The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Via Coco/Mingo

Most of my daily communications that aren't face to face are just quick texts, business-like emails and random status updates. Though they do their job in conveying a message, there is rarely any art to them. Most of the time they don't even feature fully formed sentences, just some sort of short form speak that brings no joy to the reader. Written communication has become something we have to do, not something we want to do.

The simple solution to finding joy in your writing again, is to write someone a letter - not an email, but a good old-fashioned, pen and paper letter. There are so many details to cherish in this process that it can't not make you happy. There's the choice of stationery, the pen, and if you're whimsical like me, there's the wax seal for the back (if you're going to do something, do it right!) And if you want to get really fancy, try your hand at calligraphy for an extra-special feel.

The only thing better than writing the letter? Receiving the letter.  Whoever you send your letter to will be in for a happy treat when they open their mailbox and see your sparking stationery nestled in between bills and junk mail. Not only are the details of an everyday activity bring some happiness to your life, but you're sharing that happiness with others. Everybody wins!  


BONUS: for all you men out there who think that writing letters is girly and something you'd never want to do, read this blog post from The Art of Manliness!

Letter Writing Favourite Things:

Personalized Stationery

To The Letter

Calligraphy Set

Pink Wax Seal