No shopping safari in New York’s SoHo is ever complete without a visit to Kate’s Paperie. The Spring Street flagship is lined with meticulous displays of journals, cards and an infinite rainbow of fine papers and envelopes that make you want to abandon your Macbook in favour of handwritten missives using only the most luxurious of stationery. Among the most seductive products at Kate’s are the bespoke letterpress items that they produce to order.
Financial Times November 2009
One-On-One with Steve Adubato: Angelica Berrie
Steve Adubato sits with Angelica Berrie, CEO of Kate’s Paperie, to discuss her latest venture – the world of paper.
www.CaucusNJ.org December 23, 2009
Happy Flyer
The balsa wood wings and base come together in just three assembly steps, and a rubber band drives the propeller. While you’re stocking up on cards, check out Kate’s collection of cheery stocking stuffers – like a message-in-a-bottle kits ($14) – all at affordable prices.
Alton DuLaney from Kate’s Paperie shares unique ways to dress up gifts.
ABC News Now December 14, 2009
Wrap Your Presents So They Sparkle
Tips from a Kate’s Paperie gift wrapping guru! Some holiday gift wrap ideas courtesy Alton Dulaney from Kate’s Paperie.
Today Weekend December 7, 2009
How to Wrap the Perfect Gift
Alton DuLaney is a wrapping maestro…and has been making packages look like works of art since childhood. “I would wrap my family’s gifts and say, ‘Can I come over and decorate your tree and wrap your gifts?’”. We’re not lucky enough to call DuLaney family, so we asked him to break down artful wrapping, step by step.
Long Island Pulse
Those who love to write the old fashioned way, with pens and pencils, know: Kate’s Paperie is the leader in world-class paper paraphernalia. Perfect as stocking stuffers or for secret Santa, there’s something for everyone: Leather-bound journals for him, stationary and note cards for her, and whimsical paper items for the little ones.
Design Sponge
“…To kick off Thursday I wanted to share Christine from Yellow Owl Workshop’s new NYC stamp set, available at Kate’s Paperie. I’m a HUGE stamper- I stamp everything from tea towels to cards so I love seeing a cute new set. Especially one about my own city…”
We’re all for tradition, but why not fool around with it a bit by trying unusual shades and patterns that don’t scream Christmas? An intricate print is elegant all by itself, especially when the box is tiny.
The options are endless: a twig, an ornament, a rhinestone buckle. What makes it fun is the scale (oversize can feel dramatic; tiny can be sweet) and the relationship between the object and the paper.
Finding the right wedding invitations can be a daunting experience. Therese Donlon, manager of Kate’s Paperie, shares some of her tips on how to decide on the perfect invitations and save the dates for your event.
LX New York October 28, 2009
Create and Inexpensive Frightening Face For Halloween
Try your hand at making Halloween masks, goodie bags and more on our crafts page.
WPIX Morning News October 28, 2009
DIY Halloween Decor
Try your hand at making Halloween masks, goodie bags and more on our crafts page.
ABC News Now October 14, 2009
New York Times: The Imperfect Details
The New York Times agrees: from paper napkins and cutlery to our paperguild picture frames to food-safe tissue and origami gift boxes, entertaining and gift-giving can be simple and stunning all at once. Check out the featured items and learn how to make your next gathering a smashing success.
iVillage: School Supplies for Grownups
Morph Notepads. Stressed out by your to-do list? Turn your next note-jotting session into art therapy. The more you twist and turn these assorted morph notepads from Kate’s Paperie, the more flexible they become.
iVillage: School Supplies for Grownups
Buddha Pen Holder. Need a place to hold all those pretty pens? Pick up this mini Buddha pewter pen holder to bring some Zen-like organization to your life.
Brides Party Style
To create this cone, make a 1" fold on the long side of a sheet of paper, then slip the cut edge of a doily into the fold. Roll, tape, and fill with rose petals. Rossler text-weight paper in denim blue.
Plaid+Hound
Simple and to the point, this set of flat note correspondence cards feature a fishing line illustration with anchor to the left of the card, and phrase “Drop A Line” printed at the top. This stationery set is a wonderful way to send your friends a fun a message that’s sure bring out a smile and some giggles.
Give your graduates special pieces that will come in handy wherever their next path leads. Give them a head start in the business world with this People Business Card Holder.
Angelica Berrie — philanthropist, former Russ Berrie and Co. chief executive officer and widow of that company’s founder Russ Berrie — says she’s found new joy with a business venture that returned her to an old passion — paper.
That’s a Wrap
When it comes to gifts, to us it’s not just the thought that counts, but also what said thoughtfulness is wrapped up in, so we always hit Kate’s Paperie for stylish outers that are as lust-worthy as the giveables themselves. More Minneapolis picks here.
Turn wrapping paper into art by hanging it with nails and binder clips. “Paper adds a lot of bang for your buck, and you can change it seasonally to create a new look,” suggests Alton DuLaney, visual merchandising director at Kate’s Paperie.
“…Three words sum up the store’s reinvention in more ways than one: discovery, creativity and inspiration….It needed to become more of a destination experience that engaged the ‘creative influentials’ (as) a place (to) find ideas and inspiration.”..”
Martha Uses Butterfly Paper
“We have this beautiful butterfly paper. This comes from Kate’s Paperie and it has all wonderful actual natural examples of real butterflies. This costs $4.50 and with one page you can actually decorate a lot more eggs than are in my basket…and I love this.”
Recycled File Folders
Stay motivated to file away papers in a timely manner with these cheery, floral-patterned folders—made from 100% recycled materials.
Cavallini Gift Wrap Papers
A recent Design Sponge sneak peek and this Apartment Therapy House Tour reminded us of a great source for artwork — wrapping paper from from Cavallini & Co. Each sheet is sold for $4.50, so it’s definitely artwork on a budget. We love the variety of options from vintage maps to images of food and of nature.
