Social Stationary

As much as I love social media and the amazing opportunities it presents, sometimes I find myself just a wee bit nostalgic for a time period I never knew. Back when ladies donned big fancy hats and carried beautiful, ornate calling cards for visiting friends and acquaintances. I love the simplicity of a calling card as opposed to the rigid parameters of a business card and all the implications of "networking." Which is why I'm completely smitten with these gorgeous custom calling cards from happygirlgreetings. The artist uses pen and ink drawings sourced from old dictionaries and encyclopedias to create a unique line of stationary that exudes simple vintage elegance. I'm partial to the steeplechase and the old typewriter myself, although the artist encourages you to suggest any image you like. Gorgeous!