Luxury stationery for the loveliest letters
Words Helen Brown
Snail mail shouldn’t just be limited to christmas cards and there is no better time than just after the festive season to send out charming correspondence. We’ve curated a collection of the loveliest stationery creators so sending out your thank you notes is easy, enjoyable and will turn your desk drawer into a treasure trove of papery delight.
Papier
Papier was founded in London in 2015 and aims is to inspire people to connect with each other in a more thoughtful way and more often.They have partnered with the industry leading artists, illustrators and designers to create a collection of cards and invitations to suit every occasion, whether it’s your dad’s birthday or your very own wedding, as well as notebooks and stationery which make perfect gifts and things you will not only want to send, but also want to receive and keep.Available here.
Paperless Post
With Paperless Post it is easy to create gorgeous stationery that reflects your individual aesthetic. There designs are striking and unique and they frequently collaborate with leading fashion and lifestyle designers, including kate spade new york and Oscar de la Renta. Most recently, Paperless Post have added Liberty London to their impressive list of alliances, using iconic Liberty prints from across the brand’s archives to produce an amazing collection of printed cards and invitations, as well as online cards. Available here.
Christian Lacroix for Amara
Send a thank you note to remember with this Les Madones notecard set from Christian Lacroix. Perfect for penning notes to loved ones, the luxurious cards feature an embossed die-cut design for a stylish decorative touch. Other designs available feature amazing bold designs and patterned fronts, in a range of plain or lined finishes. Available here.
Rifle Paper Co.
This Florida-based stationery and lifestyle brand incorporates founder Anna’s own designs – often with hand-painted illustrations and lettering – on high-quality materials, for a feel that is whimsical, nostalgic, and timeless. Not only are their products works of art, but they make sure to use recycled content and environmentally responsible printers to produce each beautiful piece. They have a huge selection of pretty-as-a-picture shop-ables which don’t just stop at Thank You notes. Choose from phone cases to calendars, and coaster sets to wrapping paper. Available here.
Katie Leamon
This London based luxury card and stationery brand has a design studio in the heart of the Capital and a family run production studio in the English countryside to design, create and deliver gorgeous, original paper products. Designs are hand finished and a complete masterpiece of art compared to the remaining post pile on the doormat. Available here.
