I think I am a bit of a stationary snob. I love paper! I love stationary, invitations, note cards, journals, you name it and I'm a sucker for it. My friend Sarah goes one step further and loves expensive wrapping paper. The kind that they sell in square sheets in the stationary stores. I don't go that far, but selecting my little ones' birthday invitations is quite an affair!So, I just thought I'd share a few websites and companies. Some of these are recent finds and others are absolute favorites. The web is such a huge place with tons of companies so these are just a few, but feel free to share any goodies!
1. www.printpattern.blogspot.com/
I came across this website when I was looking for another company. I love all their quirky finds! It's a UK company so the fabrics and cards and paper they find are mostly European companies.
2. www.wearefamilydesign.co.uk/
I found this company while I was on the Print Pattern Blog. The design behind the blog title is from their art. I am usually a little more traditional than this and I consider their designs contemporary. Anyway, I am a cupcake lover so I really liked their cupcake art.
3. www.scriptura.com/
I LOVE this store. Scriptura is a store located in my home town of New Orleans. I once worked in the wedding/catering/hospitality industry. My favorite brides used Scriptura. I was ensured that they had fabulous taste if they worked with the staff there. Check out their site. They have incredible paper and note cards and invitations and everything in between! Their New Orleans products are awesome!
4. www.r-nichols.com/
R. Nichols is so cool! I found his work at Scriptura. They have been huge supporters of his during his career. Mr. Nichols even has a New Orleans line of paper. You have to check out his stuff. His artwork is clean and sleek and very stylish. The story of his inspiration is great-- esp. if you're a teacher. For those of you in Orlando, please check out his store and let me know what you think.
5. www.cathkidston.co.uk/
I can't quite remember how I stumbled on the Cath Kidston site,but I just find their stuff so charming. Some people may think it's a little Grannyish, but I think it's sweet. I like their aprons, their bags and their stationary. I was so excited I actually found some note cards at a local Barnes and Noble.
6. www.tinyprints.com/
I really fell in love with this company when I was in search of a birth announcement for my daughter. It was so easy to design my own card using one of their templates. I was also really impressed with the quality of the card. Ever since finding out that I was having a girl I have dreaded going through some sort of princess stage. (I guess I'm still going through a Princess stage, but you know what I mean.) Well, TinyPrints actually carries some princess-ish invites that I don't find completely offensive. I LOVE the ice cream party ones and the one with the candy on it. (Can you tell what makes me weak?)
7. www.polkadotdesign.com/
This is a newer site for me. What I love the best on their site is the line called Three Designing Women. I have been wanting to buy a personalized stamp for a while. One like picture above. I just can't decide which one and what to include. One just for me or for the family or for work? Until I decide I just keep continuing to admire them. When I found this site I just fell head over heels for the Three Designing Women products. When you go to the site click on Stamp Embosser and you'll have the option to go to the product line. The announcements and gift tags are my favorites.
8. www.swoozies.com/
I LOVE this store!! There is one right near my office and I swear I could find a reason to buy something every time I'm in there. Swoozies is great for a treat for yourself of a sussy. (Suh-see: an unexpected gift or present) I love to buy gifts and this store is perfect. I have a friend who tried to inquire about opening one, but they don't franchise. Check it out and see if there is one near you because it is worth a look.
So, that's it. Check these sites out and enjoy!
I found this company while I was on the Print Pattern Blog. The design behind the blog title is from their art. I am usually a little more traditional than this and I consider their designs contemporary. Anyway, I am a cupcake lover so I really liked their cupcake art.
3. www.scriptura.com/
I LOVE this store. Scriptura is a store located in my home town of New Orleans. I once worked in the wedding/catering/hospitality industry. My favorite brides used Scriptura. I was ensured that they had fabulous taste if they worked with the staff there. Check out their site. They have incredible paper and note cards and invitations and everything in between! Their New Orleans products are awesome!
4. www.r-nichols.com/
R. Nichols is so cool! I found his work at Scriptura. They have been huge supporters of his during his career. Mr. Nichols even has a New Orleans line of paper. You have to check out his stuff. His artwork is clean and sleek and very stylish. The story of his inspiration is great-- esp. if you're a teacher. For those of you in Orlando, please check out his store and let me know what you think.
5. www.cathkidston.co.uk/
I can't quite remember how I stumbled on the Cath Kidston site,but I just find their stuff so charming. Some people may think it's a little Grannyish, but I think it's sweet. I like their aprons, their bags and their stationary. I was so excited I actually found some note cards at a local Barnes and Noble.
6. www.tinyprints.com/
I really fell in love with this company when I was in search of a birth announcement for my daughter. It was so easy to design my own card using one of their templates. I was also really impressed with the quality of the card. Ever since finding out that I was having a girl I have dreaded going through some sort of princess stage. (I guess I'm still going through a Princess stage, but you know what I mean.) Well, TinyPrints actually carries some princess-ish invites that I don't find completely offensive. I LOVE the ice cream party ones and the one with the candy on it. (Can you tell what makes me weak?)
7. www.polkadotdesign.com/
This is a newer site for me. What I love the best on their site is the line called Three Designing Women. I have been wanting to buy a personalized stamp for a while. One like picture above. I just can't decide which one and what to include. One just for me or for the family or for work? Until I decide I just keep continuing to admire them. When I found this site I just fell head over heels for the Three Designing Women products. When you go to the site click on Stamp Embosser and you'll have the option to go to the product line. The announcements and gift tags are my favorites.
8. www.swoozies.com/
I LOVE this store!! There is one right near my office and I swear I could find a reason to buy something every time I'm in there. Swoozies is great for a treat for yourself of a sussy. (Suh-see: an unexpected gift or present) I love to buy gifts and this store is perfect. I have a friend who tried to inquire about opening one, but they don't franchise. Check it out and see if there is one near you because it is worth a look.
So, that's it. Check these sites out and enjoy!
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