It’s not really about us around here.  Pad & Paper is all about you. Finding new and creative ways to spread news among special people in your life is what we’re really about.  We do have a bit of a tale to share, a love story for sure.  A little life, lot’s of luck and a bit of who we are.

“We” is Michelle, and I am excited to say hello to you!  Life began in Newport Beach, California – my hometown.  True to form, I was off to The University of Southern California, majored in Communication and minored in Business.   My design journey took flight working in Marketing and Advertising at Irvine Company.  From there, I furthered my education earning an associates degree in Interior Design.  Prior to launching Pad & Paper, I was a full time Interior Designer specializing in design and merchandising for the new home industry.  My big tease at the office was always graphic design.  I’d watch graphic artists work and be amazed.  Easier said than done, I decided to learn this super fabulous skill.  For the love of paper I was hooked from the start!  In 2006, I received a request from a friend for custom wedding invitations, and a little girls’ dream (that would be me) “to have a stationery store like Hallmark - but better” was on its way.  Pad & Paper was born!

I love my dog, coke zero, pretty things, chocolate, tennis and my family.  I’m kind of nutty about crafts.  The Trojans are cool, too.