In Part Two of our “Staff’s Favorite Things” roundup, thick, rich stock and simple luxury are the names of the gift giving game.
Peter, Crane & Co. Guru: “A social card letter pressed on extra heavyweight Crane’s Lettra. It starts a conversation every time, and they’ll never lose your number.”
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Here at Crane & Co., it isn’t unusual to find a staff member taking great pleasure — the kind usually reserved for dark chocolate and Swedish massages — in running their fingers over a newly printed piece of stationery. The thick, 100% cotton stock. The rich ink. The intricately engraved and letter pressed designs. It never gets old.
That said, what one of our Customer Service representatives adores and what a member of our Product Development team loves are as different as ecruwhite and hibiscus. Just in time for the holidays, here are our staff picks:
Linda, Life Organizer Extraordinaire: “I love sending and receiving Thank You cards. Even though this card communicates the message in many diverse languages, the meaning is universally the same.”
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By Amie Otto, Photographer Extraordinaire
As the temperature drops, our thoughts inevitably turn to the holidays. The decorations, the family dinners and then the stress creeps in… it’s time for another holiday photo for your card! Relax, it’s not as hard as it may seem. Gather the family, find a photographer and remember these elements that make a great family photo.
Togetherness
Family photos should have a sense of connection. Typically, this is through touching: holding hands, hugging, leaning on one another. But sometimes it can be as simple as a look between the parents.
We searched high and low for experts to judge our Picture Perfect Holiday Photo Card Contest. Experts who would know a great holiday photo when they saw one and critique with a discerning eye by asking the hard questions. Does everyone actually look happy? Is anyone wearing a South Park t-shirt? Does it look like there’s a tree growing out of dad’s head? Our esteemed panel includes an etiquette guru, a kid-savvy editor, a photographer extraordinaire and a paper connoisseur. Let’s meet them, shall we? Continue reading 
