Our Cha Cha Invitation Set was just featured on Retail Parade as one of their Daily Finds. The Cha Cha set was designed to have premium textured paper, gold foil printed inside envelopes, and a gift box with gold foil printed box tray. To view or purchase this item click here

WORK SPACE TOUR If there is such a thing as a design wonderland, the Mara Mi flagship store, studio and cafe in Stillwater, Minnesota fits the bill. Cakes get frosted downstairs while the locals read the paper amongst beautiful cards, candies and table wares. Upstairs, the design team works on new products, which can be [...]

In the age of email and text messaging, we often forget the power of a beautifully hand written note arriving in the mail. However, when we think of the delight of opening the mailbox to a sweet card from a friend or loved one, it inspires us to share that joy with others. This year, [...]

In a world of email and texts, a well-written note or letter is a rare sighting. For those who still appreciate the old-school art, finding just the right paper is often the first step. From funky to pretty to delicate, there are plenty of perfect paper options out there. Check out these places around the [...]

Mara-Mi, Alfresco Make Mpls-St.Paul Magazine’s ‘Must-Shop’ for the Holidays List Two downtown Stillwater shops have been named to Mpls/St. Paul Magazine’s list of 26 “must-shop stores” for the holidays. Alfresco Casual Living and Mara-Mi both made the list. Click here to see the full Swag Holiday Shops Guide. Here’s what mspmag.com had to say about Alfresco: “Servewear from brands [...]

Stillwater-based Gartner Studios, which has received national attention for its paper goods, opened this 5,000 square-foot flagship for its higher-end Mara-Mi line, also showcasing Russell + Hazel and other Gartner stationery and entertaining collections. In-house printing is available too. When you’re tuckered out, cool your heels with coffee and a cupcake at the store’s café. [...]

Check Out Country Living December – January 2013 Featuring Mara-Mi Holiday products. To shop the Mara-Mi 2012 Holiday gift wrap featured in Country Living please visit your local Container Store.  A list of store locations can be found at http://www.containerstore.com/locations/index.htm Click here to browse our holiday collections

Whether you’re searching for a housewarming gift or heading to a child’s birthday party, TODAY contributor Elizabeth Mayhew has the perfect gift for every occasion this summer, including wine chillers and rolls of easy-to-use cotton placemats and napkins….see video here

Mara-Mi Store + Cafe :: Stillwater, Minnesota When it comes to bold colors, modern patterns, big typography statements, hand-illustrated graphics and all things paper, you know I’m there. So, when I heard the rumor that Mara-Mi planted itself in the quaint, trendy district of Stillwater, Minnesota, I added the stationary shop to my “must-see-to-believe” roster immediately. I [...]

There’s just something charming when you open up your mail and see a handwritten letter. Call me old fashioned, but I love a good card. Minneapolis-based russell+hazel is a great go-to for fantastically designed stationary, office supplies and honest to goodness décor inspiration – I’ve never seen so many creative and beautiful ways to display paper! more [...]

For those of you who are new to my little blog, Understatements is a semi-regular feature where I spotlight my love of paper goods, stationery, cards, etc. I have neglected it for a while but inspiration is known to strike at the oddest times and on this occasion, it was last night during a “crap, [...]

MARA MI… MARRY ME. I’m in love… with the new paper stationary line at Target. I’m not sure how you pronounce the name of this company, but I don’t care. They’ve got the GOODS. Check them out next time you’re in the Tar-jay and thank me when you leave with a new set of paper [...]

Mara-Mi has launched a new paper plate, napkin & table cover program with Target. The designs are also available at the Mara-Mi store.

A big congratulations to our very own Mara-Mi studio+store+café in Stillwater! They were recognized by Minnesota Monthly magazine in their November 2011 “best of the Twin Cities” issue as “Best Office Gear”! In a market