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8 Gifts for Cactus & Succulent Lovers
Cacti and succulents can add a relaxed, summery, and bohemian vibe to any space. Below is a round up of some beautiful cactus-themed décor items on Etsy.

The Vitamin Wheel | Best Foods for Every Vitamin
Hello! Today, we want to share the information and inspiration behind our Vitamins Wheel Art Print. Our infographic print features the top seven food sources for every vitamin in a single, easy-to-read chart. We always try to prioritize healthy living, and part of that endeavor includes making sure we are getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals in our diet. Personally, we've tried many different ways of tracking our vitamins...

Weekly Inspiration | Modern Botanical Interiors

Seasonal Foods Art Print | Learn What's In Season
Hello friends! Today, we want to share with you a little behind-the-scenes glimpse into the process behind our popular art print – the Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Arts Print. We strive to eat locally and seasonally as much as we can, and we often found ourselves at the grocery store wondering what was in season…and when? Though there were seasonality charts available online, we couldn’t find something that was both...

A Little About Us
Hi everyone! We thought we'd say a quick 'hello' and tell you a little bit about us, how we got started, etc. We are Crystal and Jorge, husband-and-wife team behind Paper Stories, which functions as both an online shop and an illustration studio. We met in architecture grad school, where we shared a studio desk and eventually became inseparable. After a few years working in corporate architecture firms, we decided...

5 Tips to Learn a New Language at Home
Good morning, everyone! We are passionate about exploring new languages and especially finding beautiful ways to incorporate learning into everyday life. Many of our designs were created out of our personal desire to have beautiful yet functional prints in our home. Below, we've compiled five of our most effective tips for learning a new language from home. 1. Identify why you are interested in the new language. While this isn't...