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My wish for you...
May love and kindness be a beacon of light, so that your 2019 may be merry and bright!
Notecards can be store bought or customized with engraving, embossing or printing. Please refer to my past newsletter, “Thank You Notes- Part I,” here, for a more in-depth explanation on the various nuances of how to write a proper card. Refer to my past newsletter, “What is the most sincere type of sympathy card?” here, on reasons why you may draw a line through your name.
When composing your thank you note, do your best to personalize it by explaining why you like the gift, and how or where you will use or display the gift. This seems elementary, but quite often, these simple steps are neglected! The more specific you are, the more endearing and meaningful your note will be to the recipient.
For the closing lines of your note, consider saying that you look forward to seeing the person you are writing to soon so that you can thank them again in person. Wish them well for the new year, or express a bon voyage for an upcoming trip they will embark upon, etc. These thoughtful gestures serve to graciously emphasize how much you care about them and that you are grateful for their gift to you.
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Forbidden Faux Pas
No-no: To wet/seal the entire envelope flap.
What is done: Only the tip of the V-shaped flap is sealed. Then, it is easier for the recipient to open the envelope. It also allows you to take a little secret peek underneath the flap to see the diminutive embossed name of the stationery company. It is located on the back, left inside of the envelope. Top notch stationery companies such as Tiffany, Cartier, Mrs. John L. Strong, and Smythson do this. My Mummy showed me this when I received the handwritten R.s.v.p. responses to my wedding. I thought it was a brilliant little secret, and it inspired me to have elegant stationery!