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We’re quickly approaching the third week in the year and about this time every January is when the ‘New Year High’ is wearing off and those resolutions are falling by the way side. The ‘winter blues’ are setting in for some of you and the push to stay focused on your goals are becoming harder and harder. We get it. We’re right there with you. So this left me wondering, what is the big secret to setting a resolution and sticking to it? How do some people do it, while others fail year, after year? …

Not sure if you have heard or not, but Atlanta Weather is a little bonkers. Especially in Winter. Going from one extreme to the next, which most often catches you off guard. But when it comes to freezing temperatures, we have learned not to mess around with the threat of snow. (Remember 2014?! Remember 1993?!)All last week meteorologists were predicting between 3-4 inches of Snowfall in and around downtown Atlanta for Saturday (when later this week it is predicted to be 70 and sunny out, just fy …

For many, 2016 was a challenging year. To say the least, it was for us here at Blue Sky Papers + Claire Magnolia too. However, we can’t go without mentioning all the wonderful things we were able to accomplish and collaborate on despite any challenges we faced.We are honestly so proud of ourselves and the team we have created over the past year. We are a group of liked minded folks who work hard to get things done and even have some fun doing so. Lets take the time to reflect back on all the goo …

The Best Christmas Gift of All Time is getting to spend time with the ones you love most. So...put a bow on your head and lay under the tree! hehe Just kidding!Instead though, you can try one (or all) of these holiday activities (listed below) with your family this Christmas. And if the gift of fun memories won’t suffice as a real Christmas gift, we have also rounded up 5 Atlanta shops where you can still shop for Last Minute Christmas Gifts anyone would love (even some Blue Sky Papers products …

We're back with our creative interview series, Makers to Note with Portland based artist, Erika Lee Sears.Erika, is a self-taught oil painter that we quickly fell in love with, not just for her talented abilities but also for her determination to make art every day! EVERY. DAY. Y'all. Check out her blog and/or Instagram and you can see where she post her new painting each day.And did we mention she also has two kids and a husband. (how does she find the time?!) Where there is a will there is a w …

Today, we've rounded up our Best Stocking Stuffers and not the kind you would get as a kid- candy and socks, but the thoughtful, handmade, one of a kind stocking stuffers that anyone in your life will love + appreciate!Christmas is QUICKLY approaching (just 2 weeks away) and if you're like us, then you're probably still trying to get it together and finish up your holiday shopping (or start- no judgement here).  So hopefully we can help you out with some thoughtful gifts for your stockings and u …

The 2016 Metallic Trend is still going strong and it is going to carry us all the way through the end of the year and well into 2017. This trend really isn't anything new (remember the 80's?). However, this year has been the year to give it a fresh new perspective and platform to shine on.If you consider yourself a Fashion Guru, then you probably have caught on to this trend and noticed all the metallic marching up and down the fashion runways this fall, meaning that metallics are here to stay- …

Happy Thanksgiving!!! We hope you all are enjoying the day with family, friends and loved ones wherever you are.The Blue Sky Papers family wants to show BIG gratitude to our wonderful customers who have helped this small business stay in business for nearly -t e n- years now! We truly couldn't do it with out you, so thank YOU!We only offer discounts once a year, and its that time again- so let us hop into your inbox with  a special 40% off discount code good for tomorrow only! Follow this link : …

We can not believe how fast 2016 has flown by and at this point, I think we all can agree that 2016 has been quite the year. But with the year winding down and the holidays around the corner the craziness is just starting.We are so excited to say that this holiday season you can shop Blue Sky Papers in Person at P.O.P. Shop at Paris on Ponce (through the end of the year) and at the Indie Craft Experience in Atlanta at the GA Freight Depot Nov. 19th + 20th.Being an eCommerce business means there …

Hello November + Friends!Can you believe that it is already NOVEMBER 2016?!?! C R A Z Y. This year has been a crazy year for us here at Blue Sky Papers, professionally and personally. So we thought it would be a good idea to take this month to relax and reflect a little.We are challenging ourselves and Y O U to an art journal // self care challenge with 30 days of Mantras! We've made it pretty simple for you by putting together a list of 30 mantras for you. You can download these, print it out a …