Summer has us in a shopping mood, and we just couldn’t resist showing off a few more “shops to like” to you. In this edition, we’re skipping from Pennsylvania to Portland and then all the way to Australia.

First up, Sunshine Art + Design’s The Paperie. We are delighted to count this magnificent space in our list of stockists. Sunshine Art + Design combines a gallery which hosts art exhibitions and special events with a small, seamlessly-curated, chic paperie. Other paper products they carry include Whit & Whistle, Hammerpress, Emily McDowell Illustration, Kiss and Punch and many more.
Photo courtesy of The Paperie.

Go visit Sunshine Art + Design: The Paperie
Sunshine Art + Design: The Paperie
104 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

Next up, an elegant gem of a shop: Alder & Co. in Portland, Oregon. Other than being a place where you would be happy to get lost forever, Alder & Co. has been featured in some of our favorite magazines and blogs, including Kinfolk (photo credit below) and Design*Sponge. Simplistic, beautiful and streamlined, Alder & Co. is filled to the brim with creative clothing, housewares, gifts and paper products.

Photos courtesy of Kinfolk Magazine and Alder & Co.

Go visit Alder & Co.
Alder & Co.
616 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Lastly, we’re heading over the Pacific to Annie P. Paperie., where Poppy, the Silky terrier store maitre d’ is there to welcome us. In a traditional old corner shop, Annie P. Paperie offers cards, paper, and colorful original designs for worldly paper lovers. Grab a greeting card or a fully-stocked wedding suite while you’re in-shop. We love  you, Annie P. Paperie!

Photos courtesy of Annie P. Paperie.

Go visit Annie P. Paperie:
Annie P. Paperie
243 Stirling Highway
Claremont
Western Australia 6010

On a separate note (pun intended!), we wanted to give a little shout-out to paper and party blog, 8 Balloons, for their lovely Masha mentions this summer! Check out the birthday bash post here, and a special NSS booth wrap-up here.

Thanks again to all of the shops above for being fabulous, and to 8 Balloons for the kindest words.

Masha has added some brand new shops to her list of “Shops to Like!” We adore these fabulous stockists and wanted to whisk you away to get an inside peek for yourself. Hop with us from Richmond, Virginia to Portland, Oregon and Brattleboro, Vermont:

First up, Mongrel: a unique little gem of a shop in Richmond, Virginia, that plays host to a curation of unique items including designs by our pal, Emily McDowell, artist Nikki McClure, and paper auteur, Rifle Paper Co., as well as a host of other creative card and gift companies. Make sure to visit their history page for an incredible 90’s throwback photo show of the history of their company. We love you!

Go visit Mongrel:
Mongrel
2924 W Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23221

Next up, Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts: a whimsical stop in Portland, Oregon that has been “making aunts and uncles cool since 1977.” Love! If you’re in Portlandia, make sure to hit up this shop for the kiddos in your life (or for yourself, we’ll understand!). Carrying only the best of the best, you can pick up Lottie Dolls, Calico Critters, books of all kinds, and of course, Masha’s cards. Also, please do not miss this Cat Lover’s Coloring Book.

Go visit Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts:
Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts
820 SW Washington St
Portland, Oregon  97205

Last but not least, the very elegant Altiplano, which operates a flagship store located in the warm and inviting Brattleboro, Vermont. Coupling with boots on the ground in Guatemala, Altiplano is “committed to creating innovative products that support indigenous communities and the environment,” by bringing fair trade and employment to the Guatemalan Highlands. We are honored to be a part of their mission and flattered to be included in their list of talented handmade artists and designers.

Go visit Altiplano:
Altiplano
42 Elliot Street
Brattleboro, Vermont 05301

Thanks to all of the shops for snapping photos of Masha’s wares in-shop! You’re the best.

“I love you Mama” has been a leitmotif of Masha’s entire artistic career. She’s lucky to have been raised by uber-talented, creative, brave mom (you can read about Galina in Artists We Love) and grandma and she forever thanks them for the painting + fashion genes (and for toting her around in her extra chubby baby phase). Since this year is already zooming by, we thought we’d get ready for the mother of all card holidays ASAP with a small tribute to these incredible ladies and remind you to honor the super-women in your life. Let’s not forget, hand-writing a beautiful card for mother’s day, or any day, never goes out of style – we hope you enjoy our sentimental mix below.

1. We were inspired by Dolce & Gabbana‘s mother-themed Fall 2015 collection and imagined our keepsakes spilling out of one of their whimsical “I Love You Mama” bags. You can preorder one at Neiman Marcus.

2. Photos from the Soviet era are certainly brightened by Masha’s mom’s and grandma’s beauty and handiwork – almost every outfit depicted was made by them.

3. Bring your mama a sweet and timeless surprise of gratitude with our Kangaroo Mom.

4. Celebrate the springy beauty of a mother-to-be with our Baby Bump.

5. Our new Monkey Hug celebrates parenthood and cuddles. Send your love along with this cozy pair nestled in exotic blooms and melt your recipient’s heart.

6. Our new and lavish Peonies Beautiful puts it simply: go with the floral and stop to smell the blooms. Like a fresh bouquet, this card will beautify your mama’s day.

View all our cards for mother’s day here.

We hope you celebrated the birth of 2015 with merriment and in high style! We’ve got a lot planned for this year in our mission to elevate the art of correspondence with much watercolor mischief, and that all begins with a quick glance back. 2014 was a busy one here at Masha D’yans Design. In case you missed them, venture below for some monthly highlights:

January’s highlight was our new fabrics with Clothworks. Medieval princesses and dreamy unicorns definitely made Bloom our favorite collection to date.
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Send a Masha note, this fall! Good to be in the company of awesome cards from Red Cap Cards, Mr. Boddington’s Studio, Great Lakes Goods, Fugu Fugu Press and The Iron Curtain Press on Apartment Therapy today!