One of the many things enjoyable about the holidays is receiving holiday cards. Christmas cards were first sent in the 1800's so this tradition has continued for over 200 years. Today cards can be religious, traditional, comical, or contemporary, but the sentiment is the same - a personal greeting sent at holiday time when we pause to remember friends and relatives we don't often see.
In the last few years, less cards are mailed as e-cards have become more popular, but I still enjoy receiving a real piece of mail that I can hold in my hand. I eagerly check the mailbox during the holiday season, because it is exciting to get a newsy card from a friend instead of the usual junk mail or bills. But... I have learned that if I want to receive cards, I have to send cards. So, after the cards are purchased with some special holiday stamps, I pull out the address book and get ready to tell my friends all about my family's activities during the last year.
The kitchen table works, of course, but how much better it is to have a gorgeous desk and comfortable chair available to settle in. Depending on how many cards are sent out, it can take awhile.
A lady's writing desk is just the thing. This one is mahogany Georgian style with black leather and brass accents.
Love this oval desk with rubbed walnut finish and black leather inlay with gold tooling and brass accents.
Or this one with walnut veneer with antique brown leather and satina finished accents.
If your style is more contemporary, this black crackle finished black leather inlaid desk may be more to your liking.
The perfect chair is this comfy looking leather and fabric combination with black vendome finished legs.
It doesn't really matter where you sit to address your cards -- the important thing is that you are remembering special people with a personal message. Don't forget that after the holidays, there are generally notes of thanks to be sent out for parties and gifts as well. A beautiful desk is a great investment that complements the decor and is functional at the same time.
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