7 Types of Stationery For Every Occasion
What you choose to adorn your notecards can often say more than the notes themselves.
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to personal stationery, the same rule applies. What you choose to adorn your notecards with can often say more than the notes themselves. As we head into a season of thank you–writing and well wishing, why not put extra thought into your stationery selection? Here, we break down seven stationery motifs.
1/7The Custom Portrait
Rifle Paper Co.’s custom portraits take personal stationery to the next level. Strike the memory of someone you met at an event or large meeting and you’ll get bonus points for creativity.
Rifle Paper Co. Personalized Portrait Flat Notes, from $85; riflepaperco.com
2/7The Emoji
These notecards are not for your grandmother (unless of course she happens to be well versed in emoji). Perfect for a quick hello or to show someone your playful side, emoji stationery is the ultimate way to say everything you want to say without saying much at all.
Connor Emoji Stationery, $85; barneys.com
3/7The Full Name
Formal stationery is a must-have. This full-name version is especially great for a post–job interview note. Your interviewer may have seen three Rebeccas that day, so it never hurts to remind her of your last name, too.
Paperless Post Painted Border Notecards, from $2 per card; paperlesspost.com
4/7The Elephant
If there was ever an animal suited for all occasions, the elephant is it. With its many symbolic meanings (wisdom, luck, loyalty, strength) you don’t have to think twice about whether or not the elephant note is appropriate. The answer is always yes.
John Robshaw Gold Thank You Notecard Set, $30; johnrobshaw.com
5/7The Fruit
Using a fruit motif is like bringing wine to a dinner party. It’s safe, it’s thoughtful, and most people enjoy it. And who can resist sending these charming apple notes this fall?
Jan Petr Obr Red Apple Boxed Flat Note Cards, $33; europeanpaper.com
