Post-Party Thank You Note Writing

Tis the season for party hosting and attending! Holiday party season is officially here. I know I've written about the importance of taking a hostess/host gift to the party, so today's post is a reminder to thank your host afterward with a thoughtful handwritten note. Please don't do this with an email. It's really not enough. After all, the party-giver went to great lengths to prepare for their guests. Even if the festivities were ultra casual, there was much effort taken to prepare for the fun and keep the party going.

Thank you notes can be thoughtful and to the point in as few as 4 sentences.

1. Thank the host for inviting you to the party.
2. Note at least one specific detail, of the event, that was extra special to you.
3. Expand on that detail in a personal way.
4. Wish the host a lovely holiday season or if you know of an upcoming event for the host, wish them much success with the occasion.

It's really that simple! Here's an example:

stacked initial stationery, stacked initial rubber stamp, ink box, staedtler triplus fineliner pen

Dear Daphne & Chris,

Thank you for inviting Matthew and me to your holiday party. The two of us couldn't stop talking about how delicious your signature drink was! 

I'd love the recipe sometime.  Have a lovely trip to Utah and Happy New Year!

Love,

Patti

For the cost of a piece of stationery and a stamp, you'll be brightening someone's day, reminding them how lovely they are, and you might just make next year's guest list! 

Cheers to a festive holiday party season and being thankful. Write your thank you notes and feel good about making someone's day special.

xoxo

-Patti

Back To School Teacher Gifts

What is the saying? "You only have one chance to make a first impression." The new school year is starting all across the US. Wish your child's teacher a "happy new school year" with one of these gifts from Easton Place! You may even want to stock up on a few things (like note pads, pens and notecards) for your gift collection. 

• Personalized Book Stamp - $40
• Notepad - $16
• Fine Liner Pens - $2.25 each
• Personalized Stationery - $27
• Custom Paperweights - $38

Happy Back To School!

xoxo

Patti

Housewarming Gifts Summer 2013

Several of my friends are in the process of either selling / buying a home or they're realtors. I decided to put together a collection of lovelies from Easton Place that are sweet housewarming gifts. Pricing of these gifts range from $16 - $40... perfect for saying "Congratulations on your new home!"

• Personalized Notepads
• Social Correspondence
• Topiary Rubber Address Stamp (NEW!)
• Glass Paperweight with Zip Code
• Set of 50 Personalized Paper Placemats

Of course there are many other gift items in the shop! These just happen to be some of my favorites! Which item would you like to receive as a housewarming gift? 

Happy Summer, friends. If you're buying or selling a home this season, best of luck!

xoxo

Patti

New Product Spotlight: Placemats

Spring has arrived in this part of New England as well as many areas in the US and abroad! I've been so excited for warmer days, pops of color in the garden and a change in my wardrobe. These pieces of Spring have inspired me to create the brand new line of Easton Place Paper Placemats. That's a bit of a tongue twister! In the new lineup you'll find several color combinations of Dots, bright and muted Summer Stripes, Greek Keys, Whales, and designs for your next Luau or Chinese Take-Out.

A set of placemats come in a pad format, terrific for easy storage, and are wrapped in a cello bag topped with a ribbon. They're fun for your next gathering or for everyday. Priced at $25 per 52 sheets, these placemat sets make lovely hostess gifts and are a welcome gift for a new home!

Stop by the shop today and have a look. Let me know which design is your favorite... or maybe you have more than one calling your name?

Sweet reminder: There's still a special going on in the Stamp Shop. Until May 6, receive a free ink pad of your choice with each custom rubber stamp order.

Have a lovely week.
xo
Patti