Sweet Nothings; Dear Stranger

A monthly reflection, mailed with care

A snail mail subscription of art, letter and ritual.

Sent once a month to your letterbox.

Once a month, sent on the 1st, you’ll receive a small, thoughtful envelope filled with:

– An original risograph print (new release or existing)
– A greetings card (perfect for sending forward your own reflections)
– A tea bag + treat
– A letter exploring the month’s theme

This is a slow mail subscription for lovers of art in the post. A monthly mail club for anyone who delights in receiving real, tactile letters and prints, mailed with care and intention.

Try to one month, or join the subscription and receive 10% off (applied at checkout)

If you’d prefer to purchase via Etsy, use this link

Dear Stranger - 1 Month Only
£15.00

The next Dear Stranger, sent on the 1st of the month

Dear Stranger - Monthly Rolling Subscription (cancel anytime)
£15.00

The next Dear Stranger, sent on the 1st of the month

Your mail will be posted on 1st of the month

International and UK subscribers welcome.

10% discount for ongoing subscribers

No hidden fees, postage included.

You can cancel your rolling subscription at any time.

A vintage white typewriter with gray keys, someone is typing on it with their fingers visible, and the brand name 'Olympia' is on the front.
Colorful printed pages with text clipped to a wall, each page featuring horizontal stripes and handwritten additions, arranged in three rows with some pages attached using binder clips.

Why join?

Sweet Nothings; Dear Stranger is for:

  • Stationery lovers

  • Art receivers (not just makers)

  • Pen-pal & snail mail enthusiasts

  • People who want art and words in their physical world

It’s not an instruction manual or a productivity tool. It’s a monthly pause in the post, a quiet companion to your day.

A framed piece of artwork with horizontal yellow and gray lines and typed text that reads, 'You are always walking towards your destiny.' The artwork is surrounded by pink and purple borders and sits on a gray surface with a gray wall background.

FAQ

Is this a snail mail subscription?
Yes — each month you’ll receive a physical mailing to your home mailbox, with art, writing, and small objects. Many call these snail-mail art clubs or monthly mail art subscriptions.

Can I give it as a gift?
Yes! Subscriptions make a thoughtful, unusual gift — especially for anyone who loves handwritten letters or art in the post.

How much is postage?
Postage is included in all prices.

Take a read of previous editions and purchase archival sends

With love from Emily

A smiling young woman with glasses and blonde hair taking a selfie outdoors near a red telephone booth; she is wearing a red sweater and gray overalls, holding a metal cup in her hand, with market stalls and clear blue sky in the background.

Emily Grenville-Grey

Writer of Sweet Nothings

I’m a painter, printmaker, business founder, crafts teacher, product strategist and ex-city worker (aren’t we all so many things?!) and in the last few years have developed the Sweet Nothings series.

I am thrilled to write a little more, to you, dear stranger, and share these little prints in a new way

I love you x