happy mail & a giveaway!
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| gifts from sweet sara |
each time when i open the mailbox & find a beautifully wrapped package inside, i am thankful for this little community. “happy mail” – as we call it – is the simple act of sending a package to someone, perhaps you’ve never met, just because. these women – blog readers, instafriends, old friends, people i swear we would be best friends if we lived closer – brighten my day with their sweet generosity & handmade goodness.
each happy mail package is incredibly well-crafted & created to fit the unique personality of it’s recipient. i love taking the time to find items at thrift shops & flea markets & making things that these dear friends would love. it’s just because so really, there’s no pressure. it’s simply about bringing a bit of happy to another’s day!
below are a handful of happy mail packages i have received in the last few months!
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| a beautiful package from talented sherrie |
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| a bright & happy package from khrista |
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| a surprise gift from anne-sophie |
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| amazing happy mail from my talented friend, abby |
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| handmade pillow goodness from my dear friend, tori |
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| sweet little note from amy |
whether it’s a simple card or a handmade gift, happy mail connects people together & brings about a whole lot of joy.
i would love to share the joy & gift a happy mail package to one of my readers. comment below with your name & email address. i will pick a winner at random & announce the lucky person on friday morning. happy winnings! happy mailing!
love,
natalie
Aimee | 6th Mar 13
Me! Me! 🙂
Aimee
blueberriesatbeach@yahoo.com
Unknown | 6th Mar 13
Love the Happy Mail community. 🙂
My email is laura.norcross[at]gmail.com.
Lindsay | 6th Mar 13
I love mail. Last year I got myself a pen pal through the Letter Writers Alliance, and she has been the biggest blessing. Now I send cards and letters to friends and family all the time — such a sweet surprise! I'd love to get something from you.
xo-Lindsay
lindsayecrandall@gmail.com
Denise | 6th Mar 13
oh gosh, this is so sweet.
denisemcarthur(at)msn(dot)com
Anonymous | 6th Mar 13
Oooooh, I LOVE mail – I've been writing letters and sending packages back and forth with a girlfriend since we were 12 – such a fabulous day when I get real mail in the mailbox:-)
erica (e_jmckay@hotmail.com)
shari | 6th Mar 13
such a sweet offer. isn't receiving mail the best?
pianoB | 6th Mar 13
I've discovered your blog just recently, but I can't miss this. One of my 2013 resolutions is to exchange more snail mail… I had a lot of penfriends when I was a teenager and loved it, but then email came, which is great but I miss getting letters in my mailbox.
pianoB | 6th Mar 13
PS ops, forgot the email niachan80(at)gmail.com
Kelton | 6th Mar 13
this is such a nice idea. i'd really like to start doing this. there isn't quite enough happy in the world anyway and this is the perfect way to bring it out.
COFFEE & MORPHINE | 6th Mar 13
"I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks."
William Shakespeare
My email is s.as.in.stephanie@gmail.com
-Stephanie
Manda Townsend | 6th Mar 13
Oh lordy this is so sweet. I would love some cheer in my mailbox from you!
Manda Townsend | 6th Mar 13
oops. mandatownsend@gmail.com
charla beth | 6th Mar 13
Ohhhhh, this is happiness. There is nothing better than the effort & thoughtfulness that goes into a little happy mail:)
Charla
charla.woods@live.com
Anonymous | 6th Mar 13
I'm in 🙂
jimena00015@hotmail.com
Daniela B. | 6th Mar 13
Oh it would be so nice to receive happy mail, thank you Natalie 🙂
Daniela B. | 6th Mar 13
banjasdesign@libero.it
My email 🙂
Mollie | 6th Mar 13
Mollie Robinson
Greenhays710@yahoo.com
!!!!!!!!!
Helen | 6th Mar 13
Oh my goodness. Mail is my favorite!!
Helen
amaramorgana at gmail.com
Lindi | 6th Mar 13
Lindi
flowersatlast@gmail.com
How fun!!! Mail is such a wonderful thing. <3
Jodean | 6th Mar 13
I love happy mail! Jodeanbrannan@yahoo.com
Jael | 6th Mar 13
I adore happy mail.
jaeltherand@hotmail.com
Hollie | 6th Mar 13
I love this idea, what a wonderful way to lift up someone and make their day! I found your blog through Instagram, and I am so glad I did!
Hollie27@cox.net
Liza | 6th Mar 13
Ahhh I love 'real' mail! And I love looking in the mailbox to see if I got any happy mail! It's more fun to receive something hand written and decorated than an e-mail. I have just found your blog and I think it's darling! I love how you edit your pics and your posts!
Please enter me in your giveaway!
My e-mail address is lizalou97@gmail.com
I blog about my life over at http://dailybuzzbuzz.blogspot.com
Stephanie | 6th Mar 13
So fun. Happy mail is the best, even if its just a magazine.
Kirk.steph@gmail.com
Crystal | 6th Mar 13
What sweet packages of kindness 🙂 real mail can brighten a day 🙂
Pinkbeepaints@gmail.com
Erin Kloosterman | 6th Mar 13
What a great idea! This is so cool!
ekloosterman@daytonchristian.com
Kayleigh | 6th Mar 13
Oh wow! I love this! Like really LOVE this. I'm such a fan of snail mail! but I'm running real low on friends these days. Community sounds amazing!
Natalie | 6th Mar 13
Such lovely treats from talented ladies, thanks for the chance to share in the community.
-Natalie
natalie.elking@gmail.com
abby | 6th Mar 13
It is so fun to receive mail, I agree! And sometimes even more fun to send it. I love putting gifts together for friends xo
Kathryn | 6th Mar 13
Hi Natalie! I'm usually such a lurker because I squeeze in my blog roll during the little one's nap or late at night and I tell myself I have no time to comment. Not true! Thanks for giving me the needed nudge. And I would love to receive happy mail form you! 🙂
Kathryn
kathrynmariejohnson@gmail.com
Liz / Tangible Ingredients | 6th Mar 13
happy mail is my very favorite thing. when wondering what i want to do with my life, i've often wished that packaging up happy little bundles and mailing them to people could be a job. i'd be happy forever! continually inspired by you, sweet natalie! giveaway or not, i'd so treasure being mail buddies with you!
liz.endicott at gmail
Anonymous | 6th Mar 13
This sounds like the loveliest way to brighten up someone's day!
Would love to be part of this.
jenn.catanzaro@gmail.com
-jenn
Kristina | 6th Mar 13
I could use a little sunshine in this rainy NW winter weather!
Kristina
kristina.oldani@gmail.com
Kristen | 6th Mar 13
So fun! I need to send more packages 🙂
kristenspickard [at] gmail.com
Anonymous | 6th Mar 13
Pleeeez count me in. Some "good mail" would certainly brighten my day!
raggedaroundtheedges@hotmail.com
Just call me Ragged!
Lisa | 6th Mar 13
good gravy!
happiness and sunshine!
pretty please include me with a cherry on top!!
i would "skip, skip, skip to my lou" all the way to the mailbox.
thank you for your generosity and your sweet spirit.
it really speaks true through your blog.
xx
lisacolquhoun (at) live.ca
Katie Falkenberg | 6th Mar 13
This is so sweet! And very inspiring — as is your entire blog. Thank you!!
katie.a.falkenberg@gmail.com
Gaby | 6th Mar 13
i love mail! thislittleport@gmail.com fingers crossed 🙂
lauren | 6th Mar 13
I just recently discovered you on instagram and was completly taken with your pictures. I now follow your pretty blog! Such great style you have, and such an inspiration. Enjoy your day! Lauren. Lauren_mkruger@yahoo.com
nina p. | 6th Mar 13
hi natalie. i've been following your blog since the days i was more active on flickr and we were contacts with each other. since then i've been a lurker but am so happy you have continued to blog and share your life. even if i don't "win" your words always make me appreciate the little things in life :). i would love to get some happy mail from you – how generous! have a great day….
ninapersi@hotmail.com
Cary | 6th Mar 13
What a wonderful idea:) I would love this!
cary@littleloveblue.com
Kaylan | 6th Mar 13
Eek! I'd love love love some happy mail from one of the most creative bloggers I know! kaylanbuteyn@gmail.com
hannah rose | 7th Mar 13
Love it Natalie! There is such great joy in having true community with people.
Hannah Wilder
hannahwilder@rocketmail.com
meredith m | 7th Mar 13
Aw what a fabulous idea! I have made my friends care packages of happy mail when they are down!
mermont84 at yahoo.com
Ellen | 7th Mar 13
Awesome giveaway! I'd love to win! Just started reading your blog and I really enjoy it 🙂
blissmonkey80@gmail.com
Anonymous | 7th Mar 13
What a great idea!
I'm Jennifer B
momof2pugz@gmail.com
Brittany @ Kitchen::Candid | 7th Mar 13
I would love some happy mail! And would happily return the favor!
candidkitchen(at)yahoo(dot)com
Ky | 7th Mar 13
I think this is an absolutely incredible idea! Is this something anyone can be a part of?
Kee! | 7th Mar 13
you are so inspiring! thanks for being you!
I love happy mail!
hunsdak@cc.wwu.edu
loringp | 7th Mar 13
Who wouldn't like happy mail?!
loringann at gmail dot com
–Loring
Katie b | 7th Mar 13
I just found your blog and love it!
Blessing to you today!
kbbazzel@gmail.com
amelia | 7th Mar 13
Oh! I love this! I have always loved to send and recieve little packages of happy mail!
-Amelia
ameliabarnaby@gmail.com
beth | 7th Mar 13
Nothing beats opening up your mailbox to see something handwritten peeking out. What a lovely giveaway!
beth.reynoldsvt@gmail.com
Colleen Stewart | 7th Mar 13
I became inspired by Sara's mention of Happy Mail. Then when I received a Christmas card with a "you are beautiful" sticker from her I just HAD to get some for myself to send to my friends! So I've sent out at least 25 letters, cards, pictures & "you are beautiful" stickers to friends and family. What joy it gives me to bless them 🙂 It is just so much fun!!!
Colleen
Colleen Stewart | 7th Mar 13
oops forgot to leave my email
Colleen Stewart
lakegeorge13@aol.com
Thanks!
rachel | 7th Mar 13
What a sweet idea. 🙂
Sherrie | 7th Mar 13
Happy, happy mail! (I'm so glad that you liked your little assortment of goodies.) Unrelated: I saw this today and you came to mind: http://www.omiyage.ca/product/rose-washi-tape-triplets-blue
grahamsherrie@yahoo.ca
Jen | 7th Mar 13
Mail other than bills is always fantastic!
tffcprez@yahoo.com
Mechelle L. | 8th Mar 13
Love your blog. Hope I win!
mechelleluster@gmail.com
Anonymous | 8th Mar 13
Happy Mail makes a good day better! And a better day best! Thank you for sharing and offering a giveaway.
-Elizabeth
edesign75@yahoo.com
Jennifer @ Her Southern Charm | 8th Mar 13
Oh pick me! I love happy mail!! 🙂