It's been correspondence crazy-time around here this week...stamps, stickers, addresses, oh, my!
I've always loved letterwriting...but now I do a lot of writing on the computer--making copies on brightly colored paper, stuffing long letters or cards into envelopes with lots of heart stickers, and hoping my friends will receive the snail mail in their mailbox with just as much excitement as I sent it!
Valentine's Day gives me a good excuse to write to friends far and near. But I would tell anyone they don't need an excuse to write to me--just write!
There are several antique milk bottles on the windowsill, a purple mug from my sister that says I {heart} Purple, and Vicki's wonderful knitted bird's nest on the corner of the desk.
Do you spy the antique wooden stamp holder in the center cubby of the desk? It holds rolls of stamps which I don't normally use because I love using colorful commemoratives.
Actually, I didn't purchase these newest LOVE stamps...yet. The last of the Christmas stamps were stuck on these Valentine envelopes...I hope my friends don't mind.
Tomorrow I'll be doing more of the same. Happy Valentine's weekend to you all!
~ Deb
That is so sweet of you. I love that you write on Valentine's Day. The desk is just beautiful!
Posted by: Stephanie in Mi | Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 08:32 PM
I spent a year in Africa as a teen and wrote hundreds of letters, I'm sure. I very seldom do anymore, but I should since everyone loves getting mail!
Posted by: Carrie | Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 08:43 PM
glad someone still writes letters...have to admit that I have gotten too used to instant messaging...
Posted by: Kathryn Duke | Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 08:46 PM
I remember beig the recipient of a few of those Valentines letters..always such a delight to find one in my mailbox! :) You do a really great job and the letters are always fun, informative, sort of conversational and make me smile!! Keep up the great work!!
Posted by: Chris | Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 08:51 PM
That reminds me, I have to get a valentine card to send to my sister in St. Louis, I hope it gets there on time. I also have a couple of thank you notes I need to write. I get excited when I get something in the mail other than a bill! I LOVE your "I (heart) purple mug. Purple is my favorite color. I'm going to Google it and see if I can find one for myself.
Blessings,
Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi | Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 09:27 PM
I'm horrible at letter-writing, but just this morning I was reading about the lost art of writing letters. Maybe I should follow your example?!
Posted by: Susan | Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Is your address book a ring folder Deb? It's quite intriguing.
Posted by: Rose | Friday, February 10, 2012 at 01:37 AM
Have fun. I noticed the stamp holder!
Posted by: Tammy | Friday, February 10, 2012 at 04:05 PM
what a sweet desk! My room mate in school had one similar that we toted around to att 6 different apartments we shared.
Posted by: Diane | Friday, February 10, 2012 at 09:20 PM
Oh my gosh- I just came by to say Hi!- had no idea my little nest had a starring role here! What a beautiful desk- such a treasure- and so happy to see my nest in such a beautiful setting. Makes this little Mama Bird proud--
Xoxo
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki | Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 06:30 PM
I'm so glad that in this age of technology there are a few people--like yourself--who still write letters. As Susan Branch says, "A letter is forever." I love keeping hand-written cards and letters in my keepsake box and looking back at them later. Speaking of...thank you for my Valentine! It came in the mail today. I love getting mail (other than bills or advertisements)and that Valentine totally made my day. :)
Posted by: Kendra Shard | Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 09:32 PM
Hi Deb, do you know .... it never fails ..... every time I drop by I am inspired! Here in UK I think people who are "in love" do anything about Valentines day, I think your way is much nicer :0)
My Bella Bag blog is going to close soon, so please add my new address in Blogland to your favourites
http://sunshineattic.wordpress.com
we hope to see you there :0)
Have a lovely week,
Val xx Berkshire UK
Posted by: Val | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Many years ago, you gave me a special friendship Valentine's week.....I have always treasured that memory.
I love the way you are still making others feel special through Valentine's!
Happy Valentine's Day, Deb!
Posted by: Leslie from Virginia | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Thanks for your sweet, sweet note. It came today. I hope you and Tom have a wonderful Valentine's Day.
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 08:03 PM
Deb! I was so happy when I went to the mailbox and got your Valentine letter!!!! It was so sweet of you! I love, love, love snail mail, and especially yours. It was as good as getting roses! You always have had a way with words on paper. When I read your mail, I can hear you talking in each word. Thank you so much and hope you and your family have a wonderful Valentine.
Posted by: Carolyn | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Hi Deb ~ what a beautiful desk filled with such sweet treasures.....particularly a family heirloom piece - those are my favorites! Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Lisa Spivey | Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 08:37 AM