Hey Friends!
Back in 1979 — the “dark ages,” as I lovingly call them — there was no internet. No cell phones. And long-distance phone calls? Those were for emergencies.
So we wrote letters.
I went off to college that year and wrote to everyone—friends, family, grandparents. They wrote back, and I’d check the mailbox every afternoon like it was a treasure hunt. Not for bills or flyers, but for something real. A little folded-up reminder that I mattered to someone.
I miss that.
This past April, during National Card & Letter Writing Month, I sent out a bunch of notes—birthday cards, thank-yous, just-because scribbles. And the people I sent them to? They felt it. They called or emailed to say how much it meant.
It reminded me how powerful a small note can be.
So I created something to help bring that magic back—two things, actually 💌
The Letters of Love Mini Kit
— Your Monthly Gift - A printable resource you can use again and again — for birthdays, thank-yous, or just-because notes.
Click the link below to download your free copy now and start spreading a little love on paper.
This kit is full of pieces to help you reconnect through handwritten notes. Inside, you’ll find:
- A2 foldable card (perfect for longer notes)
- Flat notecards for quick messages or tuck-ins
- 5x7 lined stationery sheets for full-length letters
- Printable A2 envelope + matching insert
- Writing prompts to spark ideas
- Bonus 3x3 mini notes — perfect for mirrors, lunchboxes, or glove compartments
The Full Edition: Letters of Love Kit
— Now Available! - As a thank you for being a subscriber use code LOVELETTER2 for $2 off the full kit now through June 30. For those who want more than a note—this full printable kit includes:
- A full stationery set with mix-and-match pieces
- Illustrated envelopes and thoughtful inserts
- 12+ prompts designed for deeper, more meaningful letters
- Bonus goodies (including label sheets and mini notes!)
Here is a peek at some of the pieces included
Around here, the garden is waking up, the dog is tracking half of it inside, and I’m working on some new summer fabric designs. It’s a little messy and a lot hopeful — kind of like this season.
Over Memorial Day weekend, we were at the family cottage rebuilding the deck my dad built 40 years ago. There was sawdust and sunshine, good food, and plenty of quiet moments to remember those who gave everything. It felt like a weekend full of meaning in the best way.
Thanks, as always, for being here. Your support means more than you know 💛
Happy Writing,
Fran 💛
Frances Simone Design
P.S. I know this is just an email — but if I could send this note on real paper, I would.
If you’d like to get a handwritten card from me sometime, just hit reply and send your mailing address. No pressure — just happy mail.
P.P.S. I’ve been sharing more stories over on Substack —the kind that don’t quite fit in an Instagram caption. If you love slow living, letter writing, and a peek behind the creative curtain, I think you’ll feel right at home there.
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