January has been a whirlwind, but in the best way. Just celebrated my 40th birthday, enjoyed some snow days with my family, baked way too much sourdough, and tried to keep up with our products flying off the shelves faster than we can restock them.
The good news? We have a lot of restocks coming, plus a very big release in March. (Scroll down for a sneak peek.)
I keep seeing headlines saying "2026 is the Year of Analog," and I'm not gonna argue. Don't get me wrong, I use technology for what it's good at, but it's also leaving us more overwhelmed and distracted than ever. More people are craving ways to slow down and be more intentional, and pen and paper is one of the best tools we have for that.
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Here are 5 things I'm currently digging...
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Drooling over this design work for Teton Outing Club by Little Plains. Every little detail is so well done. (now I'm googling "how to make a custom wax seal")
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This Living Room Live Session by Jai Cuzco has been in my headphones a lot recently as I'm designing. I'm always blown away with how much talent is out there.
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This might be my new favorite quote! Crazy to think this was from the 18th century.
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I know I'm late to the game, but I can't get enough of these Joyride sour gummy strips created by Ryan Trahan. Low-sugar, no artificial flavors or dyes, and they taste amazing.
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How cool is this cabin in Norway that you can rotate so you can follow the path of the sun all day?!
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Hope your year is off to a great start!
Jeff Sheldon
Founder/Designer
Ugmonk.com
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P.S. Here's a peek at something BIG we've been working on. And yes, it will also all be available in matte black! 👀
