We love helping you celebrate the people who matter most
About Us
The Kindship is a small, women-led team in Tacoma and Gig Harbor with a passion for thoughtful gifts and memorable gatherings.
Made for connection
Today, The Kindship includes two Paper Luxe locations (Fircrest & Gig Harbor), Little Luxe Baby (Gig Harbor), The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop (Fircrest), and The Kindship Venues (Gig Harbor).
Whether you’re shopping for a meaningful gift, finding a book or toy to spark delight, or hosting an unforgettable gathering, we’re honored to be part of your celebrations here in the Greater Tacoma and Gig Harbor communities.
What started in 2012 with Paper Luxe, our cheerful stationery & gift boutique, has grown into a family of shops & spaces designed for celebration.
The Kindship Story
Shopping or celebrating with us should feel joyful, simple, and memorable every single time.
Experience
We love what we do, and it shows in the products we choose and the service we give.
Passion
We curate gifts, goods, and spaces with care so you always find something meaningful and lasting.
Quality
Every interaction should leave you feeling seen, appreciated, and cared for.
Kindness
Our Promise to You
Before diving into retail, I graduated from USC with a degree in Business and lived an eclectic life in Los Angeles for another 9 years, where I worked as a personal assistant and estate manager for celebrities like Scarlett Johansson and Melissa Etheridge.
At the heart of everything I do is a passion for thoughtful gifting and helping people celebrate the people who matter most.
I’m Jenn
The Heart Behind the Brand
I’ve been a lifelong lover of paper, pens, and office supplies, and in 2012 I turned that childhood obsession into a dream business with the help of my mom, Laurie.
These days, I’m fully immersed in running The Kindship, our family of shops and venues in the greater Tacoma area, and raising three daughters with my husband, Sam (alongside our ridiculous dog, Frank).
In addition to running the business, I’m a proud advocate for small businesses everywhere. I regularly travel to Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress and speak up for independent retailers, and my perspective has been featured on CNN, NPR, and in outlets like The Seattle Times and The Boston Globe.
I was honored with the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 award and serve on the Editorial Board of Stationery Trends. Our shops have been featured on the cover of Gift Shop Magazine.
And yes, I still love nothing more than a fresh notebook and a new pen.
Our Team
Store Manager,
The Curious Bear
Katherine Murto
Director of Operations,
The Curious Bear
Ann Wiley
Chief Operating Officer,
The Kindship
Madi Tice
Executive Assistant, Warehouse Manager, & Kindship Venues Coordinator
Caitlin Okamoto
Head of Merchandising,
Paper Luxe
Erin Cox
Store Manager,
Paper Luxe Gig Harbor
Karina Hammond
