Hello, my name is Tona Bell, I am proprietress of The Paper Seahorse. It is a studio for addressing the digital dilemma, the fact that we are in front of "screens" seemingly all the time. My vision is for people to keep in touch with themselves and others. Creativity and mindfulness is our specialty.Curating handwritten and handmade experiences, we are dedicated to celebrating the creative spirit and the makers. Stationery finds, creative classes and special events, we have the tools to help you digitally detox. Mindfulness starts here with us.
About Us
The Paper Seahorse is a studio for creativity + mindfulness. Helping solve the digital dilemma of too much screen time is our specialty.Curating handwritten and handmade experiences, we are dedicated to celebrating the creative spirit and the makers. Stationery finds, creative classes and special events, we have the tools to help you digitally detox. Mindfulness starts here with us.
Specialty Stationery
We offer a carefully curated collection of modern and nostalgic goods for the art of writing, paper and presentation. These include: stationery, writing tools, notebooks, letter writing sets, gift wrap, writing accessories, letterpressed goods, and more.
Creative Classes
For the maker and curious creative looking for new creative expressions, Paper Seahorse classes are modern and fun. These classes are also perfect for girls’ night out, date night, parties and special events. All materials and refreshments are included. Bring an open heart and mind. Learn something new, make with your hands, give from the heart.
Tampa Type: Typewriter Experiences
Our signature “writing bar”consists of a curated selection of typewriters from the 20’s to the 70’s ready for creating. We also specialize in customizing typewriter rentals for photo shoots props/display and parties. Tampa Type has the largest inventory of restored vintage typewriters for sale in Florida. Tampa Type’s permanent home is The Paper Seahorse.