Sometimes they become friends. Sometimes they collaborate to build a better world. Sometimes they start a business together.
For Annie Darling and Catherine Breer - the founders of annie|catherine - it's all three. As artists, graphic designers and mothers, these kindred spirits have created a company that is all about color, collaboration and communication. annie|catherine creates spirited, unexpected designs showcased via a diverse collection of exquisite designer stationery that includes note card sets, holiday & special occasion cards, calendars and wrapping paper.
The centerpiece of annie|catherine's line is original artwork and graphics. Imagery inspired by what the founders have seen and experienced. From abstract designs and bold color forms to floral and landscape paintings, each piece reflects the artists' joy for living well-balanced lives, embracing art, and living mindfully. Their products are refreshing blasts of colorful air - season after season.
However, annie|catherine is more than just about two dynamic women who like to collaborate to create beautiful art. It's also about the joining together of individuals who share a love the environment and for the people of our world. So, the company is firmly committed to social responsibility and only works with vendors who share the same philosophy... be fair, be smart, pay a livable wage and give back whenever and wherever possible. As an extension of their beliefs that art - in all shapes and forms - should be accessible to as many people as possible they work hard to maintain affordable price points for their products.
Founded in 2004, annie|catherine is headquartered in Westbrook, Maine in a recently renovated historic riverside woolen mill. The company introduces new designs seasonally and their products are sold in hundreds of fine stationery, gift and specialty stores across the United States and Canada.