parisian party

Now, I know most people don’t get all giddy when it comes to stationery- but I do! A persons’ stationery tells you almost as much about them as their shoes do. Are they casual? Funny? Serious or just Plain Boring? Do they walk the walk and talk the talk (letter pressed text on linen card stock), or are they all talk and no action (generic clip art on 28 lb. Hammermill)? And I don’t just mean business cards- pretty much everyone knows the value of having good quality, well-designed business cards. But what about social stationery and invitations? Getting a tepid invitation to a “fabulous” party is kind of like meeting a handsome French doctor, then noticing that he’s wearing Birkenstocks and socks – the potential is there, but you’re not sure if you want to make the effort to see it through.

With this in mind, it’s time to get thee to la papeterie!! First stop, Caractére in the 16th. The Manolo of paper shops! From stunning couture invitations to luxurious Italian leather desk accessories- this store has it all. Maybe you want a classic look for the Sunday brunch that you’re hosting- have note cards or invitations engraved with your monogram, or select a motif from their huge imprimerie catalog. If your style is more contemporary, you have the option of choosing a custom design from one of their exclusive graphic artists, like Veronique Deshayes. They also have a huge pen selection, including the Mont Blanc Greta Garbo (the signature stylo of style maven, Tamiko Zablith!)… Continue reading ‘It all starts with the invitation… Parisian stationery stores’