Hello,

My name is Colleen, and along with my husband, we own Sav-Half Greeting Cards in Wisconsin and 143 Expressions in Iowa. Thank you for searching out our stores! Because you’re here, I’m imagining you support unique local, small business boutiques. I do too! I grew up in 2 small towns—and was raised by two amazing teachers. These roots gave me the foundation for our stores, providing community and relationship focused merchandise and home town customer service.

My background is in sales and management, but my passion is searching for and providing the perfect items to satisfy our customers. And just like a small town, our customers are unique, at different phases in their lives, and all have varied interests and needs. And we strive to meet those interests and needs.

So, thank you for supporting my small business, my family-including two amazing children, and my fantastic team of almost 30 employees.

Your support and partnership are appreciated and valued. Again, thank you, we look forward to seeing you in our store.