As we head into the spring season and approach Mother’s Day, we wanted to feature one of our favorite mom bosses. Ebony Snow Hurr is the founder and creative director of Snow & Graham, a company that has long been a staple at Paper Source with their beautiful line of papers, stationery and calendars. Born into a family of artist and entrepreneurs starting her own business was seemingly inevitable. Over the past 20 years, Ebony has nurtured her brand and her family of three boys with a creative and industrious spirit. We chatted with Ebony about what it’s like to be a working mom, inspiration from generations before her and her favorite mom moments.
On Being a Working Mom:
“It can be difficult to manage the working mom guilt. I like to find little ways to let the boys know they are always on my mind. When I travel for work they can always count on Mommy Mail – little notes that I hide around the house or that are given to them each day with reminders, little doodles or knock knock jokes.
Years ago, I found a little toy cow in my purse when I was on a trip to NYC for the Stationery Show. I started taking pictures of the cow in funny places (on top of my hamburger, perched on my pillow) and sending them to my boys. Now they give me a different little figure to take on each trip.”
On Her Favorite Mom Memories:
“I come from a long line of creative and industrious women. When I was little, my mom worked as an art director in advertising. I was often picked up from school and whisked off to photo shoots or back to her office where I would be let loose in the art department. Spending time in collaborative, creative spaces was a huge influence on my journey as an artist and a business owner.
My grandmother made everything from scratch. Later in life, she became an avid swimmer and started making her own bathing suits when store-bought ones didn’t last long enough for her liking. I always wanted to learn to sew, and try as she may to teach me, I never really picked it up. She did however teach me to love art museums, long road trips and how to bake delicious cakes.”
On Her Favorite Mother’s Day Gift:
“In kindergarten, my middle son made a card in class that included a questionnaire. Of the eight or so questions, three of his answers had to do with my making pancakes. I love to make pancakes and especially love that my boys like them so much. Any gift that shows a true appreciation of someone’s talents or passions is the perfect gift.”
As a special Mother’s Day treat, we have an exclusive 11″ x 14″ print signed by Ebony, available online only! Get yours quick as we only have a limited supply. Check out our collection of Snow & Graham products here.
Stay tuned for more features on our favorite makers and designers, and let our collection inspire you to Do Something Creative Every Day!
Beautiful, Ebony!! Especially those Fuschia lips! Love reading about you and your inspirational self!! xoxo
p.s. Drinks soon, ok?! I’m Molly’s friend….
Hey,
Thanks so much for this post! This is such a great way to honor Mother’s Day. I loved the story about the favorite gift – a questionnaire is such a cute idea! I wonder what the best franchises for women would be for some more gift ideas!
Best,
Dennis
Love your Snow & Graham large wall calendar. Will that be available through Paper Source soon?
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