Meet Our Stockists: Pappsalon

Meet Pappsalon, a modern stationery store in the German town of Itzhoe, featuring a curated selection of the finest paper goods from all over the world. Since opening their store and online shop in 2014, Cass and Linda have been lovingly selecting the most beautiful paper products with a focus on small independent designers and brands.

We caught up with Linda to talk all things paper! Q. Why did you decide to open Pappsalon? Whilst studying architecture at University we ran a model shop for students and really enjoyed it. After graduating we decided that the architecture profession wasn't the right route and instead found a love of paper and beautiful things, from here the idea of PAPPSALON was born. Q. Is there a story behind your stores name? Our store is situated in an old building from the turn of the century, it used to be used by a hardware and kiln dealer and still features the original cast-iron columns. We wanted a name that connects the building space and the new purpose of the store. Our model shop at university was called Pappenheim which means 'home for cardboard', we used this idea for our new name, paper in german is pappe + salon = Pappsalon.

Q. What has been the best moment in your stores life so far?

This is probably the most beautiful job in the world for us, there has been so many great moments. However, our first multi-page feature in the lovely Flow magazine was particularly exciting for us.

Q. What is one item you can't live without?

I know it's a rather romantic answer but we could go without nearly all materialistic things, but could never live without our lovely family and friends, and would be reluctant to live without really good food too!

Q. Where did you first hear about Katie Leamon?

Last summer we were introduced to Katie Leamon and absolutely loved the products!

Q. What is your favourite Katie Leamon product?

We love the luxury assorted pencil sets and the marbled notebooks with gold cut.

Thanks Linda!