I Found The Best Store Ever!

Yesterday we spent the day in Denver running errands and enjoying the day just poking around. It's always fun to visit somewhere you've lived for a long time just to see what's new and what the old stuff looks like. It's been 12 years now, and much has changed.

Here's what made the trip really special though: I found the greatest store, and I want to pack it up in my car and take it all home. The store is Donohue Paper Emporium. Next best thing: they have a website!http://www.donahuepaper.com/store_info.cfm

Donahue Paper Emporium
7286 South Yosemite St.
(between Arapahoe & Dry Creek in Centennial) Englewood, CO 80112

There are note papers in any color your heart desires with matching envelopes. They have mailing boxes and pouches of all sizes and shapes, bubble wrap by the foot, foamcore the size of a twin bed, plastic sleeves in a bunch of sizes. These are just the tip of the iceberg. I could have spent a lot of money and a lot of time in this store, because I just love paper stores, but this one is the best ever!

Featuring Darjeeling Paper, Ltd.

Wow! I'm still on my paper trip! I couldn't believe it when I looked up Darjeeling Paper. I must have been dreaming when I thought I left the paper store yesterday. Now I know I have been wandering around there for two days in places I've never been before. What a treat!

Michael Gresh, a self-proclaimed paper fanatic, is the proprietor of this interesting shop which features brightly-colored notecards which come in a 4-pack, soft and hard-covered journals, an address book, and even paint-chip holders for your biz cards! Very clever.

The address book features acid-free paper, and each lettered section has room for about 40 entries and was designed from scratch. The front has an interchangeable nameplate and an India postage stamp. The book's handbound.

What a cute idea - the paint-chip business card holders are. Imagine pulling the fun, pulling this case out of your bright-colored designer bag.

Michael started Darjeeling Paper, Ltd. as a way to fine-tune his skills and try out new techniques, all while getting out there and presenting his works to the world. From the looks of his shop and blog, he's a Pro. To find Darjeeling Paper, Ltd., just look for http://darjeelingpaper.etsy.com and http://darjeelingpaper.com/blog.