With stores today in New York and LA, Smythson began selling diaries in the US as early as the 1920s and the first of our ‘fun’ Featherweight Pocket Notebook titles, ‘Blondes, Brunettes and Redheads’ (still sold today) was introduced in the 1950s specifically for the US market…
Celebrate 4th July with Smythson
July 3, 2009 by Smythson Site EditorFor A Corporate Gift with a Difference…
July 2, 2009 by Smythson Site Editor
Our 2009 Corporate Gifts Catalogue has just arrived, filled with a range of unique and enduring corporate gift ideas, from our famed Featherweight Panama Notebook Collection to beautifully crafted leather business and travel accessories. All gifts can be personalized with a name, initials, corporate logo or a message and bespoke insert pages for our books and diaries, creating a truly individual touch that will set your gift apart from the rest.
To request the 2009 Smythson Corporate Gifts Catalogue, please email corporategifts@smythson.com or call our Corporate Team on +44 (0) 20 7318 1501
Monday’s Smythson Sale Pick: A Mustard ‘Must Have’
June 29, 2009 by Smythson Site EditorBrighten up your Monday with this cheerful pocket notebook . Its vibrant yellow shade, ultra-light Featherweight paper and durable floppy leather binding (hence its name ‘Panama’ – as it is as flexible and long lasting as the Panama hat) make it perfect for everyday use…
Summer Sale Pick: The Nancy Bag
June 24, 2009 by Smythson Site EditorThis beautifully bright Nancy handbag is one of our top sale picks. It’s the perfect summer staple with its ultra-red shade, hand-pleated silk grosgrain fabric and signature Nancy leather clasp. Its lightweight design makes it ideal for use both during the day or for balmy summer evenings…
Summer Sale Stationery Selections…
June 23, 2009 by Smythson Site EditorIn need of some notelets to rsvp to all those summer engagements or a set of thank-you cards? There is no better time to stock up on our exquisite correspondence stationery, such as these pretty silver bird or British bulldog motifs:
Grazia Loves Smythson…
June 19, 2009 by Smythson Site Editor
Grazia online are embracing the personal touch with their very own ‘Grazia loves Smythson’ Fuchsia notebook - marking the final day of our Art of Personalization event. If you would like your very own notebook personalized as a gift or for yourself, we also offer the service online…

Let’s Get Personal…
June 17, 2009 by Smythson Site Editor

The art of personalization is currently being brought to life in our New Bond Street flagship store by John Timms, our expert gold stamper, who will personalize Smythson notebooks, diaries or leather accessories with the initials, name or message of your choice – perfect for any last minute Father’s Day gifts (as shown below).
John will be resident on the shop floor until this Friday, 19th June, so why not pop in for a rare glimpse into the personalization process and the unique art of gold stamping, which uses traditional techniques and equipment dating back over 120 years…

Last Chance to Buy…
June 15, 2009 by Smythson Site Editor
Our much-coveted Giles Deacon Correspondence Cards are available to buy for one more week , so if you’ve been hankering after this exquisite set of haute couture stationery featuring Giles’ fashion sketches complete with neon tissue-lined envelopes, you’d better look sharp…
Everything’s Coming Up Roses: Plum Sykes loves her Pink Personalized Smythson Stationery
June 12, 2009 by Smythson Site Editor
In this month’s Vogue, famed journalist and author Plum Sykes waxes lyrical on her love of all things pink – from her sartorial tastes to her choice of interiors, right down to the shade of her personalized writing paper (Smythson, of course). Plum opts for our Park Avenue Pink paper and has her name engraved in pale Grey ink, how chic!
Whether pink is your preference, or you’re more of a Bond St Blue, classic Cream Wove or simple White Laid, why not visit our online personalized stationery service and experiment with a choice of papers, lettering styles and ink shades to discover your very own stationery style?
Sign up to the Smythson Newsletter for Exclusive Sale Access
June 10, 2009 by Smythson Site EditorWe’re getting everything ready for our online Summer Sale here at Smythson, and we’re currently offering exclusive early access to our Newsletter subscribers. You can register here to shop our Sale Site before everybody else…












