June from Janet

Janet usually encloses a note - and this time it included a *grrrr* - she said that *neatness went out the window.* I know the feeling. Her inserts are lovely - and more than make up for whatever bothered her about the envelope.

The '24 in the corner suggests that Janet has a stockpile of artwork. 

I have one, too. I often wonder what it would be like to use up everything in the stockpile.

And I guess she didn't have a stamp that she liked for this one. Or maybe, like me, she gets distracted and makes more than one envelope for someone on the list - and then every month - forgets to use one that is already half done.

There are probably a lot of parallels in our studios. When Patty stopped over to pick up supplies to make flowers for the Day of the Dead ofrenda - she noticed that I had various parts of the project in the living room, the kitchen, the family room - and commented on how she too feels like there is never enough room in one's studio - and art projects seem to infiltrate the entire house.... yup - I have two bedrooms with parts of the project and also a two-car garage. Adding all that up is a little concerning. 

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This was on the back of Janet's June envelope - and I forgot to post it....

Her return address says:

From Janet Renaud, a well-bred envelope designer, who would NEVER do anything intricate.

The upside down piece says: 

The Envelope Is Part of the Letter

Use envelopes of standard sizes in order that your mail may be more easily and quickly handled. Select envelopes made of white or light-colored paper. Do not select envelopes with intricate designs or embossing. Simplicity in stationery selection is a sign of good breeding.

I think we need to revisit this whole topic.