The Snail Mail Revolution

I've always been a big fan of writing letters and sending cards to my nearest and dearest, it's like a hug in an envelope. There is no better feeling than receiving post that isn't a bill or a piece of junk mail, but a heart felt 'howdy' from a friend. To think that that person took the time out to sit down and write to you, is lovely, and so much more personal than reading an email or a text.

Handwritten letters from loved ones are saved, re-read, and carried about. It’s just not the same printing out a typed email to tuck under your pillow!

Life can get hectic, I seem to have so much going on at the moment that seeing everyone is a bit of a struggle. There are a lot of wonderful people in my life that unfortunately live far away, and they all deserve a nice, handwritten piece of love. 

I expect I'm not alone in feeling like this. So I put this to you, find ten spare minutes in your day to sit down with a cup of tea and let your friends know that you are thinking of them with a handwritten letter.

Let's bring back the art of writing a good letter and let snail mail glide again. Viva la revolution!

Birthday Bonus - Guildford Gets Generous

[photo courtesy of tripadvisor.co.uk]

Thrift and 4* luxury don't usually go hand in hand, but there's always an exception.

The stunning Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel in Guildford is just that - exceptionally beautiful and exceptionally bonkers. In celebration of its first birthday, they're giving away their 111 rooms for a rather startling £1 each a night (breakfast not included), in return for a birthday card.

To bag a bed, simply send the hotel a first birthday card (to arrive before September 29th 2012) stating your contact address, email address, telephone number and preferred date of stay (between October 29th 2012 and September 28th 2013). Your card will be entered into a prize draw on October 1st 2012. It couldn't be easier.

Birthday cards should be sent to:

3 Alexandra Terrace 

High Street 

Guildford 

Surrey 

GU1 3DA

Good luck!