We say it again and again, e-mailing is nice and easy, but joy, well-wishes, happiness, love... they're truly sent through Snail-Mail.

Joy by Mel Lim takes notewriting and gift giving seriously. You'll find her stationery and notecards to be sophisticated and unique. Through the paper, you'll send love, cares and joy. In addition to greeting cards and note-card sets, Joy by Mel Lim also creates personalized notecards and accessories. Gifting a child? Check their Meli and JoJo line (shown right), which adds a little bling to the cards.

Owned by couple Mel and Joe, the paper products combine Asian Culture with a Modern Lifestyle. Recently, Mel Lim, was commissioned to create a baby announcement Jonas Rocket Delong, son of children's furniture designer Jennifer DeLonge and her rocker husband Tom DeLonge (of Blink 182/Angels & Airwaves). Surely you'll agree that her artwork is astounding--notice how she took elements of each of their lives to make the announcement original.

In honor of the Chinese New Year, Joy by Mel Lim is offering 28% off, with code Chinese28 through February 28. Send an e-mail for more information about custom designs.