behind the bones…

meet Mycalia

My name is Mycalia (she/her) and I’m the one running this show. Built with passion and a ton of hard work, Lovelybones Paperie is run out of my home office in San Diego, California! I spent most of my career as a graphic designer rolling out magazines, creating multi-level marketing collateral, developing brands, and designing websites. I had a nice run, but I never felt totally fulfilled by it. Enter letterpress. I rediscovered letterpress printing in the Summer of 2017 and knew in an instant that it was meant to be. I slowly began to integrate printing into my life, personally and professionally, determined to become a printer. And, one sunny day in 2018, as luck would have it, the cookie crumbled, so, I followed the crumbs.

I love letterpress. After sitting behind a computer for years, getting to be this level of creative and hands-on brings me joy. Letterpress is full of technical aspects during both the design and print process and it’s this meticulous handmade process that makes the print method so valuable to me. Recycled cotton paper, soft, and smooth to the touch. The excitement of hand-mixing inks with adorable little spatulas and Pantone Formula Guide. The oiling can. OH, THE OILING CAN! The list goes on.

Stationery isn’t just cute pieces of paper to me. It’s an experience. I’m excited about every single project that I take on. My work isn’t intended to be trendy - it’s intended to be personal and purposeful. The beauty of letterpress should be celebrated and I look forward to sharing my labor of love with you.

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xo, Mycalia

lovelybones paperie values diversity and welcomes individuals and couples of all religions, sexual orientations, cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, and life experiences.

“i aim to create pieces that make you feel like you’re holding a piece of yourself in your hand.” - mycalia athanas | owner