Unlike the uniformity of digital characters, a handwritten item marks a personal connection between two people, imbued with the essence of the hand that wrote it. Whether it is a thank you note or Christmas wishes, hand delivered or posted overseas, beautifully crafted paper messages are the perfect gift, most likely to be enjoyed stuck on the fridge, propped on a shelf, or pinned to the wall for safe keeping.

Paper-obsessed designer John Derian has infused our collection of stationery and desk objects, including hand blown glass pencil pots, a selection of charming paper weights, vintage-inspired postcards, and more...