About Us

Hi, I'm Gary, the creator of Papasonn's.

Papasonn's began with a simple idea: creating products that bring a little more joy to everyday life. Over the years, that journey has included personalized gifts, seasonal items, gardening-themed products, and resources designed to help people celebrate the people, memories, and interests that matter most.

Today, Papasonn's is inspired by the things that make home feel like home.

That might be tending a garden, watching birds visit the feeder outside your window, preserving family memories, enjoying the changing seasons, or simply taking a few moments each day to appreciate the world around you.

As I've grown older, I've found myself spending more time enjoying nature close to home. Many mornings begin sitting in front of my computer with a view of the backyard, where chickadees, nuthatches, woodpeckers, cardinals, and other visitors stop by throughout the day. Those simple moments have become some of my favorites, and they continue to inspire many of the products, projects, and ideas you'll find here.

Papasonn's is also connected to several other projects, including Midwest Birds, where I share articles and resources for bird enthusiasts, and Backyard Bird Tracker, a tool I'm developing to help people record and enjoy the birds that visit their own backyards.

Whether you're a gardener, a bird lover, a memory keeper, or someone searching for a meaningful gift, I hope you'll find something here that brings a smile to your face and helps you enjoy life's everyday moments.

Thanks for stopping by.

— Gary (Papasonn)