I’ve been spending quite a lot of time at the post office lately. It seems like I’m there at least twice a week, mailing out onesies and receiving blankets (Supersoft! Organic!), lacy thongs and bralettes (Hanky Panky!) or pizza stones and wine glasses (Crate and Barrel!). All of our friends are celebrating something – be it a new baby, an engagement, a wedding or the purchase of their first house.
Call me old fashioned, but once I send off my gift, I expect to receive a proper “thank you” note and to date I’ve gotten one. I’m not talking about an email fired off from your iPhone, or a Blackberry Messenger text (bbm for those of you hip to my lingo). I’m talking about the hard copy kind that the postman delivers. The kind that require a 44 cent stamp (yup, the rate increased on May 11th).
Haven’t got cards laying around? What a lame excuse. Etsy will solve all your paper conundrums without breaking the bank. As a girl with letterpress taste on a post-it budget, this magical marketplace has become my mecca for custom stationery. Overflowing with hand-made items, there is literally something for everybody. Glitter and lace bridesmaid cards? Check. Thick linen paper with a simple monogram in a manly hue? Check. One-of-a-kind holiday cards sure to show up the Joneses? Check. Or, if you fancy yourself a designer – most of the sellers will happily collaborate with you to create something extra special.
Tried and tested Etsy Shops include Siska Studio for notes with branches and botanicals and Zenadia Design for couture invitations.
The next time you find yourself opening a gift, don’t forget to express your gratitude! And heck, if you’re lucky, maybe you’ll get a “thank you” for your “thank you.”
Love this…I love love love stationary of any kind. Monogrammed stationary ~ i melt!
I usually check out http://www.swoozies.com (my favorite place for all things personalized – this includes stationary, invitations, koozies, totes, towels – just about anything you can think of really). I’ll def be checkin these links out. You can never have too many options!
Thank you very much! As a stationery designer on Etsy – I was thrilled to see the encouragement to find cards and stationery there! I’ll be mentioning your article on my blog.
I agree with the opening idea expressed. It is sad so few people even think to acknowledge a gift, much less send thanks.
I love stationary of all kinds and usually self publish my own… but the fun part of Snail Mail is buying fun stamps and using a special stamp for the person receiving the card… with postage changing every other day… you get to uses several stamps!
I am lucky, my daughter-in-law is one of the other rare people left on this planet that sends Snail Mail notes… Good Girl.
Lady – You read my mind – so fun to check out your blog and even better that you’re an Etsy champion! I’ve had custom monogrammed notecards, thank you cards, calling cards, Christmas cards – all on (yes!) Etsy. Love it! xox