FRESH SHEET: THE LOCAL PAPER SHOP

The Local Paper Shop offers specialty paper collections based on unique themes. Conceived by Houston architect Sophia Malik, the designs incorporate an eye for architectural detailing with an eco-conscious edge.
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For Malik, the venture functions as an outlet to reach others who appreciate a sense of whimsy paired with refinement in everyday life.

Just in time to wrap your holiday tokens, ph Design Shop is featuring The Local Paper’s San Jose collection. Inspired by the intricate architectural details of San José, Costa Rica – particularly ornate burglar bars adorning the historic core – the four designs are printed with transluscent white and blue, magenta and silver inks on kraft colored paper.

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The Local Paper Shop’s ingenious blend of the exotic and hyper-local make its line a must-wrap for the holiday and the decade ahead.

We’re on PINS and NEEDLES!

Stumped on picking out a stocking stuffer for your crafty audiophile friends? Ta-da! – We’ve got the AMH Design iPod case kit.

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Make your friends’ ipod stand out in the crowd while protecting it from scratching with this needlepoint case kit. What’s more, he or she can personalize the case with an initial. There’s just one simple needlepoint stitch to learn and the easy-to-follow instruction booklet guides the project step-by-step. It’s perfect for idling away a cozy christmas afternoon in front of the hearth …or for getting through treacherous layovers during the holiday airport scramble.

Kit includes:
*die cut plastic canvas forms for the iPod Classic/Video- fits all GB sizes
*front piece has cut out for the screen and click wheel
*Paternayan wool tapestry yarn
*needle & needle threader
*easy-to-follow instruction booklet
*3 needlepoint patterns (shown in photo)
*A-Z charted letters for initial

HOT cocoa

Our Cocoa Happy Hours have been quite the hit this month! When enjoying a warming beverage in the comfort of your own home, wouldn’t it be great to take a sip out of this?

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At first glance this may seem like an average mug, but it won’t be long before you realize that this vessel is something special — because it says so right on it!

And, in case owning the World’s Greatest Mugâ„¢ isn’t enough, there’s also The World’s Second Greatest Mug.

The World’s Greatest Mug is set in Helvetica bold.
The World’s Second Greatest Mug is set in Arial.

Both are on our wish list.

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Sorry, but seriously – “I have no gift to bring” doesn’t make for a cute entrance to a holiday party. For a simple host or hostess gift, grab a basic bottle of vino (the recently released Beaujolais, perhaps?) and tuck it inside one of these cool cases by Mara Mi:

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Leave it to pH to put the class back into boxed wine!

pH Makes a Splash at Hearsay

Sneak a peak of our company’s holiday bash!

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