And the Winner of the Holiday Photo Contest is….

Kirsten — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:04:23 +0000

…”Peace out Homie!”

Thank you to all who submitted photo entries for the EcoMom/Paper Culture “Homely for the Holidays” photo contest and to the wonderful kids who gave us such great poses! It would have been impossible for us to select a winner as each photo has its unique elements of silliness – just as each child does. So thank you to all who also participated in the voting process.

And the drumroll please……

FIRST PLACE, winning a $300 gift certificate to EcoMom, a $300 Gift Certificate to Paper Culture and a Kikkerland Photo Mobile, with 1877 votes: “Peace out Homie”

2nd PLACE, winning a $50 Gift Certificate to EcoMom and a $50 Gift Certificate to Paper Culture, with 1488 votes: “Brotherly Love”

3rd PLACE, winning a $50 Gift Certificate to EcoMom and a $50 Gift Certificate to Paper Culture, with 1050 votes: “Elliot on Easter”

Congratulations winners! Should you use your Paper Culture gift certificate for holiday photo cards, we hope you will share them with us. If you did not win, know that at any time, we welcome you to share what you like most about our cards here, which gives you the chance to win a $50 Paper Culture gift certificate.

Minnie Driver & Bree Turner: Paper Culture Converts

Kirsten — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:05:35 +0000

Not only is Minnie Driver an accomplished actress and director (Circle of Friends, Good Will Hunting, The Phantom of the Opera) but she is one of the handful of down-to-earth Hollywood moms who puts family first. This scores high in my book. And while I love her real name Amelia, I also appreciate her choosing a nick name in childhood that rolls off the tongue, as I had to result to similar means in grade school. Who would not think twice about pronouncing Minnie?

All this said, it’s understandable why I’m especially appreciative that Minnie and her son, Henry, are Paper Culture fans: “Henry and I wrote all this birthday thank you’s using Paper Culture note cards. They are absolutely our favorite way to stay in touch.”

I was absolutely tickled when I realized that Minnie and Bree Turner, another strikingly elegant, versatile, self-possessed actress, shared more than Gerald Butler as a co-star. It turns out that Bree and her daughter Stella are also Paper Culture fans.

I particularly remember Bree in the mega-hit The Wedding Planner (2001) as a nervous
bride, alongside Jennifer Lopez (likely because I got married this same year!), but really noticed her in the recent RomCom, The Ugly Truth with Mr. “300″ Butler. Bree tells us, “I’m officially now a Paper Culture convert. Chic, sweet and environmentally responsible, this company is creating the most charming designs. I’m in love.”

We’re smitten with both of these two lovely ladies here at Paper Culture.

Paper Culture » Henry Driver on Paper Culture Stationery

And the Winner of the Holiday Photo Contest is….

Minnie Driver & Bree Turner: Paper Culture Converts