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Welcome to the paper love blog hop.

3/10/2014

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Hello everyone and welcome to the Paper Love Blog Hop.
I am so excited to have you drop by my blog and learn about a paper and gift shop that I discovered recently, thanks to a friend of mine.  I hope you enjoy learning about a new place to go to feed your love of paper and your paper happiness.
MaryJane Mitchell

A few weeks ago, I heard from a friend about a little gift shop featuring unusual cards and papers called "LuLa Mae"  located in Pasadena, California.  My friend raved about this "little gem" located in the popular Old Town District on Fair Oaks Ave.  Apparently LuLa Mae was voted the Best Gift Boutique in Pasadena, along with being named Best Card Shop and the best one stop gift shop in Los Angeles.  
Upon entering LuLa Mae's I was enchanted by the lay out of the store. Shelves were stocked with gifts and papers and unusual cards,
just as my friend had mentioned.
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The very friendly shop owner, Marci Toombs, greeted me with a lovely smile and a sparkle in her eyes.   She showed me a large wooden table with all sorts of goodies on it and told me that people can come in, sit down and create their own, one of kind special card, at the table.
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I loved the sign on the wall above Marci that read "This is My Happy Place."  I took this picture of her while she was ringing up another happy customer.
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There is truly something for everyone at this colorful, wonderful shop, from baby to bath and body, home and garden, paper goods, books, handbags, jewelry, accessories, candles and special holiday items.  It is also Marci and LuLa Mae's custom to give a treat with every purchase to thank customers for their loyalty. 
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If you are looking for a unique place to find that perfect gift or just a place to browse for something for yourself, step through the magical door of LuLa Mae's located at 100 North Fair Oaks Ave. in the heart of historic Old Town Pasadena. You will not be disappointed.  It is now my own "little gem" and I know I will be back there many times in the future. Thanks Marci for creating your "Happy Place" so that others can enjoy it.
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The PaperLove Blog Hop is a celebration of all things paper! Follow the links to discover more bloggers who love paper and use it to inspire and delight. And if you want to explore a whole world of paper, and stretch your paper passion further with a host of creative projects, why not join the innovative new online course PaperLove (starts March 31). Led by book artist Rachel Hazell, PaperLove is a five week creative adventure for paper lovers. Find out more here.
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17 Comments
camilla link
3/10/2014 02:53:26 am

Oh I could spend some time in there too.
I so love doing this blog hop. So nice to read about every once love for paper. Thank you for sharing yours.
/Camilla Olsson - also in the blog hop www.camillaolssonart.wordpress.com

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Hi Camilla
3/10/2014 11:18:55 am

Thanks for stopping by. I loved your post about all of the wonderful stash you have.
thanks
MJ

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Maike link
3/10/2014 04:40:20 am

Wished I could beam me over. What a lovely store - the world needs more happy places ! Love the "make your own greeting card" section.

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Hi Maike
3/10/2014 11:20:12 am

Yes, I love the make your own greeting card table too. I will be using it in the future.
MJ

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Rosie Martinez-Dekker link
3/10/2014 06:21:02 am

Lovely shop to visit!
R

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Hello Rosie
3/10/2014 11:21:16 am

Great to see you stopped by. Thanks so much. I have been out most of the day but now I am going to read as much as I can from the other participants in this blog hop. MJ

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louise link
3/10/2014 08:04:34 am

It is so nice to read about shops like this in places that are very different from that which I know. I would love to visit this shop and to show you our stationery shops in London. Pasadena sounds very glamorous. What an interesting post {*}

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Hi Louise
3/10/2014 11:22:44 am

Thanks for stopping by here. I love many of the great stationary shops in the U.K. especially London. I go every year. I have a daughter who lives in Glouscester and teaching at Summerhouse. MJ

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Holly Helgeson link
3/10/2014 09:20:00 am

What a lovely post! I could get lost in that store...for days! So much yummy papery goodness...definitely eye candy! Truly a Happy Place! Thank you for sharing!
http://hollyhelgeson.blogspot.com/2014/03/from-story-booksto-comic-stripsto-paper.html

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Hello Holly
3/10/2014 11:24:01 am

thanks for stopping by. I have been out all day at a Textile show in downtown L.A. I will try to get around as much as I can and see everyones posts. MJ

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Kyrrha link
3/10/2014 02:22:06 pm

If I'm ever in Pasadena I'll have to stop in to Lula Mae's. Thanks for being a part of the blog hop.

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Molly link
3/10/2014 11:43:34 pm

It was such a thrill to be a part of this blog hop. I loved sharing my love of paper and the craft of decoupage with everyone. and even more excited to read about everyone else’s. #paperlove #bloghop In the blog hop – http://www.designfivestudio.blogspot.in/2014/03/for-love-of-paper.html

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Dawn Clarkson link
3/11/2014 01:15:38 am

Such an fab and happy place to visit, lovely post!

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Rebecca Stoner link
3/11/2014 06:31:23 am

Great post Mary! The shop looks like greeting card heaven, you could definitely lose a few hours in there!

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MaryJane Mitchell
3/11/2014 07:25:44 am

Thanks so much for coming by and seeing my post Rebecca. I can't wait to go back and make my own card. MJ

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paula link
3/16/2014 01:54:30 am

Ok, loved that you went to a paper store-brilliant! I can't pass up a paper store to save my life and this looks like a great one. So loving this hop.

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MaryJane Mitchell
3/16/2014 11:07:33 am

Hi Paula
Thanks for visiting I will be going back to the store to have some fun at their make your own cards at the table. MJ

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