Soolip

“I’ve always believed the best objects are the ones we reach for without thinking. They aren’t tucked away for special occasions or admired only from a shelf. These are beautiful utilities - objects that are as practical as they are lovely. Things that work hard, age gracefully, and somehow make even the most ordinary moments feel more considered, more mindful, more beautiful.

One of these beautiful utilities that I turn to time and again is UASHMAMA line of paper bags. Yes, that’s right, these bags are made of paper! Among the many reasons to love this brand, UASHMAMA is also a family-run business in Tuscany. They focus on using sustainable, eco-conscious materials and production practices, and the workmanship, deriving from multiple generations of Italian craftsmanship, is impeccable.

Their products are durable, beautiful, well-designed, and versatile, making them one of the best-selling lines we carry and one of my personal favorites. They have earned their place in my life, and I bet they’ll earn a place in yours too.

As summer continues, I hope you are finding time to get outside in nature, gather with loved ones, and embrace the season, wherever it takes you (and maybe, just maybe, you are carrying something beautiful along the way).”

- Wanda Wen

An excerpt from our latest newsletter 🗞️

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“This summer, I came across a word that delighted me: doyen(ne).

It describes someone who, through years of experience and dedication to their field, has become a respected and senior figure within it. While I would never presume to claim such a distinction, I couldn’t help but smile at the idea of submitting my application to be your paper doyenne - a lifelong advocate for the beauty of paper and the meaningful rituals it helps create.

After more than three decades surrounded by stationery, correspondence, gift wrap, and all things paper, it feels like a title worth aspiring to.”

This is an excerpt from our bimonthly newsletter. We value meaningful communication and it is a gift to connect with you both in this virtual space and in person. In our newsletter, we share our creative inspiration, news about workshops and events, and reflections from the heart on the art of living a beautiful, tactile, mindful life. We’d be so honored to have you join us. Sign up at soolip.com/newsletter or head to our link in bio 🤍