Monday, November 17, 2008

new! custom holiday designs

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new this year! custom holiday cards! here's how it works...

1. choose a design from the samples listed above
2. send us your photo
3. choose greeting, text and color
4. receive a color proof of your holiday card
5. after proof is approved and order is submitted, you will receive your custom designed holiday cards and envelopes in approximately 2 weeks

give us a call or send us an email for more details. prices start at $110 for 50 cards/envelopes.

'tis the season. celebrate with pink.

Friday, November 14, 2008

dsm ad


here is our dsm ad featured in the november/december/january issue. it is some of our favorite items for the holidays!

paper and ribbon from waste not paper













new styles for paper and ribbon have arrived from waste not paper. the red and polka dot wrapping paper is perfect for the holidays! the ribbon is double faced satin and is sold in 10 yard rolls for $9. the printed paper is sold in two sheet rolls for $6.50 and the solid paper is solid in 10 foot long rolls for $6.

new bella muse








bella muse has such creative cards. i can't help my smile and laugh when i see them. these are some of the best of the new bunch!




good on paper











good on paper is here! the creator of good on paper - lisa wong jackson - uses a modern bird designthroughout her work which includes notepads, sticky notes and greeting cards. her notepads are my favorite...the perfect size for a "to do" list. and the you+me greeting card is one quickly becoming one of my favorites!

back on track




so, we haven't updated this blog in a while but as we enter holiday season, we have a lot to say. so here it goes...

first of all, thanks to my sister-in-law, laura, who created these super cute pom poms for the store window. these photos are not good but trust me, they look fabulous. kudos to her creativity!

Friday, September 19, 2008

holiday cards are here!

waste not paper $14 (set of 8 letterpressed notes)

waste not paper $12 (set of 8 letterpressed notes)


it's not too early to start thinking about the holidays! prentiss douthit and william arthur are offering a 10% discount on all custom holiday card orders placed before september 30. also, we have a huge selection of holiday greeting cards here at the store priced from $8 to $18. these cards from waste not paper are two of my favorites.

funky boxes of matches





funky and fun, these boxes of 250 matches from iomoi are like a little pieces of art. they are the perfect partner for a yummy candle. the matches retail for $6 per box.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

cute gift website

i am always looking for unique gift ideas. check out this website...www.violet.com. the site is colorful and descriptive and to boot, it is incredibly organized. it makes sifting through all their interesting items even easier. enjoy!

elum designs woodgrain desk set


new from elum! a stationery desk set that contains over 300 pieces of stationery! included in the fantastic, fabric-covered box are 35 folding note cards with 35 envelopes, 50 round cornered flat notes and 50 monarch stationery sheets with 75 custom monarch sized envelopes, and 35 folding gift enclosures with 35 envelopes. each box is held closed securely through the magnetic top. the woodgrain desk set makes a great gift for a wedding shower or the paper lover on your holiday list. the desk set retails for $150.

eames postage stamps

these are new 42 cent stamps...very cool. they are oversized and colorful and so much more interesting than some of the other options out there. they are a nice touch to any birthday card, thank you note, invitation or even a bill (ugh). they are available at the main post office or online at usps.com.

new egg press cards




new egg press cards have arrived! my favorite is "you're a doll". it is too cute and the letterpress printing is - of course - fabulous.

greeting card sale

in honor of our 3 years of business, stop in before september 30 for our "buy 3, get one 1 free" greeting card sale

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

russell + hazel binders



russell + hazel mini binder was featured in october's issue of instyle. the 7" x 9" mini binder is made from 100% recycled material and comes in a slew of cool colors. the mini binder retails for $16.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

wedding planner


russell + hazel has developed the perfect way to keep you organized for your wedding day. their brand new wedding planners are fabulous. the design is modern and sophisticated yet durable and incredibly functional. the planner comes with russell + hazel's signature light blue binder, 12 section tabs with pockets, planning notebook, organized adhesive note set, sheet protectors, business card holders and the coolest rubberband to keep everything together. russell + hazel have also enlisted the help of the wedding consultant from ivillage to create a slew of carefully designed PDFs...important planning details, checklists, budget information and more. these PDFs are designed specifically for the russell + hazel wedding organizer and can be downloaded for free. this organizer is smart planning. seriously smart planning. the russell + hazel wedding organizers retail for $75.

russell + hazel post it notes


russell + hazel has the greatest post it notes. they make jotting down a list seem like more fun than work. their small chicklet adhesive notes were featured on the cover of the june 2008 real simple. the notes are packaged as a set of eight pads, fifty notes per pad and they retail for $12.

Monday, July 14, 2008

mr. boddington's studio



just in...cards from mr. boddington's studio. we found this line of letterpressed greeting cards at market in may. located on wall street in new york city, mr. boddington's studio believes that their couture correspondence "should stain the hands of the recipient leaving a distinct impression of your identity." so well said. the designs are lovely and the paper is gorgeous. they make great cards for the newly engaged or the new grandparents. their sentiments are perfect. mr. boddington's cards retail for $5.50.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

our first blog!

after three years in business, we have been incredibly lucky to work with an extraordinary group of clients. our hope is that this blog will help us keep in touch with our current customers as well as introduce ourselves and our store to new people. we are committed to staying on top of the latest styles and trends and look forward to showcasing our passion for stationery through this avenue. so stay in touch, check back often and feel free to send any questions or ideas our way. cheers to you and all of your celebrations!

best,
stacey and sara