Paper Source is a stationery and gift retailer based out of Chicago, Illinois. that offers papers, custom invitations & announcements, gifts, greeting cards, gift wrap, paper craft kits, party supplies, and personalized stationery & stamps.Paper Source was founded by Susan Lindstrom in 1983 after a trip to Japan exposed her to refined stationery. The first Paper Source store opened in Chicago's River North neighborhood to showcase handcrafted papers from around the world. Lindstrom retired as Chief Creative Officer in 2009.\nIn 2007, Brentwood Associates purchased a majority stake in the company and Sally Pofcher was named CEO. Under Sally's leadership, the retailer grew from 20 stores to 100. In 2013, Paper Source was sold to Investcorp. In 2015 after opening their 100th store, Paper Source hired a new CEO, Winnie Park, and opened a large warehouse facility in Forest Park, IL.Meghan Markle worked as a calligraphy instructor at the Beverly Hills branch of Paper Source from 2004-2005.
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