Everyone still loves to receive letters!

Furman University has a beautiful campus with huge trees lining the roads, fountains, and an abundance of flowers, but most photographed is probably their bell tower surround by a lake and walking tail.

I recently spent a couple of days visiting my daughter at Furman University in Greenville, SC.  It is always so refreshing to be around young adults.  They are so full of energy and enthusiasm for both learning and socializing! The best part was probably spending some time in her dorm room where friends and other residents freely came and went, discussing their plans for the day, classes they were taking, plans for their major, politics, and recent speakers that had come to campus. 

Of course there was talk of some recent post on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, as well as text received from one friend or another! Which brings me to my interesting observation, that in spite of all the electronic and quick ways of communicating they still really treasure the handwritten note.  My daughter has often reminded me that she loves receiving "real mail." She says it makes her whole day to go to her mailbox and receive actual personal snail mail! I also noticed that on her wall (real dorm wall not Facebook wall!) as well as others on the hall, she had pinned up notes and cards received from friends. There were notes of encouragement after a rough day or class, some "I came by and sorry I missed you, let's get together," and also the "I'm so glad we're friends," or "I'm glad you are in my sorority." 


So in the hurry up world of quick communication, the written note stands out as even more special.  The short thank you or thinking of you that is actually mailed to someone has such an impact. Even this younger generation recognize that it is special when someone takes the time to write them an actual note with pen and paper and deliver it! Below are a couple of my favorite Little Lamb Design notecards.  Treat yourself to some beautiful personalized stationery, or give some to your favorite college student.  You will make someone's day by writing them a note, and you might be surprised how much your college student will really use stationery!

Our NC610 is perfect for young and older women and has a matching return address label too!

This flat note card FC653 features fun and bright flowers.

You can add this matching return address label for a fun splash of color on your envelope.

Stella