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Abbey Press to share new Divinity Boutique showroom Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Tuesday, 23 April 2013 04:32 PM America/New_York

AbbeyPressSerenity-WebAbbey Press has agreed to lease space starting in July from Divinity Boutique in its new AmericasMart Atlanta showroom (#1340). A grand opening with show specials and refreshments is planned for Tuesday, July 9, preview opening day of The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.

Divinity Boutique President Keith Schwartz described the showroom partnership with Abbey as “a win/win for both of our companies.”

Abbey Press is known for producing a wide variety of gift products, including its eco-friendly Snail’s Pace stationery, First Communion items and Irish-themed products. The wholesale marketer is owned and operated by Saint Meinrad Archabbey, a 150-year-old Benedictine monastic community in southern Indiana.

Abbey also is recreating some of its earlier products for a limited time with introductions throughout the year. Releasing July 1, the Serenity text plaque (pictured left, $19) and mugs ($12) follow typography trends.

The company is also holding its Open House event on its campus May 6-22. At ICRS—June 23-26 in St. Louis—Abbey will hold an Open House drawing awarding a flight for two people, overnight accommodation and meals during their stay.