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About Us

Noteworthy Paper & Press, a retail shop and stationery and gift brand, located in the beautiful mountain town of Missoula, Montana, was co-founded in 2008 by partners Taylor Valliant and Amy Dolan.

Noteworthy has always been more than just a gift shop. To Missoulians and tourists alike, it is well known as a place to be inspired, a place to reflect and even a place to laugh. Listening to our customers giggle over greeting cards or helping another pick out a sympathy card and in turn hearing their sorrows, reminds us that we are all connected by our human joys and griefs.

Our mission at Noteworthy is to share our love of artisan paper goods and gifts in our retail store and through our wholesale line. Over the years, we've come to see with our own eyes the incredible power of small businesses and artisan businesses in particular, to capture the heart of customers locally and all across America. We believe deeply in promoting creativity in ourselves and others, in sustainability and style in everyday objects, a positive workplace, and a happy healthy planet.

Thank you for your support and for shopping small!

Testiomonials and Press

We Miss Snail Mail. Tell Your People You Love Them by Sending a Note, Sunset Magazine, January 2022

To us, “quaint stationery shop owner in a rustic Western town” sounds like a fantasy job in a rom-com. And a recent Instagram post of the snowy storefront of Missoula-based Noteworthy Paper & Press confirmed that printing cute cards with grizzly bears and camper vans on them is a dream gig. Founders Taylor Valliant and Amy Dolan have been happily running this gift shop—elevating the Montana souvenir, and procuring killer vintage Western-themed postage for their custom invitations—since 2008. 

Read the full article here.

Noteworthy featured as a business to follow on Instagram by The Guardian, August 2018

Welcome to Wyoming! Even though the wedding itself took place in Idaho, most guests stayed in Jackson for the weekend. Tote bags by Noteworthy Paper & Press were filled with items that guests could enjoy over the course of the wedding weekend, as well as a few mementos to take home as a reminder of the festivities.

Check out the feature here.

Noteworthy awarded Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Grant, January 2018

10,000 Small Businesses is a philanthropic initiative launched by Goldman Sachs and the Goldman Sachs Foundation in November 2009 that pledges $500 million in various aid to small businesses in the United States and United Kingdom. The initiative aims to provide 10,000 small businesses with assistance – ranging from business and management education and mentoring to access to capital and business support services. (excerpted from Wikipedia)

Noteworthy is one of 150 business chosen for this cohort out of 2000 applicants. Online classes begin in February with two all expenses paid trips to Boston to study in person at Babson College.

Noteworthy moves to NEW location in the Hip Strip Neighborhood

In November of 2017 Noteworthy moved to 219 S. 3rd Street W. across from Bernice’s Bakery. Some info about the move was covered in the Missoulian article from October 11th, 2017. Check out the story here.

Noteworthy Paper & Press new designs featured on Oh So Beautiful Paper 2016

Our final NSS 2016 Sneak Peek comes from the talented ladies of Missoula, Montana-based Noteworthy Paper & Press (booth #2141)! This year, Noteworthy Paper & Press is expanding on their collection of hand illustrated and hand lettered cards that speak to a love for nature and the beautiful world we live in. Check out the blog feature here.

Classic and Romantic Backyard Wedding in Montana, Style Me Pretty 2016

We just love when we get to see the wedding invitations we work on with our brides featured among the gorgeous photos from their big day. This gal was such a pleasure to work with and we are in awe of how beautiful this ceremony looked. Congratulations guys! Check out the post featuring our invitation on Style Me Pretty.

Noteworthy Paper & Press Card featured in Nicely Noted “Sally” collection 2015

One of our favorite summer-themed greeting cards featuring a fun seashell pattern is available as part of the Sally collection from the wonderful card subscription service Nicely Noted! Browse Nicely Noted’s beautiful collections here.

Noteworthy wins awards in two categories at the Greeting Card Association’s 27th Annual LOUIE Awards 2015

The LOUIE Awards recognize, reward and celebrate that moment when art, editorial, and design perfectly coalesce to bring these emotions to life and memorialize the numerous milestones in our lives. Join us in shining a spotlight on our industry’s biggest stars.

Check out all the winners here.

National Stationery Show Booth featured on Oh So Beautiful Paper 2015

We have a couple final recaps from the 2015 National Stationery Show today! First up – I always look forward to seeing the new exhibitors at the Ladies of Letterpress booth along with previous exhibitors that have moved into their own dedicated booths. Let’s start with the Ladies of Letterpress “alumni” at the show!

Check it out here.

Noteworthy Paper & Press Designs featured in Ladies of Letterpress Book 2015

We’re so excited to announce that our work is featured in a brand new book by/titled Ladies of Letterpress along with tons of talented printers and artists! The book features a diverse collection of letterpress prints and 86 removable posters and will be released on April 21, 2015. It is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indie Bound, and Princeton Architectural Press.

To check out the book click here.

Noteworthy Paper & Press Finalists in Three Categories of Greeting Card Association’s 27th Annual Louie Awards 2015

This is our third year as finalists, and first year placing in three categories! Two custom wedding invitations and one of our blank greeting card designs have been chosen as finalists in the Everyday Boxed Notes $2.50 and Below, General Invitations $4.00 and Below, and General Invitations Above $4.00.

Click here to see the finalists.

Invitation featured in Styled Shoot by Goldfinch Events 2015

We designed a suite just for this fun “glamping” themed styled shoot, featuring vendors from all over the state of Montana!

To see more click here.

Thank You Card Featured on Country Living Blog 2015

6 cards that say thank you in style…

To read more click here.

Feature in Winter Stationery Trends Issue 2015

Hear the buzz? A sweet and fruitful 2015 may be on the horizon…

To see photo click here.

Noteworthy Paper & Press Wins 6th Downtown Missoula Window Contest, Missoula Downtown Association Newsletter 2014

Congratulations to all the winners of the annual MDA Holiday Window Decorating Contest, voted on by the community. Noteworthy Paper & Press placed 1st in the Best Overall category.

To read more click here.

Noteworthy Paper & Press finalists in Martha Stewart American Made awards 2014

Noteworthy was named finalists in crafts category for the 2014 Martha Stewart American Made awards. Our line of letterpress printed greeting cards and custom invitations was featured on the site, along with hundreds of other talented contenders. Hats off to the winners!

To read more click here.
Local newspaper feature click here.

Montana Prairie Inspiration, Green Wedding Shoes 2013

Today’s lovely styled shoot is from some of Montana’s best and is filled with pretty prairie inspiration! The shoot takes place on a private ranch nestled in the Sapphire Mountains, overlooking the Bitterroot river, valley and mountains…

To read more click here.

Missoula Shop Nominated for National Award, KPAX Local News Broadcast 2013

MISSOULA – The two co-owners of Noteworthy Paper and Press go to a national trade show each year, but this time around, they’re up for two national awards at that show….

To watch click here.

Noteworthy Paper & Press Named Finalist in Best New Product Competition, National Stationery Show 2013

Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that after reviewing more than 500 entries, the following products were selected on behalf of your company as finalists for the 2013 Best New Product Competition and Display!

Paper Love – It’s Been Ruff Card
The Desktop – Golden Arrows Boxed Notes

To read more about NSS, click here.

Missoula Shop’s Stationery in Running for National Greeting Card Award, Missoulian 2013

The owners of Missoula’s Noteworthy Paper and Press got a pleasant surprise on the eve of the launch of their wholesale stationery line…

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Taking the Plunge Into Letterpress, Letterpress Commons, Boxcar Press 2013

Curious about what it takes to make the transition from letterpress printing as a hobby to a career? We chatted with some inspiring printers who have made the leap from hobby printing to either full or part time printing….

To read more click here.

Noteworthy Paper & Press Wins 5th Downtown Missoula Window Contest, Missoula Downtown Association Newsletter 2013

Congrats to Noteworthy Paper & Press for winning the Best Overall Window in the 2012 Downtown Holiday Window Decorationg Contest…

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Parade of Lights celebration brings holiday spirit to downtown Missoula, Missoulian 2012

Even if a giant tray of gourmet cookies from Bernice's Bakery wasn't on the line, Noteworthy Paper & Press would still be plotting a speical eye-catching window display for the holidays...

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Meredith + Joe’s Rustic Mountain Wedding Invitations, Oh So Beautiful Paper 2012

Today’s second set of wedding invitations come to us from the talented team of Noteworthy* Paper & Press in Misoula, Montana. Taylor sent over these rustic wedding invitations that they recently created for a couple with a shared love of outdoor activities, from hiking to rafting to skiing. The beautiful two color letterpress design is perfect for a wedding in the mountains of Montana!

To read more click here.

Carrie + Tim’s BBQ Squaredance Wedding Invitation, Oh So Beautiful Paper 2012

Now these look like invitations for a fun wedding! Designed and printed by Noteworthy Paper & Press in Missoula, Montana, these invitations were inspired by the bride and groom’s passion for folk music and the Montana dairy farm wedding location – all with a wonderful old-timey and lighthearted vibe…

To read more click here.

Noteworthy Paper & Press Wins 4th Downtown Missoula Window Contest, Missoulian 2011

Noteworthy Paper & Press has won the Missoula Downtown Association’s Best Overall Window in the annual Downtown Window Decorating Competition…

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Noteworthy Paper & Press Holiday Window Named BEST in Downtown Missoula, Missoulian 2009

Noteworthy Paper & Press, downtown Missoula’s only paper boutique, has won the Missoula Downtown Association’s Best Overall Window in the annual holiday window decorating contest. This is Noteworthy’s second consecutive win in this category and only its second year of participation in the competition. The boutique is located at 101 S. Higgins Ave.

To read the whole article click here.

Art of Writing, Missoulian 2008

Graphic designers Amy Dolan and Taylor Valliant are finally living their dream. This weekend, they’re hosting the grand opening of their new stationery store, Noteworthy Paper and Press…
…The store sells paper, journals, ribbons and more. One of its big attractions is the letterpress in the back of the store.

To read the whole article click here.