1. We’re making a list! Share your favorite expression of gratitude.

    In flipping through a back issue of Budget Travel, I read the article “50 Top Tips From the World’s Smartest Cruisers.” The tips were pretty good, running the gamut of planning scenarios, but one, in particular, stood out to me:

    #37- “Reward Good Service”

    Since I am all about building relationships with service professionals who impact my daily life, I committed this to memory for future “cruising” opportunities. It’s so easy and requires little space in my travel bag–- not to mention being an excellent way to make use of those left over Grateful and Thankful cards! For you talented designers out there, I can only imagine the incredible illustrations and tiny sentiments that can be created from colorful business cards and envelopes. Regardless of whether you’re setting sail on the high seas or just cruising around your stumping grounds, what little tips do you provide for rewarding small favors and loyal service?

    Help us generate “50 Expressions of Gratitude From the World’s Most Thoughtful Givers.”

    — Liz
    PS colors: night & curry
    Latest fave: Cavallini Wrapping Paper

  2. Feeling gifty with 300 nifty new items!

    PS_GiftWrap_SantaDogsAs a long time fan, and first time employee of Paper Source, I felt like a journalist with an incredible scoop when the batch of new products arrived at my desk last week. More than 300 goodies not yet seen by our customers, ooo la la!

    The gift giver in me instantly started indexing items against my list of “People Who Need Gifts.” I found myself coming up with occasions like, “I got you this because you’re really weird and today seemed like a good day to give you something weird,” as reason for giving certain items.

    Read More