We are pleased to announce that we now accept payment via Google Checkout in our online store!

so incredibly simple, but true ...

we have this and other quotes on our wonderful new 5 1/2"x7" blank paper notebooks... great for stocking stuffers (yes, it's time to think about that already ...) and for yourself, since we all know by the time you access your app to write a note or speak a note, you never remember to go back to find it .....

We've also got some great Pet Gifts in .... red & green plaid collars with big holiday bells, for Fido and Fluffy .... the "Twelve Dogs of Christmas" treats and "Doggie Dreidels", and Michael Aram's wonderful dog and cat bowls.

William Arthur, one of our premier vendors, is extending their "early order" discount until NOVEMBER 30th.... order any holiday cards, photo cards or invitations from the William Arthur books and receive 10% off.... this is a first, in light of this difficult year.

We are able to print 100 or more different Christmas or holiday designs in 24-hours for your holiday dinner placecards. We stand ready to help with last minute invitation orders as well. If you REALLY need it tomorrow, we may have to charge a "rush fee" in order to have staff stay into the evening for you, but we'll do whatever you need.
(as always).

Labels: Stocking stuffers; Blank Books; PET TREATS

Whatever side of the political fence you sit upon, we all have to be proud of our current President winning the Nobel Peace Prize.... It brings back into focus the fact the America is a leader, and we will continue to try and do the best thing for the good of all people.

It's difficult to realize that it's October and all our wonderful holidays are almost upon us, when the temperature is still in the '90s and the humidity is as well. Going out in the morning is like getting smacked in the face with a wet towel. Apologies to our readers up north ....

Lots going on in central Florida ... last weekend was the Hope & Help Headdress Ball ... fabulously entertaining ... thank you Sam Ewing (again!). I can't decide if the highlight of the evening was Dr. Draw, the tank full of mermaids, or the Harriett Lake Dancers... but a great time was had by all.

Then Luma on Park had another wine tasting .... picnic wines .... (picnic wines???)
worth the price of admission for the nibbles accompanying the wines.

This weekend the Philharmonic has a salute to Benny Goodman and Winter Park hosts the Autumn Art Festival... Anyone who is bored just isn't paying attention.

With all the social goings on remember, if you need to grab a gift for your hostess, we are stocked with fabulous scented candles; Michael Aram entertaining pieces; Agraria diffusers; Santa Maria Novella soaps; Le Jacquard Francais tea towels, etc.

And, start thinking about holiday cards.... yes, it's time!

We are pleased to have been included in Orlando Magazine's Best of Orlando. This is our fourth year being featured under the category of Best Stationery Store. We'd like the thank the readers of the great magazine for their continued support of our local business.

September 30th is fast approaching .... the deadline for several special offers on discounts for early holiday ordering, or free envelope imprinting on holiday orders...Don't Miss Out! Some of our lines are extending their deadline until October 4th or 15th, but please get in early so you don't miss out on your favorites!
For example, LALLIE is offering a no-charge return address if you order your holiday cards or party invitations by October 19th.

Also keep in mind that as we get closer to the holidays some designs do get "sold out"... and I think this year that will happen more often than ever before due to low inventory levels everywhere.

Know that even if you're a prime procrastinator, we will save you by producing something fabulous in-house.....

Can it be that today begins the official last week of summer?? I don't know about all of you, but for me this summer was full of unexpected happenings .... knee surgery for my husband, a broken toe for me ... a fabulous new puppy for both of us, and for all of you who visit the shop .... Nikki is our new "greeter".

So, we are gathering all our new goodies and all our holiday cards and invitations to get ready for the onslaught! Those of you who wait and wait and procrastinate, know that we will still get it done for you!!

Brides-to-be, remember that we offer a discount for gorgeous rental jewelry for your wedding ... in addition to calligraphy services (either pen&ink on a lettering bed, or by a human hand), and the most elegant wedding invitations.

For those of you who miss LUXE LINENS, please know that we now have in stock Barefoot Dreams baby gifts; Santa Maria Novella, soaps, etc.; Dayna Decker Couture candles; Linen Wash and Silk Wash, and all our hanging samples to special order fabulous sheets and top-of-the-bed.