Farewell Paperie goes George & Weezie

In almost three years of Farewell's existence, we've had the pleasure of calling no less than 8 places home. We've made viable studios out of everything from our old ad agency, three of my living rooms, two of Lisa's, my sister's garage, a community studio in SF, and countless coffee shops. The paper magic has happened all across this fair land.

We've even had our make it work moments across the Bay Bridge:

Hi, Lisa!

These days, most of our production and orders are done out of a rapidly growing "work nook" of my living room. What was once a quaint, cozy cocoon of productivity has mutated into a ghastly beast, spewing paper and envelopes at will and taking over my little one bedroom apt. I'm embarrassed to even show you guys these, but here goes nothing. 

(Mom, look away.)

There is order in the chaos, I swear. 

My desk. Where I sit with my legs crossed and up on the chair.
Because there's no where else to put them.

The piles that get moved back and forth depending on what cabinet needs to be opened at that moment.

Even the ironing board isn't safe from the Paperie Monster. 

So, you must be wondering, why would I be crazy enough to show you people how this messy stationer lives? It's to show you just how absolutely amazing this absolutely amazing announcement is for us...

FAREWELL PAPERIE IS MOVIN' ON UP!

INTO A REAL STUDIO SPACE! 

We're sharing the space with 2 other letterpress printers. The 1,500 square foot loft space lives within a tri-space of 2 other studios, inhabited by some really amazing artists, photographers, and designers. I just found out the building was once the Best Food Mayonnaise warehouse, which is great bc I love me some mayo. 

Here's the tour:

Welcome to the tri-space. Won't you come in?

That's us. #308. 

The common area for all the artists.

Through the common area and inside our actual studio.
Come Monday, our press will live where those chairs are. 

The other part of our part. 

The light! Oh, the glorious light. 

So that's it. Studio, sweet studio. What do you guys think? We'll be sure to post before and afters once we get everything all gussied up.

And, I'm taking suggestions for how to reinvent the nook in our apartment. Andy wants to buy more bikes and put them there. This will likely not happen.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

} jp-c

Sup Shawty

Yesterday, Jen and I had a fun time putting together bundles of cards for a gift bag that will be handed out at event held at Urban Cottage on July 30th. Jessica Silverstein, owner of Urban Cottage, is having a cocktail party at the store to raise money for katesclub.org. Kate’s Club is a non-profit organization that empowers children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. It's a great organization, so if you buy an item at the event, you get a free gift bag full of great, local, business swag and, of course, some of our hand-made cards. You can check out the details of the event here. It starts at 6pm. Don't forget!

Here is a glimpse of what we are putting in each gift bag. Each bundle has four different, brightly colored cards that display slang sayings. These cards say "Sup Shawty", "Werrd", "Fo Shizzle", and "Hey Holmes". We hope to be posting these on Etsy soon with more sayings to come.

-LG

Farewell on kfd designs!

You've seen our friend and fellow blogger, Kristen of k.f.d. designs on Paper Relish before. Well, today she gave us a yummy mention. Check it out!



We're honored to be in the company of such stellar artistic projects and jewelry designs like k.f.d.'s...

Kristin's Guilded Rock project, super cute!

Wouldn't you die to grow up in a room with a fabu mural like this recent interior decorative painting job? What a lucky little client...


And, of course, you can't forget Kristin's beautiful jewelry. Anyone in need of a good mother's day gift idea?

Thanks, k.f.d. designs!

} jp-c

Farewell on Style Me Pretty!

Well, folks, we've officially made it. Ok, maybe we're still making it—but in our books, this is the bee's knees. We were featured on Style Me Pretty, our absolute favorite wedding site! My own wedding from last fall was shown, along with some really great feedback from the wedding style maven and blogger extraordinaire, Abby Larson.

Here are some of the pics featured...

{t-b: 1.dress by Amy Kuschel from Bel Fiore Bridal, bouquet by Kristin Hinkle Designs,
2.decor by Geri Sims Productions, 3.stationery by Farewell Paperie, 4.-5.boutonnieres by Kristin Hinkle Designs}

{t-b: 1.rings from D. Geller & Sons, 2.bridesmaids dresses by Melissa Sweet,
3.earrings from Macy's, bracelet from AmericasMart Atlanta }

{t-b: 1.bouquets by Kristin Hinkle Designs, bridesmaids dresses by Melissa Sweet,
2.ceremony signage by Farewell Paperie, 3. decor by Geri Sims Productions }

{clockwise: 1.cupcakes by Sweet Cakes Atlanta, 2.laterns from Luna Bazaar online,
3. wholesale florals and vases not sure where from, 4. stationery by Farewell Paperie }

{t-b: 1.homemade fabric panels, 2.escort cards by Farewell Paperie, 3. programs by Farewell Paperie}

Fab photo credits: wedding shots, Ben Vigil | stationery shots, Dan Schultz

Thanks again to Style Me Pretty and all the great readers who commented! Be sure to check out the full posts and more pics:

Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V

} jp-c