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Two Sprouts Donates $3000 in cards to Soldier’s Angels

sprouts2 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:00:47 +0000

Two Sprouts donates Holiday cards to deployed soldiers

New Orleans, November 21, 2008—Two Sprouts has been around the block for a holiday or two.  And with that, the stationery and invitation company unveils new designs each year.  The Two Sprouts have often wondered what to do with the remainder of the cards from a previous year.

This year, they have found something.  Two Sprouts has donated over $2,000 worth of holiday cards to Soldiers’ Angels. The non-profit plans to send the cards to troops overseas so that they may send something home this holiday season.

“We know what joy a holiday card can bring. You can’t help but smile when you see the envelope with your name on it and know its not junk mail but something nice just for you. We thought that this would be a great way to show our appreciation to those that are fighting for our country” says Amy Henry Centola, co-owner of Two Sprouts.

In addition to the card donation to Soldiers’ Angels, Two Sprouts is also active in writing to soldiers that are deployed or to their families back home.  “We have all of this stationery and cards at our disposal, we figured we could send an encouraging note here or there to make someone’s day.”  says Erica Adams, co-owner of Two Sprouts.

Two Sprouts, now celebrating their third holiday season unveils their 3 new holiday cards.  Each with their own New Orleans flair, this may be the most promising yet.

The holiday line, hand illustrated by co-owner Amy Henry Centola, depicts traditional holiday themes with a New Orleans twist.  Examples are a streetcar bringing home a Christmas tree, a New Orleans version of cookies and milk and a festive spin on evacuation.

“We had a lot of fun concepting the holiday cards for this year.  The evacuation / celebration holiday card is by far our favorite.  It really captures the essence of finding humor out of a stressful situation. It truly is a holiday card for all New Orleanians.” says Adams.

The duo has also grown and expanded into a children’s clothing line.  All designs focus on New Orleans and how it might pertain to children.  From Mardi Gras to Jazz Fest, Two Sprouts has you clothed.

In addition to the holiday cards, Two Sprouts New Orleans Collection or our long list notepads are perfect holiday gifts or stocking stuffers.  The New Orleans line illustrates items or scenes from New Orleans that are beloved and revered.

Two Sprouts has donated over $3,000 in merchandise to various organizations and efforts throughout the past year.

Two Sprouts, a New Orleans based stationery company uses local vendors to produce unique holiday cards, notecards, notepads, custom invitations, baby onesies and children’s tees.  Visit online at www.twosprouts.com to view a list of retail outlets or to contact Two Sprouts. Images available upon request.

NOLA Holiday Cards and Photo Cards

sprouts2 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:48:27 +0000

that’s mine, check the label

sprouts2 — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:47:14 +0000

NEW!!! Label your sippy cups, birthday presents, bowls, and whatever else you can claim. Look under “labels” in the Two Sprouts shop.

Two Sprouts’ NOLA babies give to Storyland.

sprouts2 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:16:05 +0000

Etiquette with the Sprouts

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:12:41 +0000

Invitations

How far in advance should invitations be extended for a more informal party?
Two weeks is really a good gauge. You can get by on one week only if you’re in a small town and have limited social engagements. Three weeks is preferable in a big city, which leads to busy social calendars.

What about showers? How far in advance?
Same rule. Two to three weeks is the right time to send out. You don’t want to send out too early as the recipient may forget about the event. On the other hand, don’t wait too long as social calendars book up fast!

How do I list hosts for a party such as bridesmaids throwing a shower?
Remember your ABC’s. You got it, alphabetically. If the party is at someone’s home, you would list that hostess first.

How should I write out the date and time on an invitation?
For a casual invitation, children’s birthdays etc, you can go with a standard time abbreviation and the date in plain English.
2:00 – 4:00 Saturday, April 5.

For a more formal invitation, brevity is not key.
Two o’clock in the afternoon. Saturday the fifth of April.

No need to include the year, unless it is a New Year’s party, or that you would like to keep the invitation as a memory with the year of the wedding included.

Should I include RSVP on my invitations?
This is entirely up to you. Most people don’t regret, so if you’re using this for a headcount, probably not the best gauge. However, it is good to have a telephone number on the invitation if any questions arise as far as directions etc.

Birth Announcements

What information should be on a birth announcement?
Basic information that you’d like to share: The baby’s full name, nickname in quotations underneath, date of birth, time of birth, weight, parent’s names (mother’s name first). This is not the place for a gift registry.

When should the announcements be sent out and when is the latest that it can be sent out?
The sooner, the better. Everyone will be eager to know the specifics of the newest arrival. Ideally, you’d have the envelopes addressed, stamped and ready to go before the baby is born. There may not be much time for correspondence once your wee one arrives. Having the birth announcements picked out and just needing to fill out a few details takes the stress off of this at a time when sleep is at a premium. Of course, the first couple of months can be hectic, so as long as they are sent by the time the baby is 5 or 6 months old, it is still considered acceptable.

What is the best wording to use for an adopted child?
Adoption announcements are always so special. Try this wording on for size: We’re happy to announce that a beautiful little girl has joined our family, Katja Margaret Ashton, born on January 5, 2005 and welcomed into our hearts and our home on May 16, 2006.

Holiday

Can we have our name pre-printed or do we have to sign each card?
It’s always a nice touch to sign your holiday cards, but it’s not necessary. If you have the time to personalize, there is no need to write a novel or even refer to names, just a little note with a nice sentiment such as “Cheers to you this holiday season! Love, the Mitternights.”

When should I plan to mail out my holiday cards?
No earlier than Thanksgiving and no later than New Year’s.

Are notes expected for holiday gifts?
A good rule of thumb: if presents are exchanged with someone, you can skip the thank you note, as it is understood that the gifts were exchanged in person. If great aunt Shirley gave you a gift and you usually do not give one in a return, a little note will make her day. A note is not always expected, but brings joy to someone’s day. Bad manners are rampant these days and a thank you note can be one step to combat this.

Invitations with matching thank you cards

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:11:43 +0000

Invitations with matching thank you cards. What a concept. You coordinate your shoes with your handbag, your wall color and duvet. Now, coordinate your invitations with thank you notes, or even just custom stationery to use all year long.

Nothing says it in style more than a coordinating note to say thanks following the party. Whether it’s your wedding or your 3rd birthday, you’re never too young to be hip.

Imagine how together your guests will think you are when they receive this matching note. Give them the illusion that you are superwoman with our help. Also, try the coordinating return address label to match it all and you’ll be able to knock them over with a feather.