Welcome to the world of Smile and Bloom, a celebration of the beauty of friendship and the treasure of writing personal notes and letters.  

Receiving a beautiful handwritten letter lightens the heart. If you're like me, I can't help but smile when I receive a special note from a friend. It is such an encouragement and a gift, which is the reason why I make handmade cards: to give others a beautifully written note in a specially made card that is worth keeping. 

The golden ampersand on the logo in the form of the letter E is for "Encouragement."

I hope that this site encourages you to take the privilege of writing more often and to share the joy with others.