sweet on you

MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012

We had a little fun with chocolate this year…  These dark chocolate candy bars are available in the shops and online.  Limited quantity.  As in, order fast, we may eat them all.

santa baby

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011

They say necessity is the mother of invention and I agree wholeheartedly.  This tricycle will be sitting proudly underneath our tree on Christmas morning.  It’s the perfect gift for Owen this year with his love of wheels and I love it because it screams iconic Christmas.  This giant “from Santa” tag was created specifically for this gift.  I asked Molly Jacques to letter it for me and she delightfully obliged.  Once we saw it letterpress printed we went nuts for it.  It’s now sold in the stores.  And that, my friends, is how it’s done around here.

Merry Christmas from all of us.  It’s time for a long winter’s nap.  See you in 2012!

graphic design magazine

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011

Sugar Paper gift tags were spotted in graphic design magazine’s holiday gift guide.  We’re honored.

The sleigh is on it’s way!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2011

behind the scenes: holiday workroom

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011

It’s our 9th holiday season at Sugar Paper and I’m still amazed by the amount of handwork we do every year during this season.  We line thousands of envelopes, tie equally as many bows and adhere photo after photo all day long.  The Sugar Paper team continues to impress me with their attention to detail and perfectionism.  The amount of delirious laughter that fills the workroom is one of my favorites things about the holidays.  Hand work can be cathartic and it can also make you a little kooky.  Right now we’re sane, but talk to us the week after Thanksgiving…

i think that sums it up.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2011

busy busy!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2011

Holiday season has officially arrived.  The back room at Sugar Paper is buzzing with activity.  Each year we custom design gorgeous cards for equally lovely people…  and the best part is seeing how our designs take on the life of the client with each and every choice.  The colors, the photo, the details… each order is unique.  I’ll post pics soon.  You have to see some of these gorgeous cards!  Xo.

Baby Rose

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011

It’s always fun when we get to celebrate our friends and their BIG events.  Here are a couple of snaps from the shower Jamie threw for Jules.  Julie Rose is one of Jamie’s close friends and her husband, Trevor, is one of Jamie’s childhood best friends.  We’re very excited.  Baby Boy Rose is on his way!  Here comes trouble…

Photography and Florals by Jen Thorpe of Blue Stitch Design.

the poppy store

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Our neighbors are pretty fabulous.  Our Brentwood store is nestled among The Farm Shop, Botany Flowers, and our new personal favorite now that we have children, The Poppy Store.  The Poppy Store carries children’s clothes with a decidedly sophisticated edge.  Cashmere crowns, exclusive lines from France, Hunter wellies in mini sizes… The Poppy Store dresses a tiny, yet chic clientele.  And now Poppy Store’s new website is only a click away.  Take a peek and check often for updates.  They continue to get new things and update the site as they arrive.  I won’t lie.. I didn’t leave the store empty handed after taking photos.  I couldn’t resist.

back to school

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011

The shops are chalk-full of Back-to-School items for grown ups…. One shopper today exclaimed, “I love everything in here!  I’ll have one of each.”  Us too.  We love it all.  Come take a peek.

illustrated decals by shanna murray | boxed good by rifle paper co | sunglass print by sugar paper