It's National Card & Letter Writing Month, so we thought we'd share some of our favorite "just because" cards.
Who doesn't love receiving a hand-written card in the mail? So stop in, say hello, and pick up a few to send to your favorite people. And as always, keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates (like what's inside this package from our brand new line, Pink Orchid Press. We don't even know yet!)
We were so honored to work with Stan of Bashert Jewelry recently on his business cards. Stan bases each of his custom jewelry designs on the personal love story of the couple, so the uniqueness of the black paper fit his branding perfectly, while the rose gold foil stamping encapsulates the romance of his jewelry. The simplicity, elegance, and subtle luxury of the finished business cards emulate Bashert Jewelry perfectly.
From Stan, regarding the inspiration behind his jewelry design and business: My inspiration was not something I have studied or observed. My signature style was not in the certifications I got on the wall. It was the spark in the eyes of the guy that walked in the studio one day. It was in his quiet, trembling voice, revealing in shy, half-sentences his Love Story to me. Complete stranger. I realized - sitting across, with nervous anticipation, my own Muse was staring at me. It was The Love Story! In Metal and Stones, I give each Love Story its own expression. From the pencil sketch to the final product in the box, I enjoy the whole process. I am addicted to the challenge each story presents. With every couple I meet, I see new forms, new colors and new design blossoming. I draw my energy from the interaction with the phenomenon “Two-In-Love”. I realize, the jewelry, I create, is meant to be a Love Promise. It is a vow with no measure of time. It is eternity captured in a moment.
So excited about these beautiful new photos of the store! Here's a little montage of our favorites:
Stop in today to see our selection of letterpress note cards, foil stamping greeting cards, acrylic bar & bat mitzvah invitation samples, and more!
Elum designs are on the shelves here at The Windmill (although based on how fast they have been flying, they won't be here for long!). Elum offers an assortment of letterpress greeting cards, but we are most excited about the alternative paper items like sticky note cubes, edge painted note bars, fabric-covered journals, and patterned gift bags.
We carry the Big Stack Note Bars in both metallic gold and bright blue. These come in a set of 150 thick unprinted cards, each of which is edge painted. These are great for a pop of color on your desk or phone table!
These Writer's Blocks are 700 sticky notes in a cube, with a hole in the corner to hold a pen or pencil. These cubes are great for an office or desk, and 700 stickies go a long way!
These fabric-covered journals are our most popular item so far! They are 100% wood-free and eco-friendly, and have 120 unprinted pages inside for notes or drawings. They also have a gusseted pocket in the back to keep any loose notes, receipts, or anything else you may want to hold onto.
We absolutely love these gorgeous gift bags. Sturdy and ultra-soft, they are like no other gift bag you have held before - you have to see them in person to believe it. Stop in soon to see these amazing items and pick up your favorites before they're gone!
Most of our products are sustainably produced with tree-free papers and materials, vegetable-based inks, and some are even created in wind-powered shops. With our overall eco-friendly mindset, we are all for changing our world for the better. This series of cards by Smock is the epitome of environmental thinking - 100% of Smock's profits on these cards are donated to a critical environmental issue.
Profits from the Rainforest card are donated to the Amazon Conservation Association to help stop deforestation.
Profits from the Fin card are donated to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch to promote sustainable fishing and fish farming. This card comes with a pocket guide for making informed seafood choices.
Profits from the Sunflower card are donated to the Pesticide Action Network to help save honey bees. This card comes with a packet of bee-friendly sunflower seeds.
So stop into the store, pick up a card or two, and do your part to change the world!
Ogami notebooks arrived today! These luxurious notebooks are made of limestone, so in addition to being tree-free, they're totally waterproof and incredibly soft. Available in white, gray, black, and teal, the minimalist Italian design is perfect for the style-concious professional.
So excited to share these promotions being offered from some of our favorite vendors, Bella Figura, Smock, and Page Stationery! Hosting a wedding, party, or event this summer? Order the perfect save the dates or invitations before the end of March and take advantage of these great specials!
Order save the dates from the Smock line in March, and save $100 off your Smock invitation order before September.
Smock is also offering free return address printing on standard invitation envelopes through the end of the year.
Order 6 or more printed pieces, and receive 10% off your entire order.
Donating to a charitable cause in lieu of traditional favors? Smock and Bella Figura will print your favor cards for free!
Order 50 or more save the dates in March from the Page Stationery line through and receive 10% off.
If you're ready for invitations, order 100 or more invitations in March from the Page Stationery line and receive 25 free.
We'd love to discuss how we can help with your stationery & invitation needs! Make an appointment online by clicking here, or call us at (561) 465-5018.
It's not a surprise that we adore Bella Figura, our newest line of custom invitation designs. Bella Figura is an artisan letterpress print shop, specializing in handcrafted eco-friendly letterpress wedding invitations and stationery, printed on their beautiful 100% reclaimed cotton paper. They are based in Syracuse, New York, and with over 300 designs from 34 of the nation's most exciting invitation designers, they have one of the largest collections of letterpress and foil-stamped invitations in the world.
They offer a huge variety of design styles, from traditional to modern to vintage and everything in between. And the best part? Every little thing is totally customizable. Colors, fonts, calligraphy, motifs, layout, edge painting, pocketfolds, envelope liners… you name it, they can customize it for you.
Bella Figura prints the old-fashioned way, using antique cast-iron presses, the best paper, time, patience, dedication, and a whole lot of love. Like their sister company, Smock, Bella Figura invitations are sustainably printed with vegetable-based inks on a thick 100% cotton paper made exclusively for them. Their print shop is 100% wind-powered, and they donate 1% of sales to environmental organizations.
Want to see more? Check out a small selection of the collection on our gallery page, or stop in to see these gorgeous designs in person!
We are so grateful to everyone who came out and celebrated our grand opening with us this past weekend! It was amazingly successful, and we are so appreciative of the community support for our boutique. We're looking forward to many years ahead of chic hand-written notes, and working with you to create gorgeous invitations and classy cards. Cheers!
Today we are so thrilled to introduce the latest everyday products available at The Windmill, from the ultra modern and fun line, Smock. Smock designs and creates so many amazing products, from notepads and jotters to gift wrap, gift labels, and boxes - we had to have it all! The best part? They are a totally green shop - 100% wind powered, vegetable-based inks, bamboo and 100% recycled papers and materials, AND they donate 1% of their sales to environmental causes.
These jotters come as a two-pack, with two different coordinating patterns in each!
Love them? Want them? Stop in to our grand opening this Saturday - 20% off all in-stock items, one day only! We can't wait to show you everything!
