September 18, 2007

A Note to Say You Care

Caitlin Kuhwald Stationery

Last time you opened your birthday cards, you were awash in pink glitter, roses, flowers, and canned well wishes.

Proof, sadly, that your friends don’t know you as well as they should.

Next time there’s an occasion calling for written sentiment, turn to Caitlin Kuhwald’s stationery. The cards feature the artist’s lovingly detailed portraits, making them a refreshing change from the norm.

Take, for example, Bonnie Prince Billy surrounded by nymphets on the ascent to heaven. (If irony weren’t dead, this would be it.) The tattooed girl tumbling through a starry night, slouchy boots and all, might remind you of the friend you were too busy to call.

Each is blank inside, so you can include a message that perfectly reflects the sender-recipient relationship.

Maybe something like, “Let’s spend a little more time together.”

Available at Topstitch, 311 Market Street, second floor (267-322-4057 or topstitchboutique.com). To see styles, go to caitlinkuhwald.com.