From Me to You...

NYC is blanketed once again in snow and what better time could there be then to get to work on my New Year's Resolution and start sending out some handwritten notes! I was beyond excited to receive my new stationery in the mail last week from Fancy Shmancy Notes. They truly exceeded my expectations...

Pick your font, colors, paper type and design and you are on your way to a new stack of personalized note cards!

Happy corresponding!

Put Your Stamp on it!

One of my New Year's resolutions was to send more handwritten notes (aka a great way to feed my stationary obsession). One key component of this new hobby is a custom return address label. I am loving all of the calligraphy stamps below - I may not be a calligrapher, but no one needs to know that!

*primele*

*paperfinger*

*stamp out online*

*angelique ink*

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Weekly Tens!

Weekly TENS: A compilation of my favorite posts and finds of the week!

I am a major sucker for stationary so I couldn't contain my excitement when Elements of Style turned me on to a new brand!
http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2010/10/paperdoll.html

A quick and easy fix with major impact - spruce up those shelves!!
http://alovelybeing.com/journal/bookshelf-makeover.html?lastPage=true&postSubmitted=true

Yes, I would love an apartment with a fireplace so I can cuddle up and wish the winter blues away....but the reason I am sharing this post is because check out the photo of that too-precious for words tyke (and the Hermés tray, swoon!)!
http://rikshawdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/which-one-are-you_27.html

Have you dreamed of moving to NYC? A job in fashion? A great salary, fully paid for digs in the city and a styling allowance?? Enter the Sunglass Hut's "Full Time Fabulous" sweepstakes!
http://www.fulltimefabulous.com/about/the-job.aspx
** Mimi&Meg blogger, Megan, submitted a video entry - you can check it out and vote for her here!

Tender Is the Night

Always wanted to join a book club, but never found one in your area? Look no further - Katie Armour aka The Neo Traditionalist just posted the next book up in her virtual club!
http://theneotraditionalist.com/2010/10/29/the-book-club-is-now-in-session-2/

Happy Halloween!

Punch Up Your Party!

I am a huge fan of online stationery these days - you can personalize everything now from the design and envelope to the stamp and delivery date.  I am very excited about the launch of a new digital invitation studio: Punchbowl! 

Punchbowl offers a collection of free, online stationery sets for events and celebrations, complete with invitations, envelopes, liners, rubber stamps, and postage. I am particularly excited about their offering for Halloween party invites - whether you are interested in a tame pumpkin carving, a haunted gala or a fun trick or treat outing there is an option for your event. I had so much fun creating my own test invite that I may just have to plan an actual Halloween party...boo!!

A few of my other favorite spooky designs...

This may be my favorite!

Punchbowl is free to use - so you can start sending online invitations and cards at no cost today! If you are interested in more designs, features and capabilities there are 3 levels of membership offering a variety of bells and whistles. Whatever your interests, there is a card out there waiting for you!

**As a bonus To The Tens readers are invited to receive 25% off a Punchbowl membership upgrade between now and October 25, 2010. To receive your membership upgrade, visit http://www.punchbowl.com/upgrade and enter promo code TOTHETENS25 at checkout. 

Paperless Post!

Paperless Post has become the go-to for chic electronic evites and they recently expanded their catalogue of stationery to include thank you notes and motif cards. There are a variety of designsplus you can mix and match colors. When you sign-up you will receive 25 free stamps, and have the opportunity to purchase additional stamps for as little as twenty cents each. With the costs of paper products and stamps these days it's the thrifty to way to mind your manners.

With graduation around the corner, don't forget to drop a line to your favorite graduate...

Personalized stationery and motif cards are the perfect way to send a note with a little personality...

Make your move memorable...

Sign up at Paperlesspost.com today!

Call me.

Gone are the days of writing your number down on a cocktail napkin or plugging a number into your phone only to forget about it the next day. Custom calling cards are popping up all over the place and perfect for anyone looking to make a lasting impression. Give them something to remember you by!

Why beat around the bush - when you can just cut to the chase. (*Notice the fine print on the bottom of the card!)

Mr. Boddington's Studio

May I have your number?

Vince Letterpress c/o Etsy

Refresh their memory. Rifle Paper Co. will customize your card with a whimsical portrait of yourself.

Rifle Paper Co.


Fill in the blanks. Simple and sweet.


Cater to your audience.

Adrienne Wong c/o Etsy