A Little Bit of Vintage

It’s time for something a little different. How about a museum of an old post office?

This post office was functioning in the mid 1800’s in Nauvoo, IL and today, it’s used to share the hard work, love, and way of life of the people who lived there so long ago.

Back in those days, mail only came in every 3 or 4 days, sometimes it took even longer. Packages tied with string, small notes with words scribbled left to right, up and down, and diagonally all over the page to save space and postage. People wanted to keep in touch with their families and friends so far away, but back then, postage was worth much more than it is today.

Let’s not forget the painstaking time it took to actually hand-script a letter. Quills and ink. Expensive paper, too

We should be thankful it only costs a couple quarters to send a letter. You can type it up in a blink, or use that handy ink pen that writes so smoothly across paper that’s at our fingertips. Take advantage of the ease you have today and send someone a card. Tell them you miss them, love them, or were just thinking about them!

Feature // Halo and Meme

Welcome to the first Mail it Forward feature! Once a week, there will be a feature on some pretty fabulous stationary or gifts that are just something special.

Today, Halo and Meme from Etsy, have been the attention getter. The rustic look of these cards just brings a feeling of warmth. How would you like to receive one of these in the mail?

1. The feather and twine give this card a free kind of feeling. // Feathers

2. Who doesn’t adore this camera?? It’s probably the most precious thing there is. // Vintage Camera With Heart

3. Typewriter. Perfect for just dropping a note to a friend. // Vintage Typewriter

4. This little heart is a true quilted heart. Tell me this isn’t perfect beyond words. // Upcycled Vintage Quilt

Which one is your favorite??