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signs and little somethings

How many times have you received something from someone with the apology ‘it’s just a little something, but I wanted to get you something nice, something that reminded me of you’. We actually believe that it’s the ‘little somethings’ that … Continue reading

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a tale of french stationery

Ever since we have stocked product from J Herbin in France — which includes exquisite sealing wax, wax seals, quills, ink pots and the beautiful stationery from G Lalo that is prepared in the same factory — I’ve wondered how … Continue reading

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the day diane met ben and claude

a story from diane about how she met ben and claude monet in the little brown house yesterday … the little brown house was packed. school had just been let out and there were a lot of kids begging their … Continue reading

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lovely lokta

well, who new lokta could be so lovely? not us! and who else is excited to discover that a plant named lokta even exists? if you’re not already, then you most certainly will be when you see the beautiful things … Continue reading

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