We are Raquel and João, the makers behind the stationery boutique Arminho. We live in Portugal, in a small city near the coast called Caldas da Rainha.
We met each other at university while studying art and design. Since then, we’ve developed a passion for vintage – especially paper ephemera, illustration, stationary, and books. We have a personal collection of vintage notebooks that we found while hunting at antique stationary stores and flea markets. Soon, our love of vintage aesthetics, paper, and the feeling of something unique grew into a passion for making. We learned about letterpress, book binding, and other traditional techniques, and now we have our own letterpress studio where we make our notebooks and posters.
Our hands are involved in every step of our process — that is special and meaningful to us. Every sheet of paper has passed by our hands to be counted and folded, every letter is hand placed on the typeset, and every paper is hand printed on our letterpress machine.
We are always seeking inspiration for our designs, and are very thoughtful about the materials we use. We want our notebooks and posters to have a nostalgic feeling, but fill contemporary demands at the same time. We take care when choosing the paper, colors, types, and other materials used to make every piece. This attention to detail is what makes us unique.
We work with a Portuguese company that makes 100% recycled cotton paper from recycled clothing using ancient techniques, so most of the paper in our products is 100% recycled. Because we live in a small city with no big suppliers, all the materials that we use are from small local stores, which is a huge incentive for our local economy. Also, most of our work is handmade using almost no electric energy, which was something we kept in mind when we got our human powered letterpress machine. In all aspects of our daily lives (including our work) we try to leave this planet a little better than we found it.
Our work is the expression of what we love – nature, animals, wood, and most of all, the value of handcraft. For us, Etsy is a great place full of people who value work like ours, which is not always easy to find! Etsy has given us the opportunity to do what we love without having to move to a big loud city. Etsy is not only a platform for online shops, it’s a place where we can share our work with people who really care about it, and it’s full of inspiring objects and artists as well.
Making handmade products makes us feel connected to the real world, nature and to feelings of truth. It makes us feel bound with our work – that somehow, something that came from our hands becomes a small part of us.
All photographs by Arminho.
246 comments
Patrick from EdelweissPost said 8 years ago
Your shop is very darling. I love that your hands are involved in every step of the process and every sheet of paper passes through your hands. That value is very important to me in my postal shop as well. One of the reasons I find real mail (as opposed to junk mail and email) very special and even exciting, is that human hands are involved in every step along the way- from creation to delivery.
NangijalaJewelry from NangijalaJewelry said 8 years ago
Gorgeous work! Well deserved feature, congrats :-) I love your workspace!
Liz from greengrass2 said 8 years ago
Wow, what fabulous notebooks. Congratulations!
Ana Sofia Reis from SofiAlgarvia said 8 years ago
Your work is precious in every detail! And it is magnificent to see how you can produce and make a living in a small town as Caldas da Raínha. When I see this pretty shops being featured here makes me proud of our portuguese effort of being creative with few resources. Yes, Etsy is a great online market, I'm happy that they noticed your shop! Congratulations :)
kathy johnson from ShoeClipsOnly said 8 years ago
Congratulations on the feature!
Kathy Johnson from kathyjohnson3 said 8 years ago
Beautiful notebooks, very detailed, congratulations on the feature!!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 8 years ago
Beautiful work! Congrats on the feature!
Veronica Lewis from LilliansEnsembles said 8 years ago
Wonderful work. Congratulations.
Gretchen Deahl from wheremonstersmeet said 8 years ago
Such exquisite hand-crafted work. I can see that your care means a lot of attention to detail - the mark of high quality and value. I applaud your feature in Etsy. Congratulations!
Juliane Gorman from FeltHappiness said 8 years ago
Love having a peek into your studio and seeing all your wonderful work, tools & equipment (especially wish that I had a table like the one behind your portrait -cool how the height adjusts)! All speaking of good design...
Cheydrea from Cheydrea said 8 years ago
Simply beautiful. Love your workspace. Very clean! Congratulations.
Christine from KayaNow said 8 years ago
Wow, this is beautiful. The process and the products. Thank you for what you do!
Alisa from AlisaDesign said 8 years ago
Amazing shop! Beautiful products!
Linda from TheHickoryTree said 8 years ago
Beautiful work. What a wonderful work space you have. Congratulations on being the featured sellers, it is well deserved. .
Amy Gunderson from amysfunkyfibers said 8 years ago
Your passion truely shows in your work.
ThePattypanShop from ThePattypanShop said 8 years ago
Beautiful work!! Congratulations on your feature!!
Mingta Li from mingtaphotography said 8 years ago
Great art works! Congrats!
Peshka from Peshka said 8 years ago
Beautiful work! Congrats!
GoddessOfJewelry from GoddessOfJewelry said 8 years ago
I love that you source locally and that your items are TRULY handmade. Your love of nostalgia shows through in your work, with a beautiful and authentic vintage feel. Congrats on the Feature! You two truly deserve it!
Rita from MissAntique said 8 years ago
So happy to see a portuguese feature! We are almost neighbours, I think I've seen you at Caldas's vintage fair (I've sold there before) is that possible? Keep up the excelent work!
Laurel from thelivingbouquet said 8 years ago
beautiful work!
Ana Ribeiro from ArteeLuarBookbinding said 8 years ago
Happy to see you here! Great work and aesthetics. :)
Holly Amaya from amayakind said 8 years ago
What beautiful work. I love how you work in such intimacy with your creations using the local resources and being environmentally conscious. Really great work!
Jaclyn Dreyer from LuminousCreation said 8 years ago
Congratulations Raquel and João! Love your work and really enjoyed reading the feature. Wishing you both continued success & happiness! xoxo
Lyle from HandforgeMetal said 8 years ago
Wow, Beautiful books you guys make.
Jo´s c. from leatherlovestosco said 8 years ago
Muitos Parabéns!! Fico feliz por vocês! Well deserved feature, congrats!!
Dawanna Young from peacesofindigo said 8 years ago
What an amazing space to work in! I love your work. Congrats on the feature!!!
Maria from AdeloCreations said 8 years ago
Love your work and your work place!
Carole from ZorroPlateado said 8 years ago
I loved reading your story. Beautiful work and shop!
Frances from MyLaughingLion said 8 years ago
Your work like your philosophy is inspirational. I am so glad you were featured. Continued Success to you.
Monica from ThreeBarDGifts said 8 years ago
Congratulations on the feature! Enjoyed seeing the pictures of your workspace. You put a lot of attention to detail in your items. May you have continued success in the future!
Susana Duarte from MrsPepper said 8 years ago
This interview is so cool. I'm very proud and happy to see you here!!
Marilú from MVDesignInk said 8 years ago
Beautiful work! Congratulations on the feature!
Alexandra Simons from BlueMoonLights said 8 years ago
Love your work! Congrats on the FS!
iammie from iammie said 8 years ago
ฺBeautiful! Congrats on the feature!
Josie from PeonyKnits said 8 years ago
Beautiful work! Congratulations!!
Laura King from LoralynDesigns said 8 years ago
Fantastic interview, notebooks and process pics! Congrats on the feature!
Jasmine Scott from jasminescott said 8 years ago
absolutely beautiful !!
ArtMadeByTammy from ArtMadeByTammy said 8 years ago
Fantastic shop and feature! Wishing you both continued success.
earlums from Earlums said 8 years ago
Great shop, and great work. Congrats on the feature!
SewnNatural from SewnNatural said 8 years ago
what a gorgeous set of photos of your studio and work. thank you for sharing! and congratulations. your handmade pieces are so beautiful.
Penny Birch-Williams from PennyBirchWilliams said 8 years ago
Wonderful to see another shop where being good to the earth, while making beautiful things, combines into success and independence. I am happy for you both, finding your creative calling and a worldwide market that benefits you and your small town. I wish I could live somewhere smaller, quieter, and slower....maybe someday that will be possible for me. It's inspiring to know that it has been possible for you, and I thank you for sharing your story. Best wishes for continued success.
Jennifer Juniper from PoleStar said 8 years ago
You have such an inspiring way of doing business, and a gorgeous result. Congratulations on your feature!
Patrícia Póvoa from PovoaPosters said 8 years ago
Adoro o vosso trabalho. As cores, os elementos naturais, a parte artesanal e o cuidado na imagem! Parabéns :)
Bree Madden from BreeMadden said 8 years ago
wow i love this! Thank you so much for sharing! Congrats on the feature!
Kiova Staley from joyridevintage said 8 years ago
I love the practical, simple, and attractive appeal of your products, and your commitment to using recycled paper and people-powered machines. Thanks for your inspiring, conscious contribution and congrats on the feature!
Jenni and Jessi Obloy from HolmesandWatson said 8 years ago
Lovely interview and shop! Congratulations on the feature!
sabina from sabiesabi said 8 years ago
I love your work ! your space work is wonderful! congrats for featuring! :)))))
Quality Handmade Items from WhisperingOak said 8 years ago
I am so impressed by your commitment to being environmentally responsible when using 100% recycled supplies and no electricity. Also, the support to your local economy. This is wonderful. Lovely product.
Olga Wassupbrothers from wassupbrothers said 8 years ago
Yay! I Congratulations! Finally you are here) So well deserved! I love your posters( especially whales) and notebooks for quite a long time! I love everything about them, design, colors, vintage look and now i know they are eco friendly and it make my love endless! Your photos of lightful studio and ctreative process just wonderful and very inspirative! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Wish you continued sucess.Much love from Russia)
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery said 8 years ago
I've loved this shop for a while now for its beautiful designs, great to see inside the process
Silvia Berrios from DesignsbySilvia said 8 years ago
Raquel, Joao, love your beautiful items. Love Portugal, muitos parabéns!!
Piper Pixie from PiperPixieDesigns said 8 years ago
Bellissimo! Superb craftsmanship :)
R O K C A N D Y from rokcandyjewelry said 8 years ago
Awesome designs, love your work space & kitty ;) Wishing you both a very profitable & successful future! Much L-O-V-E ❤
Milda from MistrunnerDesigns said 8 years ago
Congratulations on feature! Beautiful and unique notebooks ^^
Emily Delfin from reflectionsjewelry said 8 years ago
Your work is awesome! Congrats!
Dianna Vold from TwoLittleWings said 8 years ago
How wonderful it is that you two met and share the same passion for your work. Sometimes you'll hear me say, "they just don't make things the way they used to"! I am happy to see that there are still people doing things the old fashioned way and the fruits of that are apparent in your lovely products. I was just at the beach yesterday so the whale and seaweed posters really drew me in. Keep up the good work and congratulations on your feature.
Jen from aubepine said 8 years ago
Gorgeous work! Congrats!
Kannis from Boogiecat said 8 years ago
cool workshop and the lovely cat! congrats!
Lee from LeeWallaceDesigns said 8 years ago
Your work is so beautiful! I love it! Congrats on the feature story:)
Frances Marin from FrancesMarin said 8 years ago
Awesome people and awesome shop! Nice work.
Bobbi Reinert from shopbobbi said 8 years ago
lovely...congrats! <3 the kitty!
Tami Lopez from TamiLopezDesigns said 8 years ago
Loved this feature. You do wonderful work! Good luck to you!!!
Maria B. from TheNorthWayStudio said 8 years ago
Really incredible work! All of your designs are truly inspiring:D Congratulations on the wonderful feature!!
Leasa from LeasaDesigns said 8 years ago
Really pretty artwork! Great shop - ENJOY!
Milena Paladino from milipa said 8 years ago
How great when you find one of your favorite shops featured on front page :) Congratulations Arminho!!! :)
Lollipop from Withlollipops said 8 years ago
Muitos parabéns!!! Fico super feliz não é habitual aparecerem portugueses neste tipo de escolhas! Clap! Clap! Clap! Cristiana
Laulita from Bombons said 8 years ago
Very nice work and it's so wonderful how clean energy goes a long way. And it's always great to hear about another portuguese shop on Etsy even though I'm in the US.
PaperAltar from PaperAltar said 8 years ago
Gorgeous Work ! Gorgeous Workshop ! Gorgeous Shop !! Congratulations on a life well lived.
L and S from maybugdesign said 8 years ago
Very nice work!! Congrats!!!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 8 years ago
Beautiful work! Love your designs!
Ainur KOKSAL from Ainurcrochet said 8 years ago
Amazing work !! Congratulations !!
Anna Vasquez from NestedYellow said 8 years ago
I'm so excited to read your story as I've had a crush on your beautiful work! I love the sense of nostalgia and natural beauty you create. Congratulations and best wishes!
Keri and Krista from EastCoastBride said 8 years ago
Absolutely beautiful work!
Darlene Jones from RomanceCatsAndWhimsy said 8 years ago
So interesting to see your machinery and work space. Your story is very inspiring and your product is gorgeous! Beautiful shop!! Congratulations!!
LaECLECTICa from Laeclectica said 8 years ago
Gorgeous work, great feature, congrats!
Irina Maia from Atticquities said 8 years ago
Muito bom! Continuem! Adoro o vosso gatito :)
Polkadot Magpie from ThePolkadotMagpie said 8 years ago
Congrats! Have always loved your shop. Say hello to all my buds in Lisbon!
Shelly Pompey Leonard from MeiFaithStudio said 8 years ago
Truly amazing and beautiful work! Your notebooks are fab & I love that whale canvas poster! Thank You for sharing a bit of your story with us!
Vanessa from PetiteCo said 8 years ago
Parabéns Arminho :)
Brandi Harper from purlBknit said 8 years ago
The two of you are beautiful
Lou Anne Castillo from LunatixGraffiti said 8 years ago
Beautiful pieces coming from two beautiful people. Kudos on being featured - very well deserved.
Ioana Avram from bijuterra said 8 years ago
lovely works and pictures. great atmosphere there:)
Leslie Smith from 925maille said 8 years ago
Beautiful work! Love the interview. Congratulations on the feature!
D George from GeorgieGirlLLC said 8 years ago
Beautiful work and the two of you looked so relaxed working along side each other. Thank you for letting us look inside your shop. Congratulations!
janicewd from janicewd said 8 years ago
Nice work. Congrats to you:)
Amy Egerdeen from NightjarBooks said 8 years ago
I'm in love with your work / studio / faces / country. Amazing interview!!
Andreia from tricotaria said 8 years ago
I loved to know something more about your lovely shop and you. Congarts for the great work. I really love it!
AScrappyLife from AScrappyLife said 8 years ago
Lovely shop and article. Congrats on the feature!
Célia Oliveira from caracolinha said 8 years ago
Great work! I really love it!
Flora from InnerWild said 8 years ago
love this aesthetic. so wonderful to meet you Raquel and João, and darling cat
Valerie from vtylercollection said 8 years ago
Gorgeous work! congratulations!
R and S from MetalAccessories said 8 years ago
Wonderful work!! Congratulations on your feature!!!
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 8 years ago
Gorgeous creations and love the story behind them! Congrats on the feature! :)
Debra Gilstrap from gilstrapdesigns said 8 years ago
Your items are very beautiful and I just love that vintage look and yet so modern. Thanks for such a great interview!!
Susan Faye from SusanFayePetProjects said 8 years ago
Congratulations on creating such beautiful products while being community- and eco-friendly! Thanks for being an inspiration for artists all around the world!
Nakkashe from Nakkashe said 8 years ago
Congrats on FS, your shop is so cute
Amy from fieldtrip said 8 years ago
Raquel and João it is so wonderful to hear all of the care and attention to detail that goes in to each one of your works. Really happy you two are the feature sellers :) Congratulations!!
Elena Fom from Attractive1 said 8 years ago
So strange in our industrial world to see something handmade! Really! I have grandfathers press like that. Dont know how to make use of it))
CB DESIGN'S from CBDesignsPR said 8 years ago
I love your work, very clean!!! Congrats...
italiacraft from italiacraft said 8 years ago
Beautiful! I love your workshop and wonderful art you create inside. Very inspirational!
Renata and Jonathan from RenataandJonathan said 8 years ago
Great artwork, charming store ! Congrats :)
monica mckay sample from ChromeStudio said 8 years ago
Your studio is a dream!! Oh and your products are amazing too. ;)
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 8 years ago
Superb! Congrats!!!
C Star from CStarStudio said 8 years ago
Wow, that is so cool! Great space!
Ingus Jākobsons from Furniply said 8 years ago
Congrats on feature! Love your attention to details and care for planet!
Kico from KicoART said 8 years ago
Congrats! Lovely cat!
Gina Hammond from McGillhandmade said 8 years ago
Congratulations on being featured. I love the feel and texture of cotton paper.Keep up the good work! gh
Melinda from gemmaroses said 8 years ago
Adorable shop!!! :)
Dana Holscher from botny said 8 years ago
I love everything about you, your shop, your GORGEOUS studio, your work...I'm in love!! Congrats on being the featured shop! :)
Sylvie Liv from SylvieLiv said 8 years ago
How very inspiring! :) Your workshop is lovely, and your items are beautiful! Keep up the good work!
Marta DQ from tribomo said 8 years ago
Beautiful shop and beautiful story! Congrats!
Hilary Hahn from PinkPianos said 8 years ago
Drooling over that studio. I love the refined look and clean design + vintage goodness!
Walter Silva from WalterSilva said 8 years ago
Great shop with a traditional approach to handmade! Congrats on the feature and much success to follow! Ptteam team mate
Jypyse from DeathByVintage said 8 years ago
I noticed your whale piece sometime ago...I just love it.
Melissa from ParchmentPosies said 8 years ago
Beautiful work - I love your shop! Congratulations!
Mercedes from Meliorey said 8 years ago
Fantastic work! I love your studio! You also look great together! And I have a cat like that:) ♥
Zoe Sil Lane said 8 years ago
what a beautiful shop,congrats
LIAT kires from ATLIART said 8 years ago
Real handmade! congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Natalia from KMalinkaVintage said 8 years ago
Awesome work!
Yael Berger from TheJoyofColor said 8 years ago
congrats Raquel and João love your work . So nice to see your working place with all the old machinary ,good luck and lots of sale and beautiful designs
Addy Widjaja from cubiciti said 8 years ago
Beautiful work! Congrats on the feature! Wishing you much continued success!
Erin O'Rourke from Aruguletta said 8 years ago
Heart the last picture :) I love a good shop cat!
messinabella from BandBEstate said 8 years ago
beautiful work!
Evie Barrow from eviebarrow said 8 years ago
such beautiful work. i love your story and chosen processes. all the best x
Maya Ismailova from Emaika said 8 years ago
very inspiring...thank you...great quality product!!!...good luck with all :)
Keri from CraftsByKeri said 8 years ago
Wonderful work! Congrats on the feature!
Genise Park from genisepark said 8 years ago
Such beautiful work! I love the seaweed poster. All the best.
Miss B. from BesottedBrand said 8 years ago
Congratulations! So deserved! Loved your studio + your work!
Rosemary Lee from themilkthief said 8 years ago
wow so inspiring! great products. the dedication and hard work really shows well done
Maribel from cristinasroom said 8 years ago
I have admired your work for a long time. How wonderful to see your shop featured. It is as beautiful as your work. Congratulations!! Enhorabuena!
QuitePoshHomeDesign from QuitePoshHomeDesign said 8 years ago
Congrats on the feature! Quite the fantastic shop!
BHBKidstyle from BHBKidstyle said 8 years ago
YAY! I am so happy your are featured here! I´ve been a fan of your work for a long time. Your note books remind me of my grandfather´s notebooks from my childhood. BIG Congratulations!
Anastasia from percivalroad said 8 years ago
love your shop!!! great feature!
Adriana the Librarian from labiblioteca said 8 years ago
I love your work! Congrats on the FS! A great example of how the love you have for your art comes through in your designs and final product. And I love the sleepy kitty :)
Geometricink lunzer from GeometricInk said 8 years ago
What a lovely shop! Congrats on the feature...very well deserved! Your shop is what makes handmade items fabulous and things to be cherished!
Belinda Saville from BelindaSaville said 8 years ago
I have always loved your shop, and now even moreso after reading your story! Your workshop is amazing...such a thoughtful and inspired place in which to work. Wishing you continued success!
becaruns from becaruns said 8 years ago
congrats on the feature! So well deserved! I have loved your shop forever! :)
Aleah Clark from CREATIVENATIIVE said 8 years ago
very inspirational!!! i love your genuine approach to something so simple as a notebook! well done! and awesome name!
Ragazza Acessori Di Moda from RagazzaAcessori said 8 years ago
Muitos Parabens! Fazem um trabalho fantastico! Votos sinceros de muito sucesso!
Emily from WoodlandiaHandmade said 8 years ago
Yay, I LOVE your stuff!
Fafa607 said 8 years ago
Que casal lindo! Adorei a entrevista e o trabalho de vcs.
JW Lin from JWPersonalShop said 8 years ago
Love those notebooks..
Lisa Valdenegro from sendinspirations said 8 years ago
Good luck to you and your shop!
Shirley from wearthou said 8 years ago
No electricity - what a wonderful way to work and produce quality products to boot! The vintage notebooks are beautiful and does evoke those days long ago. Your studio space is gorgeous - nice to see it's cat friendly!!
Tam from ngchi said 8 years ago
love the ginger cat!
Amy from needleandfelt said 8 years ago
We have been on a team together and I have added you to treasuries - Love your notebooks, but I had no clue the depths of your making - what a wonderful feature!!! Your business makes me proud. Congrats!!!
Kristina Ilickovic from Kastina said 8 years ago
Beautiful work,congrats;)! Love your work.
Clarice Booth from RECCIEatETSY said 8 years ago
Nice. You create a beautiful product. There is something I just love about a blank notebook, it is a playing field for an actively creative mind, and even more so when the thought and effort applied to creating the notebook is as unique and what can be imagined within its pages. Congratulations Super cute cat too!
BonTons from BonTons said 8 years ago
Beautiful work. Congratulations on the Feature
Serg Klim from sergklim said 8 years ago
Wonderful work!
Shlomit Ofir from shlomitofir said 8 years ago
congrats on the feature, lovely work!
Klara from klaradar said 8 years ago
Congrats for the feature!!!Amazing store!!!Love your working place!!Congratulations!!!!!!
magalerie from magalerie said 8 years ago
Congratulations on the feature! I love your shop!
Susana Matias from SweetMoods said 8 years ago
Portuguese do it better! I´m very happy for you guys. Congrats!
Sara Aires from saraaires said 8 years ago
Superb work! Always such an honour to see portuguese getting featured on etsy! Congrats!
Joanne Poore from ArtiqueBoutiqueShop said 8 years ago
Such beautiful products and designs! I love the way you buy all your supplies from small local businesses - that's inspiring! The best of luck to you :)
Malva from VenetianLagoon said 8 years ago
The Artisans, with capital letter "A"!
Jeanne Berg from MagpieWorkshop said 8 years ago
What a wonderful feature - love your thoughtful approach to your work and the world around you. Best to you both.
Oncle Hope from OncleHope said 8 years ago
Just love what you do: the style, the recycled paper, working with locals, learning old trades making them new. Just so nice! And the whale poster is amazing. Congratulations to you both!
JJ Richards from sistersisterproject said 8 years ago
we loved them!
Viki and Igal from CloudMobiles said 8 years ago
Raquel and João, you are wonderful! Your love for the traditional hand work and eco awareness is very close to our hearts, such a warm feeling. Many thanks for sharing your routine here and wishing you best of luck! :))
Guatyen Koh from Mettaville said 8 years ago
amazing! i'm in love with your work and shop. truly inspiring. well done!
Debbie Mekonnen from Bellabisinia said 8 years ago
Nice work, I love you shop and you work space. Congrsts and Best wishes.
Veronica from VeronicasStuff said 8 years ago
Pat on the back on your feature. Beautiful notebooks and shop.Well done. God Bless -Veronica
Miss Hildebrandt from MissHildebrandt said 8 years ago
Oh your notebooks are so relaxed! I just loved reading ALL about your love and work of vintage. Wish I could spend the day in your studio! Cheers guys!
Rowina Panchu from SweetCandyStuffs said 8 years ago
Wonderful
Margie Puckett from MPuckettArt said 8 years ago
Blessings! I have a passion for Journaling the old fashion way... There is just something relaxing about a pen and ink running across paper that inspires me to write for endless hours... Your notebooks are so inviting! Congratulations on the Feature!
Joy Kruse from joykruse said 8 years ago
Beautiful Feature.... Simple product that is amazing. A craft that is going by the wayside and becoming completely automated. Very cool.
Jess Masters from RefinedRock said 8 years ago
cool!
Brandy Jo Maxwell from DivinelyDesignedBJM said 8 years ago
Your shop is beautiful, your story is beautiful.. Great article!
FreakyPeas from FreakyPeas said 8 years ago
love the whale poster!
Jessica Grundy from solocosmo said 8 years ago
Your print shop is amazing! I am beyond envious (I am working out of a closet). Your creativity just shines through on each of your pieces! Congrats on a well deserved feature!
Debs Silks from DebsSilkRose said 8 years ago
Amazing indeed, great work and a great work space.
BAD BALLOON from yanivshimony said 8 years ago
I like it a lot. very nice.
Melinda from FlowerMoundEscape said 8 years ago
Your designs are beautiful as is your studio. I am more than a little envious! I love seeing the behind the scenes photos. The fact that your shop is helping your small town's local economy is inspiring. That is the power of Etsy.
Pearl from mayaruhi said 8 years ago
That is a SUPER workspace! Congratulations on your feature, your work is ab fab! :)
Valeria White said 8 years ago
LOVELY is the Word 2 describe YOU, your WORK & Your SHOP!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! Congrats & Continue 2 INSPIRE us 4 a VERY LONG time 2 Come PL!!! Valeria
Zila Longenecker from CONSUERE said 8 years ago
Lindo trabalho e que espaço generoso para trabalhar! Parabéns e tudo de bom!
Carina Pereira from beadstoterabithia said 8 years ago
vivo na Belgica e para mim e optimo encontrar neste espa;o duas pessoas que se empenham por um trabalho e mundo melhor. For;a Portugal! :)
lyn from izuly said 8 years ago
So beautiful! I agree the workspace looks amazing.
kristin from blackmoonsky said 8 years ago
i already loved your store, but seeing the process of how each item is made, just blew my mind. i had no idea how hands on the process is. wow! such incredible work!
Kristen from oldschoolfarm said 8 years ago
Love your work and philosophy. It's shops like yours that make Etsy so special. Congratulations!
Valerie Anderson from AnnaTereDesigns said 8 years ago
Your work is beautiful, thank you for sharing your story.
Juliette Joe from TheBlackSoulsAttic said 8 years ago
Amazing items and designs, loving the respect for the planet!! Congrats!! Lovely work!
Michelle from FoamyFactory said 8 years ago
Congrats on the feature! What a beautiful job you guys do!
Tomas from ppck said 8 years ago
So inspiring, congratulations!
Jacqueline Crowther from LocalColorCreations said 8 years ago
Congrats! I adore your work and your craftsmanship. It's amazing what beauty you can accomplish using ancient techniques without wasting precious resources. Makes me wonder about how I can change up my processes and sourcing in similar ways.
Natalia from KMalinkaVintage said 8 years ago
Great work!
Raquel Almeida from NOTONbyRaquel said 8 years ago
Olá Raquel e João!!! It's so so great to see Portuguese artisans on Etsy FP Featured Shop :D Especially from where I was born! I really love your work, that is something I learned at school but I didn't liked it at all... I always ended with glue on my fingers and everywhere! Not a craft for me to do, just to buy :) Wishing you lots of great sales from another Raquel ;)
Sergio from SergioArteStudio said 8 years ago
Congratulations! Visiting this shop was a delight.
mazedasastoat from mazedasastoat said 8 years ago
Beautiful spacious workspace & so clean... no sawdust! Great to see another person-powered business & to acknowledge that no workspace is truly complete without a sleeping studio cat (at least, I always hope they stay asleep most of the time, as they're way too much trouble awake! LOL)
Kirsten Hadley from PomLove said 8 years ago
awesome. congrats.
Brooke Weeber from thelittlecanoe said 8 years ago
Love your products so much! Wow, great stuff! Congrats!
Shaylen Maxwell from CustomPopPortraits said 8 years ago
Love your notebooks. Congrats! :D
FreshFromtheFlame from FreshFromtheFlame said 8 years ago
Love your inspiration and your artwork.
Sabine Herrmann from Plantillo said 8 years ago
Your workspace is gorgeous and so I everything you make - congratulations!
Whitney from PinwheelStudio said 8 years ago
Congratulations - you have a lovely shop, designs, and items! I really identify with you about having each piece of stationery pass through your hands - it's like giving each piece a loving encouragement before it is used by its new owner.
Gwynne Collins from PenGwynneBeads said 8 years ago
Love your shop! It has a nostalgic feel that I love! Thanks so much for sharing your story!
Daniel Hensley from HoundsofApollo said 8 years ago
Great stuff! I'm kind of jealous, it looks like such a fun process! Oh and you have my cat - cutie little orange thing - ours is named "Bisou". I love the orange kitties!
Katrina Alana from KatrinaAlana said 8 years ago
Wow great work! Congrats!
Violeta Warner from QVintage said 8 years ago
I love and admire your total hands on approach when it comes to ,making your products and for using recycled materials. Wishing you continued success. Congratulations.
bRainbowshop from bRainbowshop said 8 years ago
Beautiful works and studio! Congrats, guys xxx
Jane Brown from SandCanyonJewelry said 8 years ago
What lovely things you've produced! Love your shop!
peaceknots from peaceknots said 8 years ago
So inspiring! Love the photo's and artwork. Of course my favorite photo was with the cat. :)
Piia Põdersalu from piiapodersalu said 8 years ago
Inspiring and stunning work!Love the whole concept!
oppning from oppning said 8 years ago
I'm such a huge fan of your work!! So authentic and beautifull.
Gritt Ernst from grttDesign said 8 years ago
Wonderful Works. Love & Peace from Mafra, vizinhos
Una Stigsdottir from Unaberries said 8 years ago
Nice!
Zoui from XZOUIX said 8 years ago
yeah guys! i like your works, great to see you featured :) congrats to you :) :) :)
Katrina Sorrentino said 8 years ago
I love that Etsy featured you both so that I can learn a little bit more about the people that sent me the whale poster that I love.
Beta and Raitis from BetaMenswear said 8 years ago
Oh, what a coinsidence! I studied in Caldas de Reinha too, during my Erasmus. It truly is a magical place with lots of inspiration!
Linda Gomeau from MyHumbleJumble said 8 years ago
A very inspiring article. Your work is fantastic and I wish you much luck and success.
VenatorVintage from VenatorVintage said 8 years ago
Love your work and your workspace! Kudos to you for your creating/living philosophy on handmade and earth-friendly!
Kila Rohner from Go2Girl said 8 years ago
Very interesting process. I love your seaweed print, especially the wall canvas.
David and Helen Worcester from VerbenaPlaceJewelry said 8 years ago
Love your work! Interesting article!
Cristina S. from RitaMonique said 8 years ago
Great idea to recycle textiles, I hope others will follow it. Congratulations and thank you for sharing, it is truly inspiring!
Gili Spencer from gilispencer said 8 years ago
I admire your work. Thank you!
Adria from DownEastAttic said 8 years ago
Beautiful work!
Christelle from avoiretc said 8 years ago
I will never imagine such a beautiful story behind your beautiful name and your creations that I discovered last summer. Now, they're even more precious to me.
helengraydesigns from helengraydesigns said 8 years ago
Congratulations - beautiful work! I love the seaweed print!
Becky Kazana from beckykazana said 8 years ago
Went to add you to my favorites, and you were already there! How fun to peek behind the scenes at your process. Many thanks for sharing!
Hani Sade from hsBodyTalk said 8 years ago
I was happy to read all about your Wonderful work!!! It is always pleasing to hear about passion that become work of art. Beautiful space you have too!!! Thank you for sharring
Amber from BambuEarth said 8 years ago
I've admired your shop for a while! So glad you were featured. ♥
Artist Madhouse from artistmadhousecrafts said 8 years ago
You're an inspiration to us... Very beautiful vintage notebooks! :D
Melissa Burk said 8 years ago
Can you tell me the company that makes the paper from clothing? It is very interesting!
Mary Serantoni from SerantoniDesigns said 8 years ago
Very inspired. Beautiful artisan work. Love the clean lines and Deco Vintage feel! :) Wishing you continued and abundant success, Mary Serantoni SERANTONI Designs
Babs Ratner from amillionflowers said 8 years ago
Congratulations on the fine work you both do. Your photos are beautiful. Wishing you much success.
ronda Tedder from simplethymeprims said 8 years ago
Congratulations!..wonderful work..
Patti Trostle from PattiTrostle said 8 years ago
Great work!!
LaECLECTICa from Laeclectica said 8 years ago
Congrats, I have always loved your work!
Jean Gustavsen from iquote said 8 years ago
I enjoyed seeing how and where you work, the detail you put in every piece. thank you.
Robert Trujillo from mrroberttrujillo said 8 years ago
Beautiful work!!! Saludos
Pedro Alfarroba from OABwatches said 8 years ago
Proudly PT creativity. Best of luck!
Kristen Fagan from CreativeStash said 8 years ago
Love your work, shop and the sweet details. Congrats on your feature!
Vanda Sousa from goingthedodoway said 8 years ago
Há já algum tempo que a vossa loja se conta entre os meus favoritos. PARABÉNS pelo destaque no etsy. Continuação de bom trabalho, muita criatividade e boas vendas!
Tatiana Capela said 8 years ago
Tomei conhecimento do vosso trabalho agora pelo Etsy e como designer e ilustradora cientifica achei muito bom aquilo que fazem, excelente trabalho, continuação do bom trabalho.
Matt and Meg from NorthboundSalvage said 8 years ago
Love that you also incorporate and utilize many vintage items in your shop! We certainly share your passion for all things old and being so hands on. It is an art in its self. Kudos!
Michael Hawkins from CraftyDad said 8 years ago
Beautiful. In every way. I love the fact that you're working with re-cycled and up-cycled resources. That makes me smile. And the photos of you and your shop are stunning. Congrats. Keep doing what you're doing. The world needs more people like you.
Lindsey Shields from onlyinfields said 7 years ago
AMAZING. Simply awesome and inspiring.
Elisa from CommittedJewelry said 7 years ago
just beautiful! Thank you for letting us into your world :)
Marc Gounard from marcgounard said 7 years ago
Here is a great example of what Etsy is, was... should be about. Love it all, thanks for sharing.
Vickey Martinez from VictoriasSimpleJoys said 7 years ago
Beautiful work indeed! I especially love the fact that its a husband wife team working together, that to me really guarantees that your notebooks and posters are made with much love and care because they grew from your love and also a passion for nature! Thank you for making this world a better place! Congratulations and many blessings to you both!
Karl from KarlsBooks said 7 years ago
Love your shop! It's so nice to see such an unappreciated art kept alive.
Roost Paperie from RoostPaperie said 7 years ago
I love your notebooks! Your letterpress process is such a beautiful art!
Follygraph Design Studio from Follygraph said 6 years ago
I love you vintage posters and notebooks. Your work is just amazing!