This month we’re focusing on Greenwich Paper Studio. We love their modern cards in Chirpy, especially their new striped range.

To get to know Julie a little bit more, here’s a little interview we did with her :

Tell me a little bit about yourselves

Hi, I am Julie and I do just about everything at Greenwich Paper Studio!

I am very lucky to run my stationery business from the beautiful Greenwich in London.

How did you get into doing what you’re doing?

With a background in Textile Design, and being a stationery addict, I decided it was time to combine the two. I started the business in 2020 alongside my existing full time job and after a short while decided this was what I wanted to do, and took the plunge.

What does a ‘normal’ day look like?

 Every day is different and that is what I love. I normally start by making a good old to-do list for the day. It will normally include packing orders, coming up with new designs, updating the website. A bit of everything. At lunchtime I will always take a break and go for a walk in the lovely park nearby which is good for mind and body, and of course lots of cups of tea! 

Biggest achievement to date (personally or business wise)?-

 I am very proud of the business and my best achievement so far is getting stocked in nearly 40 stores across the UK and the U.S. This of course includes the fabulous Chirpy.

Where can we find your cards?

My cards are stocked in independent stores including gift shops, florists, bookshops and homeware stores.

Favourite card you’ve designed  / most popular card design?

 I really love my new striped collection and these have been going down really with customers. I’m a big fan of the stripe and love the playful fonts.

Have you seen any changing card trends over the last 12 months?-

 Typography I think has become more popular and something that personally I love. Also there seems to be a move towards cards that can be used for multiple occasions and recipients.

 Why do you think sending cards is still so important?-

I think people still love receiving cards and in an age where most things are now done online and virtually, it is a personal way to show someone that you care and are thinking of them. It’s also a lovely keepsake for people.

Best thing about running your own business?

 The freedom to create the products you want to do is an amazing thing. It is still a wonderful feeling seeing my designs in shops!

Advice to someone looking to turn their hobby / talent into a business?-

 Spend some time experimenting with ideas and deciding what it is you really want to do. Research in shops and online and see what is out there and what you can bring that is a bit different. Then go for it!

Plans for the future?

To continue with new designs and build on my wholesale business. In time I would like to expand my product range and offer lots of more fun colourful loveliness to my stockists.

 You can find a range of Greenwich Paper Studio cards for all occasions in Chirpy