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Detroit-based hand-drawn type/calligraphy and handmade paper goods shop.

10/29/2026

Be a friend that does BOTH.

Calls. Texts. DMs. FaceTimes. Brunch. Dinner. Drinks. Coffee. We have multiple ways to connect with our friends and loved ones. And if I'm honest, we sometimes take it for granted. So in between the texts or the brunches, how do you connect?

A well-timed 'thinking of you' card can really make someone feel special. In the midst of monotonous days and weeks, a card could make all the difference.

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10/27/2026

You connect with music. You connect with your best friend. Record Record Paper cards are how you connect the two.

Music-inspired stationery to connect with ya people in real life.

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10/23/2026

📣 SNEAK PEEEEEEEEEK! 📣

Ok so boom. Here's a little sneak peek of some of things that'll be available at the launch next month!

What y'all think?

10/21/2026

Why did I rebrand? Here's why: Paisley Paper Co. was built off vibes. No foundation. No structure. Now, a lot of amazing opportunities came off these vibes. And I'm grateful beyond measure to have experienced it. But after taking a step back, I realized that I had no connection to Paisley Paper Co...other than the cool things I did. Something was missing for me. So I took a step back. I realized that my inspiration had been all around me all along! After that very obvious revelation (duh!), I got to work.

And now I'm building a brand that I love. I'm creating the tools to help people (and me!) connect more in real life.

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10/19/2026

This is my Dad, Akeem Rashad (Billy Williams)
He is the reason I fell in love with music

It’s honestly hard to know where to start with this one. It’s cliche to say “music inspires me”, so I won’t. But what I will say is that my connection to lyrics has allowed me to grow an emotional depth that I’m not sure would exist otherwise. My dad made that possible.

He is the reason why songs make me deeply emotional.

I was maybe around 8 or 9 when he played ‘As’ by Stevie Wonder for me. He explained the supernatural phenomenons as it related to love and as it related to how he loved me. The lyrics “As today I know I’m living but tomorrow / could make me the past / but that I mustn’t fear / For I know deep my mind / the love of me I left behind / cause I’ll be loving you always” That particular part stuck with me after he passed and still helps me through the grieving process of the last 22 years.

He is the reason why my taste is music is so vast.

Some of my favorite memories with my dad include music. Whether it was hearing his car radio before he actually reached the house, going to concerts, singing duets together or just quietly listening to music in the same room. He grew up in a time where everyone thought they were a step away from being on Motown. He had an amazing singing voice for someone who never classically trained. And he never was shy about it. He’d sing “oh the sweet delight to sing with all my might...” from Minnie Riperton’s Reasons. We loved live music. We’ve seen Prince twice. Once when I was just three years old (yes, 3) apparently dressed in all purple. I have no memory or photos of this, sadly. And then in 2004, our last concert together. We’ve seen Issac Hayes at the Fox Theater and Yanni at the Palace. Outside of the concerts, groups like The Temptations, The Dramatics, Donny Hathaway were always in rotation. And it wasn’t just ‘old school’ or R&B music either. I introduced him to Mos Def’s Black on Both Sides and that became a mainstay in his CD player.

And of course, the motto: Everything ALWAYS works out RIGHT for me. ALWAYS.

10/12/2026

🎵 Dooooyouknowwhattodayissssssss....🎵

Today is our one year anniversary! What an absolute wonderful year it’s been! Since I’m a designer for a music inspired stationery brand, I thought it would be fun to yap about my music inspired wedding invitation.

Designing for yourself is HARD. Especially for something this important. Nelson and I were partners on just about every decision. But he left this part to me, of course. (smart man) I originally had a completely different invitation designed. (I would have explained that but the video is already long enough) It was very pretty, but it was a very generic wedding invitation. I’m glad I scrapped that and went with my gut. Even though they went out in the mail later than they should have. Oops! All in all, everything was perfect in every way.

Maybe for the 5 or 10 year, I’ll do another version where I can really go all out! Let me know what you think in the comments!

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10/09/2026

The Brand Story | Part 2 of 3

This is my Uncle, Gerald (Uncle Jerry).
He’s one of the reasons I fell in love with design

My earliest memory of him is the paintings. They were ornate and abstract. He loved using neon yellow, neon green, neon pink, orange. Patterns with overlapping circles that almost resembled crop circle designs. I had never seen anything like them.

He’s also one of my inspirations to keep creating, no matter what.

He passed last year suddenly at 79. Going through his apartment, there were projects everywhere. So many projects he was still in the middle of making. He never made this for an audience. He made it because he loved to. Here’s a few pieces, just enough to show you where I come from. His work lives in mine now. The colors and shapes I use came from him. I just make them into stationery. The real inheritance is this: Whatever your outlet is, create. No matter your age. No matter what else life asks of you. Keep making.

10/05/2026

The Brand Story | Part 1 of 3

It all started in an aisle.
This is my Grandmother, Retha.
She’s the reason I love stationery.

We’d go school supply shopping every first week of school. It was one of our favorite things to do. We’d walk the aisles to get the essentials first. After that we’d squeel over anything that was sparkly and colorful. Into the cart it went!

She’s also one of the reasons I try to find joy in everything.

She was able to keep her brilliance, childlike wonder, and light despite all world threw at her. She radiated joy.

When I pack up orders in some fancy way, I think about her. When someone shares with me how much they love a product I make, I think of her. I know she would have absolutely loved it. ❤️

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10/03/2026

Introducing RECORD RECORED PAPER! (Finally!) Over the next month, I’ll be sharing more about why I rebranded, what’s new, what’s staying the same and everything in between. Sign up for updates at recordrecordpaper.com

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