Paper Paramour

Sale: Elegantly Engraved Notes!

2011-03-21T10:09:00.000-07:00

There's only one week left to take advantage of the annual
Crane & Co Stationery Sale!

Now until March 28th, purchase 100 sets of engraved or letterpress notes, and receive a free engraving or letterpress die (up to $96 in savings)!

A Baby Sprinkle!

2011-02-07T10:11:00.000-08:00

Have you heard about Baby Sprinkles?
It's not something you use when baking cupcakes or cookies,
it's not something you need to protect yourself from when changing a diaper...
it's a fun way to celebrate a 2nd or 3rd child!

These invitations would be so cute if one happened to be throwing a Sprinkle!

Oh Happy Christmas!

2010-11-29T13:59:00.000-08:00

If one is hosting a holiday get together, one should have the invitations in the mail...now!
No pressure!
These are pretty enough to make your guests forget that your invitations should have arrived a week ago...

50 Notes for $99...How Sublime!!

2010-11-16T13:11:00.000-08:00

50 pieces of Crane stationery is really fine

especially at this once a year price of only $99!
{or 100 pieces for $160, but that doesn't really rhyme now does it?}

*Sale ends December 15th.
Price includes personalization & a motif printed in one color (8 colors available) on white or ecru card or foldover note. Price also includes envelope with solid color envelope lining (8 colors available).
Price does not include printed return address.

Stamps! Buy 3, Get 1 Free!

2010-11-06T07:49:00.000-07:00

The Annual Stamp Sale is here!!
Buy three stamps, get the fourth stamp free.
You could buy one for grandma, one for the kid's' teacher, one for your coworker & one for yourself...or you could just buy four for yourself!

Grandma...............Teacher

Co-Worker ............. Yourself

or

Yourself ..............Yourself

Yourself ................Yourself

Barbara & Donovan sitting in a tree...

2010-10-23T12:04:00.000-07:00

I like Donovan & they like me!
Donovan Designs has some of the most fun paper patterns for note cards & notepads
and some of the best prices in town!
We've always enjoyed their adorable products, and they're returning the love by featuring us in their Dealer Spotlight. Check it out!

Time Flies!

2010-10-13T08:40:00.000-07:00

2011 Filofax datebooks
& refill pages are here!

O the Vanity!

2010-10-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

O Magazine & Vanity Fair
like a few of the same things we like!
If you like them too,
we can order them for you!

Leather iPad {$105} or iPhone {$48} case...add $10 to personalize it!

Leather luggage tags {$20}...add $10 to personalize it!

Leather Guest Books {$80}

Scary Deals on Holiday Cards

2010-10-04T12:50:00.000-07:00

It'S SCARy!!

The Holidays are CReEPING up,

but we're offering a sweet treat:
20% off personalized holiday cards until Halloween!
{only 25 days left}

Don't miss out or this deal will haunt you!

Stamps for Spot, Fluffy & Tabby too!

2010-09-25T21:36:00.000-07:00

Does your dog send out a lot of mail?
Mine do.
They send out the occasional thank you note, holiday cards...
and then there was the apology note to my mother in law for peeing on her Christmas tree!
With all that mail, I think that Eddie & Lilly will need personalized stamps.
Don't you?

20% Off for Early Birds

2010-09-24T21:54:00.000-07:00

You know your oh-so-organized-friend...

the one who always remembers your birthday,

the one who has her holiday shopping finished in July,

the one who has the perfectly organized day planner
& the completely checked off to-do list!?

Well, she's already ordered
her Holiday Cards!

If you'd like to be oh-so-organized too...

we're extending a 20% off discount on personalized holiday cards until October 31st.

25 Free Vera Wang Note Cards

2010-09-23T13:21:00.000-07:00

Purchase 50 personalized cards, notes or letter sheets
& receive 25 FREE from Vera Wang & William Arthur!

Offer ends November 22nd

Fall Savings: Crane & Co.

2010-09-22T21:01:00.000-07:00

For every $100 you spend on
personalized Crane & Co. stationery,
you will receive a $10 gift card toward
a future purchase of Crane & Co. merchandise.*

Offer ends November 1st
*Does not include Holiday, maximum gift certificate reward $50

Oh Baby!

2010-09-20T11:10:00.000-07:00

How stinkin' cute are these!

They just came in today, so come in quickly before I buy them all up for my eight gazillion pregnant friends! {That might be an exaggeration, but it's not that far off.}

Star Studded Stationery!

2010-08-17T08:37:00.001-07:00

As Stationery Nuts, we think this is pretty cool...
Details magazine posted a slide show of the notes they received in honor of their 10th anniversary, and they received notes from some pretty noteworthy individuals!

64 New Stamps!

2010-08-03T10:40:00.000-07:00

I gasped out loud when I found out that our favorite stamp designer would be adding SIXTY-FOUR new stamp designs to her already tremendous design selection!
Even if you already own a stamp,
you will be tempted to pick up another one. I know I am!

Address Stamps:

Gift for Grandparents:

Teacher Stamps:

Weddings:

Holidays:

Well, hello there!

2010-08-02T11:50:00.000-07:00

Say hello to someone you know
with these cheery notes!

{top: Vera Wang letterpress notes $24 for 10
bottom: Crane engraved notes $15 for 10}

Did somebody say bag?

2010-07-29T11:44:00.000-07:00

Barbara's Paper Bag can now change her name to...

Barbara's Tote Bags, School Bags, Make Up Bags, Pencil Bags & Paper Bags
Will that fit on our business cards?!

And, of course, we have tags for your bags too:

Saturday Sidewalk Sale!

2010-07-19T10:57:00.000-07:00

Birmingham"s
DAY ON THE TOWN
is this Saturday, July 24th!

Barbara's Paper Bag will have amazing deals
on all kinds of merchandise.
Don't miss out!

studio be...{be}autiful cards

2010-07-15T09:47:00.000-07:00

A new line of greeting cards has just arrived from studio be. They are absolutely stunning, so if you find yourself in the market for a "blank card," these just might fit the bill. While you may find them with the rest of our "blank" greeting cards, don't be fooled...the poetry on the front of these cards has a very clear message...
Live Simple
Simply Be
Live Light
So send one to a friend who could use some poetry, some simplicity & some inspiration in his or her life.

{original art by Cindy Wunsch}

A Very Hungry 1st Birthday Party

2010-07-10T12:09:00.000-07:00

Sooo, it's 6 months away, but these adorable caterpillar invitations have me day dreaming about A Very Hungry Caterpillar themed 1st Birthday Party in January!

{favors} we'll give away caterpillar food in jars from our Kate Aspen Favor Collection with personalized sticker labels from Donovan!

{cake} I think I can manage this cake with my limited baking skills!
{game} pin the caterpillar on the apple

{menu} all the things the Very Hungry Caterpillar ate, of course!

Thanks to www.creativehostess.co.uk for some great ideas!

Stationery Promo!

2010-07-10T07:50:00.000-07:00

From July 12 - 26, Lallie is running a rare promotion!
Free return address (1-run) with any purchase of Lallie personalized stationery.

New Line : Online

2010-06-28T13:54:00.000-07:00

We have all new designs in our on-line store!
Here's a sneak peak:

Tip Clip {Traditional Home}

2010-06-15T08:11:00.000-07:00

Traditional Home posted a Tip Clip on You Tube about getting organized with Russell + Hazel, and we just received a new shipment of Russell + Hazel goodies! How fun.

Teacher Gifts!

2010-06-08T11:12:00.000-07:00

Our Captain of Creativity, Kathy, is at it again!
It's the end of the school year, which means it's time for teacher appreciation, so Kathy created these amazing little gifts for the teacher's in her life.

She cut out flower pockets from our Waste Not Paper (20 cents a card), inserted gift cards into the pockets, then planted the paper flowers along with real flowers in a cute denim pot {denim pot $11}. Pop in to see the finished product!

If DIY is not your thing, we have fabulous ready-to-go teacher gifts too!

We'll Do You a Favor, Baby!

2010-05-29T12:39:00.000-07:00

Cute as a Button...
Pitter Patter of Little Feet...About to Hatch...
Meant to Bee...About to Pop...
Whatever your baby shower theme
you must check out our NEW selection of party favors!
There are so many cute ones, I couldn't decide which ones to post,
but here is a small sampling of fun baby shower ideas.

Button Soap & Cookie Cutters: $3.25 per piece
{maybe less depending on quantity},
Egg Timer: $6.25, Bee Hive Soap: $16 for 4,
About to Pop Favor Packaging $27 for 24
{quantity discounts apply, so be sure to ask!}

Ooh La Lallie 3

2010-05-13T11:19:00.000-07:00

More Lallie for you to Love...

Ooh La Lallie 2

2010-05-11T11:09:00.000-07:00

Today's eye candy...
Lallie Stationery

Ooh La Lallie

2010-05-10T12:53:00.000-07:00

Lallie Pop, Lallie Pop
Ooh Lallie Lallie Pop!!
Our line of Lallie Invitations & Stationery
certainly does pop!
We'll post some photos of the elusive & exclusive
Lallie designs throughout the week, so be sure to check back!

Today: Lallie Gets Married!

Pic Me, Please!

2010-05-04T10:26:00.000-07:00

Did you know...

we offer a variety of Digital Photo Invitations & Announcements?!
Our new line: PicMeBaby, can even be ordered through our website.

Graduations = Celebrations!

2010-04-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Whether you'll be yelling GO GREEN or GO BLUE,
{or any other school color for that matter}
we have Graduation Party invites for YOU!

Psst...Mother's Day is May 9th!

2010-04-26T13:39:00.000-07:00

Free Name Printing for Mother's Day!

{Select Notes & Select Fonts}

Here are a few of my favorites:

Earth Day @ A Paper Store?!

2010-04-20T12:06:00.000-07:00

Sometimes my appreciation for fine stationery & invitations seems at odds with my crunchy, granola recycling roots. However, as Earth Day approaches (Thursday, April 22nd), I am once again amazed at how "green" this little paper store is!

* All of our Crane & Co papers are 100% cotton (made from recovered tree-free fibers) & printed with water-based inks. Additionally, Crane runs its mills on steam from waste!
* In the past year, we have reduced our waste two thirds by taking advantage of SOCCRA's Business Recycling Program.
* Many of the paper products we carry are made from post consumer waste, printed with soy or water-based inks, &/or made in the USA.
* Quite a few of our companies use renewable energy sources (wind & water) to run their mills.
* We never use paper towel or harsh chemicals when we clean the store.

So come in & celebrate Earth Day with us this Thursday!

Local Scavenger Hunt

2010-04-19T11:09:00.000-07:00

This weekend a mom sent her daughter & friends on a Birmingham Scavenger Hunt!
What a fun idea & we've got most of the materials required to set it up...

Use a few pieces of 20 cent card stock for clues,
35 cent envelopes to store answers,
$2.00 Le Pens for recording data
a disposable camera for photographic evidence,
& participants just might need a Vera Bradley brag book to keep all the memories!!

What a fun & inexpensive way to spend the afternoon.

Snowflakes & Spring Blooms!!!

2010-04-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

Living in Michigan makes seasonal merchandise so much fun to sell.

On Thursday it was a whopping 84 degrees & today it's 43 degrees, and some of us swear we saw snowflakes this morning! Are you ready to move on to bright, flowery hues or are you enjoying those last shimmery snowflakes???

Bridal Shower Brain Storm

2010-04-12T09:10:00.000-07:00

Let the April Showers begin!

We just emailed the following images to a customer planning a bridal shower!
The first two are printable, but the third is a hand written fill-in.
There is nothing so lovely as a handwritten invitation,
but the ease of printing 40 invitations will probably dictate the decision!

Happy Anniversary BPB!!!

2010-04-09T13:05:00.001-07:00

Barbara's Paper Bag is 25!
(& lookin' good!!)

Celebratory Sale starts Monday, April 12th, ends Saturday, April 17th.
Call for details.

Back to Work

2010-03-27T10:08:00.001-07:00

After a 3 month blogging hiatus,

Paper Paramour is back, & the reason for my absence...

George Emmett
born 1/10/10
7lbs, 12 ozs

Of course, I did the birth announcements at Barbara's Paper Bag...

Holiday Wrap Up...

2009-12-16T09:54:00.000-08:00

We've trimmed the tree and decked the halls,

now it's time to bedeck the boxes
& trim the ribbons on all the gifts we're giving.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Caspari Pom Pom Ribbon $8.50 for 9 meters

Wine Bags: Rudolph $4.50, Gilded Pears $4.25, Champagne $4.50

Dachshund Gift Bag $5.50

Caspari Holly Gift Bags $3.50 - 5.00

There's Still Time...

2009-12-09T12:13:00.001-08:00

The countdown is on,

but there's still time to....

order holiday cards...

select personalized gifts

{like stationery, notepads & custom stamps}...

& send out New Year's party invitations!

Personalization deadlines are quickly approaching,
but you can still receive personalized gifts & greeting cards in time for the holidays!
Call or come in for more details.

Give Thanks Thursday...Go Shopping Friday!

2009-11-25T12:07:00.000-08:00

This Friday, think local and come see the sights in Downtown Birmingham.

Santa will be on the scene, carriage rides will be rolling through town and the stores will be rockin'!
Stop in to see us & check out our top gift picks below:

Personalized Stationery & Notepads
{order now because personalized items can take up to 2 weeks}

Organizational Goodies
{photo albums, calendars, notepads & address books}

Hostess Gifts
{Amaryllis Bulbs, Soaps & Lotions, Hand Towells}

2009-11-19T09:29:00.000-08:00

These are a few of our favorite Holiday Cards this year!

Favorite Photo Card:
Anna Griffin Candy Cane Tip-On

Favorite Card designed by an artist:
Robert Sabuda's Patterned Trees

Favorite Card with a Message for All:
Crane's Message of Peace

Favorite Christmas Card:
Martha Stewart's Calligraphy Tree

Cute for Kids: Puzzle Stools

2009-11-04T08:40:00.000-08:00

I have quite a few kid's birthday parties coming up in the next few months, and I've got my eye on these sweet little puzzle stools! They come in primary colors or pastels, with shapes or without, and start at just $40. Puzzle coat racks & name puzzles are also available.

TapeSwell Project Ideas #3

2009-10-29T08:14:00.001-07:00

Home Decor with Tape? Sure, why not!?
Check out these cute photos of candles, vases & picture frames that were all given a little makeover with, what else...packaging tape!

TapeSwell Project Idea #2

2009-10-28T10:13:00.000-07:00

What can you do with 120 gorgeously scrolly labels on a roll?

1. You could start your own cannery...or {more realistically} buy pre-canned items, remove pre-affixed label, and apply your own for a sweet, I-Made-It-Myself look!
2. Label wedding or other party favors.

3. Create sleek, modern looking packages.

4. Label beautiful binders with beautiful stickers. You're on your own for beautiful penmanship!

TapeSwell...seriously Swell Tape

2009-10-27T07:34:00.001-07:00

Just Arrived...

...the coolest packing tape ever!
Throughout the week, I'll be highlighting lots of fun, creative ideas for using this decorative packing tape from TapeSwell!
First & most obvious:
Wrapping up packages

Stamps on Sale!

2009-10-21T10:31:00.000-07:00

Buy 3, Get 1 Free Stamp Sale!
These stamps make great holiday gifts. I know I'll be giving 3 this year, and that 4th stamp that I get for free? Well, that will be going in my own Christmas Stocking.

Sale runs now through November 1st!
{sale applies only to PJ Invites brand stamps}

Caspari Harvest

2009-10-14T09:07:00.000-07:00

When Fall rolls around and I want everything to be warm & full of rich colors, there's nothing like a classic card or napkin from Caspari: so sweet, so sentimental, & timeless. Send one to your grandmother, and you'll never hear the end of what great taste you have!

Harvest Time Greeting Cards $2.95 each

Festive Cocktail Napkins $5.00/package

But It's Not Even October Yet!

2009-09-25T12:06:00.000-07:00

But It's Not Even October Yet!

We know! We know!
But that hasn't stopped us from putting out the Holiday Cards,
and starting our annual sale:
20% off all Personalized Holiday cards
until October 31st!

C'mon Get Happeez

2009-09-17T07:22:00.000-07:00

When we decided to carry Happeez (clips that grip to stainless steel), I was a little bummed out because my fridge is a relic of the 20th century (aka not stainless). I can only hope that someday my reliable old beige beast of a fridge will sputter out, but I won't hold my breath. However, the Happeez Representative told me not to feel so sorry for my old fashioned kitchen...Happeez not only stick to stainless steel, they stick to mirrors, walls, cupboards...and magnetic surfaces too!!
So everyone can get Happeez...stainless steel owners can now stick things to their fridge, and those of us still using magnetic surfaces need not feel left out.

{a small sampling of patterns: $6 each}

Just In: Organization Books

2009-09-15T07:30:00.000-07:00

These "books" will keep all your lists, gifts & memories in order with pockets, tabs & places for notes. Plus, they're super cute to boot.

My Baby's Journal, My Gift Orgnaizer, My Greeting Card Organizer & The Wedding Planner: each $19.95.

More Peace, Please

2009-09-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

Happy 50th Anniversary Peace Sign!

{pictured above: Foldover Notes $14, 4-pack of magnets $10.50, personalized notepad set $22}

It's a Curly Girl World

2009-09-03T08:53:00.000-07:00

I have always wanted curly hair, suspecting that creativity & curls are somehow connected. My friend Beth, who possesses the most enviable curls tries to discourage me with spine-tingling tales of humidity & sadistic, straight haired stylists. However, my curl cravings have just been reinvigorated by our latest line of cards from Curly Girl, created by the fabulously, curly-tressed & incredibly creative Leigh Standley.

Cards, napkins, notepads & magnets by Curly Girl now on display!

Pop Art!

2009-09-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

New cards from Moma have just arrived! Created by Robert Sabuda (The New York Times best-selling children's book creator), each card "pops up" in 3-D fashion, turning your card into more than just a piece a paper...it's a little piece of art!

Deal of the Day...Comes to a Close

2009-08-30T20:00:00.000-07:00

Last, but not least...

August 30th, 2009
1/2 off select summer invitations

and that concludes our exciting Deal of the Day promotion.
Thanks for shopping!

Deal of the Day...Photo Albums!

2009-08-28T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 29th, 2009
20% off all Photo Albums!

Deal of the Day...2010 Date Planners

2009-08-27T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 28th, 2009
10% of all 2010 planners

{don't forget: free name printing on in-stock Crane foldover notes}

Deal of the Day...Paper, of course!

2009-08-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 27th, 2009
30% off PaPaYa lined legal pads

Deal of the Day...Napkin Holder

2009-08-25T20:09:00.000-07:00

August 26th, 2009
Buy a napkin holder, receive a free package of napkins.

Deal of the Day...Wrap It Up!

2009-08-24T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 25th, 2009
20% off all wrapping paper!

{don't forget about free name printing on all Crane foldover notes for the month of August}

Deal of the Day...Gold Letter Day

2009-08-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

August 24th, 2009
10% off Crane & Co.'s Gold letter notes & seals

Deal of the Day...Paper Napkins!

2009-08-21T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 22nd, 2009
20% off all Paper Napkins!

Deal of the Day...Paper Plates!

2009-08-20T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 21st, 2009
20% off all Paper Plates!

Deal of the Day...Gift Bags+Tissue

2009-08-18T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 19th, 2009
Free tissue paper with purchase of gift bag!

Deal of the Day...List Makers!

2009-08-17T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 18th, 2009
1/2 off select list pads!

Deal of the Day...Field Book

2009-08-16T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 17th, 2009
30% off this Russell + Hazel Field Book
What's a field book? An explorer’s best friend with grid pages, blank pages for sketching and an interior vellum envelope for collecting samples. It’s a whole new reason to explore the city, the country or even your neighborhood!

{cover}

{inside pages}

Deal of the Day...Russell+Hazel

2009-08-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 14th, 2009
Buy a Russell + Hazel Binder, and get a free set of rubberbands!
Not sure what those rubber bands are...read this post.

Deal of the Day...Journals

2009-08-12T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 13th, 2009
20% off all Journals!

Deal of the Day...Flower Keepers!

2009-08-11T20:00:00.001-07:00

August 12th, 2009
1/2 off all Flower Pots & Vases!

Deal of the Day...Picture Frames!

2009-08-11T07:03:00.000-07:00

August 11th, 2009
10% off all Picture Frames

{don't forget about free name printing on in stock Crane foldover notes}

Deal of the Day...Personalized Donovan

2009-08-09T20:00:00.000-07:00

August 10th, 2009
10% Personalized Stationery from Donovan Designs

Deal of the Day...Floral Binder!

2009-08-08T07:23:00.001-07:00

August 8th, 2009
1/2 off this Anna Griffin Binder
Great for back to school
Was $12.00, reduced to $6.00, today only!

{don't forget about free name printing on all Crane foldover notes}

Deal of the Day...Sweetpea Stationery

2009-08-07T07:42:00.000-07:00

August 7th, 2009
10% off personalized stationery from Sweet Pea Designs!

Deal of the Day...Decorative Mirrors!

2009-08-06T07:37:00.000-07:00

August 6th, 2009
20% off Decorative Mirrors!

Don't forget our month long promotion for free name printing on any box of Crane foldover notes too!

Deal of the Day...Burt's Bees

2009-08-04T08:14:00.000-07:00

August 5th, 2009
1/2 off Burt's Bees Chapstick!

Deal of the Day...Stationery

2009-08-04T08:04:00.001-07:00

August 4th, 2009
10% off all boxed stationery!

In addition to the deal of the day, we're also offering free name printing on any box of Crane foldover notes (in stock). Promotion will run through the end of August. Come in or call for more details.

Deal of the Day...Reading Glasses

2009-08-02T15:00:00.001-07:00

August 3rd, 2009
10% off all Reading Glasses & Sun Readers

Deal of the Day Begins...NOW!

2009-08-01T11:00:00.000-07:00

Today kicks off our month long promotion...The Deal of the Day!
Come in each day, or sneak a peak on our blog to find out what delightful discounts we're offering throughout the month of August!

Today, Saturday, August 1st, the Deal of the Day is
...{drum roll please}...
Order a Three Designing Women Stamp & receive half off any Three Designing Women stationery in stock.

What's for Dinner?

2009-07-30T14:16:00.000-07:00

Helpful tablets for around the house!

What are those?

2009-07-29T08:36:00.000-07:00

On a daily basis, we find ourselves explaining the purpose of these unusual, but oh so stylish strips of rubber. They're yet another ingenious creation by Russell+Hazel {they add life to your work}! You can wrap them around your binders, books or planners, giving you the ability to tuck loose items {such as notes, receipts, photos or business cards} into the binder where they will remain safe & snug until you're ready to retrieve them!

Green Greetings

2009-07-28T07:54:00.000-07:00

New arrivals from one of our favorite Greeting Card designers: Amy Smyth Made It. Not only are her cards funny & relevant, they're printed on recycled paper & made in the USA!

{inside: A gift!}

{inside: BUT...you are in a lot better shape. Happy Birthday!}

{inside: Ignore the effects it may have on your but, and have a good birthday!}

Day on the Town Sale {2 days away!}

2009-07-23T13:42:00.000-07:00

Birmingham's annual Day on the Town sale is just 2 days away!

Day on the Town Sale {3 days away!}

2009-07-22T12:03:00.000-07:00

Birmingham's annual Day on the Town sale is just 3 days away! Here's a sneak peak at what you can expect to see:

Holiday Stuff 50% off

Day on the Town Sale {4 days away}

2009-07-21T13:47:00.000-07:00

The annual Birmingham Day on the Town sale is just 4 days away! Here's a sneak peak at what you can expect to see:

Baby Stuff

Leather Goods

and many more gift items!

Vera Bradley's Fall Line

2009-07-17T12:33:00.000-07:00

The Vera Bradley Fall Designs have just arrived, and each style has its own delightfully imaginative name. Choose from the 60's inspired Carnaby with its juicy berry hues, the Pirouette, a true classic with ballerina-inspired swirling fleurettes, or the bohemian Blue Rhapsody with its enchanting blend of aquamarine, jade and amethyst.

Another Blog to Love

2009-07-15T07:31:00.000-07:00

I recently found Hostess with the Mostess, the cutest entertaining blog. Check it out for party theme inspiration, then come visit us for the perfect corresponding invitation.

For instance, the Butterfly Bridal Shower is practically demanding that you send out these Kate Spade Butterfly invitations,

or if a Mod Monkey Baby Shower is in your future, then so is the Snow & Graham Monkey invitation...sooo adorable!

Hello Pretty

2009-07-09T10:23:00.000-07:00

In addition to our brand new Vera Wang Wedding Album, we've just received 10 new styles of Vera Wang notes, bringing our Vera Wang selection of boxed stationery to 18 absolutely fabulous styles! Here are a few of my favorites:

Yes, We Know It's Only July

2009-07-08T11:15:00.000-07:00

Yes, we know it's only July, but our 2010 datebooks & Filofax refills have arrived earlier than usual, so if you {unlike me} have been itching to make appointments & plan vacations for 2010, then get your organized behind in here!

Graphic Image Leather Datebooks

This new line of agenda's from Whomi was featured in Oprah Magazine! {2009 pictured, but 2010's are available}

More fun organizers from Whomi

My favorite 80's inspired Filofax Agenda

Newsworthy Notes

2009-07-07T10:42:00.000-07:00

The New York Times has written the most interesting article about stationery & the people {like me} who simply can't get enough of it! The article points out that “'social papers' are thriving, in spite of, or perhaps because of, the prevailing digital culture"...a sentiment that I and the many customers that shop at our boutique can't agree with enough!

Pictured above: "ELIZABETH MAYHEW, a lifestyle expert for the “Today” show, is a paper hound so far gone she has filled a ceiling-high secretary with her collection."

Vera Wang Strikes Again!

2009-07-02T10:25:00.000-07:00

Not to be outdone by Ms. Martha Stewart, Vera Wang has come out with the 2nd edition of her wedding invitation album. Her new designs are even more classic and more stunning than her first.

Blue Lace Square Invitation Cover & Invitation

Vera Peony

Zinnia & Ribbon {note the subtly embossed zinnias on the cover} Cover & Invitation

New Stuff in the Store!

2009-06-30T11:46:00.000-07:00

We've been unpacking boxes left & right, and here's just a taste of some of our new goodies!

Thank You Notes & Pens

Journals & Travel Journals

New Readers {aka cheaters} & Sun Readers

Fun with Favor Packaging

2009-06-29T11:33:00.000-07:00

Cute, creative favor packaging gets me every time. Give me chocolate covered almonds {my least favorite wedding favor due to allergies}, but display the favor boxes like a cake, and I will go nuts {pun intended}. Whatever, you're giving at your next grand event, wrap it up creatively, and your guests will gush over your ingenuity.

Kate Spade {paper tease}

2009-06-26T07:29:00.000-07:00

Kate Spade paper has arrived. This is just a teaser.
More in the store!

{3 notepads $12; pencil set $8; the long list $9; the short list $7}

color crush: aqua + red

2009-06-25T12:50:00.000-07:00

Inspired by Martha Stewart's red & aqua tabletop, I've been scouring the store for items in just those shades. In fact, I'll be taking home the aqua paper plates & red polka dot napkins just to cure myself of this crush.

Péper Décor {continued}

2009-06-24T10:28:00.000-07:00

Here's another fun example of decorating with wrapping paper!

Cid Pear: Summer Stationery

2009-06-23T08:33:00.000-07:00

Cid Pear's Stationery {with its bright colors and fun designs} seems like it was made with summer in mind.

Papaya! {so tasty}

2009-06-19T13:47:00.000-07:00

I just want to eat up this delicious line of greeting cards & office supplies by Papaya!

{greeting cards $4 each. file folders $12.50.
phone message pad $13. note paper $4.75}

Péper Décor

2009-06-18T11:21:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite blogs, Design*Sponge, is always posting before & after decor pictures, and the main difference between the two is often paper. We've noticed items being refurbished with wallpaper {like the above credenza} and contact paper, but our favorite {of course} is the use of wrapping paper! Our customers must be getting inspired too because more than a few have purchased wrapping paper as shelf linings.
Here are my top picks:

Martha, Martha, Martha!

2009-06-17T11:36:00.000-07:00

Martha Stewart Wedding Invitations are now available and just as stunning as you might imagine.
Here's a quick taste of what she's been cooking up!

2009-05-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

While we've always been selective about the products we carry, opting for more environmentally conscious items whenever possible and reusing & reducing our waste as much as possible, recycling has only recently become an option in our downtown area. We have now been recycling for two months, and we're amazed at the 2/3 reduction in our waste! Here are a few other environmentally friendly things from our favorite green vendor, Crane & Co.