paperseed

I am a thirtysomething female who lives in Oregon with my husband, young daughter and son, and dog, Barkley. Currently I'm a stay-at-home mom, but used to work as a graphic designer. In my spare time I like to read, watch movies, take photographs, garden, enjoy nature, travel, bake, and make things.

Fun, adventurous movies, often with a dash of romance. Some examples: Fifth Element, Elizabeth, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Sweet Home Alabama, The Sound of Music, The Matrix, Ratatouille, Amelie, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Thomas Crown Affair, etc.

I enjoy paper crafts, making jewelry and drawing/painting/collaging with my kids.

My favorite color is blue. I usually wear jewel tones as well as grey, silver and white.

For other things I like colors inspired by nature and retro and/or modern colors and combinations (but nothing too busy).

I tend toward things that are streamlined and simple. I also appreciate things with culture, unique style and details (like textures).

I find items from other countries fascinating!

I don't really care for crafts that are countryish, shabby chic, kitch, goth or anything that is cowboy, TV, Cartoon or Disney related.

I'm definitely one of those people who appreciates quality over quantity.

Things I'd be happy to receive include:

art & craft materials (like eyelets, brads, embellishments, pretty ribbon or buttons, yarns, thread, fabric, pens, jewelry findings or pieces.)

craft books, magazines or any other interesting cultural things from other countries

Anything knit, sewn or otherwise handmade (a scarf, mittens, hat, socks, bag, etc.)

Office Supplies (deco tape!!! pens, markers, colorful staples, blank mailing labels, unusual post-it notes, unique paperclips...)

Pottery or ceramics

Things to do with nature or design.

A letter from you (about you or perhaps the swap item you send)

Things that are pretty, interesting or useful.

I occasionally read Martha Stewart Living, Sunset, Real Simple, and Dwell.