Who We Are

Jade Urash

Owner, Wedding Invitation Designer, Pen & Paper Dork

Jade and her husband, Rick, took over ownership of Chirps & Cheers in May 2020. Jade’s passion for pens, cards, planners, stationery, and pretty much all things paper is a perfect fit for this sweet little shop. Jade finds true joy in helping customers find that perfect agenda, gift, or greeting card – chatting favorite pens, or oohing and aahing over the latest wedding invitations we’ve dreamed up. And hearing customers laugh out loud when perusing the extensive card wall makes her day.

  • Handwriting style: precise and small
  • Favorite pen: loves them ALL!
  • Pen color: see above 😛
  • Agenda: constantly trying a new one for "research" 😛

Cara Knipe

Shop Manager aka Human Swiss Army Knife

Cara joined the team at Chirps & Cheers in June of 2021. Cara’s passion for helping customers and making sure the shop is running at its smoothest has been truly wonderful. She wears a lot of hats around the shop, and she's also the one running our social media like a boss. She has two sweet pups Shelby and Robbie, and loves spending time with them and her hubby David. She loves travelling, is a foodie, and the best dang plant mom out there.

  • Handwriting style: interesting and unique
  • Favorite pen: Anterique Ballpoint Pen
  • Pen color: black
  • Agenda: Laurel Denise Portrait Planner

Our Values

inclusiveness
We serve and recognize all types of clients from all walks of life and needs, and never discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender, race, etc.

authenticity
We are unapologetically ourselves and that’s reflected in our vendors and the products we carry. We are transparent in our business dealings.

trustworthiness
We deal fairly with clients and vendors and meet them more than halfway.

service mindset
We go above and beyond and make the shopping or custom ordering process smooth and easy for our clients –we do what we say and say what we do.

humor
Our workplace and our products are joyful and reflect our sense of humor and bring a spot of joy to our customers.

In Memory of McGee

Shop Dog Extraordinaire

McGee was our ~14 year old shop mutt rescue dog that stole our hearts. She spent her days lazing in her bed at the shop. She loved receiving mail and even wrote you back if you sent her something. She didn't always move when you walked in but if you headed her way she’d likely roll over for a belly rub (her fave!) She was here most days and loved meeting new friends.

Our sweet shop pup McGee left us on Christmas Eve 2023, and she's dearly missed. Thank you for all the love you’ve shown her these past few years – whether it was mail you sent her, liking and commenting on McGee Mondays,  or getting down on the floor with her at the shop for a belly rub – she felt the love and loved you all right back.

The shop will sure miss her spunk but we know she’s in a better place with endless treats and nonstop naps. xo