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Announcement
::::: The flying housewife is on hiatus. I hope to return to active penning one day. Thank you all for your kind support. ox joon :::::
life. laughter. love. friendship. food. memories. family. children. pets. good times. hard times. kismet. adventures. movies. music. entertainment. style. art. literature. books. recipes. thrifting. sewing. gardening. building. favorite things. anything. everything. nothing. random thoughts. johnny depp. pet peeves. observations. advice. wisdom. oddities. yesterday. today. tomorrow. time. space. education. missteps. travel. hobbies. news. the natural world. thinking green. tips. treasures. people. places. friendship. handmade. handwritten. life. laughter. love. ps. ox joon
I'm just a friend you've never met.
✼❀✼✿✼ A flying housewife letter is like finding sunshine in your mailbox. ✼❀✼✿✼
Please visit my vintage & eco handmade shop: joonE.etsy.com I'd love to see you there.
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::: I treasure my feedback. Have a peek & see why. :::
It's a beautifully wonderful day in the neighborhood...
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altarandmantle on Nov 5, 2013
5 out of 5 starsJoon, you made two people's day when this letter was received - best gift ever! If there was a sixth star to add to this review, you'd have it. Your customer service was perfect - warm, funny and just plain lovely. When Martina received the letter, she got a wonderful surprise and emailed me straight away: 'I have opened it - it is so beautiful outside as well that I stared at it for a while... Haven't got such a long handwritten letter in years and it really makes me think that it is such a beautiful thing to receive...it might be the Christmas gift to some special people.' I saw a photo of the envelope in which it arrived - stunning - and it's a work of true art inside and out. THANK YOU Joon for your originality and awesomeness and loveliness. * here's that extra star!
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Anonymous on Aug 8, 2013
5 out of 5 starsit was nice to receive the beautifully handwritten letter and bookmark from Joon. When you're finished reading her letter, you feel as though you've made a new friend. A selection from this shop would make a lovely gift for a friend, who would enjoy receiving a personalized letter.
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Anonymous on Nov 18, 2010
5 out of 5 starsThis was quite possibly the sweetest, most thoughtful letter I have ever received. Even the additions and scraps of creativity that came along with it were tailored to what she knew about me. It may seem odd to order a letter from a stranger, but I promise you it's more than worth every penny, and you won't be strangers for long. You're investing in a new friend! Thanks so much.
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Anonymous on Oct 26, 2010
5 out of 5 starsThank you! Very thoughtful :) Love the NDak bookmark, too :)
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Anonymous on Aug 10, 2010
5 out of 5 starsJoon I read your letter after a long & busy day at work & it just lit up my evening! I feel it is so sad that we have become so accustomed to receiving texts & emails we forget what a joy it is to receive a hand written letter, with so much time & love gone in to it. Thank you so much, I will treasure the letter & am off to the supermarket now to get the ingredients for the lemon bar! Yummy! I will let you know how I get on. All my love Sam xxx :-)
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Anonymous on Jul 14, 2010
5 out of 5 starsI finally got my letter! Yay! I'm very sad about the lost previous letter, but thank you very much for taking the time with writing to me instead even through your busy schedule. The letter was a work of art itself, and it was so much fun unraveling it piece by piece. I'm also very happy that you explained the history of every piece that makes up my awesome letter. It definitely lightened my heart after coming home from work. I will treasure your letter forever, Joon. Thank you for being who you are :)
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Anonymous on May 10, 2010
5 out of 5 starsThe person who received this was amazed and appreciative of the details and sincerity of your letter. The Hawaiian envelope was inspired. Thank you for bringing a smile to her face, Joon!
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Anonymous on May 4, 2010
5 out of 5 starsJoon, I can't praise you enough for that sweet idea - I loved it from the second I found it in that Facebook feature, and when your beautiful piece of art arrived this morning, I was even more in love with it. I am an avid defender of the "lost" art of letter-writing, with pen-pals around the globe, so don't be surprised if you find a return letter in your mailbox one of these days :-) Thank you for the little extras you included, I am using my corner bookmark as an extra cute deco gadget in my Filofax, and will be anxious to see what Mona does with hers :-) Oh, and needless to say - I can't wait to try the lemon bar recipe! Too bad that "positive" is the best possible feedback you can leave here - your letters deserve much more than this! XOX Yvonne
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Anonymous on Apr 29, 2010
5 out of 5 starsThis is such an awesome product idea. I loved the experience!!
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Anonymous on Apr 27, 2010
5 out of 5 starsMy bestfriend just got her letter today! Yippee! She said she loved how heartfelt it was, specially the purples and the kitties! And the best part? We'll be baking the lemon bar using your recipe! Thanx for everything, Joon!
Shop policies
Welcome to the flying housewife policy page. I appreciate your curiosity and kind consideration. Please let me know if there are any questions I have not answered for you. I love to hear from my visitors.
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Notice of Intent: I construct all handmade items tucked into your envelope. All designs, artwork and personal photographs are original to me and are not intended for copy or reproduction in any form. © 2008 flying housewife (Madison 'joon' Wilkinson)
My handmade items are made with loving attention to my craft. One purpose of my creative outlet is to reuse, recycle, reinvent. Please be assured that I take pride in my workmanship. Keep in mind, each handcrafted item is composed, to some extent, of vintage and reclaimed pieces and you can expect minor imperfections and elements of character reflecting that history. Clippings, fabric pieces and various ephemera finds included in some envelopes are also reclaimed finds. Character lives large in small. And the past is a great source of character. :) Every effort is made to represent and photograph the essence of my letter ensembles to the best of my ability.
My creations come from a smoke free, pet loving home.
Thank you so much for visiting my etsy shop.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I do not forsee any refunds or exchanges on my letters.
Payment
You can make credit card purchases through PayPal. You do not have to be a PayPal member in order to do this. PayPal is just the facilitator, and does not require any kind of sign up, or more personal information from you than any other credit card processor.
To purchase with a credit card via PayPal:
1. Click on the PayPal icon. That will take you to a PayPal screen where you find the option "I do not have a PayPal account".
2. Follow the instructions. It's easy and quick.
Once payment clears, your purchased item(s) will be shipped as soon as possible. For more specifics, please see my FAQs on my bio page.
Shipping
I use U.S.P.S. First Class Mail. And I ship to the etsy address. *See note below.* I purposefully recycle and reuse packaging & mailing materials. It is an inherent component of my creations. Your envelope and its contents will be safe, clean and treated with the same respect & care I feel for the environment.
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THE MOST IMPORTANT NOTICE IN THE WORLD...
Please make sure your etsy and PayPal addresses match and are provided in the proper postal format. If your letter is a gift, please provide the recipient's name and address in the message to seller box.
Once I receive payment, I send an email thanking you and letting you know your order is being prepared. If I see both a P.O Box AND a street address listed as one, I will send to the P.O. Box. Otherwise, if your addresses conflict or confuse me, I mention it here. *** I need a response before I will continue with your order. *** Thank you for your consideration and courtesy in this matter.
If I notice that the PayPal and etsy addresses do not match, or the format (international orders) varies between the two addresses provided your order will be held up. My items are one of a kind and made with love. *** I will not process your order if your addresses conflict and/or cause me confusion. *** At the same time, it is not cost effective for me, or fair to my customers with orders in queue, for me to track down a proper address. It is your responsibility to insure your sellers with a clear, concise and proper address. I am adamant on this point. I cannot thank you enough for providing me with a clear, correct, properly formatted address.