Felix Doolittle

Felix Doolittle’s stationery is one of the country’s best-kept secrets—sort of. Owner and humble watercolorist extraordinaire Felix Fu is a brilliant illustrator who designed the Boston Red Sox’s 2007 holiday card as well as personal stationery for first lady Barbara Bush and Clint Eastwood and who has appeared on Martha Stewart’s and Oprah Winfrey’s shows. Be aware, however, that the West Newton studio, a short drive from downtown Boston, is open only to customers with an appointment. If you can’t make the trip or aren’t interested in a consultation, log on to his Web site, where you can order standard and customized stationery.