Snow & Graham calendars are one of my favorites - 2012 will give you five choices from large wall to a darling little tiny calendar for the desk. 

ALPHABET PAPER TAPE

We've been waiting for weeks,yea even months for the new Cavallini alphabet paper tape.  Many of you have been playing with the number tape for sometime and now the pickle has the LETTERS!  Five different rolls of fun letters for the creative you!  

world's smallest postal service

Artist Lea Redmond began her miniature postal service in 2008 and I found her on a web site by just good fortune.   Loving tiny anything I was taken by her darling little letters she would write for a minium few dollars.  She has now designed a kit and one can write their own tiny little letters using tiny little papers and stamps etc. and put into a tiny little postal box.  Not everyone is going to "get it" but those of us who do will want it!   Drop by the pickle and take a look at the little kit - just in.

HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW?

At the pickle you'll find lots 'o pups!  

 All darling and just waiting for a home!

 Don't you just love 'em?



Get creative using fun new tapes!

Have you seen the new tapes popping up every where?  The Japanese washi tapes are masking tape with printed images and designs and can be used for most anything creative.  Packaging tapes with designs are fun too but used more on packages to add a fun touch to shipping.  Just let your creative juices flow!  We have several tapes at the pickle with more on the way.

Fashionable reuseable bags

Not all reusable bags are created equally.  In fact some are down right ugly!   If you are doing something  good for the environment why not be fashionable at the same time by carrying an Envirosax bag.  Did you know that over 380 billion plastic bags are used per year by us human beings - now I have not done the math but that is allot of bags per person!   The Envirosax unrolled measures 19.5" x 16.5" weighing 1.4 oz. and can carry up to 44 lbs.; rolled up measures only 4" x 1.5" - I see this little light weight bag doing allot of good not to mention adding color and nice images to the world.  We have just received several new designs at the pickle and hope you'll drop by and take a look.

LOVELY NEW PAPERS FROM ACROSS THE SEA

Several 20" x 30" sheets of new papers from across the sea arrived yesterday and you ask, "what do you do with all those beautiful papers" and I respond,  "line an envelope, cover a box, make a book, frame it for heavens sake or maybe make a paper bouquet for a friend for an amazing gift!"

NEED A CROWN?

I decided long ago that every woman longs to wear a crown.  Queen or not we still would like a crown!   Birthday, celebration or just the proclamation of queenliness the pickle has a crown for you.

Compendium boxed notes

Compendium products are a favortie at the pickle. The company cares and it is obvious in their greeting cards, jounals, boxed notes and books. I'm not sure how their employees do it but they just are able to design and write the perfect! The boxed notes are the latest arrival and I'm certain you will like the images and colors chosen.

Forest Gnomie Dolls

Darling gnomie dolls hand stiched and embroidered with amazing detail. The dolls are inspired by Elsa Beskow's books. And you will be happy to know Pickle Papers has several of Miss Elsa Beskow's books displayed in our children's book area. Each doll is a treasure and you might want to begin a collection.

Emily Post Wedding Albums

The pickle is so excited to be offering the new Emily Post wedding albums!
Design and quality is grand and the prices are a pleasant surprise.

PAPAYA POUCHES!

Just in! 10" x 5" 2" oil cloth pouches with popular papaya designs. Great gift for your best friend or maybe a special gift for self!

Susie Gahahamenie is an amazing artist - i love her owls! Her new notcard set has owls, peacocks, hummingbirds and a toucan along with fun feather stickers! The notecards are die-cut and foldable to stand upright - how much fun is that? Also new at the pickle are Susie's journals and a special travel journal.

CUPCAKE KIT

Don't you just LOVE cupcakes? With the cupcake kit your yummy cupcakes will look yummy too! 200 liners with fun designs and 34 flags to match as well as recipes and ideas to make your cupcake a hit!

French fashion designer,Christian Lacroix - welcome to the world of paper

Now you can have a Christian Lacroix design of your own! Albeit not of fabric but of paper - still the beauty and uniqueness is amazing. Mr. Lacroix's designs on journals and boxed notes are new at the pickle and we are pleased to have a few pieces of this beautiful line.

mighty strong mighty thin mighty green

Mighty wallets are made of Tyvek - basiclly indestructible fabric used in building constuction. The pickle just received a shipment with the lastest designs - you're gonna love 'em. I'm not sure of my favorite but I really do love Mighty Mouse because it reminds me of Saturday morning cartoons many many years ago.

Fringe Studio is a new line of gifts at the pickle and I think it is going to be a nice addition to our existing lines. Large and small stationery sets, decorative glassware, journals, boxed notes - all in lovely spring colors to make us all happy!

HANDMADE WEDDINGS - great book of ideas!

New book written by Hello Lucky folks is amazing! At least 50 brilliant idea for your wedding or party of your choosing. Rarely can I say I love a book of this type but I can say "I love it" loud and clear!

Don't you just love a fresh blank journal? Anticipating making that first entry is rather exciting yet all that blank space can be a bit intimidating.
It may take a few moments but the best thing to do is just do it! I have several favorite jouranls here at the pickle and one of those favorites is the Moleskine. It has so much history, great paper and all the new colors are just the best.

New papers are coming in most every day. A wrapped gift in one of the pickle's beautiful papers is such treat to receive. You may think you can't wrap - yes you can! And if you need a little guidance just ask. A simple bow on a beautiful paper says I really really care!

PAPAYA

Having Papaya line of art

at Pickle Papers is a special treat! Greeting cards, Love Letter tags, journals, files, and tins full of postcards are a few of the many! Of course the 2011 calendars are long gone but we are looking forward to having 2012 as soon as they are available. Papaya's journals are rather personal in design and if you happen to be searching for a new journal I think one of the new ones from Papaya may be the one for you.

Amy Rice - new to the pickle!

You know I am a card snoot and am quite particular about the card lines coming into the pickle! Amy Rice's cards are being welcomed with open arms and I do hope as you see her cards you will feel the same. She is an amazing artist and although I have not met her personally I just know she is a nice person too. Her colors, images,and messages are nostalgic in a very pleasant sort of way.

Oh I can hardly wait for you to drop by and take a look at Amy's cards - I just know you will love 'em too!

Fun new cat stickers from Linnea

I love the new cat stickers from Linnea. 96 stickers (two each of 48 designs) to use on your envelopes to make your letters more fun; your postal person will smile.

"NEW FUN" coming to the pickle!

Retuning home today from market and I can hardly wait for the shipments to begin coming in. I think you all will be happy to see the "new fun" popping in over the next few weeks. New card lines, new glass things that will totally surprise you, of course ribbon, fun medals of honour, several new journals and the list goes on! I'll post as the "new fun" begins to come in to encourage you to drop by the pickle.

I am so excited about the new Love Letter Tags from Papaya! I have wanted these tags for years and finally the pickle has the tags; you're gonna love 'em! All the letters - A to Z - and a star and a heart complete the set;they have glitter and a ribbon for tying on packages or whatever. I can hardly wait for you to see them.

Valentine's Day is one of my favorites! Who doesn't love red and pink? The pickle has everything for your valentine from candy to glitter.

new papers from snow & graham

I'm baaaaaaaaaaack! No need for excuses - I just want to try this blog thing again and I plan to inform you of new things at the pickle and not plan on being so philosophical with my posts;I think we will all enjoy the new posts much more.
So take a look at a couple of new 20" x 30" papers from snow & graham. Gifting or framing these papers are delicious!

have a great weekend!

Cecil and I hope you have a great weekend. And if you need reading materials the pickle just received four new magazines from Stampington that are filled with amazing ideas.

it's time to take time

Recently Crane & Co sent me a poster that is entitled "it's time to take time".
It's true don't you agree. Often times we are so busy being busy that we completely miss the "point". Let the coming week be the week you sit down and write just a little note to someone who has made a difference in your life and thank them. 'Cause it's time to take time!

The 3/50 Project

The 350 project may be a bit "old news" to you but just in case I would like to introduce it to you.
It is the brilliant idea of Cinda Baxter and I have been promoting it for sometime. It's a great idea and so important to all of us little independent businesses. Wont you please take a look?

Summer is here and quickly moving - in fact tomorrow is the birthday of our United States of America! Happy Birthday USA! There is so much to do so better get movin'. And I think FUN should be at the top of your list. If you have children please encourage them to be creative and at least active in some form. The pickle has lots sketch books with wonderful colored pencils to help along with darling stationery with the young in mind. Help your child write a letter to a grandparent or aunt, cousin or a friend and I promise you'll both be happy you did.

I'm here to do the "write" thing.

Cherries in the Wenatchee Valley

Over the weekend my husband and I visited my brother's cherrie orchard and OH MY are the cherries beautiful this year.

Another event last week was my birthday. And I did have cake along with glorious chocolate chip cookies Marnye sent via mail. I'm not sure where she found the recipe but she makes the best choc chip cookies I have ever eaten! You know birthdays are a blessing - don't forget!

Retail Business of the Year!

Retail Business of the Year! Pickle Papers was awarded the honor recently and I am humbled and proud all at the same time! The response from the loyal pickle people has been sweet. Thnaks!

ABC'S

I love the alphabet and the look of the latest window display at the pickle is one of my favorite. Who could not love the alphabet? Straight lines, curved lines, circles and ovals all just waiting to form a wonderful letter. Pickle Papers has metal letters, alphabet tags and the several alphabet papers for gift wrapping or whatever you choose.

Aloha!

My husband and I have just returned from Maui. Seven days in paradise-what a treat. Speaking of treats- our children gifted us the trip-can you believe it? The weather was fabulous and I was surprised by the warmth of the water (I do not like cold water!). For seven days we enjoyed the beautiful island traveling here and there. If you have not been to Hawaii be very nice to your children and maybe one day they will send you too.

WenatcheeTaste of the Harvest

How can it be? One month since last posting on my beloved pickle. Life has been hectic but I do hope it is beginning to calm. My favorite time of the year is now approaching and it is though I can take a deep breath for a moment or two and relax. Wenatchee, Washington has the most beautiful Fall season and if you have not had the pleasure of being here you must visit. Pears, apples, grapes all those wonderful fruits are quickly becoming available. And to celebrate, downtown Wenatchee will host Wenatchee Taste of the Harvest, September 20th. Everything from wine tasting to fun games on the downtown streets. www.wendowntown.org/ more info on Taste of the Harvest. And do drop by the pickle to say hello.

Saint John's Bible

As a scribe I am most interested in the Saint John's Bible. This has been a subject of interest for several years in the calligraphic world and now 100 pages are on display at the Tacoma Art Museum. The Bible is quite an undertaking directed by Mr. Donald Jackson of Wales, former scribe to Queen Elizabeth II. The Saint John's Bible is the first commissioned handwritten Bible in 500 years. Check out http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/page.aspx?hid=287 for a wonderful short informative video that will help you understand the magnitude of this project. The pages will be on display through Sept. 7. Handwritten and illluminated! Can you imagine?