Daily Find
If you're looking for a greeting card worthy of a hand-written note, look no further than Portland's Old School Stationers, the creation of Arlington, Wash., native and former Microsoftie Brian Reed. The charming letterpress line features hand-drawn images of trees, animals and birds on cards ($8 each), journals ($20) and wall prints ($42).
By Kathy Schultz | June 20, 2008
Daily Find
GreetQ is the brainchild of ex-Microsoftie Jennifer Taylor, who says there were many a day when she wished she could order a quick thank-you note from the computer at her fingertips. Last summer, she launched the site that has been compared to the Netflix of greeting cards.
By Kathy Schultz | June 11, 2008
Daily Find
Local artist Stacy Day Parade hand-prints greeting cards on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper, then embeds them with flower seeds. When the card's novelty has worn off, the recipient can simply plant it in a pot or in the ground outside and -- voilà! -- she'll have a crop of pretty wildflowers in about four weeks.
By Kathy Schultz | January 10, 2008
Daily Find
Everybody has them: old family photos so hilariously bad that they deserve to be shared. This month, with the help of local card designer Shannon Martin and Madison Valley boutique Rue de Lyon, you could win the opportunity to share yours with the world.
By Natalie Bow | November 5, 2007
Daily Find
The wordsmiths at San Diego-based Cerebral Itch know from snarky.
By Natalie Bow | August 23, 2007
Seattle Style File
This new shop is the answer to all your gift-wrapping problems. Whether you're all thumbs when it comes to presenting a pretty gift or you need new greeting cards, invitations or note cards, swee swee has it all wrapped up.
By Kathy Schultz | October 12, 2006
Seattle Style File
Owners Kimberly Lin and Jodie Marr had a clear aesthetic in mind when opening their shop in a khaki-colored vintage building made of concrete block. They wanted the open, square space and merchandise to reflect simple, clean design and contemporary use of color. One wall displays dozens of styles of colorful sheet wrapping paper and the opposite wall has orderly rows of single cards. Gifts, stationery and more wrap are displayed on simple, white tables and shelves. There's a refreshing absence of giant floral cards that read "To Mother and Father from Their Daughter."
By Kathy Schultz | September 6, 2006
