Coming to a Flea Market Near You!

Posted by Kathryn Carissimi on 01 March, 2017 | Read more →

Hello, Friends! We are VERY excited to announce that we've been accepted by Annex Markets as a vendor at the Chelsea Flea and Hell's Kitchen Flea Markets in NYC! We will post the days we will be there here, and on our Facebook and Twitter pages; if you are in the area, please stop by and say hi!

Hello, London!

Posted by Kathryn Carissimi on 07 December, 2015 | Read more →

When not Hello, Historying, I'm a graphic designer/communications freelancer. Being as Hello, History is new, my work serves to move us forward.

I've been so insanely, deeply fortunate that my skills have lead to employment, and that that employment
has lead to invitations to travel. I've worked four conferences this year, and launched three websites.

Of course, anyone whose traveled for business can tell you that you don't get to see or do much while you're there...but I was deeply, supremely lucky that I'd saved enough to stay a few days, and even more fortunate that my Mama decided to join me!

We were able to have a whirlwind of a trip--Somerset House, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, Big Ben. For me, it was an amazing experience to be so close to
the places where so many of my favorite historical figures LIVED.

And of course, I was VERY lucky to have my Mama with me. She was endlessly patient with my rigorous schedule and endless nerdy chatter.

It was a once in-a-lifetime event that was all the more special because this time last year, the idea for this little company didn't even exist: and now it's not only alive, but thriving, largely thanks to the amazing people here and on Twitter and Pinterest, who share your photos, ideas, and inspirations with me! Keep them coming!

Inspired Characters

England was a creative, nerdy, historical dream, and some new characters made our list:

1) Mary, Queen of Scots

2) Additional "companion" sites: the Tower, Versailles (yes it's French, we know), Parliament

3) Lady Jane Grey (she's been suggested before but I didn't think I had enough to go on her: I was wrong!)

4) Prince Albert

5) Jack the Ripper (composite) for Hello, Halloween

6) Sir Walter Scott

7) Bronte sisters

Wow Wolf Hall!

Posted by Kathryn Carissimi on 08 June, 2015 | Read more →

Thanks SO MUCH to everyone who entered our Hello, History giveaway! There's nothing more exciting than seeing people having positive reactions to all the work that's gone in to putting this soft-launch together!

Please keep taking and sharing photos of your merchandise: nothing is more special than seeing our products find a happy home!

Right now we're working on tea towels, hand towels, accessory pouches, and canvas art. We're also planning an indoor-product photo shoot and prepping for the release of several new designs, including Jane Austen, Queen Victoria, and William Shakespeare!

Who are you looking forward to seeing? Who would you like to see? Feel free to let us know here, on Facebook, on Twitter, or by e-mail.

Thank you for all your love and support!

Best,

Hello, Friends!

Posted by Kathryn Carissimi on 20 April, 2015 | Read more →

After months of testing, planning, and designing, our website is finally live! This marks a major mile-stone for us, but it's one on a long (and exciting!) road!

Right now, our focus is on building our design library, and, simultaneously, our product offering. Wall art is on the table, as well as magnets, mugs, and maybe tea towels (our founder is obsessed with the idea of tea towels).

Design-wise, we have Emily Dickinson, William Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf, Catherine the Great, and the sets of musicians, artists, scientists and a host of others to come!

Please feel free to ask us questions, state requests, and give constructive criticism. We're here to learn and grow!