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Etegami | A Sunflower Art Show
Sunflowers! They are everywhere in the summertime. The standard big-topped bright yellow varieties to the smaller, multicolored heirloom varieties. But they are all, undoubtably, sunflowers. Early in August, the Augusta…
Recent Letter Writing Posts
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Windsor & Newton Watercolor Set Review
I’d like to introduce you to the Windsor and Newton Cotman Sketcher’s Pocket Book. It’s a little watercolor set. This belongs to my husband and it’s something he picked up…
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Writing Letters By Candlelight
Sometimes, when the house is quiet and I can’t hear cars on the road outside anymore, I like to write letters by candlelight. My thoughts are clearest when all I…
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A Letter Full of Treasure
Sometimes, letters are extra special. What makes a letter extra special? For me, I love to see a person’s culture reflected in the letter in some way. You’ll see above…
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Birthday! Birthday! Birthday!
This year, I’m going to share my birthday with you guys. My birthday is on July 12 and I am super excited this year. Don’t ever let anyone tell you…
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Why I Write Letters
There are two kind of people in my world; those who write letters and those who do not. Those of you who are letter-writing enthusiasts; you’re probably nodding your heads…
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Letters Between Pen Pals Are Like Secrets
Secrets you remember and protect forever. At least, that’s what I believe. The friendships you develop among pen pals, and what I mean by that is people you exchange more…
Recent Reviews
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Writing Letters By Candlelight
Posted on 24 August, 2010 | 2 CommentsSometimes, when the house is quiet and I can’t hear cars on the road outside anymore, I like to write letters by candlelight. My thoughts are clearest when all I... -
Baby Envelope Template Comparison
Posted on 4 August, 2010 | 2 CommentsDo any of you make envelopes? I do. I make envelopes of all sizes and shapes out of all kinds of materials. I love to use pages from old books... -
Review: Sheaffer Classic Calligraphy Mini Introductory Set
Posted on 2 August, 2010 | 2 CommentsMy Mom used to regularly practice calligraphy when she was younger. In fact, I know she has a photo somewhere of her in my grandparents living room with writing supplies...
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Etegami | A Sunflower Art Show
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Windsor & Newton Watercolor Set Review
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Writing Letters By Candlelight
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A Simple and Fulfilling Yoga Routine
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Simplicity Embellished 2.0
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Baby Envelope Template Comparison
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Home & Garden
How My Parents Water Basil
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Review: Sheaffer Classic Calligraphy Mini Introductory Set
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Anthropologie’s Clever Birthday Marketing | Years 1 & 2
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A Vintage Seal
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My First Etegami
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Review: Kuretake Tegami Refillable Letter Pen
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Diversions
It’s My Birthday Today!
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Home & Garden
Urban Farming: Storing Basil For The Winter
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Postal Scale Review: Taylor Weigh & Store Kitchen Scale
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Tart Treasures!
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Travel & Style
2010 Garden Update
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A Letter Full of Treasure
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Birthday! Birthday! Birthday!
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