Welcome to the second installment of LLL where I share some things that I am currently loving, liking, and leaving. Before I dive in with the fun things I have to share with you, let’s recap each category so you know whatRead more…
Edition 1: LOVES, Likes, + Leaves (LLL)
I’m going to start a new (monthly? weekly?…who knows) blog series where I share some things that I am currently loving, liking, and leaving. Before I dive in with the fun things I have to share with you, I figured I’dRead more…
Keep track of your Fall activities with our printable checklist
It’s one of the greatest times of the year with so many fun outdoor and cozy indoor activities. We’ve gathered a list of our favorites. Download and print our Fall checklist to keep track of your Autumn activities! Any itemsRead more…
Join me in Indy! See the Embrace documentary
Haven Paperie is hosting a screening of the newly released documentary Embrace. We believe this film will be life changing. According to the documentary, 91% of women hate their bodies. It’s time to change that. Please join me on October 19 andRead more…
Subscriber Spotlight: Meet Emily S.
New Year. New Subscriber Spotlight. I am excited to bring you our fifth spotlight! The goal of these quick spotlights is to foster this Haven community we have, share life and the stories we are living, and maybe even learn something from eachRead more…
DIY paper pinwheels tutorial
My friend Jenny bakes killer cakes. It’s her thing. They are big and beautiful and dense and amazing. And then, to top them off, she makes these adorable paper pinwheels that just take her cakes to a whole different level,Read more…
National Candy Corn Day printable tags
National Candy Corn day is today, October 30. I love little holidays where you can do something tangible for people. This year I decided to grab a bag of candy corn while I was roaming Target and celebrate Candy CornRead more…
Subscriber Spotlight: Meet Jaymie V.
Welcome to our fourth Subscriber Spotlight! The goal of these spotlights is to foster this Haven community we have, to share life and the stories we are living, and maybe even learn something from each other along the way. This subscriber has been soRead more…
The ultimate Fall to-do list
Fall is one of those seasons with endless activities. Here’s our ultimate Fall checklist. Print your checklist, stick it on the fridge, and see how many can you complete! Let us know! Did we leave any of your favorite activities offRead more…
Subscriber Spotlight: Meet Nina E.
I’ve missed a couple of months, but I am excited to finally bring you our third Subscriber Spotlight! The goal of these spotlights is to foster this Haven community we have, share life and the stories we are living, and maybe even learnRead more…
Kind words from a subscriber
I checked my email over the Labor Day weekend and found this email from a Haven subscriber: My name is Maria, a current Haven Paperie subscriber. I received the Sept. 2015 stationary package today, 9/5, and I love it! I’ve beenRead more…
Meet our giveaway winner
In May, Haven Paperie celebrated it’s 1st birthday by giving away a year subscription. We asked people to write a handwritten letter in which they introduced themselves and shared a favorite word or quote. Carolina “Caro” was the winner of our contest.Read more…
26 fun & obscure holidays in May
Without a doubt, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day are the two biggest holidays that we celebrate in May, but there are lots of lesser known, fun and obscure days worth noting, and possibly celebrating. May is… Date Your Mate MonthRead more…
Subscriber Spotlight: Meet Kimber M.
Ta-da! Welcome to the first official Haven Subscriber Spotlight featuring stories and snippets of our subscribers’ lives! I am so excited to start this and to learn more about these people who are the reason Haven Paperie exists. It means more than theyRead more…
Introducing Subscriber Spotlights
I am proud to say we have Haven subscribers all over the country, and I am so intrigued to find out more about them and where they live and catch a glimpse into their world. In an effort to doRead more…
29 Fun and Obscure Holidays in March (2015)
From time to time I hear of some obscure “holiday” and feel compelled to celebrate it. With March just around the corner, I thought I’d post a list of those obscure days in case any of them strike your fancyRead more…
yay!
Steph T. suggested a card that just said the word “yay” since she could use it for almost any occasion. I agreed and almost instantly had a design pop in my head to compliment her simple exclamation of “yay!” PurchaseRead more…
Share your card ideas
I want to hear it! One of my favorite things about working on new cards for Haven Paperie each month is when friends and subscribers text me or email me or mention in person that they’d love a card that says XRead more…
fun DIY envelope ideas
I think envelopes often get neglected. They are prime real estate for adding little touches or unexpected embellishments for your recipient. Because I am left-handed and really bad at writing in cursive (I stopped in 7th grade as soon asRead more…
A reason to write
I write to discover what I know. – Flannery O’Connor source | Dangerdust
World Typewriter Day
I recently learned that there is such a thing as World Typewriter Day. June 23 is celebrated as Typewriter Day because it was the day that Christopher Latham Sholes received a U.S. patent on the typewriter in 1868. I can getRead more…
The Day’s Color
I was introduced to the website The Day’s Color when a friend posted about it on twitter. The site is a personal project where the creator puts together a color palette based off of something in his day. I had to share it. Taken directly fromRead more…
She’s No. 1
I want to publicly acknowledge and introduce to you Haven Paperie’s VERY FIRST SUBSCRIBER! Everyone, meet Candace! I heard Candace’s name for the first time in 1990 when she and my younger brother were put in the same 1st grade class.Read more…
she
I came across this quote about six years ago, and immediately knew it was “mine”. There was no author attributed to it so I cannot properly give credit where it is most definitely due. Regardless, it is a quote that has stuckRead more…
One way to make an impact
One of my clients forwarded this to me, and I thought it was worth sharing. I think the principles described in this short writing can easily apply to anyone who wants to get noticed, have an impact, or leave a lasting impression. TheRead more…
When life gives you lavender
…make lavender lemonade. My sister-in-law made lavender lemonade years ago for a family gathering and I have never been able to forget it. The refreshing smell. The sweetness. It’s basically a treat for your nose and your mouth. This pastRead more…