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Card of the Month: July
July is… HOT. At least here in Nashville! We’re doing everything we can to cool off and enjoy family time while school’s out. We’re also prepping for trade show season! Things are busy, but we’re making time for quality time.
This month’s Card of the Month seemed fitting: Collect Moments, Not Things from our Heartward Collection.
This card sums up summer. Moments. Making memories. Taking trips. Playing outside until daark. It’s what we’re all about.
Collect Moments Not Things
$5.00
Our Heartward collection is all about encouraging loving-kindness and leading with your heart. See more here.
This card is a perfect “just because” card and a great reminder to send to anyone and everyone in your life.
Remember: Write More Love Notes.
Happy Summer!
XOXO,
Breathless Paper Co.
Card of the Month: February ♡
It’s the season of love! (But let’s be real… that’s always).
We’re all about February, because it’s prime time for love notes (our favorite thing ever). Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to just about significant others. It’s about friends, family… everyone. Every single person deserves and needs a reminder that THEY ARE LOVED.
We picked one of our favorite Deep Breath cards for the February Card of the Month.
Order yours now, and get started on a love note or two (or three…) All of our Deep Breath cards are perfect for saying how you feel.
XOXOXO,
BREATHLESS PAPER CO.
Holiday Love Notes
If you know us, you know that we’re all about writing and sending notes and letters. It’s important to remind those around you how much they mean to you. Plus, giving love brings love back to you. It’s a cycle that costs nothing to participate in.
Around the holidays, it’s especially important. The holidays bring love, but also stress. By telling others how much they mean to us, we can dissolve some of that stress and emphasize the love.
We’re making it easy for you by sharing some of our favorite holiday card picks.
Grab some for your family, friends, holiday hosts, neighbors, even strangers. Love is love.
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Breathless Paper Co. in Chattanooga
This past weekend, the Breathless Paper Co. family went to Chattanooga for rest, relaxation and family time. And, of course, lots of cute boutiques and paper goods.
Read on to hear about our trip and our Chattanooga recommendations — the food, the sights, the kiddos, the paper.
On recommendation from our friend Mariah from Shadowbox Paperie, we stayed at the new Westin Chattanooga, and it was beautiful! It's in a super walkable location, which is especially nice in the Chattanooga fall.
After arriving on Friday, we had to get room service because our kids think it’s just the best.
We were in vacation mode, so we got up later than usual on Saturday and had breakfast at Tupelo Honey in Warehouse Row. That area is designed by the same folks who created Ponce City Market in Atlanta — so it’s pretty awesome.
Afterwards, I was so excited to get to finally go to Shadowbox Paperie. Mariah has been a customer for years and years, and the shop is hands down one of the best paper shops I have been in. I fell in love (and walked out with a few things, of course).
Then, I dropped Matt and the kids at the (totally awesome) Children's Discovery Museum so I could go check out all the shops we work with and a few others suggested to me: Sophie’s, Charlotte’s Web, Seed, Blue Skies, Genevieve Bond and Furnish.
First, I went to Sophie's and… I want it ALL. They have bought from us for years and I hadn’t visited in so long. And let me tell you, I didn't want to leave. From the product mix to the way things are merchandised, this place was amazing.
Then I popped into Charlotte’s Web. They do monogramming and carry a bunch of our napkins. It's the perfect shop to get a special personalized gift!
I headed to the Riverfront to see Seed — it's called the '“happy shop.” And it's filled with happiness! They just started carrying some of our cards so it was fun to pop in.
I stopped into Blue Skies, and I've been told I had to go in there. It's filled with all kinds of great gifts and paper. I think our Heartward line is absolutely perfect for this adorable shop!
After going all around downtown and the surrounding spots, I headed further out and went to Genevieve Bond. She carries a lot of our cards and our Heartward tees. It's a very large packed full of awesome goods shop. Everything you'd want for a gift, it’s there!
Then, I went to Furnish — which is a perfect farmhouse shop! I was so excited that they carry Heirloomed so I had to make the trip there. It was so worth it. It has the most wonderful feel (and smells so good).
After going to as many shops as i could, I picked up my guys and we got ready for a fun family date night — our favorite.
We walked from the hotel to Old Gilman Grill which was delicious and had an adorable atmosphere. Our kids love getting dressed up!
Afterwards we hung out in the West Village and saw a laser show, which our little guys loved. We ended the night with some Pink Berry and a hotel room dance party. (I finally learned the floss thanks to my son…)
After brunch and the aquarium on Sunday, we headed home. It was so great to spend some time away with our kiddos and Matt. Plus — we love seeing our products in action. As usual, thanks for all the support. We couldn’t do it without you guys and all the shops that show us love.
Meet: Beer Greetings
It’s the season of collabs! We worked with Atlanta company and friend, Ashley Edmonds of Beer Greetings, on an awesome “Happy Hangover” 6-pack holder and some fabulously festive cocktail napkins. Perfect for craft beer (or wine!) lovers. And just in time for the holidays. We’re obsessed, and we think you will be too.
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BPC: How long have you been in the "Beer Greetings" business?
We launched Beer Greetings in time for Holiday 2014 with just one design to test the Market.
BPC: Tell us a little about the scope of what you do and how the business has grown.
Beer Greetings is a part of our broader company, Smartsy Brands, which strives to provide innovative solutions to everyday problems - big or small, silly or serious. Our products and brands are all born from needs we see in our own personal lives with lots of input from our customers, family and friends. It started with our eco-friendly gift wrap line, Lilywrap, and then expanded to others including Beer Greetings.
BPC: What do you love most about your job?
I love the process of taking an idea for a brand new product and guiding it through the development process all the way to launching on store shelves. It's a very surreal, exhilarating (and sometimes frustrating) process.
BPC: How did you begin working with Breathless Paper Co. (BPC)?
I connected with Jessica through our collaborative group comprised of Southern brands, Deep South Social. We both found an instant appreciation for each others' work (and for each other!)
BPC: Describe to us a little bit about the line of 6-pack holders, etc, that you designed with BPC.
I love the witty humor of Breathless Paper Co. So when working on joint six-pack carrier, we knew it had to be funny and perhaps a bit edgier than our standard boxes. I basically told Jessica and Matt that I'd love a box appropriate for all occasions and let them run with it. I loved what they came up with so much that we made no edits whatsoever!
BPC: Outside of Beer Greetings, what do you do on your day to day? Any other business ventures/artistic projects/etc.?
Too much! Ha. Seriously, I get excited by so many things and tend to jump in right away. Like I mentioned, my company Smartsy Brands has several brands that I run, including Lilywrap gift wrap, Beer Greetings, Cheer Greetings, and the Vortex. We also have a real estate business renting out properties on the coast. I'm also very involved in the community at our girls' schools, at church, leading a girl scout troop and with the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House charities. In between all of that, I love to travel, watch football, picnic and just enjoy the small pleasures in day-to-day life.
BPC: BPC believes in the importance of a handwritten note and sending snail mail -- what are your thoughts on this?
I think there is no better way to show love and appreciation than through a handwritten note. I have three young daughters (5, 3 and 1) who LOVE creating cards, mailing them to family and leaving me sweet notes and pictures around the house. (My Kindergartner recently made the cutest postcard to reply to her grandparents who were on a long trip!) If I ever forget the importance of expressing sentiments in this way - I need to look no further than the effect the little notes floating around my house make me feel.
BPC: What's your favorite part about running a business like Beer Greetings, and what's the hardest part about running a small business?
My favorite part of running Beer Greetings is all of the amazing people I am able to meet - through social media, collaborations, my retailers, trade shows, and more. I have met the most interesting people. The hardest part of running a small business is running into issues like production delays and bad product that are beyond your control. These issues, unfortunately, happen - but I hate seeing progress stall and customers disappointed.
BPC: What's your favorite BPC card?
My all-time favorite is probably "Y'all Are Gonna Make Pretty Babies" - makes me laugh every time.
Card of the Month: October
Fall is HERE! We’re so excited for it to finally cool down, and for things to get cozy.
That being said, this month’s Card of the Month was an easy choice. Our Climb Every Mountain card from our Heartward collection represents an awesome part of fall: being outside.
To order this card or more from our Heartward collection, reach out to us!
> breathlesspaperco@gmail.com <
Old Try Collaboration
Collaborating with other makers is one of my favorite things about being in this industry. Recently, we got together with one of our favorite companies, Old Try, to create some amazing (if we do say so ourselves) cards inspired by the South that we love so much.
By putting our talents together, we've created this line of cards that glorifies the "new south" and all of its corners and crevices. Plus, they're so pretty you may just want to frame one and stare at it.
Wholesalers - contact me to place an order! Everyone else, check out your local boutiques to purchase a card, and keep your eyes peeled for an announcement on the next place you can buy ;)
Trade Show Recap: From ATL to NY
As summer comes to an end, so does the summer trade show season. We’ve been from the south to the north at shows in Atlanta and New York City.
Trade shows are hard work, but they’re so worth it. We’re excited to share with you some highlights from our time in both cities.
ATL: AmericasMart
Constructing our booth... always a feat!
Serving amazing Walker's cocktails to our booth visitors!
We're in love with the way all our cards & paper goods look all set up!
How gorgeous is this Old Whaling Co. display?!
heirloomed collection always perfects her booth.
NYC: NYNOW
Arriving at the Javits Center, ready to go!
Bringing a bit of the south to the Big Apple with one of our collaboration cards with Old Try
All set up in NYC and excited to share our designs in the greatest city!
We had such a blast showing off our classic designs and our newest creations (that we're totally head over heels for). Not to mention, we got to meet tons of retailers and amazing makers from across the country. But just because this trade show season is over, doesn't mean you can't get your orders in, too! Reach out if something catches your eye: breathlesspaperco@gmail.com
Thanks for supporting Breathless Paper Co. & makers everywhere.
XOXO,
BPC
A Decade of Paper + Laughter
A decade. 10 years. That's how long Breathless Paper Co. has been churning out cards and crafting sayings and -- most of all -- working to spread love and laughter through paper goods.
Read on for a look at some of our favorite cards... from the originals to the new stuff.
THE FIRST BREATHLESS PAPER CREATIONS:
Made by Matt and I in the light of our living room, while laughing a lot.
SOME "DEEP BREATH" FAVES:
Inspired by our daughter, Scout.
FOR BIRTHDAYS: "BLOWING CANDLES"
Bright + celebratory stationery.
NEWER & BRIGHTER PICKS FROM "FRESH BREATH":
All about adding some color to your life and your cheeks.
We want to send a warm, loving THANK YOU to all of the Breathless Paper Co. supporters, card-buyers, note-writers and paper-lovers out there. You guys have kept us going these past 10 years, and we wouldn't trade a second of it. Stay tuned for more new stuff from Breathless Paper Co. in the near and distant future, because we're in this for the long-haul.
XOXO,
Breathless Paper Co.
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