It’s @ShortNorthArtsDistrict Virtual Gallery Hop! Wish we were NOT social distancing but we’re together on Facebook and Insta @onpaperohio. Did we mention our spring garden/Mom’s Day collection? Let us introduce you to Bok Choy Love by @Betsy Marie. Betsy Marie’s a local artist and graphic designer (plus Mom of two, wife, puzzle aficionado, lover of the outdoors…)! She finds endless inspiration in her garden and her kitchen. She creates stamped art using vegetables as her printing tool, capturing the beauty of food and celebrating the good they bring to our bodies and our land. Using bok choy as a printing tool showcases the veggie’s unique thumbprint and pays homage to our amazing resources. $350. Check our featured page for a lovely selection of framed...
If you know how to read between the lines, a properly worded wedding invitation conveys much more than the who, what, and where. We’d like to let you in on the why of invitation etiquette so you’re always in the know. Let's take it from the top! The first line of a wedding invitation usually indicates who is hosting the wedding. Traditionally, the bride’s parents foot the bill (and thus receive top billing). If parents use titles, chances are you're in for a formal event More and more, families are coming together to host weddings. If you notice two sets of parents at the top or inclusive language like Together with their families, it’s safe to assume that teamwork makes...
I recently had the distinct pleasure of connecting with On Paper patron and all round excellent human being, Michael, to discuss a practice near and dear to our hearts: letter writing. We love it. We do it. We love talking about doing it. And while you’ll find a devoted group of letter writers aboard the good ship On Paper, none of us are doing what Michael is—sending 365 pieces of handwritten notes, cards, and letters in one year. Envelopes ripe for the stuffin' When he first mentioned his project several weeks ago, I played it decidedly uncool. Partly because of my role as store manager-blogger-Instagrammer, but also out of genuine personal interest I wanted to sit down and talk shop,...
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me O-H-I-O Whether it’s love for Ohio State or love for the state of Ohio, On Paper has gifts to celebrate school and/or state. Our pewter and glass Ohio State barware collection keeps everyone in a celebratory mood regardless of the score. We've got flasks for a wee nip, bottle openers and corkscrews for the pre-game, game-game, and post-game. For a more stately sports-viewing experience, we recommend the pewter wine chiller and glass set. Perfect for your OH-pinot grig-IO. Portable potable Our state pride isn’t limited to libation. We also have an entire shelf Ohio related jewelry. It’s tasteful as can be in muted brass tones with delicate...
On the sixth day of Christmas, I brought gifts to the host with the most ‘Tis the season for weekly parties. With all the preparation that goes into hosting a gathering, we recommend bringing a token of gratitude for the hospitality. New to the shop this month is Panier des Sens, a shea butter soap from Marseille. Mediterranean Pine and Wild Fig are great winter scents, while clean Cotton Flower, calming Lavender, and sweet Magnolia are welcome scents any time of year. For Panier des Sens devotees, we’ll be welcoming perfume to the shop in January. Take a walk on the wild side with Panier des Sens Figue Sauvage Finchberry’s impossibly gorgeous soaps are a few of our favorite things....
