Happy New Year

It seems like just yesterday, we were celebrating the beginning of 2011.

Another wonderful year has gone by, and a lot has happened. Not only
did I design my first set of Wedding invitations in 2011, but I also
have been busier than ever this past year. This year has been
eventful, as I had started working full time, and was still studying
for my Masters. I am happy to say that I finished my Masters degree,
and have a lot more time to work on Uptown Stationery.

Although I am very happy with how 2011 turned out, I am looking
forward to what 2012 brings. This coming year, I am hoping to expand
Uptown Stationery with a new and improved website and a new line of
cards which I hope to debut within the next few months.

One of my main goals for 2012 is to give back. I have been trying to
locate a non-profit to send cards over to the Troops. Last year with
the help of friends, I collected 2,000 letters to the soldiers which
were brought the Washington DC USO during the Cherry Blossom Festival.

I am again collecting letters for this year’s festival, but I want to
start designing cards to be sent for the troops to then write to their
family. Coming from a Military family, I know how important letters
can be during a time of deployment. Since I think it would be fun to
get others involved, I am planning “Cards for Troops” parties
throughout the winter and spring, to get some friends involved in
designing the cards which will be sent over.

Do you know someone who is deployed? Send me an email :
Maureen@uptownstationery.com and we can put an event together to have
cards made and sent over!

I would like to end this post by saying that you to everyone who has
been supportive this past year. Uptown Stationery was on hold for a
few months as I studied for my exam, but I am back and full of ideas!
I am looking forward to 2012! Happy New Year!