviting Brattleboro, Vermont. Coupling with boots on the ground in Guatemala, Altiplano is “committed to creating innovative products that support indigenous communities and the environment,” by bringing fair trade and employment to the Guatemalan Highlands. We are honored to be a part of their mission and flattered to be included in their list of talented handmade artists and designers.

Go visit Altiplano:
Altiplano
42 Elliot Street
Brattleboro, Vermont 05301

Thanks to all of the shops for snapping photos of Masha’s wares in-shop! You’re the best.

If you’re anything like us, you’re somewhat obsessed with nature’s rainbow of blooms, large and small, bombastic and delicate, as one of summer season’s biggest thrills. We are pleased as posies to share our newest greeting card on this fine day right before the 4th of July festivities! Adore Flowers boasts spell-bindingly kaleidoscopic summer florals with a simply exuberant sentiment, fit for any happy occasion or fashionable kudos. This beauty is blank inside for your writing pleasure and imagination (with art like this, no exclamation points necessary). It’s available immediately to brighten your adored recipient’s day.

Take a look at our other fun floral offerings that spell summer in rich watercolor mischief hues. Style them with flowery fashion and real flowers, of course! Why not celebrate Independence Day with some floral fireworks? Boom!

Clockwise from top:

Smell the balmy tropics with our Mahalo Dancer thank you card $4

Turn up the heat with magnificent Snapdragons from theBouqs.com $50

Show off your floral fierceness with our Botanicus Tiger birthday card $4

Bring the summer indoors with a fun paper garland from Terrain $14

Face the flowers with our Animal Flower Face $4

Table the garden with a sweet terrarium from Terrain $48

Awesomeness in card form is our best-selling Awesome Flowers $4

Tower above it all yet join in the blooming in these printed leather booties from Jeffrey Campbell $169

Father’s Day (just 3 days away!) has us reflecting on all things fatherhood, starting with Masha’s Dad who is a nuclear physicist, which is not rocket science… except it is! Vladimir comes from humble beginnings in a rural town but his mad math skills and unbound curiosity took him to a top university and then all the way to space! Masha is especially thankful to her Dad for the artificial crystals he grew at work and brought to her to play with, for explaining the principles of photography (she took the picture of him in the armchair at age six), for sneaking her into VIP areas of museums and for the delicious Armenian kabobs among his other magic. Here’s a small photo tribute (mixed with a couple of our cards) to this incredible man so devoted to his calling. Did you know that it’s been scientifically proven that firing off a beautiful card for father’s day, June 21, or any day, is a stellar way to honor a superman in your life?

1. Would you explore cosmos if you had the chance or was Space Mountain with Dad enough?

2. Masha’s international family recently found a few photographic gems from her early years with her Dad! It’s fun to share them with you here.

3. Celebrate the strong and cozy bond between parent and child with our new Monkey Hug card and melt your recipient’s heart.

4. Howl for the leading man in your life with our best-selling Pack Leader Wolf.