We're on a Hit List!

 

  

We made it into the Hit List: Your Resource Guide to Getting Hitched, featured in 944, Miami's newest Bridal magazine! 

Here's the link to the magazine's online flipbook: http://proofcenter.944.com/newflipbook/1546/ 

Check us out under Design & Details on page 92! 

Journal Workshop

Journal your way to the mountaintop!!!  For many years, parts of ourselves may have lain dormant or under a spell.  This two session workshop will help spark solutions for creative projects, awaken insights into future decisions, and provide perspectives on earlier experiences.

Workshops will be led by Victoria Frigo, writer, editor and instructor of writing who has worked with  Julia Cameron, author of "The Artist's Way".

Attendees will write in their journals in response to simple exercises.  The comments of well-known authors, artists and fellow journalers will serve as a basis for class discussions.  Great for bloggers and would-be-bloggers.  


Classes will be held Monday, October 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Monday, October 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Price $100.00 for two sessions.  Give us a call at the store to reserve your place.

Paper Emporium is going to the dogs...

A good likeness, n'est paw.  this artistic rendition of 'moi' was created by a two legged artist and lover of books.

Denise, founder of 'paste' has taken vintage printed pages from books and incorporated them into images of me and some of my friends.  I think they are quite fetching!  Stop by the store to get the full picture.  Each pup is framed and ready to go. 

Let's Talk Wedding on May 1

Let's Talk Wedding....with Paper Emporium and Event Planner, YadiRose on Saturday, May 1, from 10:00 to 5 pm in a relaxed and informal environment to speak about your very personal wedding journey. Enter a drawing to win a gift certificate from CRANEfor 50 engraved notes.  A perfect way to say thank you for all those wedding gifts that will be arriving.  You can also win a 'wedding trial updo' from Greer Elizabeth Hair Studio to help you find just the right style for the big day, a floral arrangement from Belle Fleur  plus take home a jewelry kit from Snow's Jewelers.  Calligrapher Monica Mirones will also be on hand to sample your name in calligraphy for you to take home as a personal memento. As if that weren't enought, Photographer, Janine Stone will offer an engagement photo session to a lucky winner and Elemis Spa will offer a gift basket plus $25 gift certificates to the spa.

We invite you to stop by during the day, indulge your senses and enjoy complimentary champagne, wedding cake from Elegant Temptations and chocolates from Peterbrooke.

NEW CALLIGRAPHY Classes

Professional Calligrapher, Monica Mirones, will once again bring her elegant style to teach four classes in the Copperplate style to lovers of writing. This time we have extended the teaching time by a total of one hour.  That means you will receive one extra hour of instruction and that classes will run from 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Price is still $200 including materials.  A real bonus. 

Those of you who know Monica understand what a master she is in disseminating information and providing personal attention to all her students.

Beginner I classes are scheduled for four weeks and will be held at the store on successive Wednesday evenings on May 5, 12, 19 and 26. (Please note last class until Fall).

Call 305 445 7090 or email paperemporium@bellsouth.net to reserve your space.

NYC Gift Show Round Up

Here are photos from our trip to the New York for the gift show last week. There's nothing like getting out of town and uncovering new and exciting things for inspiration. We're so lucky to have followers and customers like yourselves who inspire us to look for unique and interesting discoveries. Here's just a peek at what's to come.

Browsing the show floor....

We were also able to visit decoupage artist John Darian's store. If you're ever in New York, drop in because it's truly an experience. We're obviously drawn to him because of our interest in paper, but his creativity is truly inspiring.

This is Kate's Paperie. We love visiting Kate at Kate's Paperie because she literally has everything. We like to think this is what Paper Emporium could one day be.

There were so many great vendors at the show. We look forward to featuring products from companies like Paste. Paste is a vintage collage art project by Denise Fiedler of San Francisco.She creates different images from cut outs of vintage books. There were many great pieces, but we absolutely had to get the dog collection. There was even a paper Charlie....

Another item we picked up are these Schleeh Morph Pads....

Knob Stoppers wine stoppers...

FG Galassi clocks and frames...

Shiraleah card cases and portfolios....

Rag and Bone Bindery "Twelve Wishes" Books.... These are great fill-in scrap books for newlyweds or baby.

As you can see, the trip was a great success. See you at the store!

DIY: Wedding Invitation Corner

In an age when most conversations are had via text message, some messages are too special to relay through a gadget. Your wedding invitation is obviously one of them. And although invitations are innately personal, some prefer going the extra mile.

Enter the DIY Bride.

Enter our new DIY Wedding Invitation Corner.

We've dedicated a special area in the store to a beautiful selection of Crane wedding stationery. You'll find a varied selection including an embossed invitations, save the date cards, and thank you notes.

Why Crane? They make superior cotton paper products that stand the test of time. (The US Dollar is printed on Crane & Co. paper.) Your invitation will be around to remind you of your special day for generations. Plus, they work in an especially efficient manner, which we love.

Maybe you're planning a boutique affair and want handwritten invitations for added intimacy. Maybe you're simply trying to keep a budget. Whatever the reason,

come explore your options.

Ramble Recap

The opportunity to forage presented itself, and we couldn't resist. Here we are at last years Fairchild Tropical Garden's annual Ramble. The garden festival is a wonderful place to spend a lazy afternoon walking through the lush landscape, collecting glassware, listening to music and eating ice cream. Take note on exactly how wonderful below.

With everything from organic produce to homemade soaps to exotic plants, there was so much to see. Our time flew by pretty quickly. However, we were able to pick up some beautiful glass pieces and antique books. Success! See you at next year's Ramble...