The yard is now smoother and I look forward to seeing grassy sprouts popping through the pine straw…read moreand when that happens I'll ask the Tennessee Standard folks back for a sign to show off their handiwork to the neighbors.

Recently, my wife and I stopped by The Happy Envelope looking for a decorative towel for a hostess…read moregift. We found the perfect selection. They also have notecards, candles, books, and 'city posters' of Knoxville and other unique cities; listing businesses and points of interest. They can also custom design stationary for you, or you can choose from their in-house collection. Conveniently located in Bearden, they are a quick drive to get that special, one of a kind, gift for a loved one. Follow me on Yelp for more places of interest in the Knoxville and East Tennessee area.

Wow. Baltic Studios is beyond talented. She crafted the most gorgeous type for my invitation…read moreenvelopes. I am still getting rave reviews, and as such; have commissioned Batlic to use their talents for numerous other pieces for my wedding. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone for any event. Janet is the master!

Working with Janet was an absolute pleasure. As soon as I saw Baltic Studios website I knew that I…read morewanted to hire them to create a custom print of a poem. Janet's work is stunning. I had no idea where to start on the project, but one call to Janet and it was clear that I was in the best hands possible. She walked me through the entire process, and her customer service matches her exceptional work. She took the time to research the poem that I sent her and pointed out that I had sent a version that didn't match the original poem. I was really grateful that she went the extra mile for my project. She sent me several sketches with different fonts and layouts. I was truly amazed at her work, and how well she understood exactly what I was looking for. The final product was perfect. Thank you Janet for all of your hard work and dedication. I couldn't be happier with my experience and I can't wait to work with you again in the future!

Jenny did a fantastic job addressing the save the dates and the invitations. She was flexible,…read moreresponded quickly to emails, even while she was on vacation, and was very helpful in picking out the calligraphy style. Due to my hectic schedule, she let me mail the envelopes to her instead of dropping them off and shipped them back. She also suggested that I send her an invite so she could match up the ink color and style of lettering. Pricing is exactly as listed on the website, which was great for my budgeting! She is also very thorough in reviewing the requests. I accidentally forgot to request return addresses on my invites, but she emailed me to make sure I hadn't made a mistaken and was able to include the return addresses. I would definitely use her services again.

My wedding invitation envelopes came out beautiful! I have received so many compliments! Even when…read moreI was at the post office, a woman standing on line with me stopped me to tell me how gorgeous they looked! Quick turn around time too! Jenny also did all of my place cards. They were perfect! Thanks so much!

If you're looking to buy quality, handmade, local goods, look no further than Pioneer House! Julie…read more& co. produce amazingly unique pieces of art. It's always a delight to pop in, spend some time browsing the supply. Also, you have to come back often, because they're always printing new materials. Looking for something special for a gift, look no further! Also be sure to check out Phil's wealth of vintage cowboy and baseball gear! A tone of amazing items, and, again, the supply is constantly turning over.

Located in an 1950s Bakers shoe store with lots of lovely windows, this charming shop has the…read moreperfect Nashville/Knoxville/Asheville aesthetic. Tons of vintage boots and one of a kind Rockmount embroidered western shirts are to be found with sadly appropriate prices ($250 on up). This is not a lucky find kind of shop but rather a special treat for a wearable souvenir. Interspersed throughout are letterpress posters and arty signs as there is indeed a print shop in the back.