So I know I toot the Michigan horn a lot, especially on twitter, but this time I have every reason to!

Michigan houses some amazing design talent, both on the East and West sides, but I was pleasantly surprised with all the Mitten-state talent displayed at National Stationery Show last week.

Here is a list of MI companies who jumped over a couple ponds to make the trip to NYC:

Avanti
B.Shackman
Cool Cups/Design Design/M.Middleton
Dotmine Dayplanners
Gwyneth Paige
Journals Unlimited
Maple Street Paper Company
Meant to be Sent

It seems like there are more studios emerging from this state every week, which many would warn is bad for business. But I so enjoy seeing true talent being supported and new, smaller companies gain success from the resources in our great state. Me {and my rose-tinted glasses} believe there is enough room for all of us in this business!