June 7, 2008 by papergirlpdx

You may recognize London designer Orla Kiely from her line of purses, totes, accessories and textiles for the home but she now has a line of stationery and journals! I am a huge fan and this was one of my most anticipated orders that I placed at the National Stationery Show in May. I’m very excited that it has finally arrived!

Large address book in the Multi Stem pattern $32

Linear Stem flip books with blank paper $5.50

Cross-Hatch Stem Composition Books $13
Brown = graph paper Red = ruled paper Green = blank paper
Tags: Journals, Orla Kiely
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May 27, 2008 by papergirlpdx

Nothing conveys a heartfelt thanks better than a handwritten note. Whether you are appreciative of a wedding or birthday gift, a dinner party or job interview “101 Ways to Say Thank You” is a fantastic book to have on hand. With plenty of examples and helpful hints it’s a great guide to help writing thank you notes for any occassion stand out.
[$12.95]
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May 2, 2008 by papergirlpdx

Fresh and new thank you notes (available as singles or boxed) from our local favorite Cecily Ink!
I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak of all the new items that Alex will be showing at the New York stationery show in May - so exciting. Can’t wait to get my order in!
Tags: stationery
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April 26, 2008 by papergirlpdx
This is a popular little book - makes a great little gift!

Forget cookies and crystal balls this little book helps you keep track of all your friends and family birthdays and gives you a little insight as to who they are. Fun and practical.

[$9.95 ]
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April 22, 2008 by papergirlpdx



Stop in to see the complete Envelopments Design Library and discover the endless possibilities (sorry, we don’t stock the papers in the store). Envelopments offers a large selection of colorful papers that are available in all sizes and shapes and Ecru can help every step of the way to put together a invitation that’s unique and fun.
Tags: custom invitations
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April 19, 2008 by papergirlpdx

Someone special getting married and you need inspiration for the perfect toast? This little book just arrived in time for all the upcoming weddings this summer. Full of famous and not-so-famous quotes and speeches from the profound to the pithy it’s a great source of inspiration to help you sum up your sentiments.
[price $6.95]
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April 14, 2008 by papergirlpdx


I am excited to announce that Ecru now offers Dauphine Press custom letterpress invitations.
“Dauphine Press creates distinctive invitations by combining images from the past + present with beautiful type and marrying them with rich papers.” -Dauphine Press



Gorgeous ink colors with beautiful fonts and graphics printed on Crane’s Lettra 100% textured cotton papers.


Artfully modern design, vintage printing method.





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April 11, 2008 by papergirlpdx
This five year diary can be started on any day of any year. Just turn to the current date, fill in the year and write a few sentences about your day. When you get to the end of the year move down the page to the next section. As time goes by you will be able to read past entries as you write new ones. In the back you will find pages to log the titles and authors of books you have read.
(text from back cover; price $24.95)

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
_Groucho Marx
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April 4, 2008 by papergirlpdx

I just received a new order from Russell + Hazel - I’m all stocked up on binders, filler papers, rubber bands and sticky notes. For spring I added magazine files, photo boxes and the file box and it looks so fresh in bright white.



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April 3, 2008 by papergirlpdx
Thank you Portland Picks for Men for the nice write up about Ecru last Friday! Read it here.
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