Paper Swoon: the Spotlight's on Stationary
If a mailboxful of computer-generated holiday newsletters have you longing for the intimacy of a hand-scrawled note, check out this collection of fabulous paper shops, and course, fabulous DISCOUNTS . You'll find a beautiful excuse to put that old-fashioned ball point to paper and reclaim the lost art of letter writing.
PUSH THE ENVELOPE This perennial Mommies With Style favorite has a host of new pieces that celebrate the season and also make great gifts. The latest gems are these family notepads (pictured). Personalize these pads with cute (but not too cutesy) sketches of your kids and all the necessary information. These are a mommy life-saver, especially when you have school-age kids. So new, they're not even on the site yet. But for a special Mommies With Style preview, email the designer for an order form.
Then, shop the web site for much more (I love the paisley notecards and the Happy House stationary). Don't forget your 15% and free shipping with the code MWS15.
TORI HIGA's collection ranges from chic to cheeky, and each card is fabulous. Make sure you check out the Essential Greeting Card Collection for Guys (which includes the requisite I'm Sorry card), the hand-accented glitter cards and the greetings featuring vintage fabric.
In my opinion, though, the darlings of the bunch are the "purse-onalized" note cards. Each one is personalized with your name and a glam purse ...they are beyond adorable. Another brand-spankin' new item, Mommies With Style can get the jump on this trend before they hit the web site. The "purse-onalized" cards are priced starting at $20 for a pack of ten. To see some of the purse designs, check out the tote notes.
Tori Higa's e-commerce site is not yet up and running, but you can browse the selection and then place your order by sending an email. Tori is offering Mommies With Style a 15% discount through Dec. 20. Just put Mommies With Style in the subject line of your email.
KELLY HUGHES DESIGNS Kids, as we all know, are not terribly adept at keeping track of their things. That's why labeling everything is key, and these vinyl labels are perfect! So many fun designs and personalized with your child's name. I can't believe I've lived over seven mommy years without these ... they are a true must have!
Dishwasher safe (although hand washing is recommended because, while the label stays put, it does get discolored in the dishwasher), the labels are available in packs of nine, eighteen or thirty six. All the nieces and nephews on my shopping list are getting these! In addition to the labels, Kelly Hughes also offers personalized notecards, placemats, notepads and enclosure cards. Mommies With Style readers will receive FREE SHIPPING on all orders $30 or over with the code MWSFREE through December 15.
DESIGN-HER GALS Everyone from Oprah to Rachael Ray is wild about Design-her gals. The modern girl's paper doll, you can customize your image (and of course, your outfit) and place it on anything from an apron to a calling card. Visit their web site (and be prepared to spend some time there, it's addicting!) and shop with the code DEAL (in the promo code spot at checkout) to get 15% off your order through Nov. 26.






