The Art of the Note
The handwritten note, once a thing of the past, is making a comeback
according to the news media. Many of us
remember writing thank-you notes for birthday or Christmas gifts we received
from family and friends.
Technology has made saying "thank you" or "thinking of you" faster and easier. But there is something so special and memorable when you receive a personal, handwritten note in the mail. It tells you the sender cares enough to take a few minutes to share their thoughts with you.
Sometimes knowing what to say -- just getting started -- can be a challenge. A note doesn't have to be lengthy; brief and heartfelt in two or three sentences can be just enough. Even a quick sentence or two on a pretty postcard will be appreciated.
Since not all of us have a way with words, here are some thoughts to help you get started. And if you use one of my note cards or postcards for your message, all the better!
* Note -- these messages were gathered from a variety of sources on the web and from various books and publications.
Birthday
Happy birthday, (name)! May your day be filled with happiness and love. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Wishing you health and happiness on this special day. May your birthday bring you all the joy you give to others throughout the rest of the year.
Best wishes to you on your birthday. May the coming year bring you health, happiness and adventures beyond your wildest dreams.
Condolence
I am writing to tell you how sorry I am that your (husband/wife) has passed away. The pain of losing someone so close can seem unbearable, but I hope the love of your family and friends will bring some consolation. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
I'm writing to express my sadness at the death of (name of the deceased) and to send my sympathies for your loss. I know you have people around you who will share your grief and help you through this difficult time.
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. I hope you find comfort with your friends and family, and cherish the memories of your dear (husband/wife/daughter/son).
Congratulations
You worked so hard to achieve your dreams and now it's time to enjoy your success. Congratulations!
Congratulations on all you have achieved. You deserve it!
Congratulations on your promotion! I hope your future is filled with even more success. This is great news and well-deserved. Bravo!
Congratulations on your new job! They'll soon realize how lucky they are to have you on the team. I wish you the very best of luck on your new adventure.
Engagement, Wedding, New Baby and Anniversary
Congratulations on your engagement! It gives me so much joy seeing you and (name) together. Wishing you all the best for a long, happy and healthy life together.
Wishing you a world of happiness on your wedding day. May you always be each other's best friend and fill your lives with fun, love and joy. Wishing you a lifetime full of wonderful tomorrows.
May your wedding day be the beginning of all your dreams coming true. Live it to the fullest in love, joy and laughter.
Sending you love and best wishes on your anniversary. Congratulations on (number) fabulous years and wishing you many more years of happiness together.
Welcome (baby's name)! I'm so happy to hear that (he/she) has arrived! (Name) is blessed to be part of your wonderful family. Congratulations to all of you!
Happy anniversary to an amazing couple. The love and happiness you share is an inspiration to everyone who knows you. Wishing you many more years of happiness!
Get Well
A quick note to let you know that I'm thinking about you and miss seeing you. Hurry and get well soon!
I was so sorry to hear about your illness. My heart goes out to you and your family, and if there is something I can do to make things easier for you, I'm happy to do it.
I wanted you to know that we are thinking about you and hoping you are feeling a little better each day. You have the strength to overcome anything and we look forward to seeing you back in action very soon.
Keeping in Touch
Just a quick note to say "Hi" and that I'm thinking of you. Hope you and the family are well. Let's get together soon!
I saw a picture today that reminded me of you. Just wanted you to know you're never far from my mind and I'd love to catch up with you soon.
Thank You
Thank you for a wonderful evening last night. The food was delicious and the company outstanding. I hope you were able to enjoy it as much as we did.
I wanted to thank you for a very enjoyable party. You obviously put in a great deal of time and effort and the result was amazing. It's been a while since I've been to such a happy and fun occasion, and I loved every minute of it.
Just a quick note to thank you for all your help. I really appreciate you giving up so much of your time and I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you for all the time and effort you put in to help me with the event last week. You were an invaluable member of the team and it was a success due to your efforts. I appreciated your time and energy!
Thank you for helping me through this difficult time. Your support has been a real help to me and I am grateful for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.
Keeping the Art of the Note alive in a beautiful and thoughtful way.
Technology has made saying "thank you" or "thinking of you" faster and easier. But there is something so special and memorable when you receive a personal, handwritten note in the mail. It tells you the sender cares enough to take a few minutes to share their thoughts with you.
Sometimes knowing what to say -- just getting started -- can be a challenge. A note doesn't have to be lengthy; brief and heartfelt in two or three sentences can be just enough. Even a quick sentence or two on a pretty postcard will be appreciated.
Since not all of us have a way with words, here are some thoughts to help you get started. And if you use one of my note cards or postcards for your message, all the better!
* Note -- these messages were gathered from a variety of sources on the web and from various books and publications.
Birthday
Happy birthday, (name)! May your day be filled with happiness and love. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Wishing you health and happiness on this special day. May your birthday bring you all the joy you give to others throughout the rest of the year.
Best wishes to you on your birthday. May the coming year bring you health, happiness and adventures beyond your wildest dreams.
Condolence
I am writing to tell you how sorry I am that your (husband/wife) has passed away. The pain of losing someone so close can seem unbearable, but I hope the love of your family and friends will bring some consolation. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
I'm writing to express my sadness at the death of (name of the deceased) and to send my sympathies for your loss. I know you have people around you who will share your grief and help you through this difficult time.
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. I hope you find comfort with your friends and family, and cherish the memories of your dear (husband/wife/daughter/son).
Congratulations
You worked so hard to achieve your dreams and now it's time to enjoy your success. Congratulations!
Congratulations on all you have achieved. You deserve it!
Congratulations on your promotion! I hope your future is filled with even more success. This is great news and well-deserved. Bravo!
Congratulations on your new job! They'll soon realize how lucky they are to have you on the team. I wish you the very best of luck on your new adventure.
Engagement, Wedding, New Baby and Anniversary
Congratulations on your engagement! It gives me so much joy seeing you and (name) together. Wishing you all the best for a long, happy and healthy life together.
Wishing you a world of happiness on your wedding day. May you always be each other's best friend and fill your lives with fun, love and joy. Wishing you a lifetime full of wonderful tomorrows.
May your wedding day be the beginning of all your dreams coming true. Live it to the fullest in love, joy and laughter.
Sending you love and best wishes on your anniversary. Congratulations on (number) fabulous years and wishing you many more years of happiness together.
Welcome (baby's name)! I'm so happy to hear that (he/she) has arrived! (Name) is blessed to be part of your wonderful family. Congratulations to all of you!
Happy anniversary to an amazing couple. The love and happiness you share is an inspiration to everyone who knows you. Wishing you many more years of happiness!
Get Well
A quick note to let you know that I'm thinking about you and miss seeing you. Hurry and get well soon!
I was so sorry to hear about your illness. My heart goes out to you and your family, and if there is something I can do to make things easier for you, I'm happy to do it.
I wanted you to know that we are thinking about you and hoping you are feeling a little better each day. You have the strength to overcome anything and we look forward to seeing you back in action very soon.
Keeping in Touch
Just a quick note to say "Hi" and that I'm thinking of you. Hope you and the family are well. Let's get together soon!
I saw a picture today that reminded me of you. Just wanted you to know you're never far from my mind and I'd love to catch up with you soon.
Thank You
Thank you for a wonderful evening last night. The food was delicious and the company outstanding. I hope you were able to enjoy it as much as we did.
I wanted to thank you for a very enjoyable party. You obviously put in a great deal of time and effort and the result was amazing. It's been a while since I've been to such a happy and fun occasion, and I loved every minute of it.
Just a quick note to thank you for all your help. I really appreciate you giving up so much of your time and I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you for all the time and effort you put in to help me with the event last week. You were an invaluable member of the team and it was a success due to your efforts. I appreciated your time and energy!
Thank you for helping me through this difficult time. Your support has been a real help to me and I am grateful for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.
Keeping the Art of the Note alive in a beautiful and thoughtful way.
