Shop Girl Focus: Amy of Stone Hill Paperie

In this month's Shop Girl Focus feature we are talking with Amy of Stone Hill Paperie (formerly Leap Frog Paper).  Amy loves giving customers her undivided attention, so she has made her shop by appointment only.  You may also browse her online webstore HERE.

So Amy...

Q: What motivated you to get into the stationery business?

A. After a career as a General Manager in corporate dining, and several years as a stay-at-home mom, I went to work part time at a local stationery store.  I had been working there for less than a year when the owner of the shop decided to sell or close the store due to another business opportunity.  I was not ready to stop working in the industry, so I purchased several of the albums she carried and opened a small studio where I work with my clients by appointment.  My original major in college was Graphic Design.  I graduated with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management.  I really feel that I took a long, winding path to exactly where I am supposed to be, and I love it!

Q. What was your best moment as a businesswoman in the last year?

A. My best moment was when the mother of a bride that I had worked with stopped in the studio on the busiest weekend of the year to show me her daughter's wedding pictures.  I thought she was coming to the Village for Skippack Days.  It really touched my heart when she told me that she was just stopping in because she saw on Facebook that I was in the studio.  I am so fortunate to have the best clients!

Q. Your favorite celebration of the year is...

A. The Fourth of July.  We have a big pool party each year with friends, family and fireworks.  Each Spring I search for the perfect invitation.

Q. Do you have a secret talent?

A. Hmm... not that I know of.

Q. What 3 items can't you live without?

A. Mascara, Chapstick, and my hand-turned wooden pen, a gift from my husband... it writes so smoothly!

Q. If you could invite anyone, dead or alive, to your next party, who are your top 3 invitees?

A. Eleanor Roosevelt, my grandmother, and Anna Quindlen

Q. Will you be attending the National Stationery Show this year?

A. Yes!  Unfortunately, I won't be able to stay as many days I would like to.

(Note: Bella Ink Designs will be in a new booth this year, Booth #1754)

Q. Who is your personal style icon?

A. I don't think I have just one.  My top four would be Audrey Hepburn, Sarah Jessica Parker, Katherine Hepburn, and Nicole Kidman.

Q. I should have _________________, yesterday.

A. Spent more time outside.  It was a gorgeous day for February in Pennsylvania.

Q. Outside of industry shows, where is your favorite place to scout out new products?

A. I love to check out blogs, Pinterest, and Stationery Trends Magazine.

Q. Will you be drinking green beer on St. Patrick's Day?

A. Absolutely not!  Unless they make green Guinness, but why mess with perfection?

Q. What is your favorite thing about where you live?

A. The view.  I live across the street from a small ski hill.  I love winter nights when the ski hill is lit up.

Q. Your go-to hostess gift is...

A. A personalized cutting board with some cheese & crackers.

Q. The key to a great party is...

A. The guest list.  If you don't invite fun and interesting people that you enjoy spending time with, it won't matter how good the food or ambience is.

Q. What is your fantasy purchase?

A. An ocean-front beach house!

Stone Hill Paperie is by appointment, only.
You can find Stone Hill Paperie at:

4038 Skippack Pike
Skippack, PA 
P: 484-802-2645 (For Appointments)
W: http://www.stonehillpaperie.com