Don’t forget ~ our Christmas in July sale event starts tomorrow!  The forecast for North Carolina is calling for rain, but there will be a blizzard of savings going on at Salutations!

The sale starts Thursday, July 16th and goes through Saturday, July 18th.  See all the details here!  Spread the word . . . bring a friend . . . the more the merrier!

Have you seen the new issue of Martha Stewart Weddings™ yet?  Salutations is listed as a featured retailer in two ads in the Summer 2009 issue!  The first is by Dauphine Press, showing off their popular Peony design letterpressed in shades of purple {this season’s hot color}.  The second is by Envelopments, featuring a custom layered invitation that will make you want to hop on a plane bound for Fiji!  Let us know what you think!

Oh, the weather outside IS frightful, but our Christmas in July sale is going to be delightful!  We are celebrating our store anniversaries {7 years in Chapel Hill and 3 years in Charlotte!} with a blizzard of holiday savings from Thursday, July 16th through Saturday, July 18th.

All holiday items in stock from last year will be offered at unbelievable savings.  Take advantage of this great opportunity to stock up on holiday greeting cards, photo cards, invitations, and decor and have that checked off your list before the kids are even back in school!

On Thursday, all holiday items in stock will be priced at 40% off the regular price; on Friday, the savings will jump to 50% off the regular price; and, on Saturday, the savings will skyrocket to 60% off the regular price.  But don’t wait too long ~ Santa’s elves may scamper off with the best items early!

You can also order your custom holiday cards and invitations at 20% off during our Christmas in July sale.  And, since we’re really feeling the holiday spirit, our Christmas in July gift to you is a savings of 20% off all non-holiday merchandise in stock throughout the sale when you mention the Christmas in July sale.  You can even take the 20% off already-reduced sale items.  For online orders, we will calculate the savings and let you know your new total before processing your order or charging your credit card.  {Just mention the Christmas in July sale in the order notes.}

The more the merrier . . . please pass this along to your friends!

I just saw this fabulous article from The New York Times about fine stationery and the importance of having your own signature stationery wardrobe.  Here’s a snippet from the article:

“It’s a little flash of character and extra care,” said Celerie Kemble, a Manhattan designer who created a line of limited-edition stationery for Dempsey & Carroll last fall. “Using a card says, ‘You stopped me in my tracks and this comes from my heart.’ ” When you pair that idea with the choice of paper, font and ink — what Ms. Kemble called “a reinforcement of a decorative identity or a kind of personality stamp” — you have a memorable object, a keepsake.

You can read the full article here.  The friendly associates at Salutations stand eager to help when you are ready to create your personal stationery wardrobe.  Just give us a call, stop by, or visit us online!

Photo courtesy of Béatrice de Géa for The New York Times

We are thrilled to introduce our brides to the luxurious White Label Collection from Ceci New York.  High fashion and exquisite craftsmanship are now available at a ready-to-order price.  Ceci New York is a design studio with an eye for detail and exceptional quality, expertly integrating trendsetting style, luxury, and innovation within every piece.

As the only North Carolina stationer to carry this collection, we invite you to call or email us today for a preview that includes: Save-The-Dates, Invitations, Thank you Notes, Menus, Programs and so much more!  Take a sneak peek at some of the designs on our Ceci New York Photo Gallery.

Each invitation suite is fully customizable by changing elements such as ink colors, typestyles and layout. The options are endless, with the line organized into four collections: Ornate, Destination, Botanical, and Classic.  Items are available in both letterpress and offset printing.

Lisa Hoffman, the founder and creative director of Ceci New York, is a world-renowned graphic designer whose work is synonymous with style and luxury among celebrities and design-savvy couples. The highly respected, custom stationer has received many awards for her trendsetting work and was most recently named one of the Top 25 Trendsetters by Modern Bride Magazine and Expert Stationer by New York Magazine.