| photography by andie furber |
There are few things more delightful than opening your mailbox and finding something that isn't a bill, a catalog, or a reminder that your car insurance is due. I'd much rather see a handwritten note, a postcard from a faraway place, a letter from an old friend.
Perhaps it's the intentionality of it. Knowing that someone took the time to write, address, stamp, and send something just for you.
| photography by andie furber |
I've always loved sending postcards when I travel. There's an art to finding the perfect one, sitting down at a café to write a few lines, and tracking down a stamp before leaving town.
My love of correspondence recently inspired me to start The Paper Trail, a monthly mailing of photographs, letters, and little paper treasures inspired by my travels. What started as a way to share my photography has become a ritual of sending something tangible that people can discover and keep.
| photography by andie furber |
We at EG are big believers in surrounding ourselves with things that tell stories. A vintage painting discovered at a flea market, a handwritten recipe passed down through generations, a collection of postcards tucked into an antique box. Letters belong in that category, too. Unlike a text message that disappears into an endless conversation thread, a letter is something you can hold onto. A little time capsule of a person, a place, or a particular moment in your life.
And the best part? You don't need a special occasion to send something in the mail. A postcard from your neighborhood bookstore, a note to say thank you, or a photograph you think a friend would love is reason enough. It's the act of sending it that makes it special.
So consider this your gentle encouragement to put pen to paper. Keep a stack of notecards on your desk, pick up postcards when you travel, and stock up on stamps. The next time you're thinking of an old friend, send them a message the old fashioned way.
| photography by andie furber |
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