 About Us
Paper Source is a premier paperie and retail store offering a unique
selection of fine and artisanal papers, stationery, invitations, gift
wrap, greeting cards, quirky gifts and a custom collection of envelopes
and cards. Paper Source offers an original and distinctive aesthetic,
with a color palette and proprietary designs that are developed and
created exclusively by us.
Our Mission
At Paper Source, our mission is to inspire you to "do something
creative every day" -- to spark ideas and provide materials to
celebrate life moments with beauty, humor, originality, and personal
expression. A funny card, a lovely invitation, a beautifully bound album,
a wrapped gift - we believe that each offers a unique opportunity for
creative expression in everyday life. At Paper Source, we are committed
to innovation and original design, offering an assortment that allows
our customers to express themselves through inspired creativity. Our
goal is to continue to bring the unique Paper Source experience closer
to our customers by opening new stores around the country and expanding
the product offering on our web site.
Our History
Paper Source was founded in 1983 by Sue Lindstrom, a woman who was delightfully
obsessed with paper. Inspired by the traditional papermaking artistry
in Japan, Sue opened the first Paper Source store in Chicago to showcase
beautiful handcrafted papers from around the world. Through the years,
Paper Source grew its product offering beyond fine paper and expanded
its reach with the introduction of a robust web store and a wholesale
division, Waste Not Paper. Today, Paper Source has dedicated design
and product development teams that produce exclusive new kits, stationery,
gift wrap and invitation designs each year.
In 2007, Paper Source received an infusion of growth capital from Brentwood
Associates, a private equity investment firm with a shared passion for
the Paper Source brand and a likeminded goal for nurturing and growing
consumer businesses. Sue and her business partner Jim York carefully
selected Brentwood and together they brought in Sally Pofcher as CEO.
Under Sally's leadership, Paper Source has stepped up its commitment
to the environment and opened 12 new stores, bringing our total to 32
stores in 14 states, with plans to open more stores in 2010.
What's with the wasp?
The diligent paper wasp creates its nest by chewing bark and leaves
into a paper-like pulp, and thus receives our affectionate designation
as the original paper maker.
So, in tribute to our fellow paper aficionado, fold yourself an origami
cup and offer a papery toast to the insect who started it all!
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