Paper Parasol Press started as a little idea back in 2004, during the first two years of long distance relationship. While sending handcrafted cards a thousand miles back and forth, what first started as screen printing cards for fun, turned into a letterpress love affair. In 2006, Chicago became the base of operations. In 2008, Olga came along. Olga, named after a favorite childhood animal at a Chicago zoo, is a 12" x 18" Chandler & Price New Series Press.

Each card is individually printed, folded, and tucked away in a sleeve by hand. Talk about personal attention! In a world of mass emails, wireless connections, fancy cell phones, and long work hours, isn't it nice to take the time to handwrite a note? And of course, receiving is just as fun! Now, go write your little heart out!