Important notice from the Bureau of Communications

I just found my favorite new way to send e-greetings thanks to How About Orange's blog. Bureau of Communications allows you to send most-official looking documents when you just have to get something off your chest. The site is provided by Magnetism, who makes all kinds of cool widgets like the Idea Generator. They even have a "Declaration of Romantic Intent"---be sure to send one to your sweetie on Thurs!

Read my Declaration of Gratitude below. I mean every word of it!

A little box

Need a small package for that little something you just picked up for Valentine's Day? Patricia at A Little Hut has got you covered! Pick up the template for her little boxes and gift cards here for $3.99 each. Cheaper than Hallmark! (via Poppytalk)

Etsy Round Up --- Calendars

Ah ... there's no better way to begin a New Year at your office than by unwrapping a new calendar and starting off on Day 1 (or 2 or 3, depending on when you went back to work and/or remembered to bring in your new calendar, like myself). And nothing says New Year like these calendars from Etsy --- get 'em while there's still time!


I love this hand-drawn calendar from Laundrypop, specifically the hand-writted Months and dates. It's very playful. $12.00





The calendar that looks like a calendar but reads like a post card --- the 2008 happify calendar! This set of 12 note cards can be posted on your cube wall or sent out with a note to friends. Vomit enducing idea! Send your significant other a note card every month with the reasons why you love him or her...I can feel the chunks rising already. $12.00 at Happify.



Of course, if you are tired of running out to purchase a calendar every year, you could always pick up this perpetual wooden block calendar from Queenvanna Creations. There are three month blocks and two date blocks, plus the wooden base.

A personal touch

I recently received an e-mail about Erin Condren Design and couldn't resist giving her site a shout out. Her assortment of paper products can all be personalized with your name and greeting, and she has an array of terrific holiday greeting cards. I love the simplicity of her designs - it let's the name and message stand on their own.

Check out the Holiday Reflections Card - you can personalize it with your own memories!

My favorite has got to be her personalized gift wrap - who needs labels?!

Good on Paper's at it again!

I'm loving the new "goods" that Good on Paper e-mailed over. The wall calendar is perfect for the new year - the designs are really fresh, which makes a great way to start each month. The new notecards are also flawless, the petals note card is really beautiful, and I think I just picked out my new holiday cards. Head on over to her site today!

Etsy Highlights

Okay, I know this whole subject is kind of tired out, but I just wanted to highlight some great Etsy shops that caught my eye this morning. . .and besides, Esty really is one of the best sites around to get one-of-a-kind gifts in one-stop shopping, so why shouldn't I give a shout out every now and then?

Pearl & Marmalade

This stationary is totally my style. The designers behind this shop really have an eye for detail and each card is like it's own piece of art. Personal favorites are the "I'm Sorry" card, the "Peek-a-boo Gnome" noteset (gnomes rock!), and the "Foxy Salutations" card (all pictured above).

something's hiding in here

Nothing's cooler than a crazy mustache - and these gals know it. If you've ever been envious of someone else's stache - they might be able to help you out. Oh, and they also have other cool stuff too.

Oh you Jezebel!

Did I mention my obsession lately with silhouettes? Or did I just mention it out loud to myself? Thought so...

These lovely letterpress cards from Jezebel are perfect for any occasion, and, in my case, would make good refrigerator/mantle art (where all good cards go). (starting at $3.50, found via Domino Mag's blog.)

Jezebel also has an awesome etsy store with t-shirts, etc.

Periodic Table Cards

I might sound like a nerd, but of all the sciences I was forced to take in High School, Chemistry was by far my favorite. Sure, I didn't pull straight A's in the subject, but when it came time for balancing equations I rocked it out! That's why these Periodic Table Cards from Pink Loves Brown caught my eye. They come in several occasions, perfect for the Mr Wizard's in us all! (Found via Indie Shopping)

Card, artwork, or both?

Etsy's artists never cease to amaze me. Check out these pop-up art cards from Crankbunny. They are truly beautiful---enough to keep displayed on your mantle or refrigerator long after the holiday/birthday has passed. (Found thanks to Modish.)

Petite Pattern Books

Mightygoods posted a blog about the Petite Pattern Book Series. The books come with discs filled with 140 patterns in EPS and JPEG formats. Think of all the uses for these patterns---wrapping paper, greeting cards, place cards, notebooks...Each book retails for $29.95 at Amazon.