How To Celebrate Write A Friend Month Christmas Edition 2025

(Heads up! This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. That means if you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly love or think you’ll find useful.) As December rolls in, I always feel like the world speeds up … Read more

My Visit to Paper Source in Santa Monica

So there we were—my sister and I, strolling through sunny Santa Monica on our girls’ trip, not looking for a stationery store. But then… we saw it. Paper Source. Our feet came to a dramatic halt, followed by a shared gasp of pure paper joy. Neither of us had ever been inside one before, and … Read more

Why The Letters In My Footlocker Still Matter

My footlocker is stuffed to the brim with old letters. Some are crisp, and some are worn thin from flipping them open again and again. Paper scents blend with faded ink, and the dates stretch across decades of my life. Flipping through them, it’s clear these aren’t just pieces of paper. They’re a scrapbook of … Read more

Creating A Stationery Hamper For Every Occasion

Gift giving never really goes out of style, but sometimes it’s tough to find something that’s not only thoughtful but practical too. That’s why a stationery hamper–another name for a gift basket or box is one of my go-to gift ideas for nearly every occasion. From birthdays to work milestones, a carefully put together hamper … Read more