Note Paper...

I absolutely adore stationary...I mean who doesn't?

I particularly love paper, and in all forms it takes on.  There are just so many beautiful designs out there that I simply can't resist!

Don't just look at paper as something you write on - it can be wrapped, framed, stamped, coloured, folded, painted, cut, decoupaged...the possibilities are endless!

1.The Paper Place  2.Opus  3.Le Bon Bon  4.Vivid Room  5.Note Maker

6.The Paper Place  7.Paper2  8.The Paper Place  9.Vivid Room

Next time you wrap a present, instead of sticking to one type of paper, try layering 2 or 3 different designs to give the box more of a wow factor.  Let your paper reflect the gift inside and then team it with a beautiful card or gift tag and pretty ribbon.  

Covering a canvas in paper, or taking pretty off cuts and framing them, are great and inexpensive ways of creating pieces of art in your home.  The canvases pictured were made using hand printed paper, which have such a lovely texture to them and a metallic finish that reflects the lighting in the room beautifully.  

Another favourite of mine are paper lanterns.  They just look fantastic when entertaining outdoors and can even become an addition to your dining room for a fun night in with friends.  

I also love the idea of using origami as place settings.  You can create all sorts of designs on an array of different papers and then simply handwrite the persons name on it.  When the night is over, all your guests will have a little momento to take with them.