The Letter Writing Essentials kit has arrived just in time for National Letter Writing Month! 

Thoughtful letter writing is very dear to me, so I was thrilled when Kate and Isabel asked if I would like to contribute my stationery label sets to their endeavor. It's an honor to be a collaborator in this gorgeous kit, available in the Of Note Stationers shop.

The kit includes:

• 12 letterpress printed letter writing sheets–8.25" by 5.75"

• 6 Soft Cotton Envelopes

• 8 Eva Moon Press Stationery Labels 

• 1 Letter Ledger

• 1 Ephemera Pack* (included in the first ten sets only)

Photos by Paul Rutherford Photography.

Hello!

Over the years, these are the kinds of tools and stationery I find myself using daily at my desk or for letter writing on the go (preferably outside!). Many of the objects I use are vintage and one-of-a-kind but I also value collecting useful tools that are design and created by craftspeople across the world, so this guide reflects those values. I am pleased to share my ideas of gifts for letter writers and I hope you enjoy supporting these businesses that I admire. 

Enjoy!
Julia

P.S. The guide is divided into two sections. The first section is paper goods and the second is devoted to desk tools.  

Stationery, Stamps & Labels

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Brown Parcel Press - Paper & Pattern Card Set, $28.00.

A lovely collaboration with ace&jig.

Check @brownparcelpress for December sales.

Present & Correct - 1960s Airmail Set, £23.50 (approximately $30.00). Beautiful vintage Airmail set with original box!

Of Note Stationers - "Winter is for" card with envelope, $5.00.

Use code ALETTERISBETTER for 10% off through the end of December.

Saturday AM Vintage - Vintage Airmail Labels (set of 18), $10.00.

Use code EvaMoon for 20% off your order through the end of December.

UGUiSU - HAIBARA Colour Rimmed Washi Letter Sets, $13.60

Use code EVAMOONPRESS for 10% off this item until December 25th. Choose from four colors (red is my favorite!).

Taiga Press - JÄRVSÖSÖM Thank You card, Individual for $4.00, Set of 6 for $15.00.

Use code LETTERWRITING for 20% off your order through December 16th.

This exquisite design is inspired by Swedish embroidery. You can find Erica selling her wares at Urban Air Market in Portland, Oregon December 3rd and 4th and at Renegade Craft Fair in Seattle, Washington on December 17th and 18th.

NoteMaker - Life Stationery, $12.61 - add Matching Envelopes, $7.40.

A classic choice for letter writing. The paper is fountain pen friendly!

Paper & Type - The Letter Ledger 2.0, $20.00. An excellent tool for keeping track of correspondence. I use mine almost daily.

Use discount code EVAMOON for 15% off the entire Paper & Type shop until December 16th. *Please note: Orders placed in December will be shipped in January.

UGUiSU - Geometric Windowed Envelopes + Cards Set, $7.60.

Use code EVAMOONPRESS for 10% off this item until December 25th.

Saturday AM Vintage - Vintage Unused Postage Stamp Collection in Tin, $25.00.

Use code EvaMoon for 20% off your order through the end of December.

CW Pencil Enterprise - Jabara Accordion Letter Set, $16.00. The perforations in this elegant accordion-folded paper mean you can make your letter as long or short as you like! Choose from three colors.

Check @cwpencilenterprise for December sales.

Mail More Love - The Petite Mail Box, $30.00. Includes a special gift of a limited edition rubber stamp.

Use code EVAMOON15 for 15% off until December 18th.

NoteMaker - La Petite Papeterie Francaise - The Useful Notebook, $12.69. Beautiful graph paper for brief notes.

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Desk Tools

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Cord - Midori Brass Pen, $22.00 (there is a pencil too!).

I love how the brass develops a patina over time.

CW Pencil Enterprise - Favorite Things Sampler, $17.00.

Check @cwpencilenterprise for December sales.

Shop Noun - 1928 Model No.3 Green Remington Typewriter, $300. For purchase inquiries please email shopnoun@gmail.com.

Nalata Nalata - Copper Household Scissors (small), $105.00.

Lucky Home Finds - Mid Century Gooseneck Lamp with Letter Holders, $65.00.

Nalata Nalata - Futagami Brass Tape Dispenser (small), $215.00. Designed in Takaoka, Japan.

Oh, Hello Friend - Wood Roller Date Stamp, $14.00.

Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. - Imperial Letter Opener, $26.00. This letter opener doubles as a ruler.

Lost Ledgers - Mid Century Letter Holder, $12.00.

NoteMaker - O-Check Design Graphics Stamp Set - Futura Alphabet, $18.68.

The letters click together for perfect alignment.

Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. - Studio Desk Lamp, $249.00. Keep your desk well-lit for letter writing.

Tanner Goods - Document Folio, $200. Perfect to use as an on the go letter writing kit! (Comes in three sizes.)

Baum-kuchen - LAMY AL-star Fountain Pen, $44.00.

Save American History - Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer, $75.00.

Wms&Co. - Self-Inking Rubber Stamp: Nickel-plated + Red, starting at $150. The most beautiful rubber stamp that allows for customizable and interchangeable plates.

Present & Correct - Envelope Templates, £9.50 (approximately $12.00). Choose from different shapes and sizes.

Old Things Make Music - Rubber Stamp Stand, $24.95.

Baum-kuchen - Classiky Desk Tool Box, $98.00.

Last month, I had the pleasure of participating in the Write_On Campaign by sharing my process of using vintage ephemera in letter writing on their lovely blog. I teamed up with my pal, photographer Tanya Pavolova. We spent a fun, sunny afternoon together on this photo shoot and I am so pleased to share it with the world.

You can read my words and see all the photos here: Using Vintage Ephemera in Letter Writing

Enjoy!

Photos by Tanya Pavlova.