About Melanie

Who doesn't love a customized gift?

Originally a Yankee, raised in Pennsylvania, I proudly call the South home now.  Custom monograms, sweet little stitches and colorful paper goods are all Southern traditions I have adopted with passion.  

From a young age I was always trying to add beauty to the mundane.  I loved doodling hearts and flowers on the letters I sent home from summer camp.  I stockpiled stickers in an old photo album as a little girl.  (Remember those stickers you could buy off the roll behind the counter of the local card shop in the 80s?) Fast forward to decorating the flat rate boxes I sent my husband while he was deployed and scouring for fun stationery while we lived overseas for 8 years.

 It all evokes the wistfulness of a shared message and makes the recipient feel so special.  Custom gifts are so much more than just paper and pen or needle and thread.  They are a special way to make someone feel treasured and it's such a blessing to be a part of it from start to finish.

Now as a busy homeschool Mom to 4 kids, I love to share my love of custom gifts with others.  Whether it's designing the perfect Cocktail Menu for a girls weekend away, designing a sweet little notepad for a birthday girl or embroidering a little jammie set for a friend's new baby, I'm honored to be a part of your celebration. 

That's how Needle and Notecard was born - stitches and stationery to brighten your day!