What Inspires Your Stationery Wardrobe?

Inspiration for your new stationery can come from anywhere and often what you love in your closet and home is a perfect muse!

Christian Lacroix notecards set the writing stage with haute couture

My new birthday notes with a happy chevron design from Boatman Geller,
just like this Missoni dress

Leopard patterns are standard in my fashion and stationery wardrobe 

Fine "leather croc" patterned liner from Papermojo used in my Arzberger stationery set

My more formal stationery from Arzberger - engraved with a custom 4 letter monogram,
 inspired by my nude YSL clutch and a deep blue Tiffany bowl

Fun ikat foldover notes inspired by the ikat pattern I used on some chairs

Why Settle for Just One?

Liner papers from Paper Mojo, stationery created with European Arturo paper from Arzberger

Why settle for one beautiful envelope liner when there are so many - I didn't.

As shown, quantity of 50 with flat printed return address, $250 - liners additional.

Letters To Love

Valentine's Day is a perfect opportunity to be loving.

With love,

Hugs & Kisses,

:)

xoxxox

Fondly,

All my love,

Sincerely,

Warmly,

Thinking of you,

With affection,

Love,

New stationery for yourself or someone you love - or both!
Reds, pinks, black, golds, platinum, even some adornments if you like.

A luxurious and personal way to say thank you for your Valentine's Day chocolate - or any other delights you may give or receive throughout the year.

Yummy!

Call me,

Jackie

Springtime in New Hope

When your kids remark on the blooming trees in front of the house you know it's got to be good.

l love the color combo of the fuchsia and yellow - nature is pretty good.
And, of course, wedding white for all the Brides.

Fish Food

"Please join us for dinner as Chef Theo creates delicious Salmon Papillote..."


Koi letterpress note cards, bamboo paper (photo, Smock Press).


Chef Theo Petron of A la Maison at work.


Assembling with fresh fennel...


I love orange.


Ready to go.


It's a wrap.



Voila!

Going Japanese

I am in love with Japanese silk screened papers - they make a perfect envelope liner for your new spring stationery or a beautiful addition to a wedding invitation suite. Let's have some fun!


Photo above courtesy of Arzberger Stationers
Papers from Papermojo

I Love Being Social with Smock

A big box arrived in my office today and it was filled with Smock's fabulous new social papers. I have been looking forward to this for a while!

Here are a few samples to look at and enjoy.

Thick bamboo paper, letterpress, fabulous colors and great design. Of course, these are spring boards for your

own creations.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Lion of the Senate

Whatever one's political views are and by whatever means one chooses to judge a man, there is no doubt that Senator Edward Kennedy was committed to his work, his family and that he followed his principles to the very end.

I saw this notecard from Cafe Press.

Where in the World are You Writing Me From?

IDEA:

We just got a fabulous thank you note from a friend. Part of its "fabulosity" to me is this: the author put his location - at the time of writing - on the correspondence card up near the date of the note. I just love this! I am not talking ... ummm ... "kitchen table" or "rooftop deck" ... but rather the city or town - the geography. It has me visualizing my friend and his whereabouts.

I will now copy this tradition and place my location accordingly. My friend travels the world quite a bit. Me? - not so much. Hopefully, I will have some interesting places to write from very soon. Of course this idea works for any type of correspondence, not just thank yous.

Thanks for the inspiration Jerry!

8/20/09

New Hope, PA

What is so hard about writing a thank you note?

Nothing! And no, you cannot email or facebook or twitter the thank you.

There is no reason not to get that thank you note in the mail - just follow these basic points and you will make a good impression every time. It is not rocket science.

1. Write it in a timely manner.

Why? First, someone went out of their way (some more than others but so what) and sent/gave you a gift or did something nice for you. Even if you don’t like it!

Second, the giver might wonder if you ever got the gift if you never acknowledge it.

2. Address the “Giver” -" Dear So and So."

I recently got a thank you note from someone who addressed the actual note to only part of the family but not all members who sent the gift. I am speaking here of the actual note, not the envelope. Were there too many names to mention in the Dear So and So line? Don’t write Dear Jane and Rick, etc. or "Dear Fam". Abbreviations like this seem impersonal and lazy - not good. How much longer could it possibly take to add the rest of the names?

3. Mention the gift or the event.

This is a very nice and personal touch – if it is money - well, you can refer to the generous gift or what you plan to use it for. Aunt Cori might like to know that the money she sent you is going to be used to take your girlfriend out for dinner or for that iphone you want.

One of the most curious notes I ever received was a beautifully written thank you from a young boy on his personalized stationery. He did not mention my specific gift. This would have actually been impossible for him as I did not yet GIVE it to him (it was specially ordered for him and had yet to arrive). Thus, his thank you, while one of the timeliest notes I have yet to receive, could not possibly have been personal.

4. Length. Short and Sweet.

The note does not have to be long, just thoughtful and prompt. Nothing wrong with short and sweet.

5. Sign off.

Thanks again,

Don’t forget to sign your name! (Even if it is on your stationery.)

6. Stationery/Cards

Of course, personalized stationery is a nice touch, impressive, and convenient – you will have the stash ready and you won't need to go out and buy a generic card. How nice.

Don't You Love Camp?

So, this week buses start leaving with our children for sleep away camp. Off to the beautiful lakes, the mountains, the outdoors, the sports, the bunks, the "job wheel" and, of course, COLOR WAR.

I love it! I miss it! Get me back on that bus!!

Best time of day?

Mail call.

Make sure your stationery is cool.

When is your phone call?