The first Nicely Noted collection went out in March of 2012. Somehow, that was 14 years ago. I started Nicely Noted because I missed the ease of popping into a neighborhood stationery shop. When I lived in San Francisco, part of our friend group’s Saturday brunch ritual was to meander down Union Street, shopping and…READ MORE
While some life occasions call for a quick text or email to follow-up, there are other moments that deserve a handwritten note—but in this day and age, how do you choose?
There’s nothing like a dose of gratitude to put things in perspective, and these words from Oprah, Brené Brown, Elie Wiesel, and more will have you feeling appreciative in no time.
Gratitude is really powerful—countless studies have pointed to gratitude as a proven tool to boost mood and happiness. While we typically tend to focus all our energy on celebrating Thanksgiving Day, we’re challenging you to see the whole month of November as an opportunity to exercise gratefulness.
We compiled a list of 30 people to thank (one person a day for the month), whether it be via snail mail or in person.
There is an undeniable magic about finding a handwritten letter nestled within your pile of bills, spam mail, and coupons. But why, exactly, is that?
We’re celebrating the 7th anniversary of Nicely Noted!
That’s seven years of letterpress cards and stamps delivered to your mailbox. 💌 I’m over the moon about all the notes each of you have sent and the joy your thoughtful words have spread. Thank you for joining me for the first part of this notable journey.
Keep an eye out for updated design and limited edition stickers in our October collection!
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Faced with a long commute to a new job, writer, editor, and content strategist Gina Hamadey unintentionally kicked off a yearlong challenge to write 365 thank you notes in 2018.
We sat down with her to discuss the unexpected things she learned from a year of gratitude, and asked her about her top letter writing tips. Read on for some major inspiration!
In January 2018 I started a freelance gig in New Jersey. From Brooklyn it was a good 90-minute commute, including an hour-long train ride. I spent that hour mostly scrolling through my social feeds, which felt like wasted time.