Well, hello! Simple stationery for those just-because notes.

by Julie | Cards + Stationery

I’m a huge fan of email, instant messaging, text messaging, direct messaging, and wishing people happy birthday on Facebook. If there’s a way to reach out and touch someone with kind words, hey, I support it. But a handwritten note is still my favorite way...

Stars, not so many stripes — tasteful hostess gifts made for July 4 weekend.

by Liz Gumbinner | Party Ideas

Should you be lucky enough to score a Fourth of July party invite somewhere in the vicinity of fireworks–or better yet, a whole weekend at a beach house (can you tell I’m dreaming of this?)–we’ve got a host of star-themed hostess gifts that are...

Your baby is a big deal, doesn’t the announcement deserve an extra-big card?

by Delilah S. Dawson | Cards + Stationery

A picture of your baby is a great way to announce the exciting and beautiful addition to your life. Could an even bigger picture be even better? The new line of jumbo birth announcements from our friends at Paper Culture are sure to make an impression and end up on...

Nagging is more fun with Tetris-shaped notes

by Delilah S. Dawson | Cards + Stationery

Square sticky notes are so boring. It’s much more fun to use these oh-so-familiar shapes, humming Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy as you write out a reminder to take out the garbage. Did you know that the blocks used in Tetris are called Tetriminoes? It’s...

From Brooklyn, with love

by Kirsten | Kid Style

I am an advocate for shopping online. As a mom, I rarely have time to visit the mall or shop at my favorite local stores. So it’s always a treat for me to come across new sites with an effortless style that’s as fun to browse as it is to actually shop....

A new mom keepsake in glorious letterpress

by Eva Glettner | Cards + Stationery

I’m the first to admit that it can be easy to substitute email for proper stationary thank you cards, announcements, and invitations. But there is nothing like the feel of quality card stock and the grooves of a quality letterpress. That’s why I’ve...

A letterpress recipe for success

by Delilah S. Dawson | Kitchen + Dining

The holidays might be over, but we’re willing to bet you know a hostess, bride, or prize-winning baker who deserves the world’s loveliest letterpress recipe cards. This starter set even comes in a handmade wooden box. Delicious, right? The Letterpress...

Cool thank you cards from kids (that they’ll actually want to write)

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

One of my resolutions this year is to be a little more diligent about getting kids to write thank-you cards. So the first thing I did was order some that they got to pick out themselves. They were so thrilled to see them arrive that they jumped at the chance to start...

Merci pour les cadeaux

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

No sooner are the holidays over that I need to get on that thank-you note writing for all those generous gifts. And when I saw this stamp, I thought, ooh…that could help. A merci hand lettered rubber stamp would not only add elegance to the outside of your...

Way cool modern Christmas cards. For real.

by Kirsten | Uncategorized

It’s that time of the year: choosing the annual Christmas card. If you are late in the game, like me, you may be skipping the photo cards. However if you’re also like me, you want something unique, simple and festively awesome. I am a big fan of finding...