buyolympia.com July 2008 newsletter

The weather is finally starting to turn, and folks are headed back to school. We've been busy at the warehouse, meeting new artists, adding products, and trying new places to eat. It's a really exciting fall.


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Wake Up! 2009 Calendar

Nikki McClure is back with her amazing monthly calendar. Explore the beauty of everyday with Nikki's papercuts. Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks.

Twelve Months, Deftly Illustrated >>


Peahoodies

Ryan Berkley's Animals on Tiny Meat

Handsome squirrels, goats, owls and sharks now live in perpetuity on the finest crafted wallets one can find. Each one hand-made in Portland, Oregon, the wallets feature Ryan's signature animal painted stylings.

Because A Shark Should and Can Protect Your Passport >>


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New Clean Scents for Fall

We've got the best smelling shop in the west, and it's thanks to the fine craftswomen of Arcana Soap. Six new flavors, from the heroic "Captains and Kings" to the sublime Citrus Paradissii.

Look Forward To Bathing Again >>


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Get Organized in Style

It's amazing how the simple act of putting one piece of paper inside another can calm the soul of even the most obsessive-compulsive organizer. These finely letter-pressed folders help you do just that, and do it with a sense of humor and style not normally associated with "filing".

Make Methodical Procrastination Work For You >>


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Excuse Me, Do You Know My Friend?

Megan and Gabriel set out to create a fashion friendly accessory for the fashion friendly, and they succeeded with these big, bold and fun pins. Four different faces, all friends of a friend.

Go Ahead, Introduce Yourself >>


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Rebecca Hahn Necklaces

We've worked with Rebecca for years on her adorable shirt designs, and now she's translated her wonderfully friendly creatures into sterling silver charm necklaces.

Little Birdie, The Owl, and a Turtle >>


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Intricate Floral Leaves, Every Day

Jill Bliss has a few new paper products to help you stay organized while at school or work. A lovely 54-week datebook and a 13-month photo-based nature scene calendar have just been added.

Explore The Outdoors While You Are Inside >>


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Retiring Queenbee Wallets

We've got a really nice inventory of the hand-made Queenbee wallets, bags and totes. Many of these styles have now been retired and aren't being made anymore. Get them while you can.

Leather-Free Wallets, Bags and More >>


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Eight New Nikki McClure Card Designs

We've worked closely with Nikki to develop a new line of notecards. Eight different designs, including the amazingly detailed "Mendocino" (pictured left) were printed with love (and on recycled paper) by our friends Pinball Publishing.

Send A Thoughtful Message With An Amazing Card >>


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Hate Planning? It's Okay, We Can Help

Keri Smith and Little Otsu have created this amazingly fun unstructured datebook meant to inspire rather than just organize. So, instead of trying to get things done and ending up spending more time planning than doing, move on to let things happen.

Ninety-six Pages of Datebook + Lists + Your Thoughts >>


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Kick It Old School, And We Mean School

Janine Vangool of the Uppercase Gallery has assembled this wonderful book full of nostalgia-inspired art. It's a beautiful book and comes complete with a No. 2 pencil and eraser.

It'll Inspire You To Remember >>


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Paper Milk = Postcard Euphoria

With over a dozen different designs, there is bound to be a Paper Milk postcard you are destined to send to a friend. Birds and does, cats and toast, and squirrels that speak Japanese.

Anthropomorphized Delights on Paper >>


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Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!

This shirt makes me hungry on a regular basis. Kids love pizza. Let them share that with the world. Created by a kid for kids, this great drawing of Pizza makes your mouth water.

Kids Love Clothes They Can Relate To >>


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Bunnies, Bunnies, It Must Be Bunnies

Nothing looks better under a glass of Merlot than a giant purple bunny. Nothing. No, really, we've done extensive scientific testing. Bunnies are the best under-glassware device, ever.

Because Your Mom Was Right, Save the Table >>


Lastly, you can now follow us on Twitter to get notified of our latest products, sales, and good lunch spots.

Thanks for continuing to subscribe to our newsletter. We appreciate your support and are looking forward to the future.

Thanks,
-pat, aaron and bennet
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