When I decided to open a stationery shop, I received my fair share of questioning glances and blank stares. I even had the bold folk who outright questioned my sanity. Why a paper shop when everything is electronic? We have computers and phones to handle everything from our correspondence, calendar, contacts and everything in between. I am happy to live in a day when we have this technology but I am far from willing to abandon paper planners (think russell + hazel), beautiful notes and stationery (especially letterpress) and a special greeting card to help me express my sentiments. There’s a time and a place when a text or an email does the trick. But then there are the times, like an event, party or generous gesture that deserve something more. Just like a great pair of shoes that takes your outfit to the next level, choosing the perfect invitations, announcements, cards or notes can add that extra punch that turns your occasion into a special occasion. It might be old-fashioned to actually write anything anymore but it’s never out of fashion. I’m not planning to stay “stationary” and miss out on all the new but I will never-ever-in-a-million-years give up my “stationery”.

Nothing better than your own personalized notes. These are from Pica Press.