Psst...Makes a great gift!

One of our favorite collections, Boatman Geller, is excited to a feature a new hand-lettered collection from artist Erin Barnett in the Holiday Collection.  The lettering style is full of personality and  a little whimsy. 

A modern and fresh looking gift or look for your holiday photocard...

 

 



 

 

 

1 Cup with Icon Eat, Drink Be Merry .... 2 Tis The Season Large Flat Card

3 Merry & Bright Lime Photocard ... 4 Eat Drink Be Merry Coaster

5 Tis The Season Lucite Tray ... 6 Merry Little Christmas Teal Photocard

 

 

They're here!

KAREN ADAMS 2014

Nearly three years ago we began carrying these calendars, and wouldn't you know, they have become a real hit at Lettres.

Customers love these glittered treasures and we some have shared that they bring a smile to their face when they look at how lovely they are on their desk...
we have called our customers on file that have ordered them in previous years and the orders are in and waiting for pick up.

So if you've never purchased them before, we have anticipated the popularity and placed multiple orders for the 2014 calendars and refills.

If you're interested in a pretty gift for yourself or someone you love, look no further...
Come in and let us share them with you!

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

And, hopefully, on paper. Dozens of the finest roses and boxes of the most decadent chocolate can’t top a beautifully crafted love letter. 

Here’s how to create an loving note that’ll capture her heart forever.....

Be Sincere
It may seem obvious, but don’t write a love letter unless you’re, oh, in love. If you’re not in that point in your relationship yet, don’t force it!

Keats, Wordsworth, Shakespeare.   Poetry of the amorous kind should be left for the experts.   Unless you’re intentionally attempting to be cheeky, there’s no need to struggle with finding a word that rhymes with “mon cheri.”


A love letter shouldn’t read like a chapter in a romance novel. There is a time and a place for content rated for Mature Audiences, but Valentine's Day is about love, not lust. That said, you’re not in junior high school. Hence, a love letter shouldn’t read like a chapter of an adult novel either.
Many a lovely sonnet, movie quote, song lyric and novel has been written about love. But those are their words, not yours. If words from any of the former sources have special meaning to you and your special someone — first date, where you met, etc. — then by all means, incorporate them into your love letter in a subtle way. But if they’re just words you happened to have found while searching love quotes on the Internet, skip them and include something straight from the heart instead.

If you’re writing a love letter, you’ve hopefully made many cherished memories together. A love letter should be a reminder as to why you love the recipient so. You don’t have to recount your entire first date, but rather the smaller moments - the way he opens the car door for you or the way she laughs with silliness during movies.


So, you’ve taken the time to craft the perfect love letter, NOW don't skimp on the paper and presentation. Make it a note she’ll want to tuck in her drawer and keep forever.

If a full blown love letter is just too much for you, than consider a valentine's day card from our selection such as Elum and Sugar Paper!  

Color of The Year

 

If you haven’t heard, Pantone's Color of the Year is Emerald (17-5641). We been so inspired by this vibrant color that we couldn’t resist sharing this inspiration board from one of our favorites (Dauphine Press).
The color is said to promote balance and harmony - all for that!
AND, what's even better, emerald is the color of growth, renewal and PROSPERITY...Bring it on!!

Enjoy our Emerald inspiration!
1)   showhome.nl
2)   viceroy hotels and resorts (santa monica)
3)   the pattern base
4)   yasmyn paul
5)   lolobu
6)   glitter guide
7)   robin pelissier
8)   style caster
9)   anthropologie
10) pinterest
 

Don't Forget the Holiday Thank You Notes



It took seconds to unwrap the beautifully packaged gift, a mere fraction of the time it took the giver to find the perfect gift, wrap it with care and deliver it to you.

The holiday season has not officially come to an end until one final detail has been accomplished…the Thank You note. A well thought out thank you shows appreciation for the giver’s efforts and reaffirms the value you place on your relationship with the giver.

Leaving the individual a message on their voicemail, texting or sending a Thank You note via e-mail simply doesn’t take the place of a handwritten Thank You note. Use this opportunity to use up the leftover holiday stamps.

1. Start your note off by mentioning the giver’s name and make sure you have spelled it correctly. The note loses all meaning if you start off on the wrong foot by insulting the giver.

2. Make reference to the gift and mention how you plan to use or enjoy the gift. "I am so excited to receive the gift card from Tranquility Day Spa. I have always wanted to visit and look forward to a relaxing massage and treatment." Or, "I love my new sweater and plan to wear it on my next date."

3. The reality is, a handwritten Thank You note is always appreciated and well received by the giver. The extra effort you took to acknowledge the giver and the gift will not go unnoticed next season.

4. Always write your Thank You note in pen or a very fine tipped marker. Only use pencil—even colored pencil—if you are a small child. If you would enjoy using colored ink to write your thank you notes, there are many nice colored pens on the market that will lift the receiver’s spirit while making your note writing more fun. Gold ink is very pretty but sometimes difficult to read. If you are going to use gold ink, try out a few pens in the store as some write better than others.

5. If the same person gave you multiple gifts it is not necessary to write multiple Thank You notes. If different family members within the same family gave you multiple gifts, you must write separate Thank You notes.

6. Check your spelling and grammar. Not only is it important to get the giver’s name correct, but also to pay special attention to the rest of the Thank You note. A poorly written Thank You note is an indicator that you did not spend much time or effort on the process.

7. Close the letter by stating that you would like to keep in touch or get together soon only if you really mean to do so. Otherwise, the statement will come across as insincere. Often, we are given a gift by a friend of a family member or as thanks an invitation. If you do not know the person very well or do not intend to follow up, close the note with a polite "Thank you again for your kindness."

8. The ending salutation should mirror the relationship you enjoy with the giver. "Love, Mary" would not be appropriate in all cases, nor would "Fondly" or "My best." Some alternatives would be "Warm regards," "Best wishes" and "Sincerely."

And finally, a Thank You note is better late than never. Optimally, a Thank You note should go out within the first to second week, but if several months have passed and you suddenly remember you overlooked someone, send the note out promptly and include a quick apology, such as "I’m so sorry, time got away from me but I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying the set of beautiful napkins you gave me."