Archive for January, 2012
Monday, January 30th, 2012
In my daily wanderings through Wikipedia I managed to stumble upon a quote that perfectly describes my joy for what I do and my never-ending “passion for paper”:
“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both.”
- Francois-Rene August, Vicomte de Chateaubriand
(4 September 1768 – 4 July 1848)
I am sure other entrepreneurs and creatives like myself stuggle with finding the balance between work and play. But rather than struggle against what the world says we should be, why don’t we just call it like it is? Fabulous luck. We’re lucky to love what we do as a profession and we should be grateful we still find the passion to create each and every day. I, for one, find tremendous pleasure and personal reward in working constantly and at a frenetic pace! Sure, I’m human and need a trip to the tropics every so often to recharge my batteries, but working with all-things paper, graphic design and stationery is a gift that keeps on giving.
Everyone should be so lucky. With love, Carolyn Brandhorst (Owner & Creative Director of The Papery)
Tags:Philadelphia Gift Stores, Philadelphia Weddings, Quotes, Romanticism, Stationers
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
We’re excited to participate in the “Love is in the Air” event again this year!
On February 23, 2012, we invite you to join Tiffany & Co., Stephen Starr Events & Uncommon Events for an evening of sophisticated wedding inspiration! Some of the Philadelphia area’s best wedding professionals will be on hand to discuss what they do, the new wedding trends for 2012 and more! Wedding vendors such as Tiffany & Co., Bridals by Danielle, Maggpie Vintage Furniture Rentals, Stephen Starr Events, Uncommen Events, CinemaCake Wedding Films, Beke Beau Makeup, Eventions Lighting, Black Tie Formalwear, Whipped Bakeshop, Signature DJs, Phil Kramer Photography and more. It truly is the best Winter Bridal Event in the City of Brotherly Love!
BY INVITATION ONLY. Please contact Melissa@UncommonEvents.net if you are interested in attending. We’d love to see you there!
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
 c Our “Valentine Diva” is all decked out and ready to celebrate the month of LOVE. Are you?
With Valentine’s Day just two weeks away, it’s time to get your heart in the right place! Swing by to get all your sweetheart or loved one a Valentine’s Day card and gift. We’re talking to both men and women, here, everyone needs a little love and appreciation on Valentine’s Day! The store is filled with festive gift items such as fragrant home candles, desk calendars, soaps and sweet treats for that special someone!
We’re open everyday, so there’s no excuse!
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:00am to 7:00pm;
- Wednesday, 11:00am to 8:00pm (for the late crowd);
- Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm; and
- Sunday Noon-5:00pm.
Tags:Philadelphia Card Stores, Philadelphia Gift Stores, Stationery Stores, Valentine's Day
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Sunday, January 1st, 2012
We’re winding down from an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G year at The Papery and we look forward to what 2012 has in store for us! Thank you to all our clients, colleagues, partners and fans for their continued support and patronage throughout 2011! We love what we do here at The Papery and look forward to sharing many more celebrations with you all in the New Year!
Cheers!
Tags:Gratitude, Holidays, New Year's, Philadelphia Gift Stores, Philadelphia Wedding
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