This July, we took a break from the always-bustling Smudge Ink studio and went for a jaunt up to Ipswich for our annual summer outing. We decided to have a fun and relaxing day soaking up some history and picnicking on the beach. Inspired by our slight preoccupation with Downton Abbey, we spent the morning...
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Write Your Heart Out: Zelda Fitzgerald
It’s no secret that I love letters. Writing them and receiving them, I’m all for it. I could easily spend hours in a store looking for the perfect stationery set. Writing out a personal letter encourages the writer to sit down and think carefully about what they really want to...
Don’t Forget to Say Thank You
I know that in the age of email, text and 160 character messages, the art of letter writing, particularly a heartfelt personal note, has gotten a bit lost. A handwritten Thank You note conveys an elegance and charm that emails just can’t replicate. It is a return of kindness, a...
Summer Lovin'
It’s finally starting to feel like summer here at Smudge Ink. We’ve got fans blowing, the AC cranking, and exciting ideas for the next few months flowing. In honor of the warm weather, we’ve put together a few fun facts about the summer to get you looking forward to longer...
Social Stationery Giveaway
In honor of all the folks graduating this month, including our very own fulfillment guru Steph M., we are having a giveaway! Personalized note cards are the perfect gift for a recent graduate or anyone starting a new chapter—yourself included. And when it comes time to show appreciation, our thank...