"I want people to remember my staff as nice and willing to help make that special selection or to find the right wording for that announcement or invitation," said King.

King's desire to make customers feel at home is experienced when one walks in the store. You often see staff members spend several minutes chatting with customers to make sure they get exactly the stationery or gift they need.

And there is a multitude to choose from.

Designer papers, including William Arthur and Crane, meet all your correspondence needs-from the snappy monogrammed casual cards to the more formally engraved stationery, calling cards and corporate letterhead.

Also, the store is equipped with a revolutionary computerized calligraphy system that offers the look of handwritten calligraphy or other current type styles. Staff members diligently assist customers as they browse through the various print styles and colors of ink before selecting the invitation to announce that special celebration. The computerized system has given rise to a host of papers and card stocks on which invitations may be printed in store, quick and convenient for the customer. Whether you're attending a party or throwing one and you need a gift, there's only one place to go. When it comes to gifts for all occasions, Frances T. King definitely has cornered the market. From linens to porcelains and pottery to children's banks and sterling silver baby gifts, you're likely to find it here. Frances T. King Stationery offers unique and affordable decorative accessories and the perfect gift for that special friend.

And Frances T. King offers appointments as well to give couples the opportunity to browse and discuss their selections with experienced stationers.

From stationery that is uniquely your own to gifts for all occasions, it's easy to see why Frances T. King Stationery has been a triangle favorite for nearly two decades.