About

Paper Parasol Press was born in 2009, but started a few years prior at the start of a long distance relationship. What started as a correspondence between Chicago, Illinois and St. Pete, Florida, turned into a full time business. As fate would have it, Chicago became home. In 2012, Paper Parasol Press moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. We now call California our home, but we remain inspired by our Midwest roots and true to the colors and energy of the West Coast. We are fans of handwritten correspondence, human connections, and artful designs.

Cindy is the owner, designer, and creative director of Paper Parasol Press. She has worked in the greeting card industry as both a designer and production artist for years before going full-time with her own small business.

She finds inspiration in nature, travel, and, as a first-generation American, tapping into her Eastern European roots of design and folk art. 

Cindy also works as a freelance visual designer. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Andrew, and dog, Rey. 

She is a fan of mid-century design, flea markets, ceramics, and road trips. Her dream is to one day own a roadside attraction, build a tiki bar in her backyard, and become somewhat fluent in Spanish.