Landon Azalea Garden Festival

May 4, 2012 HP Staff

Come celebrate springtime with the ladies of Haute Papier this weekend at the Landon Azalea Garden Festival! The festival runs May 4th, 5th and 6th from 10am to 5pm. All proceeds from the Festival support Student Financial Assistance and Faculty Enrichment programs at Landon! Make sure to check out our booth to see all of the exciting new products we have to offer! Happy Spring!

New Pantone Colors!

May 3, 2012 HP Staff

I was so excited to hear that Pantone recently added 336 new colors as part of its Plus Series! Here at Haute Papier, we’re constantly pulling out our handy dandy Pantone guide to pick out new colors, mix inks, and letterpress colorful creations! I can’t wait to see the new colors, which now total over 1,677 in all! Click here to watch a quick video about the exciting new colors!

Vendor Spotlight: Sweet Paper

May 2, 2012 HP Staff

Sweet Paper in La Jolla, California is a fresh, fun and cheery atmosphere. The Ladies of Sweet Paper are availabe to thier clients for appointments and providing opinion on anything paper! The shop looks wonderful and after Sarah and Erin visited them in Feburary, I just had to find out more!! I was delighted to ask Theresa more questions.

How many years have you been in business? 1.5 years

Do you have a website, if so, what's the address? Yes, we have a website that features our blog - www.sweet-paper.com

If you were to sell something other than stationery, what would it be? Theresa would sell vintage, upcycled furniture and home goods. Julie would like to sell jewelry if she was not in the stationery business.

Besides the obvious (stationery), what is your favorite thing to give as a hostess gift? Theresa loves Haute Papier Coaster sets as a hostess gift, but since that could be considered stationery. The runner up would be Cake Kitchen Papers, decorative serving papers and placemats. Julie enjoys giving candles as a hostess gift. My favorite is glassy baby (http://www.glassybaby.com) and since each one is unique- you are never giving the same gift twice!

Here at Haute Papier, we love to eat! When in NYC for the National Stationery Show, where is your favorite place to grab dinner? There are so many delicious options! Cafeteria for comfort food after a long day of walking the show is a great choice. Cafe Habana has Mexican style corn and chilaquiles. But our absolute favorite is letting local friends and family lead the way, we always end up someplace new and the food is always amazing!

Any other tidbits about your store you'd like to share? We have Champagne Saturday every week- we pour free champagne for all our guests and usually have some little treat to go with it. It makes for a really fun atmosphere in the shop!

Thanks Ladies!! Can't wait to see you at the show.

Vendor Spotlight: Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique

April 25, 2012 HP Staff

Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique in Peoria, Illinois is an intimate and detail-orientated boutique. Rachel will assit you in choosing the perfect wedding invitation to the perfect dress for your special day. I just had to find out more about Rachel and Cloud Nine!

How many years have you been in business? Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique + Fine Paper opened its doors in August 2011. We have been so fortunate to have had a very successful eight months and look forward to serving many more brides in the years to come!

Do you have a website, if so, what's the address? Our website is www.cloudninepeoria.com - also give us a "like" on Facebook!!

If you were to sell something other than stationery, what would it be? Along with servicing brides and other clientele with our fine paper, we also sell gorgeous bridal gowns... hand selected from the top designers. We are proud to provide a home where brides can find their gown and invitations ... we work diligently in perfecting the perfect match for both!

Besides the obvious (stationery), what is your favorite thing to give as a hostess gift? We agree that candles are another great option as a hostess gift -- we sell Lafco candles. They are made with hand blown glass that you can use again! They smell heavenly and are gorgeous!

Here at Haute Papier, we love to eat! When in NYC for the National Stationery Show, where is your favorite place to grab dinner? I love to go to the bar at the St. Regis and people watch ... the energy is always amazing and it's a guaranteed great time! You also can't go wrong with any family-owned restaurant in Little Italy - delicious!

Any other tidbits about your store you'd like to share? Cloud Nine's experience is like no other -- most bridal gown appointments are private, so the bride has the luxury of having the entire store all to herself. We love for brides to walk in with their family and friends, enjoy a glass of bubbly and remember her experience at Cloud Nine for as long as possible ...

Thanks Rachel! I can't wait to see you at the National Stationery Show!

Cupcake Love

April 19, 2012 HP Staff

I have a huge obsession with monograms...and cupcakes! Nothing makes me happier than seeing the two combined. Monograms add such a special touch to these delicate little treats! They’re perfect for parties, weddings and bridal showers! Check out these wonderful cupcakes and others below. Enjoy!