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LETTER PERFECT Monogram Collection note cards ($80 for 10), Dear Annabelle, dearannabelle.com Sure, you can text a thank you, but it won’t have the impact of an engraved, gold-edged, heavyweight card personalized with your monogram (and, presumably, inscribed with your cleverest musings). They come in five monogram styles, but I’m partial to “Wild,” an homage to Edie Sedgwick. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editorial director
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WRITE Away BEAT YOUR WRITER’S BLOCK WITH ACCESSORIES OUR EDITORS ARE LOVING NOW STATIONARY OBJECTS Gucci Tian print letter set ($230), Gucci, gucci.com Gucci’s print box with 20 coordinating cards and envelopes provides inspiration for the lost art of letter writing. This season, I’ll be crafting everything from thank you notes to love notes, underscored by the backdrop of the Tian print’s contemporary floral motif. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, contributing editor
CASE CLOSED Wild at Heart Elizabeth pencil pouch ($525), Louis Vuitton, us.louisvuitton.com Have pencils, will travel. This classic option keeps all my writing utensils in one place—instead of the bottom of my purse. —Mary Murray, executive editor PEN OBSESSED True Writer classic golden dark tortoise ballpoint pen ($70), Levenger, levenger.com If you’re like me, you know a quality pen makes all the difference when writing anything from a heartfelt letter to a to-do list. That’s why Levenger’s True Writer pens have become my new favorite. With several designs to choose from (like this gorgeous tortoise), I am always sure to keep one in my purse, desk, and car. —Melissa Puppo, managing editor
PRETTY PAD Good Things Take Time notebook ($30), Papier, papier.com Before pen goes to paper, take a moment to appreciate the notebook housing your deepest thoughts and grandest ideas. The vibrant, customizable, and made-to-order Good Things Take Time notebook reminds writers to pause and reflect before bullet-journaling, note-taking, or narrative-crafting. —Abigail Duffy, web editor
NEXT-GEN NOTEBOOK reMarkable2 paper tablet ($300), reMarkable, remarkable.com If you take notes, make lists, or jot things down (and then struggle to find or use them later) reMarkable2 is for you. The screen and pen duplicate an authentic writing experience, down to the subtle scratching you hear (and feel) when using an actual paper and pencil. Its WiFi automatically syncs your notes to your phone or computer for easy storing and sharing. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, editor in chief 30
OTHERWORLDLY OPENER Haas Unicorn octopus letter opener ($395), L’Objet, l-objet.com Known for their imaginative characters, the Haas Brothers’ collaboration with L’Objet will instantly add whimsy to your desk. Creative form and function have never played so well together, and opening letters (and bills) has never looked so chic. —Katherine Lande, fashion editor
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