We're happy to present this post from California Home + Design!
Getting invited to parties and receiving lots of gifts sure is fun, but writing "Thank You" notes... not so much. Make the most of your good manners and nice penmanship by nabbing one of these charming cards that anyone would be excited to see delivered to their mailbox.
Sugar staffer LilPeaPod recently left Samson with a friend of hers for the weekend while participating in the Napa Valley Relay For Life. First time separation can be a little nerve-wracking, and although Samson and her friend's dog didn't get along very well, she wanted to show her gratitude for watching her baby anyway. She sent one of these awesome thank-you cards she found on Etsy, and I'm totally smitten by them!
These cards are a cute way to say thanks with some handmade love. Although I don't think you'd need to send a thank-you card to your daycare or dog walker (except on holidays of course), sending a special thank you to someone who has watched your pet for the first time (and isn't signed on for regular sessions) is a nice gesture.
Do you send thank-you notes to special sitters?
No matter how much you want to bolt for the door after an interview, look your interviewer in the eye, shake hands, and say thank you when you're heading out. Most people immediately notice when manners are amiss and you want to leave a lasting impression of politeness. Take your graciousness one step further and send an individual thank-you note to each person who interviewed you.
An emailed note is sometimes appropriate, but a hand-written note is a bit more memorable. Place the blank cards in your leather-bound portfolio and sit down at the coffee shop down the street to write them just after the interview. When they receive your cards the next day it will be obvious that you thought ahead and are taking the opportunity seriously.
When planning your wedding, it's important to say thank you. Although a handwritten note may seem old-fashioned, it's thoughtful and shows your appreciation. Give thanks to the people who send you gifts and the people who help make your wedding happen. If a friend's friend made the wedding cake, send her a quick note expressing your gratitude.
To ensure that you send them in a timely manner — no later than three months after receiving the gift — order thank-you cards with the rest of your wedding stationery. Don't rely on the printed "Thank You" though, personalize the card with a few concise sentences. Choose cards that match the theme of your wedding or that state your names — like the vintage border cards ($69.50) seen here. Below are more of my favorite styles, what kind of thank-you card do you prefer?
For tips on writing the perfect thank you, check out Crane and Co.'s downloadable pamphlet that explains the art of saying thanks. For more tips to help you plan your wedding go to IDoSugar.
