So often these days, our memories are caught on an iPhone and sent up to the figurative cloud, never to be accessed again. Which is why we are huge advocates of creating tangible ways to preserve our memories and milestones by turning beloved objects into heirlooms we will keep forever.

We’re so incredibly excited to introduce our first-ever collaboration with one of our favorite illustrators: Rob Wilson. In the case of our collab, Rob’s subject was dogs, one of his all time favorite things to put on paper. 

With a few simple shifts, we can begin to invite our kids into our note-writing process, at once checking off our to-do list and giving them purpose and pleasure. Here’s how to invite your kid — however old they are — into the letter writing club. 

It’s late January, dear Dear Annabelle friends. Which means we’re probably all feeling a little cooped up and ready to switch things up with a getaway of sorts. Our vote? A good old fashioned ski trip. 

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we’re big advocates of having a stationery collection. Like a great clothing wardrobe, your stationery collection should include essentials for every occasion — social and professional.