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This stationery store, with its vintage charm, antique furniture and a picture painted by Crystal, better known as Cricket, the owner of Eryngium, offered me a warm and cozy welcome. The artwork, a representation of Frog and Toad, adds a special touch to the ambiance.

When entering Eryngium, Cricket chatted animatedly with some customers who asked her about the jewelry displayed in one of the corners of the store, which was designed and made by her.

Her earrings, necklaces and rings, besides having an unmistakable vintage style, are made with recycled materials, such as earrings decorated with fragments of old books. Each piece has its own story, which she tells with great enthusiasm.

From the first moment, I was curious to know the history of Eryngium, but due to the constant coming and going of customers it was not possible to talk at that moment. With Cricket we arranged an appointment for another day, which was not a problem, as I was convinced that I wanted to come back to discover more about this special place.

Personalized attention is one of the key features of this stationery shop: Cricket offers careful recommendations and listens to each customer with interest. Eryngium Papeterie is undoubtedly a place that invites you to stop by, to explore and rediscover the charm of handcrafted products.

The name Eryngium  is the Greek and Latin botanical term for Cricket’s favorite flower commonly known as “Sea Holly”. And her love of botany is reflected in the papers, notebooks and cards displayed in the shop.

The atmosphere of Eryngium transports you to a world of times past, with an air of nostalgia and charm. However, this stationery store is younger than it looks: September 13, 2024 was its first anniversary, a date that matches Cricket’s birthday.

She proudly shares that opening a stationery store was her life’s dream and this dream fulfilled is perceived in the love and dedication that can be found in every corner of Eryngium.

September 13 Cricket’s and Eryngium’s birthday

Cricket told me that her love of paper and art began when she was 11 years old in Rhode Island. Her dad used to bring home blank-backed paper and those sheets became the place to experiment, create and play. At age 12, tucked into a corner of a Walden Books was the discovery of the Griffin and Sabine series, and from that extraordinary correspondence a creative light took hold.

Cricket has lived in the PNW for over twenty years, and after working in various places related to art and stationery, she was able to fulfill her dream of opening her store with a distinct vintage style and impeccable curation when it comes to selecting her products.

Eryngium is a place where you can breathe magic, good energy and dedicated attention and where you will find endless possibilities if you are a paper lover. I thank Cricket for her time so that we could write this article. If you are in the PNW, I invite you to visit this stationery store supporting independent businesses.

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Llegué a Eryngium Papeterie https://www.instagram.com/eryngiumpapeterie/ casi por casualidad. En julio, buscando dónde estacionar en Main Street, Vancouver, la sombra al otro lado de la calle me ayudó a decidirme a dejar el auto justo delante de esta papelería. Levanté la vista y, en un instante, me olvidé por completo de mis otros planes 😍

Esta papelería, con su encanto vintage, muebles antiguos y un cuadro pintado por Crystal, más conocida como Cricket, la propietaria de Eryngium, me ofreció una cálida y acogedora bienvenida. La obra, una representación de Frog and Toad (Sapo y Sepo), aporta un toque especial al ambiente.

Sus aros, collares y anillos, además de tener un inconfundible estilo vintage, están hechos con materiales reciclados, un ejemplo son los aros decorados con fragmentos de libros antiguos. Cada pieza tiene su propia historia, que ella cuenta con gran entusiasmo.

El nombre Eryngium es el término botánico griego y latino de la flor favorita de Cricket, conocida comúnmente como «acebo de mar». Y su amor por la botánica se refleja en los papeles, cuadernos y tarjetas expuestos en la tienda.

La atmósfera de Eryngium te transporta a un mundo de tiempos pasados, con un aire de nostalgia y encanto. Sin embargo, esta papelería es más joven de lo que parece: el 13 de septiembre de 2024 fue su primer aniversario una fecha que coincide con el cumpleaños de Cricket.

Ella comparte con orgullo que abrir una papelería era el sueño de su vida y este sueño cumplido se percibe en el amor y dedicación que es posible encontrar en cada rincón de Eryngium.

September 13 Cricket’s and Eryngium’s birthday

Cricket me contó que su amor por el papel y el arte comenzó cuando tenía 11 años en Rhode Island. Su papá llevaba a casa papel usado con el reverso en blanco y esas hojas se convirtieron en el lugar para experimentar, crear y jugar. A los 12 años, escondida en un rincón de una librería Walden Books, descubrió la serie Griffin y Sabine, y de aquella extraordinaria correspondencia surgió una luz creativa.

Eryngium es un espacio donde se respira magia, buena energía y atención dedicada y donde encontrarás infinidad de posibilidades si sos amante del papel. Le agradezco a Cricket por su tiempo para que pudiéramos escribir esta nota. Si estás en el PNW, te invito a que visites esta papelería dándole apoyo a los negocios independientes.

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