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2010-04-19T05:49:00.000-07:00

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Google Checkout Now Accepted In Online Store!

2010-02-11T07:30:00.000-08:00

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

"The Truth Needs So Little Rehearsal" - Barbara Kingsolver

2009-11-03T08:27:00.000-08:00

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).

Congratulations to the USA!

2009-10-09T12:17:00.000-07:00

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.

What season is it??

2009-10-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

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!

Best of Orlando... 4 Years In A Row!

2009-09-24T13:26:00.000-07:00

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.

Holiday update

2009-09-23T09:07:00.001-07:00

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.....

End of Summer Update

2009-08-31T09:35:00.000-07:00

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.

Yes Virginia, there will be Christmas this year ....

2009-08-26T08:43:00.000-07:00

It's another beautiful day in Winter Park .... and most of our personalized holiday card sample albums are in the store. Remember, all of the card companies offer early ordering discounts, through the 30th of September. Come in and look before it's suddenly stressful November!

Brides-to-be, remember you may e-mail any questions to us at sales@papershop.com and we will address your concerns.

This week everyone seems to be in a delightfully happy mood ... so glad to see all the old familiar faces back in town again.

Tales from NYC

2009-08-16T06:43:00.000-07:00

It's as hot and humid here as it is at home .... but the food, oohhh the food. Have managed to have cold lobster salad every day so far ... last night's dinner at Park Avenue Summer was lovely.... halibut with poached egg on top, bitter chocolate sorbet for dessert.... husband had a summer picnic dinner: fried clams (anyone remember Howard Johnsons?), barbeque ribs and cole slaw! The city is so nice during the summer .... no one here but us tourists... of course that also means no interesting sightings. Off to work, early this Sunday morning, to try and find some new, attractive, reasonable gifts for everyone....

Heeeree's Nikki!

2009-08-06T09:37:00.000-07:00

Nikki resting after her first day at "work" ... it's so exhausting being adored!

Welcome Nikki!

2009-08-06T08:59:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have missed their "Fluffy" fix for the past 2 years, we'd like to introduce you to Nikki. She's an adorable, 3 lb. Shih Tzu puppy who flew home from New Jersey two weeks ago. She will be at the shop most days (unless she's out running errands), so please stop by to say hello.... she's sure to make you smile....

Fine Jewelry Rentals for Weddings

2009-07-16T11:18:00.000-07:00

What a great concept! Attention all brides-to-be, instead of having to beg, borrow or buy something perfect for your wedding day, you can rent jewelry to go with your perfect dress. Adorn Brides will rent you pieces of fine diamond jewelry for a reasonable price ... they'll ship it to you, along with a mailer to use for shipping back to them after the wedding is over.

Visit Adornbrides.com, and as a little gift from The Paper Shop, Inc., if you use the code: PVUROIU7 at checkout, you'll recieve 10% off your rental fee. You're welcome!

Etiquette Advice

2009-07-14T09:05:00.000-07:00

Need some? If you have any etiquette questions on the subjects of wedding invitations (or weddings in general) and/note writing or stationery, just send an e-mail to:
sales@papershop.com

and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Organize Your Social Life

2009-07-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

Since we're in the middle of the lazy days of summer (in between vacation and trips to the beach, of course), why not get ready for the mad rush of social engagements and responsibilities coming up soon .... We've got our 2010 Filofax refills ready for your book ... post the Galas you already know about and pencil in the trips you're hoping to take.

It's also a great time to come in and order some stationery, so when you receive that unexpected invitation for dinner, you'll be all prepared to write your thank you note the very next morning.
We've got folded notes, correspondence cards and glorious ink colors and monogram styles from which to choose. Now that you've got some time on your hands, come in and spend some time looking at all the choices ... go home and think about it all, and let us help you design something that will be uniquely you!

While you're organizing ... if you have an entire day to devote to cleaning out a closet... take everything out (yes, I said everything!)... put it all on the bed and get a couple of Martha Stewart coat racks to use to hang things .... then take some lavender scented linen wash and wipe down the baseboards and hanging rods ... when was the last time they were cleaned???!!!
Organize as you put everything back.... by color; by item (all day dresses, all pants, etc); or however your brain likes to think of things. You will be soooo happy when you're done. You're welcome!

New Arrivals

2009-07-07T10:47:00.000-07:00

It's July and here at The Paper Shop we're starting to get ready for the return of all you fortunate people gone for the summer.

Caspari and Crane & Co. have delivered their personalized Holiday card albums ... remember that we offer a 10% discount for any personalized cards ordered before September 30th.

We've also received our Filofax calendar refills for all size binders for 2010.

Come in and see the wonderful new WINTER PARK POSTCARDS & WINTER PARK NOTEPADS.... they are from Lallie, so you know they look contemporary and great.... pink paper with turquoise ink.... background screened with a palm tree and Winter Park printed in turquoise letters. Great to have in the guest room - equally great to take as a house gift!

For those of you who miss the "house dog..." stay tuned... we'll have an announcement in the next 2 weeks.

Back to the real world ...

2009-07-07T10:43:00.000-07:00

Enough of all this voyeurism .... Let Michael rest in peace (but keep enjoying his music); let the Anthonys stay out of our lives; let Sarah Palin do her thing ... whatever it may be (we'll find out soon enough).

Get back to living your own life. Have lunch with a friend; pick some roses; read a really good book; write a letter to someone.

Fresh new invitation stock

2009-07-03T07:27:00.000-07:00

If you're starting to see the same invitations circulating around .... come in and check out our new stock from Faux, Ann Scott and Doc Milo...... Faux has some great new designs suitable for all happy occasions, including corporate dinners and events. Ann Scott and Doc Milo have the greatest, sophisticated bridal and baby invitations .... we can print them for you or you can take them home and hand-write or print them yourself!

OMG here come the holidays!!

2009-06-30T12:27:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe, but we received our very first 2009 personalized holiday card album today .... we are all sooo not ready for this!

However, if you're in town for a few days between the beach, the mountains, Europe (or, like us, just here working in this awful weather), take a break and stop in ....

Summer Reading

2009-06-27T07:29:00.000-07:00

If you're interested in something other than James Patterson at the beach or in the mountains this summer, here are a few recommendations:

"A Reliable Wife" ... turn of the century wealthy man in snowy Wisconsin advertises for a wife ...

"Losing Mum and Pup" ... a memoir by Christopher Buckley about his famous parents, Nan and Bill Buckley ... a laugh-out-loud read.

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" ... finally got around to reading this one and it was more interesting than I thought it would be ... at least the first half.

"The Fortune Hunters" ... women only, please... an interesting study of how smart and sexy women take good care of their extremely wealthy husbands....

Follow us on Twitter

2009-06-24T09:37:00.000-07:00

For those of you who enjoy Twitter, you can follow us at http://twitter.com/ThePaperShopInc.

Martha Stewart Wedding Invitations for Crane & Co

2009-06-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

New this summer.... Martha Stewart and Crane & Co have co-ventured a small collection of wedding invitations.... come in to see samples of all the new designs!

The long hot (or not) summer....

2009-06-24T09:11:00.000-07:00

So, it's been a long, long while.... we've been so busy Twittering away (and trying to figure out what that all means) that we've neglected our blog! Will do better now ....It seems there is so much information flowing to all of us that it's hard to sort it all out ....

This time of year it's tempting to sit at the beach or on the porch, and catch up on your reading, but it's also a great time to take a day here and there to sort out your life.... take one room at a time or one closet at a time and really clean up... don't be afraid to let go and throw out some of that "stuff".... it will make you feel "lighter".

It's also a great time of year to decide how you want to live the rest of the year ... do you want to continue to overschedule your life, or do you want to make the time to see people you really enjoy spending time with.

February update

2009-02-13T09:32:00.000-08:00

Wow! Time really flies .... the holidays are long over and we are sailing into the 2009 wedding seasons. NEWS......we are in the process of consolidating our sister store, Luxe Linens ... great closing sale is now in progress and by the end of March you can find your favorite things in The Paper Shop, so it will really be one-stop shopping.

Attention all brides-to-be: we have some fabulous new lines in store now .... lots of VERY creative letterpress ideas; lots of new creative design ideas done right here in the shop....

Swarovski crystal table numbers now available.... fabulous!!

With the economy in the doldrums and the only news in the media being bad news, everyone looks forward to celebrating happy events .... weddings, showers, birthday celebrations, anniversaries.... if you've got a reason to have a party, please have it .... you'll be making all your friends and relatives happy and taking their minds off any problems they may be dealing with!

BRIDES-TO-BE: MEDIA ALERT

2008-10-29T09:50:00.000-07:00

Attention all Brides-to-be: We have received a media request for a young couple in love, planning on getting married, from the casting director of MTV's "Engaged and Underage".
If you're in the planning stages of a wedding, and interested in having your event documented on national tv, let us know....

... and remember, we have the best selection of "Save the Dates", wedding, shower and rehearsal invitations ... everything from printed to engraved to letterpress....