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February 2018

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I t's become a tenet of modern life that handwriting and snail-mail are nearly extinct. Even before social media and text-speak, it was rare to open your mailbox and find a personalized, handwritten expression of affection. Imagine, then, how delighted your beloved will be with a love letter written in your own hand. Up your romance game with a few suggestions for penning that swooning worthy note. First, consider writing a letter to any of your loved ones, not just your significant other. Love extends far beyond romance, after all. Your grandma and mother in particular will treasure your words for years to come. Or write one for your daughter or son, and if they're at an age when they're not quite ready to read it, put it away for a future special occasion, like a graduation, wedding, or a birthday. Love Do it in style. Start with exceptional stationery. For a simple or seasonal card or note-card, try Papyrus, Modern Pink Paper, or Dabney Lee (three Seattle locations: University Village, Northgate, and Pacific Place; papyrusonline. com). DeMedici Ming Fine Paper offers elegant and unusual cards, including mixed media selections from local artists. De Medici also reaches all the way to Italy for ornate, Renaissance-inspired stationery. Letters of Spice up your penmanship with fancy old school calligraphy, or a fun colored pen. But in the end don't worry too much about the way it looks, the most important element of a love letter are the resonating words. Open your heart. Don't worry about editing yourself and don't agonize over how the letter will be received. Open your heart and be unafraid. Love is in the details, so be specific about what you love about them. Share the most detailed

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