Paper, Post and the Occasional Present

Because a handwritten note beats a text.

In return for your email address, I promised you paper things - and here they are, wrapped up in a little note from me to you. Consider this a curated jumble of the beautiful, the useful and the entirely unnecessary-but-joyful. In other words: cards, wrapping, ribbons, gifts and general good-to-haves.

Here’s what to expect from this semi-regular Dear You Dispatch:

– The staple and the superfluous - think envelopes you actually want to send post in, ribbons that make presents look too good to open, and note cards that say just enough.
– A directory of where’s best to shop for all things paper and present-related, plus tips on how to wrap like a pro (or at least fake it convincingly).
– Occasional behind-the-scenes peeks at what’s new at Dear You Paperie - painted lobsters, wavy notecards and gold foiling that catches the light just so.
– Interviews with people who’ve mastered the art of thoughtful gifting, handwritten notes, and celebrating the little things.
– Magazines to flip through, shops to browse and small brands to love.

Basically, if you’re into pretty paper, thoughtful gifting and the kind of post that feels more like a treat than a bill, this one’s for you.

Next time: a peek at how I turn paint into print, and why I believe the best gifts are always a little bit extra.