📮 Postal Playlist #2 – Postcards from the Past If you read Signed, Sealed, Delivered and Set to Music or Postal Play List # 1, then you already know I’ve developed a teeny-tiny obsession with songs that mention postcards, letters, and anything that can be stamped, sealed, and sent with love—or lust. And while I … Read more
I love my Google alerts. They’re like little literary elves dropping scrolls of fascination straight into my inbox. Recently, one such gem had me swooning. It was an article about historical writing boxes, those elegant tools of the trade that once carried ink, imagination, and intrigue across continents and centuries. I fell hard. And fast. … Read more
Let me just start by saying: I’ve always adored art supplies—the scratch of a good pencil, the smudge of graphite, the blank page begging for magic. The glide of the perfect pen (like these beauties)? Instant dopamine hit. But real talk? Drawing realistically always felt a bit out of reach. Until now. Heads up! This … Read more
Mail art is a creative adventure that’s part postal tradition, part art movement, and part DIY culture. This form of art brings together stamp collectors, painters, illustrators, sculptors, and just about anyone looking to try out a little creativity and a postage stamp. Over the years, mail art has grown well beyond its early days … Read more
Building a pen pal friendship through letters feels pretty retro these days, but there’s a lot you can get out of it. Instead of just sending quick texts, swapping letters gives you the chance to dig deep into someone’s life, culture, and way of seeing the world. Cultural exchanges through letters have brought people closer … Read more
Because Snail Mail Deserves a Soundtrack Let’s start this musical mail journey off with a bang—or rather, with a pelvis shake and a Motown groove. If I’m going to launch Postal Playlist with intention (and a little swoon), there’s really only one man for the job: Elvis Presley. I’ve been head-over-heels for Elvis since I … Read more
Okay, confession time: I’ve developed a brand-new obsession—and I’m not even trying to hide it. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen me post snapshots of my incoming and outgoing mail. Postcards, letters, decorated envelopes, vintage stamps—it’s my happy place. But there’s something else I love tacking onto those posts: songs. And not … Read more
If you ask any writer about their favorite writing tools, don’t be surprised if their eyes light up like they’ve just been handed a first edition of their favorite novel. For many famous authors, picking up their go-to pen is more than just grabbing a tool—it’s a full-on creative ritual. The way it feels in … Read more
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The humble pen is a classic tool, but it truly deserves a moment in the spotlight. National Pen Day is the perfect excuse to appreciate the pens that fuel our creativity, power up our notetaking, and make every signature a little more stylish. Whether you’re a pen collector, a stationery addict, or just love the … Read more