I think you’ll agree, there are times when tweets, emails, texts and sexts just don’t cut it…there are occasions when we’d rather take pen in hand to express our thoughts.

I was browsing for some eco-minded cards and found these, which look fresh as spring, but can be used year-round. Made of 100% recycled paper and soy-based inks in birds ‘n bees designs: woodpecker red, partridge blue, lovebirds and lovetrees – available individually or as a set. From carbon neutral, Aussie-based, Apple and Bee. find @ appleandbeeshop.com, (varied 6-pack $24.95)