There are many things that bring a smile to my face, one of them is mail from a friend. I like to refer to them as "happy mail days". I have had some pretty awesome happy mail days...from little notes and postcards to packages containing nature treasures, an apron, a mug, books, tea and chocolate. All of these lovely gifts are around my home and every time I see them I think of the person who was kind enough to send them.
A few weeks ago this was brought to my attention and I thought why not. I know how happy I am to receive a hand written note from a friend and I am sure many of you feel the same way, and so a new ritual was born. On Sunday morning sometime between breakfast and lunch I sit down with a cup of tea, my stationary and my address book and I write a little note to someone. Then on Monday I put it in the mail.
It is a simple pleasure and one that so far, three weeks in, has brought great joy to my Sunday morning.
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P.S. If you like to receive little surprises in the mail be sure to email your address to me.
Such a good, down to earth, spirit touching idea. I am in!
ReplyDeleteWell that sounds like fun! Off to email you :)
ReplyDeleteIt will be! And I got your email :)
DeleteThis is such an enjoyable way to maintain a friendship :0)... yes, I would be blessed to receive a not from you Kim ...
ReplyDeleteIt is. You can bet you will receive one :)
DeleteOh my gosh, I love this idea! Will surely be adopting this one! xo
ReplyDeleteI am so glad the idea is spreading. I call them happy mail days too! It's so fun to receive a friendly letter in the mailbox :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun, especially when it is unexpected :) Thanks for sharing your idea with us.
DeleteHow fun! Maybe I should start. I do miss sending (and receiving!) mail. I think you have my address, but I will email you again later just in case!
ReplyDeleteYes! I think you should. I do have your address, somewhere, if you get a chance resend it to me, just in case :)
DeleteNow that is just wonderful Kim!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tracey!
Deletewhat great fun! i still correspond via snail mail with my oldest friend and love writing and receiving letters :)
ReplyDeleteIt is! That is wonderful Amanda :)
DeleteNothing like hand written mail- there is beauty in that.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
So much beauty.
DeleteMy biggest dilemma in writing is finding nice stationary. I used to always get new stationary when I was young from my Aunts & Uncles. I miss it. =( These days I will just use something I have or occasionally create my own. Here is one I made. I need to make more. =) http://www.elisaloves.com/2011/02/pretty-stationary.html
ReplyDeleteThat was the most fun, going shopping for some nice stationary. I picked up a few different kinds. Such a lovely gift, I always love getting stationary and notebooks :)
DeleteLove your homemade stationary, I might have to try that. Thanks for sharing.
This is such a good idea to do once a week. I love to write letters but when I think of all the people I want to send notes to I get overwhelmed and then none are sent. I'm going to try this way!
ReplyDeleteIt is, simple and easy. And you know what, I actually sent two last week and will be sending two this week. It is kind of addictive :)
DeleteOh Kim, what a wonderful idea.......I may steal it and start a new ritual as well. One or two a week, on a certain day, is a perfect way to plan it. And I do so love getting mail! I may write one this evening! Thanks for the inspiration. Love that stationary by the way!
ReplyDeletePlease do! Enjoy.
DeleteHow lovely! I will surely jump on this band wagon... seems like such a happy positive wagon! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is. I got your email :)
DeleteI think this is really wonderful! I remember doing this as a kid because there was no internet or cell phones to send instant messages. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks KC. I did this as a kid too, I had a pen pal in Denmark, we had such a lovely thing going.
DeleteSometimes I just laugh out loud at my computer because I was just saying to my husband the other day how nice it would be to sit down throughout the year send a little note to friends and family. Just to brighten their day. Great minds think alike! Wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteHaha, that is too funny. Seems they do think alike :)
DeleteHow lovely! What a wonderful example you are toting for your son :).
ReplyDeleteAwe, thank you :)
DeleteHow wonderful! That would be awesome, I will email you. Maybe a little rock exchange to start :)
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful Kim! You'll be busy writing letters after this post. :)
ReplyDeleteI will be, but that is perfect. I would sooner by writing than typing :)
DeleteSuch an awesome concept Kim, l bet it makes people's day when they receive some happy mail from you. My word for 2014 is simple, and l too have been thinking of simple pleasures and joys that l can incorporate into my days. Handwritten notes and cards would be a great idea to try. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great word, and this is such a simple pleasure. Hope you give it a try.
DeleteThis is wonderful Kim! Love the way this idea has spred among the bloggers I know. I just purchased some new notecards yesterday. So fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn, I am loving it and am so happy Alex shared it with all of us.
DeleteI would be really happy to revieve a happy mail!
ReplyDeleteAdress will be emailed!
Yay!!! And I got your email and added you to my list :)
DeleteI love this Kim!!! I too love getting happy mail (and would love to receive a note from you).
ReplyDeleteThanks Summer, I have been having so much fun sending mail every week. I would love to add you to my list, just send along your address via email :)
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