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A Look Back, and Sparkle Ahead
Posted by Shelly Murphy on
The Paper Drawer is more than just a shop for me – it's a haven for creativity, a sanctuary for those who find solace in the beauty of paper, pens, and all things stationery. I may have pulled back from social media posting, but I did continue to engage and fill my cup with the makers, creators, and small business owners hustling. I had the opportunity to travel more and see the world. Reigniting the vagabond in me, I took in all the sights, smells, colors, sounds, and, most of all, the people. Early morning was my favorite time when cities were quiet (and usually on day two of a trip when jet lag would mess with me). I love...
Welcome to The Paper Drawer
Posted by Shelly Murphy on
It has been a dream and continued conversation about having my own shop. It has likely been a work in progress for maybe my whole life. The name and logo came years before actually taking steps to build it. As a child, I would get some money from my mom and dad and ride my bike down to the shopping center. The printing press shop had a wall of 5x7 designed papers that changed frequently and that you could purchase in single sheets. I would walk in, taking in the smell of freshly printed sheets to add to my collection, maybe a blue gingham sheet with a preppy whale on it or a pale pink sheet with a green alligator. They would...
Returning to a childhood love of stationery, paper, and writing instruments, creating a curated space for happiness and the return of small gestures