Ink & Lead Blog

A well-crafted letter can accomplish many things: create a lasting impression, forge stronger connections, and become a cherished keepsake. A hand-written letter is a time capsule of emotions, capturing thoughts and feelings in the moment to be revisited again and again. Here are some tips to write effective letters that make a lasting impression.

Whether we collect recipes to actually one day cook the food that is featured, or simply because we like to look at the pictures, we all eventually run into the very real problem of limited shelf space for our cookbooks. When this happens, you have to make the very tough choice of retiring a few old favorites to make room for new tomes, or in my case, getting rid of my stack of old Gourmet magazines... 

You’re convinced of the benefits of hand-writing letters. You’re motivated to send letters to everyone you don’t see on a regular basis. And you’ve even amassed a small collection of stationery sets in anticipation of all the letters you’re going to write. You get your favorite pen, a cup of tea, you sit down, and...blank. You have no idea what to write. This was me about once a week...

Shopping for someone else can be tricky. You want the gift to be thoughtful and personalized, and also practical, but still fun. Well, stationery gifts can be all of those things, if you do it right. And we have a few simple rules and tips for putting together the best stationery gift sets for any recipient. 

When we buy a pen, we often give little thought to the type of ink inside, and how that affects our writing. Well, it turns out there are just a few key factors that can help you make an informed decision the next time you’re shopping in the stationery aisle for a new pen. Let’s take a deep dive into ink, shall we?