Today we’d like to introduce you to Milan Organ.
Milan, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Hi there!
I’m Milan, Owner & Founder of Magnolia Boone Paperie. I was born and raised in Dallas Texas and now reside in Houston with my husband, our daughter, and our two sweet pups! I started Magnolia Boone Paperie shortly after my daughter Audrey was born. Being her mom is truly what gave me the courage to turn my passion into the real deal. I fully believe as a mom, I can have it ALL…including a thriving business!
My love of paper goods began during the planning of my own wedding. With all of the technology we have today, I love the idea of an heirloom tangible item that families will have for years after their special event takes place. When it came to starting Magnolia Boone Paperie, I didn’t feel like I could ever find exactly what I wanted in stationery or invitations. I wanted an experience that provided a completely custom option for my clients but with some already integrated ideas they can utilize.
At Magnolia Boone Paperie, my goal is to use only fellow small business owners for my vendors. No big box printer services, all specialty mom and pop shops! These fellow vendors put their whole hearts into their work and that is what I want my clients to know when they receive my designs in the mail. That these items have been created with intention and heart.
Whether it be a baby shower, a graduation party, their wedding, or just a sweet note in the mail, I am thrilled to play a small part in the big moments of my client’s life.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
So far it has been pretty smooth, I feel very fortunate for that. I think the biggest struggle I have had so far has been managing the social media aspect of it. I can post photos of my daughter all day but posting photos of my product is something I really struggle with. I think as a creative, I put a lot of pressure on myself to make everything look cohesive and perfect…but that isn’t real life and I have come to embrace that. I am a full-time mom working from my home and I have had to learn that it’s okay if my photos and stories reflect that. I no longer mute my daughter singing in the background or pretend I have it all together…because who does? I truly feel like I get a lot more engagement this way. My main clients are fellow moms and young women, it’s on brand!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I create heirloom stationery, invitations and party goods. I like to say I am known for my paper! I have an obsession with all things textured and luxe and want my product to reflect that. I want my client to be able to put this invitation in a memory box and years down the road their children will open it and have this tangible item that they can almost feel like they were at the event. I would say we are most known for our Christmas cards, our collegiate stationery & shower invitations. We have also recently ventured out into children’s birthday invitations and those have been a huge hit, especially our golf themed one! I am so proud of just the way this has allowed me to connect with other small business owners, moms, and brides. Each of those seasons in someone’s life is so special and I just am honored to play a small role in it.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I think risky is GOOD. My husband says I am a pusher, haha. Which I hope is a good thing…I think everyone should just do it. Just start the company, just move to a new city, just go on the date…just go for it!
That being said, I do often think about how my daughter views me, and I want her to view me as someone who knows the strength in her yes and the power in her no. I want her to see her mom jumping at opportunities that feel good and right but also to know when to say no to something. Saying no is something I have had to really lean into during this process, not every project is a right fit.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.etsy.com/shop/magnoliaboonepaperie
- Instagram: magnoliaboonepaperie
Image Credits:
Stephanie Brazzle HOME (stephaniebrazzle.com)
