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Image source: airmail from the UK by Merissa Revestir.
I used to love sending snail mail. And receiving it. First there was the anticipating, stalking waiting patiently for the mailman. Then, recognizing your friends handwriting on the envelope. Ripping the envelope open. Feeling the paper under your fingers. And every now and then there would be that little surprise they included – some pictures or a piece of candy. What happened to all that? Even simple things like writing hand-written thank you notes is something I rarely do. Now I only seem to be mailing checks to my landlord and the occasional postcard when we go on vacation. Guess my landlord should fell pretty lucky. I am not very nostalgic about many things as I pretty much adore the digital age….but snail mail, boy do I miss that!
So, who’s with me to bring snail mail back to life?
1. Love these Kraft heart stickers by Knot & Bow. Pretty (and easy) way to seal an envelop!
2. DIY heart pop-up card by Minico. Because there’s not better time than now to tell someone people love them, whether they are close or far.
3. I’m addicted to washi tape to decorate presents and envelopes! Pastel striped washi tape at Zakka Lover.
4. The most colorful string and tie envelopes, via Poppies for Grace. Couldn’t help but smile if I got one of these in my mailbox 
5. Because you’ll need one with all that snail mail you’re gonna get 
Adorable birdie paper knife at A+R store.
6. Too cute! Snail mail stamp by Wit & Whistle.
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I’m WITH YOU! I miss snail mail too and the ever oh so very exciting CARE PACKAGES! I think having a pen pal as an adult would be even more exciting than it was as a child.
Hi Audrey,
I couldn’t agree more! I’m a big fan of digital, I wouldn’t be without my iPhone but I love sending and receiving proper paper post, it’s far more exciting that a text. It’s partly why I’ve created a range of stationery (this isn’t just a plug, honest) as I wanted to give people pretty notebooks to record their dreams and plans in, and lovely cards to keep in touch with the friends and family. Plus I wanted to show that you can have gorgeous and green stationery and so I illustrate and create all my own patterns and everything’s printed on recycled paper in the UK (where I am). If I could get my own washi tape made in Britain I’d be a very happy girl!
Love This Little Street, such a great source of colour and inspiration.
Gabrielle x
This is beautiful! I love that envelope in the first photo. If I got that in the mail I’d pee my pants with excitement.
Thanks for including my stamp!
haha Amanda. You’re too funny. Yes, I probably would too!!!
Thanks so much for including our heart stickers! I agree with it all!