THOUGHT OF THE DAY : SEE THE WORLD.

"this is the way i want to see the world...," a notecard featuring a photo from County Clare, Ireland from Dani Press. ($4.50 CAD, see also: blog)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : BIRTHDAY.

"Make A Wish," from Rifle Paper Co.. Since today is my birthday, I was planning on doing a birthday-themed best of the week, but instead I will curl up on the couch with a movie and a drink. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, folks!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : TOO GOOD.

"2-Good 2-Be 4-Gotten," greeting card design by Idlewild Co.. ($4.50, see also: tumblr)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : BRAVE.

"Fortune Favors the Brave," a large letterpress print by Lilco Press. ($30, see also: website)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : SNAIL MAIL.

I used to be quite the avid penpal. I still have boxes of beautiful letters in my closet from exchanging notes and gifts through the post for years and years. Now, I have become terribly lazy about it and find my mail to be nothing but bills and junk. I think it might be time to start up again- anyone else want to join? There are few things better than good mail days.

Sources (from top to bottom): Shanna Murray, unknown, LilyMoon, Håkan Dahlström, perfectbound, persephassa, Johnny Miller, unknown, Here Comes the Sun, and Paper Pastries.

COLLECTIONS : WRITTEN WITH LOVE.

Oh, how I love the written word- especially when done by hand.

1. Write More Handwritten Letters ($25), 2. Custom Calligraphy stamp with Flower Border ($48), 3. Taste-Test Recipe Book ($28), 4. 'Hello' Conversation Card ($4.50), 5. Sip of a Lifetime Mug ($14.99), 6. Hearts, Valentine's Day Card ($20 for 4), 7. Hello ($3.50), and 8. Friendship Rectangular Tray ($75)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE.

"You make me happy when skies are gray," another fabulous letterpress print from the lovely folks at Sycamore Street Press. ($35, see also: website)

our little words : valentines.

Pssssst... we're selling valentines now, using some favorite song lyrics. Won't you take a peek? ($4 each)

thought of the day : favorite.

"You're My Very Favorite," a romantic greeting card on brown kraft paper with handwritten calligraphy by sparrow nest script. ($6)

collections : a place to write.

Twelve stylin' journals/notebooks, all great to give as gifts or write your secrets and lists in. One of each for me, please.

1. Small Steve Notebook ($4.95), 2. Evergreen Tree Journal ($15), 3. Jane-a-Day 5 Year Journal ($16.99), 4. Diamond Print Notebook ($8), 5. Maids Booklet (5.00€), 6. Folk & Flora Notebooks ($19), 7. Pigeon Notebook ($7.50), 8. Assembly of Text Journal ($14), 9. Düller Ring Notebook ($14), 10. Royal Tea Lifter Jubilee Journal (£6), 11. Bear, Bunny, Bird Pocket Notebook Three Pack ($12), and 12. Peacock Turquoise Journal ($13.95)

bird children.

I am pretty darn sure this will be my calendar for 2012. Julianna's watercolor and ink art is definitely a favorite. ($15)

ten images of inspiration : good on paper.

Some people just know how to make paper look mighty good. Have a fabulous weekend, you fine folks.

Sources (from top to bottom): Anne Benjamin, Mr. Boddington's Studio, pikku, Perch Paper Co., elsita, Just Vandy, Ink + Wit, bookhou, Sycamore Street Press, and Essimar.

thought of the day : gotta let it out.

"I Can't Keep It In," a hand screen-printed notecard from Seattle's Slide Sideways. ($4.50)

thought of the day : pride.

"I Am Proud Of You For Following Your Dream," a sweet notecard from Courduroy. ($7)

thought of the day : youth.

"You're only young once," a screen-printed card from London's Our Shop. (£3.50)

thought of the day : sweet little story.

"Our story will always read LOVE," a letterpress poem art print from Sycamore Street Press. ($35, see also: blog)

thought of the day : grammar.

"dear people of the world," a clever letterpress card from Pittsburgh's Sapling Press. ($4.50)

(via all over the blogosphere)

thought of the day : just stop.

"Stop Worrying," a screenprinted card from Toronto-based DEADWEIGHT. ($3.50)

(Via Design Crush)

collections : be mine.

1. The Book of Love By K. C. Jones ($12.95), 2. paisley sweetie ($6), 3. Valentine Card, Handmade Heart, Vermillion on Black ($7.95), 4. Floral Heart Print ($12-$24), 5. Valentine Vintage Card Kit ($9), 6. humongous plush heart ($22), 7. in bed ($4.50), and 8. so good letterpress card ($4.50)

ten holiday cards...

...to send to your loved ones. There are so many lovely ones out there right now, but these are my picks of the moment.


Shanna Murray : $16 for six.


Oh My Cavalier : $6.50 for five postcards.


Darling Clementine : $21 for six.


The Black Apple : $12 for ten.


Morris + Essex : $18 for five.


Essimar : $36 for four.


Kate Spade : $30 for ten.


Egg Press : $16 for six.


Duet Letterpress : $35 for ten.


Mary Kate McDevitt : $15 for five.