Stories

Life’s too short to take yourself too seriously – at least that’s our motto at Compass! Humor is the common thread you’ll find running through our cards and accessories alike, thanks in part to founder Annie Lang’s love of a good joke. For years, Annie has carried around a notebook to jot down ca...

March is Women’s History Month and as a woman-owned small business, this month is particularly special for us. To celebrate, we asked Compass founder, CEO and do-it-all badass Annie Lang a few questions about being a woman in business, challenges she faces and how she’s working to inspire future ...

Sometimes life comes at you fast and can weigh you down, despite how happy you usually are. Whether it’s a trip being canceled, a buddy moving across the country, or a torrential downpour during a hike—we all get the blues. You may not know about everything your friends are going through but you ...

  Things are a little crazy out in the world right now. I'm sure you are overwhelmed. I know I am. Now more than ever it's important to be a kind human. And that means a lot of different things. It means looking out for each other. It means doing what is right for your community (like washing yo...

In our digital age where we constantly communicate via text message and email, something tangible like a congratulations card or greeting card with a personal handwritten message is truly special. Don’t let your message get lost in all the noise. Whether it’s a big promotion, a new car, or a dr...

Your friend’s birthday is right around the corner. You would love nothing more than to make them laugh—and show them you appreciate their friendship. Give them a birthday card they will actually keep instead of being thrown in the garbage bin and forgotten about. Compass Paper Co has an assortmen...