How to Build a Capsule Stationery Collection

Written By TBU Design Group

The capsule wardrobe concept: fewer pieces, carefully chosen, endlessly useful, works just as well for your desk.

A capsule stationery collection isn't about having everything. It's about having exactly what you need, in pieces that feel genuinely good to use.

The essentials:
A set of flat note cards for quick, sincere messages
A small box of folded cards for more personal correspondence
One pen you actually love writing with
Stamps (always have stamps)
That's it. Four things. Curated, not cluttered.

The goal is that when the moment strikes, a friend's loss, a client's win, a birthday you almost missed, everything you need is already there, beautiful and ready. No scrambling, no cheap gas station card as a backup.

Intentional stationery makes intentional communication easier. And easier means you'll actually do it.

TBU Design Group

Not just a collection of brands, but a collection of people, ideas, and passions.

TBU Design and TBU Design Group founder Kelsey McDonald has had an artistic flair for most of her life. Believing in the power of design, problem solving, the ability for simplicity and organization to alleviate stress and experience to drive creativity, she founded Blue Umbrella in 2009 after graduating with a degree in Design and English from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

McDonald has helped designed and produced numerous projects ranging from intimate and stylized events and wedding, to business brands, logos and strategies, to simple stylized greeting cards. Having guided many clients through this exciting, yet sometimes confusing process, it has shown her what it takes to both customize and personalize any goal that is brought before her. McDonald has had over 15 years of professional client-based design experience. She has help small business hit the ground running as well as work will with some of the industries heavy hitters. What started out as a small wedding invitation adventure, has now grown into four businesses and a passion to help and support others on their own business journey.

 

 

 

 

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