I love shopping for stationary. Lately, I have been stocking up on chic little notecards and I can't get enough of them. There is nothing more special than writing thank you notes. I have resolved to write one every week for the second half of the year. It expresses gratitude, it also is extremely necessary on certain occasions. A few things I've learned recently I wanted to share with you... A perfect recipe for a nice thank you note:

Here is how you start....{dear whomever----thank you for the action or the present----how you enjoyed/will enjoy it----a compliment about the giver----a request to catch up soon----with love, kindly, or your desired send off} and that's it! It's pretty simple even though I know that feeling of "thank you note writers block".

One more thing...I think "thank you" cards are a little tired. I love sending cards with a cute photo, chic monogram, or a cool catch phrase. It gives you a little bit of edge and personality. Here are a few I love...

Click to buy: [merci card] [black and white striped] [butterfly stationary] [polaroid notes] [scalloped]

image via office stylist

Now that the weather is gorgeous out and all the blooms are in full effect, I love taking this element inside into the decor. How chic do cherry blossoms look in living areas? I am all for the idea. You see it everywhere in magazines so that's kind of confirmation that they are stunning as style accents. This particular boho chic look with gorgeous black walls is a perfect situation for pink blossoms. It accents the pink perfectly. Which by the way, black accent walls are back I guess. I wasn't a big fan, then I read this and perhaps my mind has changed.

I also adore the look on this desk area with a gray wall. Very chic. You can try the look at home on your fireplace mantle or coffee table too. I'm loving that idea...