Rediscover the lost art...

of letter writing!

With the convenience and easy access to e-mail, Twitter, Facebook, and social media in general, fewer and fewer folks are sending handwritten letters and cards these days. And what a shame! Isn't it awesome to open your mailbox and find not just a bunch of junk, but a note or a card that someone took the time to write in and drop in the mail to you?


Cordially Invited has some fantastic stationery items in the shop right now that will have you sitting down to write a letter to a loved one in no time!


Here's the perfect item to get you started: a gorgeous set of elegant paper and matching envelopes. There are twelve color-coordinated, letterpressed bamboo sheets and twelve blank envelopes made with 100% recycled paper, in three different designs.





Do you love having pretty pens to write with? So do we! Hot designer Jonathan Adler has a cool line of writing instruments that are colorful and functional.





Maybe you prefer something with a little bling - these are perfect for you:





Need a little inspiration? This awesome book by the folks at Hello!Lucky has some easy-to-make greeting card projects that will bring a smile to anyone's face.





We've even got a sweet selection of beautiful flat paper to embellish those handmade cards, or maybe even make your own customized stationery:






In ancient times, wax seals were used to indicate whether or not a letter had been tampered with during transit, and also to prove that it was coming from the actual sender and not a forgery. Hot wax was poured onto the envelope and then imprinted with the sender's ring that bore their family crest, or something similar.


Nowadays, wax seals are used more for fun. The colorful wax and decorative seal makes for a really pretty presentation, and we've got all the supplies you need to close your envelope with style:



And don't forget - with every $15 purchase between now and April 30th, you can enter our drawing for a $100 gas card! Visit Cordially Invited today and go back to basics - using "snail mail!"

Get Gassed Up with Cordially Invited!

Gas prices are ridiculous right now, don't you think? Even filling up a Prius costs about $30 these days! That is just crazy.

So we want to help you out. Anytime between now and April 30th, come into the store (maybe you still need Easter basket stuffers, pick up something for Administrative Professionals' Week, or get started on Mother's Day gifts) and spend a minimum of just $15. Fill out an entry form and drop it into the box at the register, and on May 1st we'll draw a lucky winner of a $100 gas card!

Want to secure that win??? You can receive up to 3 extra entries...easy

• Like us on Facebook (Cordially Invited - party paper wrap),
• Follow us and RT on Twitter (@cordiallyinvtd) and you can receive an extra entry when you come in to the store)
• Share this link on your blog

It's a total win-win situation - you get to shop from our awesome selection of gifts and cards, and possibly walk off with free gas!

Now, for the boring fine print:

• Contest runs from April 18 till April 30th at 6:00 pm.
• All purchases during the contest are non-refundable, but returnable for store credit.
• The prize is not redeemable for cash.
  
• Winner need not be present for the drawing.
• Unlimited entries! You can make the minimum purchase requirement and drop your name into the box as many times as you want between now and April 30th.

Pretty painless, right? So what are you waiting for? Head to Cordially Invited right now!

Meet Matt Logelin Tomorrow!

When you walk into Cordially Invited, this sweet display greets you:

We're all set for tomorrow's in-store appearance by local daddy blogger and author Matt Logelin! He'll be doing a reading and signing copies of his just-released book, Two Kisses for Maddy, at 7:00pm.

It's not too late to order your copy of this poignant, heartwarming story! And if you order today, $2 from your purchase goes straight to Matt's non-profit organization, The Liz Logelin Foundation. The Foundation was created to assist and benefit families who have lost a loved one, and is a wonderful cause to support.

Even if you aren't local to Los Angeles, we can ship your copy of 2K4M straight to you, and even have Matt sign it if you'd like! Book orders can be paid for by Paypal here.

If you're planning on attending the book signing, please RSVP by leaving us a comment on this post, or sending us an e-mail at info@partypaperwrap.com. We'll be providing some light refreshments to nosh on while you listen to Matt's reading, have your book signed, or browse around the shop.

We hope to see you here tomorrow for this very special event!

Scent-sational!

We've got a great selection of Voluspa products in the store right now, just in time for gifting on Administrative Professionals' Week, Easter, or Mother's Day!

Voluspa is a fabulous line of luxuriously fragranced candles, recently featured in top magazines such as In Style, People, Self, and Shape. They're beautifully packaged and richly scented with fragrances like "French Cade & Lavender," "Champaca Bloom & Fern," "Capri Fig Frangipani," "Santiago Huckleberry," and more. We're carrying them in several sizes, including a great mini set that's perfect for traveling. The James Boyce collection by Voluspa features an array of candles that are meant to be burned in the kitchen while cooking. The scents were created to be complementary to specific foods, such as poultry, fish, and meat. These 3-wick candles come in an 11-oz. tin reminiscent of a chef's hat and are made with coconut wax. We also have these beautifully presented gift sets which combine the candles with other items featuring the luxurious scents.

Voluspa products make a wonderful addition to any home. Come in to Cordially Invited for one-stop shopping, and don't forget - we offer beautiful, professional gift wrapping, too!

Spring has sprung!

Along with the milder weather, planning for Easter is well under way for a lot of us. Look, even our storefront is all decked out:

What kinds of activities does your family enjoy together on Easter? These might come in handy:

And look at these - wouldn't they look cute in an Easter basket? Hop on in to Cordially Invited before the Easter Bunny gets it all!

Easter Fun this Sunday!

Remember to bring the kids for a stop at Cordially Invited this Sunday, April 10th! They'll have a great time making Easter/spring-themed cards and cute little bunny ears. The Easter Bunny's going to be here too!

You can shop while the kiddies are hard at work! Browse from our wide selection of gifts and cards for all occasions, enjoy some light refreshments, and have our creative staff do the gift wrapping for you, too. Oh, and the presale for Matt Logelin's book, Two Kisses for Maddy, is still going on - you can secure your copy online or in the shop. He's going to be in the store on Friday, April 15th for a reading and to sign copies of the book. Plus, we're donating $2 from every book sale to the Liz Logelin Foundation! It's such a beautiful story, told in Matt's special way, and you won't be able to put it down. So many fun things happening at Cordially Invited! Be sure to come in and join us!

First comes love...

Ah, love. And what comes after love?

WEDDINGS!

Cordially Invited has a fabulous selection of gifts for the bride, from planning to shower to bachelorette party to wedding day. Well, and we've got a few things for the groom, too.

Need some ideas for those special handmade touches? The founders of Hello!Lucky have created Handmade Weddings, a collection of 50 projects for every wedding from vintage to modern. They've thrown in some tips on how to choose a look for that special day, tons of photos, and easy-to-follow directions.

These beautiful wine stoppers are both useful and decorative. For under $20, they make a great add-on to a shower or wedding gift.

More fun stuff:



Along with traditional gifts, Cordially Invited carries gorgeous letterpressed thank-you cards by the queen of wedding designers - Vera Wang.



Not your typical, traditional bride? These are perfect for you!



Who doesn't love wedding cake?



Whether you're the bride, a member of the wedding party, or a guest, Cordially Invited has something for you. Come in and check out our selection of gifts, books, cards, and novelties - we're bringing new items in every week to share with you!