It may not be elegant. It may not be expensive. But I've found my favorite pen to grab when writing in my journals or penning a letter to a good friend, is a Sharpie. More Specifically: The Sharpie Grip Stick Fine Point Pen. Expensive and elegant pens around the world just groaned and maybe even eye rolled at my claim. I've yet to find a piece of paper that … [Read more...]
So I'll just admit it. I have a special thing for natural handmade stationery. Well, maybe a 'special thing' is explaining it lightly. I have a very real attraction to a paper that feels like it has individuality and personality. Natural paper does that for me. The feel, the look, the way it absorbs ink from the right pen. I believe the act of handwriting letters … [Read more...]
As much as I enjoy writing letters and sending them outbound on the back of the slow snail, I equally enjoy reading letters, collecting letters and studying the art of other peoples written expression. Vincent Van Gogh and his collection of letters is right up my alley. In a voyeuristic tone, we can all enjoy his written letters that are often complimented with beautiful … [Read more...]
Philately: The collection and study of postage stamps and other postal materials. Of all the things I could fall under, I don't believe philately is one of them, however, I do love stamps. I patiently wait for the United States Post Office to release stamps that will compliment the outside of my envelopes in color, mood, and maybe even theme on a monthly basis. I even … [Read more...]
Meandering around the Google landscape seeking those and that, which circle around writing, letters, stationery and journals, I've noticed a general 'question' out there. It goes a bit like this, "how to write a thank you note" or "should I write a thank you note" or even..."can I just email a thank you?" ....so today I thought I'd throw in my 44 cent stamp on the question as … [Read more...]