Happy Birthday to www.paperpostonline.com!

It has been barely a year since www.paperpostonline.com was launched. The year has brought: lots of anxiety, HUGE learning curve, help and hand holding via cyberspace from Mary @Mary Designs (my own personal angel...), positive reinforcement from friends, clients and family and personal excitement to be thinking outside the box, stepping out of my comfort zone and learning software programs that didn't exist when I was in school!
We are in the home stretch...Christmas is just 21 days away and Hanukkah, on December 22nd, is in only 19 days! www.paperpostonline.com has seen a surge in business this week...and I want to say "Thank you".
Keep me bookmarked and check back often- 2009 will bring additional vendors (William Arthur is one!) and more product offerings than ever!
Wishing you all the blessings of health, contentment and love.
Debra

Busy, busy, busy!!!

I can hardly believe my last entry was the middle of September...I have been busy updating www.paperpostonline.com, checking in the latest and greatest from all my vendors, and corralling all the enticing new gift offerings for Holiday gift giving. Speaking of which...

A perfect gift for under $25.00: Custom, melamine, BPA free, non-breakable plates from My Clean Plate Club . The Paper Post is thrilled to be the first to feature these delicious, fun and ever-so-practical plates. These terrific plates are great for all kinds of gift giving: Holiday, New Baby, Housewarming, Birthday, Hostess...you name it- you are sure to find one for everyone !

Ho, ho, holidays are coming!

I actually received an email from one of my manufacturers who declared "Less than 100 days until the Holidays"...is it possible??? Yes, Virginia the Holidays are on the way!
In that spirit, I have begun sending weekly newsletters which will highlight a variety of products on my website- "Gifts < $50", "Gifts for Men", "Think Pink" are just a few of the ones I have planned. Send me an email if you would like to receive my newsletter!

What a Compliment!

"UMMMMMMMMMM HELLO! Your website rocks! People often tell me I should write hallmark cards- I think OFFICIALLY I want to do what you do when I grow up! Wow.... I am forwarding your website to all my friends!!!!!!! Wait... I want to be the one with the best gift ideas!
I don't think I will ever buy another gift from anywhere else! There is nothing better than a gift that helps recall a memory or personalizes a relationship. The last stamp I gave as a gift was deemed the bride and grooms "FAVORITE & most MEANINGFUL" gift that they receieved! I love Paper Post! =)""
-Colleen, dated 9.04.2008


WOW!!! Thank you to Colleen O'Malia for such a terrific compliment. One of Colleen's favorite gifts are the Stamps from Three Designing Women, Noteworthy and PSA Essentials. Check them out! I am thrilled you all are weighing in to let me know what you think of paperpostonline.com. Check in regularly...you will see loads of new items and vendors in the coming weeks!!!

www.paperpostonline.com featured in Mary Designs Blog!

Look at what others are saying about The Paper Post... MaryDesigns Show-n-Tell raves about the notepads she has ordered from The Paper Post vendor Periwinkle Press. Mary displays ( great picture of her favorites!!!) the Periwinkle Embroidery Notepad , Periwinkle Sweethearts Notepad and the Periwinkle Centerstage Notepad. Take a look, I am sure you all are sure to find your favorites too!

A big thank you to Mary for the shout out on Periwinkle Press and The Paper Post.

More Joyful Moments...

Barefeet
Being an American
Your son calling "just because"
Belly Laughs
Reading late at night until you can't keep your eyes open
Serendipity
Playing cards at restaurants with your family
Football Season!
Having your daughter tenderly take care of your bee stings
Biting into a fresh ear of Indiana corn on the cob
Watching the Olympics with your husband next to you on the couch
The smell of chocolate chip cookies baking
Winning at "Hearts"
Louie Armstrong singing "What a Wonderful World"

Stamps, Stamps, Stamps!!!

Look Who is New to the paperpostonline.com... PSA Essentials!! PSA Essentials is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of custom self-inking Stamps, Embossers, Two-Color Ink Disks (PSA has won awards for these) and self-stamping Paper Products. PSA Essentials is often featured on "Good Morning America", "The View", "Oprah" and "The Today Show"...people cannot get enough of these! The self-inking stampers come with an easy to refill or change ink disk and is loaded with enough ink to get 10,000 to 14,000 images. You will want to get several colored disks- their two color ink disks are the envy of the industry!

"Save the Date" cards: Are they necessary?

"Save the Date" cards were created to help the bride and groom notify their intended guests of their upcoming nuptials. "Isn't this redundant?" "Is the expense necessary?" are questions I initially posed to myself.
The answer is "It depends...". Many factors contribute to your decision. A wedding often has a lead time of a year or more, or you may be throwing a destination wedding, inviting a large number of guests from out-of-state, need to reserve large blocks of hotel rooms and want to let people plan in advance.
My experience has been no one has ever been sorry to have sent a "Save the Date" card. The cards served a valuable purpose...advance notice has allowed many of the cherished to guests to attend!

Calling Cards are In!

As a recent New York Times article noted, a resurgence in the custom of having, giving and receiving personalized calling cards has begun...with adults and children. The number of applications for their use is endless. For adults, they are perfect for accompanying a hostess gift, a meal for a friend, a wedding gift or birthday birthday or to give to an acquaintance you have just met. For children, calling cards introduce them to the gracious art of manners. Paper and Ink Designs has an extensive collection for all. Check them out!

Favorite Gifts Under $30!

It would be hard to count how many of these terrific memos in acrylic holders from Mon Petit Chou we have sold. They are a perennial favorite! It is almost that time of the year...YES...Christmas and Hanukkah. So, start your list and pick a design for all those special people on your list...teachers, friends, service people: hair dresser, doctor's offices, secretary or assistants at the office...All of Mon Petit Chou's products can be found @paperpostonline.com

Boatman Geller Holiday 2008

Boatman Geller just released their Holiday 2008 and it is better than ever! New to their line...Digital Photo Cards for the Holidays! Digital Photo Cards incorporate your photo directly into the card. All you do is email paperpostonline.com your photo and we do the rest! Your Holiday cards come back all ready to address...no printing your own pictures and applying them to the cards.

Elegant William Arthur...again!

Speaking of Terri Symons and her incredible good taste...Terri utilized a design element from William Arthur in creating this elegant stationery. Terri also incorporated the William Arthur design element on her return address flap. And to complete the package, nothing is more elegant than a damask envelope liner in crisp white and navy blue.

Life is made of never-ending Joyful Moments

I often think of client, Deanne Miller's favorite motto and the way she lives her life, "Live Life Joyfully"....it has resounded with me in many ways. One of which is to reflect on blessings big and small. Some of my Joyful Moments...
Rob
Benjamin whistling unconsciously (I miss this!)
Kelsey playing the piano
Having my nest full
New pencils
Cotton ball clouds and turquoise skies (like today!)
Trails of belongings from the back door through the kitchen
An unexpected birthday card
Having a daughter who loves to be with me
A good hair day
Making the green light
CHOCOLATE
McDonald's diet coke
Benjamin finally getting better in Paris
Jen considering our home "her home"
The Sunday New York Times
Laughing at myself

Introducing Brilli and Alan

Terri Symons, a The Paper Post loyal client, recently selected with her daughter-in-law, Brilli, this beautiful letterpress stationery from William Arthur. Brilli and Alan are expecting their first baby! Our congratulations to all!

Congratulations Kelly and Kevin Kenny!

The Paper Post sends best wishes to Kelly and Kevin Kenny on their recent nuptials! Kelly has been a loyal client and friend for many years...we are so thrilled she found her best friend in Kevin.

Kelly, with her exquisite taste and discerning eye for detail, chose a Rita Renning wedding invitation. Elegant and graceful lines are paired with ecru paper and gold ink. A perfect choice for a perfect pair.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Murphy

What a perfect way to start the new paperpostonline.com blog...with warmest wishes to the newlyweds Emily and Greg Murphy! It has been an honor to help Emily, along with her mother, Sarah, and sister and maid-of-honor, Hannah, as they created her stunning William Arthur invitations and accessories. Emily chose a traditional design element in William Arthur's design library to incorporate on all her wedding ensemble pieces. Her two ink colors, wedgwood blue and charcoal, combined to create a stunning wedding ensemble.

Seventeen years ago, The Paper Post began serving the brides of Indianapolis, Carmel, Zionsville, Greenwood, Columbus...it is enormously rewarding to help brides and MOBs (Mother-of-the-Bride!!!) create their vision in paper and in their budget!