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New to Paper Luxe: Natural Life

March 7, 2018 By Jennifer Luna Leave a Comment

We’re excited to share with you one of our favorite new lines at Paper Luxe, Natural Life!
natural life logo
Started by Patti Hughes in 1996, Natural Life has grown from a small, one woman hobby into a multi-million dollar brand, loved across the globe.

Patti says:

My biggest hope is that my daughters, along with girls and women all over the world, will discover their talents and passions so they can enjoy life doing what they love. When that magic happens, you can live happy, enjoy the little things and make the world a better place…living your “Natural Life”.

I was drawn to this line by my favorite mug (the pink one show below) that my cousin Mary had. I immediately went out and found one for myself, then found who made it, and purchased more for the shop so others could enjoy as well!

Natural Life Mugs

Their line is filled with treasures from mugs to trinket dishes to tea towels and more. Click here to view our collection and definitely stay-tuned as we bring in more and more of this lovely line!

Filed Under: Designers We Love, General News, Meet the Artist, New Products

Rustic Joyful Food Book Signing Event!

November 30, 2017 By Jennifer Luna Leave a Comment

Join us for some Cider Champagne Cocktails from local chef and author Danielle Kartes’ new book, Rustic Joyful Food: GENERATIONS! Danielle and copies of her book will be on hand to purchase and have signed.

Danielle shares,
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“These are recipes I grew up on. This collection of recipes represent hard work and making something from very little, just as my gran and great gran did. Just as my mother did. You see Life isn’t about the best of everything, it’s about how well you love. We remember food not for its extravagance, but for who made it for us and how well they loved us. These are the recipes that bring life.”

We can’t wait to have you for our first-ever, Paper Luxe book signing event!

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Sip & Shop Event at Paper Luxe

December 15, 2016 By Jennifer Luna Leave a Comment

Sip and Shop at Paper Luxe

Join us at the shop on Monday, December 19th from 5pm-8pm for a private Sip & Shop event for our customers and friends. Grab a girlfriend and come enjoy a delicious drink while you shop!

We’ll also have a fun popup from local succulent master Jade & Co.!

Jade and Co. Succulents

Simply send us your name and email below to RSVP! If you’d like to RSVP for multiple people, just mention their names or a note of how many people in the message box below. See you Monday!

RSVP

(Your email address is simply for verification. We will not share or use it in any way!)

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Marcella Kriebel Hand-Illustrated Prints

November 13, 2015 By Jennifer Luna Leave a Comment

We are so delighted to welcome Pacific Northwest artist Marcella Kriebel to the Paper Luxe artist family! Her 9″x12″ art prints are now available online and in the shop.

Marcella Kriebel

Marcella is an Oregon native who now resides in Washington, D.C. Using her degrees in studio art and anthropology as a springboard, Marcella started illustrating food in a sketchbook while she was traveling through Central and South America, Mexico and Puerto Rico, adding watercolor to enhance each illustration.

We hope you enjoy her prints as much as we do! Below is are the pieces we’re carrying now, with more hopefully to come in the following months. Leave us a comment to let us know your favorite!

Farmers Market Print Marcella Kriebel

Fresh Herbs Print Marcella Kriebel

Pacific Northwest Tidepools Print Marcella Kriebel

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Dungeness Crab Print Marcella Kriebel

Pacific Northwest Sealife Cards Marcella Kriebel

3 Card Set (one 5×7″ card per style – suitable for framing or as a card)

Types of Coffee Print Marcella Kriebel

Types of Tea Print Marcella Kriebel

Bloody Mary Recipe Print Marcella Kriebel

Dirty Martini Recipe Print Marcella Kriebel

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Meet the Artist: Malia Isenhart of Cheerful Ink

March 2, 2015 By Jennifer Luna Leave a Comment

I started this “Meet the Artist” series awhile back as a way to feature some of the amazingly talented artists I’ve been meeting through the shop. Today’s artist, the darling Malia Isenhart of Cheerful Ink, was introduced to me via one of our wonderful customers.

Malia Isenhart of Cheerful Ink

The customer came in after a holiday party where several artists had gathered to share and sell their homemade goods. She said, you just HAVE to meet this gal I saw today who sells these adorable cards. Obviously we like adorable cards, so I told her to have her come down to the shop and we’d love to meet her. Shortly thereafter, Malia and a friend stopped in with a big box of her whimsical cards and art prints. We fell in love with her artwork immediately and bought some right on the spot. We took some of the art prints to a holiday expo the following week and sold out within the first 30 minutes!

Malia Isenhart of Cheerful Ink

Cheerful Ink designs are whimsical and playful and reminiscent of childhood experiences. Malia says “It’s those experiences that speak the loudest to our hearts because deep down we’re all just grown up versions of our childhood selves.”

Here are a few of my favorite Cheerful Ink greeting cards…

Happy Birthday Flower Card

Party Without Cake Julia Childs

Don't Have to Be Rich to Sparkle

And some of my favorite Cheerful Ink art prints…

Braver Princess Print

She Is Fierce art print

Anatomy of a Diaper Bag Print

Get to know Malia a bit more with our interview below!

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

As a kid, I idolized my first grade teacher and wanted to be just like her. I loved the idea of being in charge of a classroom. I am the oldest of six, so I had lots of experience setting up my pretend classroom and bossing around my siblings.

What was your first job?

My first job was as a dishwasher for a small greasy spoon in my neighborhood. I was only 16, but I remember the line cook would take long smoke breaks and put me in charge of the kitchen! I was terrified that someone might actually come in and order something because I had no idea how to make anything! Luckily, no one did. They are out of business now.

What are your best or favorite sources of inspiration?

I am a mom of two kids under three, so I spend a lot of time in front of Sesame Street and other kids shows. I also love children’s books. When we go to the library, I check out most of the books for them based on what illustrator I want to learn from. I also love Pinterest for sourcing fresh ideas. I know some artists steer clear of it, but there’s something so inspiring about seeing all of the things I love in one place!

Best piece of advice you’ve been given?

Lately, I’ve been quoting my mom a lot. She always said, “Just get out and get the sky over your head.” As a working mom, its such good advice. Life seems easier to handle because problems seem smaller. Vitamin D and fresh air do wonders for the soul.

What are 5 things/products that you can’t live without?

  • Diaper wipes (they are gold to me, besides their obvious use, I use them for everything: cleaning counter tops, taking off makeup, wiping faces, hands, car interiors) I carry a Costco sized brick of wipes with me everywhere I go.
  • Dry Shampoo Hairspray (showering and shampooing have become a luxury! I recently found a good one for brunettes called Batiste)
  • Kind Bars (the sea salt dark chocolate is my favorite)
  • My iPhone (I have a serious instagram problem; I’ve taken it off my phone and put it back on at least 35 times).
  • A fresh pack of black Micron pens

Who are some of your favorite artists/designers?

I love Richard Scary. Nobody draws animals in clothing better than he does.

Marla Frazee’s illustrations are so fun and playful. I love her storytelling as well.

And right now my three year old and I can’t get enough Mo Willems.

What are your favorite colors right now?

I love mid-century colors (is that a thing?) seafoam green and orange and bright candy red.

What are your favorite mediums or materials to work with?

I am usually using pen and ink and then editing on my iPad with a stylus.

Coffee or tea or…?

COFFEE. All. Day. Long.

Favorite type of food?

Indian

Favorite social media channel(s) and why? (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Wanelo, etc.)

Instagram. I love the chance to look at people’s lives (even if it’s filtered and perfect:) It’s also been a great way to meet other artists and build working relationships that otherwise wouldn’t have happened. [Find her @cheerfulink]

Can you share some of the big ideas/dreams/goals you have for the next few years that you’d love to accomplish?

I would love to write a children’s book in the next 5 years. I know that’s a long time, but I really want it to come from my heart as I develop as an artist and mother. Other than that I just want to keep getting better at what I do! It’s such a fun outlet for me and I am so grateful to have the chance to share it with people.

Click here to view all of Malia’s work that we carry in the shop.

Thanks, Malia!

xoxo

Washington State Print

Filed Under: Designers We Love, Meet the Artist

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