Culture and Lifestyle Etiquette And Manners Our Editors' Favorite Places To Order Stationery Be prepared to write a thank-you note with these stylish picks. By Cameron Beall Cameron Beall Cameron Beall is a writer, marketer, photographer, and creative with over a year of experience with Southern Living in the realm of homes and home building. She was infatuated by home design from a young age, credit to her mother and grandmother. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 23, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Robbie Caponetto; Styling: PAGE MULLINS From thank you notes to birthday cards or just happy snail mail, having the just-right stationery is something Southerners pride themselves on. The art of handwritten letters has been a skill ingrained in us by our family members since a young age. When it comes to thank you notes, a good Southerner often has the pen poised ready to express gratitude before the gift is even out of the box. There are ample opportunities to pull out our personalized stationery all year long and while we love beautiful, monogrammed sets—it’s also fun to have pretty cards primed for any occasion as well. Love it or hate it, meaningful thank you notes are a Southern standard. So whether you’re writing a thoughtful note to include with a gift or are on the receiving end and sending a letter of gratitude, here are some of our favorite brands to order beautiful cards and personalized stationery from. Paper Eliza Courtesy of Paper Eliza Favored by many Southern Living editors, including editorial producer Ivy Odom, handmade stationery from Birmingham, Alabama, based Eliza Bishop is well worth the splurge. Design a completely personalized set together to convey your personality or select from one of her semi-custom designs that allows you to choose a crest or icon of your choice paired with customized lettering for initials or names. For a ready-to-purchase option, homes editor Cameron Beall's favorite is the Thank You Crest card set. Learn More Jerry and Julep Courtesy of Jerry and Julep This mother-daughter owned and operated brand celebrates the spirit of the South with their paper goods. “A friend gifted me some stationery from here and I thought the cards were lovely,” says senior digital food editor Kimberly Holland. Personalized sets with recycled and lined envelopes start at $28.50 or select from a variety of their Southern-inspired designs starting at $12. Learn More Papier Courtesy of Papier Select from a variety of customizable designs to curate your own stationery collection. “I love the simple Tonal Border set,” says Beall, “It has a classic but fun feel to it!” Learn More May Designs Courtesy of May Designs This female founded brand based in Austin, Texas, is where Holland shops for fun and colorful, any-occasion style cards. Plus, you can easily personalize any set from inspiring messages and patterns to solid colors for just $5. Learn More Rifle Paper Co. Courtesy of Rifle Paper Co. “I’ve always loved receiving cheerful Rifle Paper Co. cards from friends,” says Beall. From the mix-and-match personalized flat notes to the assorted stationery essentials set that has a card for any occasion, you can’t go wrong. Learn More Julie King Studio Courtesy of Julie King Studio “Julie King Studio does semi-custom stationery that looks super custom and is so artful and pretty,” says homes and features editor Betsy Cribb. Just select a font style, color, and illustration from Julie’s collection to create your own personalized note cards. Or opt for a set of beautiful designed, floral-inspired cards on their signature double thick stock paper. Learn More Weezie B. & Sally C. designs Courtesy of Weezie B. & Sally C. designs This Southern-based and women run company is one of Odom’s go-to’s. They have festive and fun paper goods for any occasion from invites and announcements to every day stationery sets. Shop their flat or folded note card collections of over 100 semi-custom products. Learn More Minted Minted From simple lettering to floral designs, you can find the perfect card for your handwritten notes. There are endless options for personalizing any style with your monogram or shop their general thank you greeting cards. Learn More Embossed Graphics Courtesy of Embossed Graphics “Embossed Graphics does a nice job with simple, personalized stationery and they turn it around in a couple days,” says Cribb. Select from a variety of embossed, bordered, raised ink, and monogrammed styles. Learn More Stovall Collection Courtesy of Stovall Collection As a trusted Memphis, Tennessee, fine-stationery store for 30+ years, this creative female team offers beautiful collections of personalized stationery for men and women, wedding invitations, and more. Photo assistant Turner Spottswood is drawn to their products’ simple elegance. Learn More Dogwood Hill Courtesy of Dogwood Hill From wrapping paper and gift tags to greeting cards, Dogwood Hill has it all. This Southern, female founded brand offers fairly-priced, semi-custom stationery and wedding paper from various artists. We love the Neoclassic Notecard with matching notecard liners. Learn More Crane Courtesy of Crane We love Crane’s paper products that come in all weights, sizes, and forms including over 100 personalizable stationery options with various design elements, fonts, and details. Learn More Etsy Courtesy of Kaila Ann Art You’ll find endless options on Etsy, but some staff favorites include the Green Botanical Pattern Stationery from Southern-based Kaila Ann Art and the Virko Oval Monogram cards from Pomegranate Press. Learn More Paper Source Courtesy of Paper Source If you’re not sure what type of stationery you want, Paper Source is the perfect place to start. They have hundreds of personalized options to choose from no matter your style. Learn More Perfect Settings Courtesy of Perfect Settings “I love Perfect Settings. They specialize in wedding paper, but also invitation and stationery,” says Odom of the small town, Valdosta, Georgia brand. Learn More Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit