Holiday photo greeting cards

Ever since Joanna Goddard first blogged about the greeting cards she made over at Pinhole Press, I've been obsessed! The holiday cards (and wine labels and notepads and calendars) they create are so beautifully designed. This year, I'm toying with the idea of sending my own photo greetings—I can't resist these gorgeous cards!

Why I'm tempted: This week, Pinhole Press is offering a discount of 33% off (!!) all cards and calendars, now through November 10 (use code HOLIDAY). Yes, it's only November, but since the early bird gets the worm, I need to make my holiday card decision now.

What do you think? Are you a fan of photo greeting cards?

More on holiday cards here, here and here.

(Images via Pinhole Press)

Season's greetings

Do you send holiday cards in the mail? It's one of my favorite Christmas rituals—there's nothing I love more than throwing on holiday music and a movie, drinking hot cocoa (or maybe a glass of delicious red wine), and writing notes to friends and family near and far. I spend weeks finding the perfect cards to send. The ones above are delightful, don't you think? Leave it to Etsy—and ParrottDesignStudio—to create something so colorful and fun.

What gets you in the holiday spirit? I'd love to know!

(Images via Etsy)

Wait a minute, Mr. Postman!

"Happy Howl-idays," $14

"Saplings," $12.95

"NYC Subway," $15.75*

Come Christmas time, there’s nothing that makes me happier than carefully picking out, writing and sending holiday cards to friends and family. Seriously, it’s my favorite tradition — I snuggle up with my address book and a black ballpoint pen, listen to Christmas music or watch a holiday movie on TV (most likely Home Alone or White Christmas; if time allows National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation). Choosing which cards to send? That’s the tough part. This year, I relied exclusively on Kate’s Paperie. Above are my top choices, including the winning design!

*Winner, 2009