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About the Artists

DOTTIE BURDINE is the owner and principal of La Papeterie. The company provides custom designed invitations and announcements for any type and size wedding, party, births, and corporate event as well as personal stationery.

Dottie’s accomplishments come with a B.S. in Education from San Francisco State, a B.S. from the culinary program at City College of San Francisco and earned her credential as a Certified Meeting Planner. She has 25 years experience working in the arena of conferences, special events and weddings. Her success is built upon her attention to detail and style. Dottie is best known for her creative and unusual ideas, her unexpected décor accents and her precise attention to every last element. She is the epitome of professionalism. Her calm demeanor help relax her clients so they will enjoy the process of planning the party of their dreams.

Experience in custom designing artwork and invitations for her events seemed to be a natural path to follow when she felt the urge to pursue her passion – invitations, paper and all the loveliness of creating memorable events. Dottie also has provided pro-bono party planning services in her community for not-for-profit organizations such as the Child Care Coordinating Council, American Cancer Society, and the Tri-City Recycling Expo as well wedding coordination services. Additionally, Dottie serves on the board of City Arts of San Mateo.

MOLLY McCOY is a print graphic designer. She has been designing professionally since the early aughts and has a BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. She LOVES designing invitations in particular — Molly thinks each envelope offers an opportunity for a miniature delight upon opening. Her logistical and communicative skills, creativity and expertise make her an extraordinary member of our team. She has a wonderful, fun personality and always enters a project with excitement and adventure. Molly lives and gardens in Oakland, California.

Meet ZIPPER, our adorable studio mascot. Zipper comes to us as a rescue kitty. She resided in a veterinary office where she was subject to being a blood donor. She is unlike any feline I have the pleasure to meet. She is petite, personable, loving and fearless of disturbances – even the vacuum cleaner. She has made herself quite at home and bears the title of “Studio Princess.” Zipper loves her mom and the studio. And she loves company. Upon that knock at the door, Zipper runs to warmly greet all our guests and stretches up for a hug or pat on the head. Once we begin our conversation, she settles in for a cat nap. Upon departure, she’s quick at the door to say “Good-bye, please come again.”