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To Nest

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:03:14 +0000

In Fairbanks, nesting is especially important for comfort during long dark winters. We craft our surroundings to speak our language, reflect light and warmth, and allow us to bask in strains of our favorite music-whether it be Bruce Springsteen vinyls, a CD of last Sunday’s symphony concert or alternatives downloaded to an iPod. Whatever your take-a rustic wood-heated cabin to new digs on Chena Ridge we have added bonus for your nest. Brew up a little herbal tea in a Japanese tea pot and pour it into an English bird mug, wrap up in a comfy throw after a luxurious bath, read a little adventure under the soft light of a glass lamp, glance outside to see why that junkyard dog isn’t barking. Take a turn in the kitchen washing dishes with natural detergent and dry them with a towel that speaks of generations of weavers and the northern life you call your own. Light candles. Taste cranberries. The nest is all about you, and we’re here to help you express yourself. Really.

Handcrafted Jewelry

admin — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:03:54 +0000

Our wide array of jewelry represents the artistic component of our exquisite findings. Browse our displays for styles that resonate personality and individuality. We offer works by more than twenty artisans at any given time. Chosen for shape, color and texture, river rocks enhance the remarkable silver artistry of Rebecca Bashara depicted in the photo at the right.

Vera Bradley

admin — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:04:31 +0000

Feast your eyes on beautiful fabrics of Vera Bradley purses, totes, luggage, and accessories! We are a “Gold Status” Vera Bradley vendor and carry a variety of styles and fabrics to fit your busy lifestyle. Comfortable and lightweight, Vera Bradley helps you step out in confidence and style. We offer new introductions of styles and colors several times a year.

Beginning September 2nd, Paprika and Hope Garden fabrics are 25% off as they are retiring colors. We have a limited selection in the store.

Pens and Inks

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Beauty, quality, style, and cost are all important factors to us as we choose our pens and ink. We like to write with a pen that feels good in our hands and is pleasing to the eye. From titanium to lacquers, acrylics and leather, we have the color and style to fit your lifestyle. We feature quality pens in a huge price range from the precision-made functional Lamy, to the nature mosaics of Libelle and the ultra-rich resin colors of Recife and Jean Pierre Lepine. We carry Italian made Aurora pens as well as Monteverde, Laban, and Retro 51. Italian and German hand blown glass pens as well as turned wood dip pens excite and delight pen enthusiasts who enjoy calligraphy and lettering or just want the feel of laying a line of wet ink onto paper.

Fountain pen ink, calligraphy and drawing ink come in rich colors to express subtleties in mood and passion. We carry Herbin, Lamy and Aurora ink in bottles and cartridges, and Aladine and Private Reserve in bottles. We carry a variety of papers to compliment our inks and pens. (See Journals section for more information).

Personal Service

We love to introduce people to the joy of pens and inks. That means we work with you to find the pen best suited to your hand, penmanship, and individual style. We’re here to provide inspiration whether you are a seasoned pen aficionado or a first timer 8 year old. Hands-on is what pens are all about, so we encourage you to test drive our fountain pens, roller balls, jell pens and ballpoints. Call or e-mail us for an appointment, and we will provide you with individualized service and undivided attention. Whether you are choosing a pen for yourself or a friend or are interested in corporate gift giving, we have the information and expertise to assist you in making informed and admired choices.

Journals, Notebooks and Paper

admin — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:06:35 +0000

An extensive selection of journals awaits you at the store. From those hand crafted in the United States to some of the finest in European paper. Brendan and Becca Smith combine their artistry in leather and pewter in Oberon journals. Renaissance Art journals, photo books and sketchbooks are hand built using specially tanned leather and Arches 100% cotton rag paper. The journals are suited for writing with a fine fountain pen or for an artist’s touch with watercolor washes, pencil, charcoal or pastels. The luxurious leathers and warm ivory-toned fine paper of Graphic Image provide allure and a positively delightful experience in writing. We also carry Chameleon (made in the U.S and sold only in the coolest stores), Moleskine, Cavallini, Paper Blanks, and Clairfontaine, Rhodia and Compendium notepads and notebooks to name just a few.

Cards, Stationery, and Wrap

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We hand pick everything so you’ll find the most unique offerings available. From beautiful to quietly humorous to milk-coming-out-of-your-nose funny, we have just the card for the occasion. Correspondence notes, postcard books, stationery, Italian watermarked paper, it’s all here. Wrapping paper is available by the sheet, roll, or paper pack for gift giving or arts and crafts projects.

Gifts for Little Ones

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:29:05 +0000

A new baby deserves the softest of blankets, and we have them in subtle colors from Little Giraffe. A selection of board books complements shelves of stuffed animals and toys for babies and toddlers. Older children and adults alike love our puppets.