Featuring…
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At Pink Olive we are working very hard to find the best independent designers, the handmade, one of a kind, the clever, the innovative and the classic. This month, we are featuring Alan and Jennifer of Night Owl Paper Goods.
Born in Birmingham, Owlabama, Night Owl is an eco-friendly, critter-crazy, and letterpress paper goods company founded by born and bred Americans Alan and Jennifer. While maintaining its small town feel, Night Owl has managed to grow into a global, charitable company that has been featured on TV shows and publications from Alabama to Australia.
Alan: Kentucky
A: I’ve been a paper, stamp and envelope collector for many years and love sending and especially receiving cards in the mail. • I have a BFA in Graphic Design. I adore paper & love seeing design produced in multiples. • Alan & I worked as a team together at an ad agency where we created specialty client giveaways and promotional literature. • Alan & I purchased 2 letterpresses and became self-taught printers. • Working in advertising became less satisfying. Growing a business from ground up became more rewarding. • Being able to have an idea, implement it, put it out in the world & have customers clamor for it is what is sooo fun & exciting!
3.What inspires you each day? A: Nature inspires me daily, especially the sky.
Kinokuniya is a japanese bookstore in NYC. Alan and I buy tons of pens there during each trip to NYC. They have cool cards & office goodies
5.What is your favorite gift you have ever received? A: The year my grandmother gave me a die-cast metal roadster with leather interior. I was obsessed with all the assembly pieces & the packaging was amazing!
6.Do you have anything in the works that you would like to share with our fans? A: More calendars!
Are you in the mood to hoot hoot? Check out some of Night Owl’s gorgeous selection here
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