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How to Write a Thank You Card

There is never a wrong time to say thank you to someone for a kind word they said, a gift they gave, or a thoughtful deed they did that made your day brighter. Sometimes, it’s difficult to know what to say in a thank you card, and store bought cards don’t always convey your thoughts clearly, or exactly how you would express them. Perhaps this is your first time writing a thank you, and you want to be sure to get it right. We have some tips ...

The Art & Benefits of Letter Writing

In our modern era of text messaging and emails, the art of letter writing has taken a beating. These days most of us rarely pick up a pen and paper to communicate with one another, but we probably should. There are several mental, physical, and emotional benefits to letter writing that can’t be gained from texting, emailing, or even talking on the phone. When you sit down to write a letter, it can be downright therapeutic. Letter writing ...

Designer Spotlight: The Spotted Olive

This week we bring you an insider’s look at the design process behind best-seller The Spotted Olive. We asked her to describe her typical day and how the inspiration she finds incorporates into her outstanding designs.  Q : Take us through a typical day designing. A : As my business has grown, there are fewer opportunities for full days of designing. Every day can be so different with some days where I am exclusively working on ...

Writing a Love Letter from the Heart

Finding the right words to express how you feel can be a real challenge. Here are a few tips on how to translate your love and admiration into a letter your mate is sure to treasure for years to come. Select a nice piece of stationery for your note, something that will stand the test of time. For Valentine’s Day you might want to select a seasonal design with a passionate red or sweet pink, but there is also something very intimate ...

How to Write a Gracious Thank You Note

How to Write a Gracious Thank You Note Whether you want to thank someone for a gift, a meal or for being a good host, sending a thank you note is an excellent way to convey your appreciation. Here are a few tips on how to give your gratitude graciously: Before you start writing your note you’ll want to invest in quality stationery. Receiving a handwritten note in the mail is such a delight and for the note to be written on a beautiful note ...

Wedding Invitations: Getting Started

Choosing your wedding invitation is one of the many fun experiences you will go through when planning your big day. What’s important to remember when selecting your stationery is that the invitation will be the very first glimpse at the overall theme and feel of your wedding day. The color scheme, formality and tone will all be introduced to guests in one single envelope. No pressure, right? Don’t fret — our dedicated and experienced ...

Birth Announcement Etiquette

Having a new baby is a big deal! Everyone loves finding out that there friends or loved ones have a happy and healthy addition to their family. Here are some guidelines if you choose to send out birth announcements. What is the proper information to be included on a birth announcement? Baby announcements are a wonderful way to introduce your baby to friends and family. Birth Announcements should provide the name of the baby and the baby’s ...

Writing Sympathy Notes

We recently received a request from a customer asking for advice on how to write an appropriate sympathy note, as well as tips for writing a thank you note following a funeral. No one likes to think about a loved one passing on from this life, but when it happens, it may feel as if there are no words that can accurately express how you feel. Whether you are writing a sympathy note to someone in mourning or a thank you card to those who ...

Addressing Envelopes

Here at FineStationery.com, we receive a lot of questions regarding envelopes. Many of our customers will say readying invitations for the postal office is the hardest part of hosting a party, simply because they feel uncertain about the proper way to stuff and address the envelopes. With that in mind, today’s post will focus on the most frequently asked envelope questions. I hope that this brief review will serve to demystify the ...