Dear Everyone ~
My Bundles of Stationery Joy have recently provoked more joy
than I could have imagined amongst the socially stationary.
Susan, a neighbor in Chicago, decanted her bundle a month ago
and promptly emailed me to say:
“ I’m going to challenge myself to send as many of the cards
and postcards as I can. It seems like there are a lot of people
who could use cheering up these days, so I’ll get to it! ”
Well, Susan has met her goal, and shared her good news
with me last week via mail, on the perfect postcard from
The Museum of Jurassic Technology! She wrote:
“ I finished my bundle of stationery joy challenge!
As of today I’ve officially sent out every single postcard
and piece of stationery in your lovely parcel.
Now I’m on a roll, so I don’t think I’ll stop. ”
Many other bundles have also gone to good homes,
such that two of the six wrapper options are now sold out
(Lacy Daisies and Tricolour), and two more are
close to exhausted—but my imagination is not!
Today is the debut of Deluxe Bundles of Stationery Joy.
They are vintage and a bit voluptuous.
The new series of wrappers has a script theme,
offering not so subliminal encouragement for correspondents.
I’ve selected these papers from my archives from the Last Century,
which I could refer to as the First Zaki Dynasty.
They are very limited-edition, each obi’d with Japanese flat cord.
The top edge is an excellent spot to tuck a little note, or a pressed leaf.
Contents have been calibrated to envelop you (and your correspondents)
in epistolary ecstasy: some smart Smythson’s, a tissue-lined envelope
or two, heavy hand-bordered notecards, assorted cards with letterpress
or engraved motifs, inevitably postcards …
and a small swoon of glassine enclosure envelopes.
(You’ll find glorious glassine details &
dimensions in the shop listing.)
Bob is making a delightful dent in his Bundle of Stationery Joy,
connecting via real mail with old friends from college.
He’s about halfway through his first bundle,
with one still in reserve. He reports:
“ I have, since mentioning my recruiting, sent twelve cards
and letters. Not all have volunteered to correspond back,
but that wasn't the point anyway. ”
Bob is also finding new joy at his mailbox.
He reflects:
“ Working from home full time during the COVID crisis
has turned me into a kid again in ways I hadn’t expected.
The trip to the mailbox is a treat every day to see what’s
been delivered. Informed Delivery builds some anticipation,
especially if there is a piece of personal correspondence out there.
I’m discovering that this is even more exciting than a package.
With a card or letter, the surprise awaits. ”
Deluxe Bundles of Stationery Joy
Bundlementally, Bari