Monthly Archives: May 2011

French stationery #4

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Dana

Here it is, my fourth and final installment on the stationery finds I made while I was in France.  I’m sad to see this little series end, but I saved the best for last! I hit the stationery jackpot in … Continue reading →

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Paris-themed paper goods

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Dana

As I was planning my trip to France and fantasizing about all the wonderful things I would do and see, I kept running across French-themed paper goods that I had to have.  It all started when I found these lovely file … Continue reading →

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Lazy Sunday

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Dana

I got back yesterday from a four-day trip to New Orleans. I’ll soon finish a fun post about my trip and the stationery shop I went to while down there, but not today. I’ve spent today listening to the roar of the 13-year … Continue reading →

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Postal-inspired products from France and England

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Dana

It is clear I’m not the only one who swoons for postal-inspired images on various products, so I thought I’d share pictures of a few things I picked up while in France: A t-shirt: A cute, metal pencil box: A keychain of … Continue reading →

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Postal finds in Strasbourg

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Dana

On my last morning in Strasbourg, we went to the farmers’ market, a flea market and a neighborhood-wide yard sale.  I love flea markets and yard sales; you never know what wonderful treasures you’ll find.  At the flea market, I … Continue reading →

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Handwriting matters

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Dana

The New York times had an article recently about the demise of cursive handwriting among the younger generation.  The article focused on the practical implications for students unable to use cursive–like having a hard time reading materials in cursive (a grandmother’s journal, primary sources … Continue reading →

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French stationery #3

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Dana

In an eclectic shop in Colmar, called Le Hameau, I found a huge selection of recycled, colorful envelopes that I used to send home post cards (the French send post cards in envelopes–it costs the same, doubles the writing space and … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary to Viva Snail Mail Blog!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Dana

I mentioned in an earlier post that I started this blog without really knowing there was a whole world of snail mail bloggers out there.  When I found them I was overjoyed at not being alone! One of the best … Continue reading →

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Watering all of your plants…

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Dana

Photo of Colmar, France.  Taken April 13, 2011. I love plants. They’re beautiful, strong, forgiving, and contribute to your physical and emotional health.  Even as a vagabond twenty-something, I had plants that moved with me from apartment to apartment.  Some … Continue reading →

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Post cards from the edge…I mean France.

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Dana

For me, one of the best parts about taking a vacation is sending post cards.  I love perusing the post card racks at various souvenir shops or historical sites and then choosing ones that capture what I’ve seen and experienced. … Continue reading →

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