Hello winter! Here in the UK there’s finally a proper chill in the air; we’re drawing the curtains by 5pm, and piling on all the layers. As a small business owner who works from home, I try to make this season as cosy as possible by adding comforting textures, soothing scents and soft lighting …
A cosy small business gift guide: tidings of comfort and joy for 2023 Read More »
Sending a birthday card is such a lovely way of connecting and keeping in touch, but it can be tricky to stay on top of all the birthday admin, right? (Especially if you are The Designated Birthday Co-ordinator in your home…) As an illustrator who designs greetings cards, I have a pretty comprehensive stash …
It’s easier than ever to connect with people on social media and messaging apps, so is there still a place for physical greetings cards in 2023? OK, I may be slightly biased, but here are a few lovely things about paper cards which I don’t think the digital experience can replace… Sending a …
There’s no good card for this, and working out what to say to a bereaved person is incredibly difficult. So how do we show up for people in times of pain and grief? I’d love to give you a script, but there is so much nuance here… deep stories, sacred ground and irreplaceable loss. …
3 useful things to know before writing a sympathy card (and 1 surprising tip) Read More »
Once the birthday week is over, or the Christmas tree has come down, do you ever gather up the cards into a pile and wonder: is there anything else I can do with these now? Of course, most cards can be recycled (though generally not ones with ribbons or glitter) but there’s often a …
You’ve chosen the perfect card for your best friend, sibling, or work colleague… and now you’ve got to think of a birthday message to write inside. If your mind goes blank beyond putting ‘happy birthday’ plus your name, I’ve put together some ideas and suggestions that could fill the gap. From heartfelt to playful, …
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