Meet the Staff: Meiken!

Meet Meiken (pronounced "MY-KIN")- she is our go-to gal for all the *what's happenin's* in the store. She keeps us all on track and is pretty much solely responsible for any part of us that can be considered "organized."  The answer to almost any question can be: "Ask Meiken"

We love you girl!! Thanks for being a rockstar.

 

Tell us a little bit about you and your background: I grew up in Boise, then went to Utah State University were I studied interior design. I have worked as an Interior Designer for 10 years and enjoy making spaces beautiful.

What is your favorite part about working at Paperie + Pen? I love meeting new people!

When your are not working, what do you enjoy doing in your free time? Spending time with family! Traveling, reading and spend time with friends.

What are 4 superficial things you can’t live without? 1. my phone, 2. the internet, 3. an ice maker 4. hairdryer

Favorite P+P vendor and why: Rifle. I like the colors, retro feel and flora motifs.

Favorite Restaurant in the Boise Area: Texas Roadhouse (love the rolls)

Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice (Colin Firth)

Favorite Song/Singer/Band:  I have a lot of favorites....Hmmm song - Find a way to my heart (Phil Collins), singer - Michael Buble...Band - Maroon 5

Favorite Thing(s) to order from Starbucks:  I don't really go there often...iced lemon pound cake and a strawberry and cream frappuccino

Favorite TV Shows: Castle, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Psych

Favorite Celebrity Crush: Chris Pine, Jensen Ackles, Chris Evans

What is your best on-hand joke? What did the fish say when it swam into a wall? Dam...what did the dam say back? Dumb bass.

Sum yourself up in a hashtag: #alittlenerdy

Meet the Staff: Whitney!

Meet Whitney---she is the crazy ball of energy that is bound to brighten your day! I know what you are thinking, there is no way one person legitimately has this much energy---we assure you, it is legit. Miss Whit is a bloggin, instagrammin, mama of all trades! Just seeing her cuteness in the mornings just makes me NEED to go shopping!

Tell us a little bit about you and your background: BSU grad. Lived in California for 6 years. Recently moved back with my husband and 18 month old son, Stetson. Love to laugh, have fun, and talk girl talk. 

What is your favorite part about working at Paperie + Pen?  My favorite thing is being up close and personal with so much talent and beautiful stationery. 

When your are not working, what do you enjoy doing in your free time? What free time? It's Stetsons world and I'm just living in it. But I do like to stay busy, crafty, bake, read, and I am a huge SUN worshiper.

What are 4 superficial things you can’t live without? My phone/ for snapping memories. Straws. Hats

Favorite P+P vendor and why: Moglea. I LOVE the abstract colors and prints they have. I'm huge fan of letterpress and anything made in the USA! #teamamerica

Favorite Restaurant in the Boise Area: I love juniper downtown. Local ingredients and super creative menu. Their kale salad is killer!

Favorite Movie: the Philadelphia story. Huge fan of classic movies and Cary Grant and James Stewart are my favorite of all time. 

Favorite Music: Ellie Golding and Taylor Swift. Girl power and I'm not even sorry about it! 

Favorite Thing(s) to order from Starbucks: unsweetened iced green tea with one stevia (that I carry in my purse...)

Favorite TV Shows: Nashville, American Horror Story and Meet the Goldbergs. 

Favorite Celebrity Crush: David Beckham

What is your best on-hand joke?  your mom

Sum yourself up in a hashtag: #EW!