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Jan06Christine’s Wedding Anniversary Love Notes

Happy Friday everyone! These love notes from designer Christine Wisnieski seem like the perfect way to help end the first week of the year. Christine and her husband recently celebrated their 8th wedding anniversary (congrats Christine!), so she put together a little pack of anniversary love notes. Christine’s favorite is the tie card that contained her husband’s gift, a monogrammed tie clip. So cute!

Thanks Christine!

Photo Credits: Christine Wisnieski

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Dec22On the Road with Crow & Canary: Monograham, Broadway Paper and GREER

You might remember the awesome guest posts from Carina of Crow and Canary this past April – she’s a fabulous independent stationery rep who spends much of her time touring the country talking about beautiful stationery. Well, today Carina is back with a profile of three wonderful stationery boutiques in the Midwest. Welcome back Carina!

Hello there! Carina from Crow and Canary here. It’s my sincere pleasure to return to OSBP with a guest post profiling some of the finest stationery boutiques in the Midwest. I think you’re going to love what you see – I was truly in paper heaven!

::MONOGRAHAM::

Let’s start off by taking a peek into Monograham Paper & Gifts in Delafield, Wisconsin. This stunning boutique is run by Amy Graham Stigler, creative director and designer for Smock. Every corner of Monograham held some lovely treasure. It’s certainly the type of shop that you could plan to spend an afternoon shopping in. I only wish that I could visit regularly!

A real treat to see the shop decked out for the holidays!

Left: Washi tape adorned bags were set up for an upcoming craft class that Monograham has recently begun offering. Aren’t they adorable? Right: Some of the amazing wedding invitations available at Monograham.

A bright and colorful assortment of paper goods, including: Smock, Susy Jack* & Paper Source.

A peek into Amy’s adjacent studio space: Breathtaking wall of smock gift boxes, they make quite an impression.

A bit of designer’s inspiration, such a cozy space.

::BROADWAY PAPER::

Broadway Paper has been on my radar for some time, I was so excited to finally have an opportunity to visit, as well as to enjoy a few precious minutes with Kate Strzok, Broadway Paper’s owner and fearless leader. Kate is always a delight! Broadway Paper is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Historic Third Ward and is surrounded by other great boutiques and cafes. I loved getting to ogle BP’s creative merchandising and handmade touches. I’m still obsessed with the paper log display below, so very clever.

Near the entrance to Broadway Paper: Snow & Graham 2012 calendar window display.

I couldn’t resist one of Avie Design’s sweet hand-folded bows; luckily it made it home unscathed.

These modern card racks are a sight to behold, not to mention all the cute cards that fill them.

A display of Cream City Ribbon, an eco-friendly ribbon manufacturer and Milwaukee based company.

Little Book of Letterpress and Little Book of Screen Printing sandwiching Mara Mi ribbon.

Very cute display, including the infamous handmade cardboard logs that I so admire.

::GREER CHICAGO::

GREER Chicago and proprietress, Chandra Greer, are true legends in the stationery world. I’m fortunate to count Chandra as a friend and mentor and I know that her positive attitude and giving nature have been paramount for many emerging stationers over the years. GREER is beyond my wildest dreams fabulous. It’s very clear that Chandra hand picks the merchandise and works with an above average staff to maintain stunning presentation; you don’t have to take my word – have a look yourself…

Left: This Hammerpress calendar makes me think of pink lemonade, love! Right: I only wish I’d had time to look through every drawer, so many hidden treasures!

Left: Luscious ribbon in a vintage card catalog. Right: GREER’S Love Civilettes are perfect for “Spontaneous Adoration.”

Perfect Chicago holiday greeting from La Familia Green.

A sincere thank you to Amy, Kate and Chandra for finding time to meet with me and allow me to come into their lovely spaces to take photographs, not always the easiest feat during a weekend in December! Their grace and generosity are much appreciated. And if you see something that you’re dying to get your hands on, both Broadway Paper and GREER Chicago offer comprehensive online shopping.

And last, but far from least, thanks to my traveling companion and partner in paper crime, Kimberley Yurkiewicz.

Photo Credits: Carina Murray

“On the road with Monograham, Broadway Paper and GREER” is a guest post by Carina Murray of Crow & Canary

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Dec02Pretty Paper in the Office: Inspired by Red

With the holiday season in full swing I, much like everyone else, have been seeing red. It’s such an infectious colour; it grabs hold of your attention and won’t let go. Naturally, I thought it best to cultivate my holiday spirit and let the colour of the season be the inspiration. So while you’re busy decking the halls, don’t forget about spreading some cheer to your workspace. A little red can go a long way; pair it with gray or winter white for a perfect winter color combination. I rounded up dashes of this bold hue to bring to life even the most dreary desk.

No. 1 Little notes, holiday edition by Paper & Type; No. 2 2012 Fleurs des lys day planner by Nauli; No. 3 5 Piece recycled paper pencils by Write With Moxie; No. 4 Action organizing clips by Mateo Ilasco; No. 5 Bespoke boxed correspondence cards by Mr. Boddington’s Studio

Artist Heather Smith Jones put her 1930′s era Vandercook press to good use and recently launched Blue Sparrow Press, just in time for this heavy correspondence season. She offers a simple and classic personalized note set that comes in four different styles and colours. I love it when you can get custom, professional (and not to mention sophisticated) stationery that will leave your holiday gift budget intact.

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Oct26{today I love…}

Happy Wednesday everyone! I thought today might be a good day for another random little round up with a few of the pretty paper goodies that have caught my eye recently. Enjoy!

I love these “I Give Thanks For___” cards from Satsuma Press. Such a wonderful idea for the Thanksgiving holiday, or even to help start a new year in January.