(all images from papermojo.com) from top to bottom: asian lattice print, peacock damask print, lustre print, rossi manuscript print, spirograph print, midas touch lotka print

When in need of a little inspiration, one of my favorite things to do is to swing over to one of our local stationery boutiques to browse large sheets of patterned paper. It’s no secret that Jonathan and I are serious paperphiles, and the danger of seeking inspiration at said local stationery boutiques is that I typically come home with far more than I actually need.

Online paper browsing is far less dangerous for me. Papermojo.com is one of the best online sources for fine papers from a variety of sources, and it never fails to inspire. The patterns shown above are some of my current favorites (and the gold/neutral color palette is exactly what I’ve been loving as of late).

If you are as infatuated with paper as we are, check out these Paper Packs from Three Potato Four. Each one is brimming with timeless ephemera. In their own words: “Each pack is uniquely different, but is filled with a combination of numbers, type, pattern, graphics and color through an assortment of maps, tickets, stamps, cards, labels, signs, stencils and and all things old school.”

Buy your own unique pack here in their shop. The creative possibilities are endless!

I will be spending the day today at Real Card Studio preparing for Paperpalooza! We hope to see you there!

To tempt you, some photos:

the “envelope room” at Real Card Studio

some of our stuff packed up, ready to take over to Real Card Studio {this is only SOME of our stuff – there’s more!}

some of mmm…paper‘s goods rolled and ready!

This is only a sampling of the great products we will be selling. I’m looking forward to seeing everything Heather, Michelle, and Tara will be selling (and I’ve promised myself I won’t buy any of it myself, even if it’s tempting!) You can’t miss this!

Real Card Studio: 117 1st Avenue North, Seattle located a few blocks west of the Space Needle at about 1st and Denny. Enter alley side between 1st and Queen Anne Ave.

We’d like to send out a HUGE thanks to the blogs who have helped up promote Paperpalooza: Barbie Hull Photography | Bella Signature Design | Jamie of all Trades | Pink Blossom Events | Seattle Brides | Sweet Pea Events | VOWS

What happens when four stationery designers obsessed with all things paper join forces? A can’t miss PAPERPALOOZA! Our studios are overflowing with luxury envelopes, rolls and rolls of ribbon, fine papers from India, Italy, and Japan – and so much more!

This is a great opportunity for DIY brides, scrapbookers, crafters, and paper lovers to get some fantastic goods at prices far below retail!

NEED TO KNOW DETAILS:

Date and Time: Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: Real Card Studio 117 First Avenue North, Seattle (enter from the alley between 1st Avenue and Queen Anne Avenue North)

pssst… The first 20 people to email sale@mmmpaper.com will receive an invitation to our EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW HOUR from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM! Get first pick of all the goodies! Coffee and yummy treats will be served.

Hosted by Brown Sugar Design, Ephemera Custom Letterpress, mmm…paper, and Real Card Studio

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