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From the Cottage on the Water's Edge
Seasonal letters for lovers of home, garden, paper, and ink.
This lovely bundle of happiness is from September. This is a sample of what you will find in your mailbox.
Each mailing From the Cottage on the Water’s Edge is written from a peaceful cottage tucked beside the water, where the seasons are noticed slowly and ordinary moments are treated with care.Inside each envelope, you’ll find a beautifully printed seasonal letter in a warm, personal style, along with a coordinating recipe card and a small watercolor-style art print. Each month also includes a prayer blessing, a poem, two wholesome book suggestions for the season, and a simple activity to enjoy at home.
Stories mailed to your mailbox.
Choose a fictional correspondent
and receive weekly letters
whose story unfolds,
one envelope at a time.
And you don't have to write back.
Not sure which character to choose?
Before you begin at Letter One,
you’re welcome to read a complimentary glimpse inside.Four distinct voices.
Four distinct styles of stationery.
Four stories unfolding — one envelope at a time.
The Inspiration
The Joy of Real Letters
and Human Stories
There was a time when the mailbox held possibility.You would walk out, not expecting a package or a bill, but hoping. Hoping for a letter written just for you; a folded piece of stationery carrying someone’s thoughts, loves, their week, their small triumphs, and quiet worries.We have not lost the need for that.In a world of notifications and noise, something gentle has faded; the simple delight of being remembered in ink.Letters in Your Mailbox was created to bring that feeling back.Each week, a character writes to you. Not an email. Not a post. A real letter — thoughtful, personal, unfolding over time. Their lives continue. Their stories grow. You become part of the rhythm.No replies required.
No pressure.
Just the quiet joy of opening your mailbox and finding something written with care.Because sometimes, the smallest envelope carries the warmest moment of the day.Each voice carries a different kind of story.
Some adventurous. Some reflective. Some quietly romantic.
All waiting to write to you.
With affection,
Letters in Your Mailbox
Someone is waiting to write to you.
Chloe Monroe
After losing her mother, Chloe chooses not to stay where life feels safe — but to follow it where it leads.With nothing but a suitcase and a hopeful heart, she moves from place to place, writing about new towns, unexpected friendships, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.Her letters are thoughtful, poetic, and filled with the gentle beauty of someone building a life on purpose.
Daphne DePaul
Born into privilege and expectation, Daphne’s life appears perfectly arranged, right down to the fiancé who checks every box.But beneath the polished surface, she is quietly questioning who she is meant to be as she tentatively begins to pick up and take the reins in her own life.Her letters explore identity, loyalty, courage, and the first brave steps toward choosing her own future.
Bekkah Gantry
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Fresh out of university with degrees in archaeology and paleontology, Bekkah is headed straight for Egypt — suitcase packed, boots ready, and heart racing for her first dig.She throws herself into everything — ancient ruins, long days in the sun, unexpected setbacks, and thrilling discoveries.Her letters are lively and curious, filled with history, travel, small frustrations, big breakthroughs, and the wide-eyed wonder of someone uncovering the world’s stories firsthand.
Charles Dandridge
Charles believes life is best told over a glass of something cold and a well-timed joke.A husband to June and a collector of good stories, he writes the way a favorite uncle talks — with humor, perspective, and the occasional surprising nugget of wisdom tucked between the laughs.His letters are lighthearted but thoughtful, filled with everyday observations, interesting tidbits, and the kind of steady cheer that makes you smile before you’ve even finished reading.No drama. No heavy plots.
Just good humor and good company — once a week.
It's simple
Choose the weekly letter writer who speaks to you.
Your journey begins at the very first letter of their story.Each week, a printed letter arrives in your mailbox,
thoughtfully written and sent on its own distinctive stationery.Every subscriber moves through the story on their own timeline.
There are no bundles and no shared schedule.You don’t need to write back.
You don’t need to keep up with anyone else.
Just open the envelope and read.
Letters are written for the week — and kept for cozy winter nights.
Some readers choose to follow more than one story.
Or choose Shannon for twice monthly letters.
Or choose From the Cottage on the Water's Edge for monthly happy mail.
Pause anytime.
Choose the letter writer whose story you would like to receive.Each character has her or his own page, where you can read more and choose either U.S. or International mailing.
You will find a link to a USA-Domestic and an International subscription for each character at the bottom of their extended biography.
Weekly, Monthly, and Twice-monthly Printed LettersPrinted on custom stationery.
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From the Cottage on the Water's Edge
Seasonal letters for lovers of home, garden, paper, and ink.
May 2026 is shown as a sample of the style and contents.
From the Cottage on the Water’s Edge is a year in the life of Mary Jane, a woman who writes monthly from her quiet cottage in the countryside. Over the course of twelve letters, she shares the changing seasons around her cottage, orchard, gardens, pond, and surrounding woods.Each mailing is written from a peaceful cottage tucked beside the water, where the seasons are noticed slowly and ordinary moments are treated with care.Inside each envelope, you will find a beautifully printed seasonal letter, two to four pages long, written in a warm, personal style on new stationery created for that month. Each mailing also includes a coordinating recipe card, a watercolor-style art print, and a seasonal treasure of activities and shared book suggestions.Your monthly pieces are gathered together with rustic raffia ribbon and sent in a warm brown kraft envelope.Each month carries the feeling of the season: first roses in May, porch light in summer, apples in autumn, quiet kitchens in winter, and all the small mercies tucked into the turning year.This is not a hurried email or a passing post on a screen. It is something to open, hold, read, save, and perhaps return to on a quiet afternoon with a cup of tea nearby.Each mailing includes:• A seasonal letter from the cottage
• A coordinating recipe card
• A small watercolor-style art print
• A special keepsake blessing for the month
• A seasonal bookmark that reflects and settles into the theme of the month
• Two seasonal book suggestions
• A poem
• A simple activity to do at home
• A rustic ribbon tying the pieces together
• A thoughtfully prepared envelope, ready to bring a little beauty to the mailboxFrom the Cottage on the Water’s Edge is a lovely gift for a friend, mother, grandmother, sister, or anyone who enjoys old-fashioned correspondence, gentle storytelling, cottage gardens, recipes, and meaningful mail.It is also a gift you may choose for yourself.Because sometimes the nicest thing in the mailbox is not something we need to answer, pay, or file away.Sometimes it is simply a little piece of beauty, sent to remind us to slow down and notice the season we are in.
What's tucked inside...
A monthly letter from Mary Jane, sent in a kraft envelope.
A seasonal recipe and keepsake watercolor-style print.
Available for U.S. mailing addresses only at this time.Mailing Schedule
Letters are sent the first week of each month.Order Deadline
Subscribe by the 25th to receive the upcoming month’s mailing.
Monthly Cottage Letters
$12.99/month
One mailing each month. Cancel anytime.
A Year at the Cottage
$142/year
Receive twelve seasonal mailings for the price of eleven.
Chloe Monroe
A Fresh Start
Chloe writes as if the world still pauses for roses to bloom.
In Chloe's own words...
When she leaves home, she does not slam the door behind her. She lingers on the porch. She notices the scent of summer climbing roses. She wonders whether courage and homesickness can exist in the same breath.After the loss of her mother, she makes a quiet and daring choice: she will go to the airport and purchase a ticket for the next available flight — wherever it may lead. She does not know her destination.Neither will you.Each week, her letters arrive from wherever she has landed — written in a voice that feels like another era: poetic, tender, unhurried. She writes about longing and bravery, about stepping forward even when one’s heart pulls backward, about learning who she is meant to be in a world that has changed.Every subscriber begins at the very first letter — the day she boards that first flight. From there, her journey unfolds one week at a time, entirely your own.
What You Can Expect
• A weekly printed letter delivered to your mailbox
• A story that begins at the very beginning
• Language that is warm, reflective, and quietly romantic
• Thoughtful storytelling free of explicit language or graphic content
Some readers choose to follow more than one story.
Daphne DePaul
Building Something of Her Own
In Daphne's own words...
Daphne writes from the middle of a life she is determined to shape for herself.She grew up with well-known parents — a reality that has opened doors and closed others. She loves them. She’s grateful. But she is equally determined to be known for who she is, not whose daughter she happens to be.So she builds.She runs her own catering company. She trains and rides horses. She shows up before dawn to quiet barns and long event days. She dreams of a small cottage that belongs entirely to her — a place where the porch and the future are both hers to design.Her letters are practical, thoughtful, and honest. She writes about ambition and insecurity, about business risks and relationship questions, about the steady, sometimes uncomfortable process of growing into one’s own skin.Every subscriber begins at the very first letter — when she is just beginning to test her independence. From there, her story unfolds one week at a time, full of work, change, missteps, and hard-earned confidence.
What You Can Expect
• A weekly printed letter delivered to your mailbox
• A story centered on independence, work, and personal growth
• A voice that is at first hesitant, but grounded, candid, and quietly determined to become herself
• Thoughtful storytelling free of explicit language or graphic content
Some readers choose to follow more than one story.
Bekkah Gantry
Adventure Is Calling
In Bekkah's own words...
Bekkah writes with sand still in her boots and history on her hands. She doesn't quietly say hello to the world; she jumps up and greets it enthusiastically.Fresh out of years of study, armed with degrees in archaeology and paleontology, she doesn’t intend to admire the past from behind a desk. She intends to uncover it.Her first assignment sends her overseas to a real excavation — the kind most people only read about. There are confidentiality agreements, long days in the sun, and the ever-present thrill of discovering something that has not seen daylight in centuries.Bekkah’s letters are energetic, curious, and full of motion. She writes about the realities of life on a dig, the places she explores on her days off, the people she meets briefly and leaves behind, and the constant tug of the next destination.Every subscriber begins at the very first letter — when she is packing her bags and boarding that first flight to Egypt. From there, her journey unfolds one week at a time, carried by dirt under her fingernails and the wide horizon ahead.
What You Can Expect
• A weekly printed letter delivered to your mailbox
• Travel, exploration, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of archaeological work
• A voice that is enthusiastic, intelligent, and endlessly curious
• Thoughtful storytelling free of explicit language or graphic content
Some readers choose to follow more than one story.
Charles Dandridge
Come Sit a Spell
Charles writes the way a good neighbor talks across a fence — unhurried, observant, and rarely without a story.He has been married to June long enough to know that teasing is a form of affection. He’ll tell you about the small debates they have over coffee, the projects that don’t go quite as planned, and the everyday moments that turn unexpectedly funny.Some weeks you’ll get a story that makes you laugh.
Some weeks a piece of trivia he dares you to answer.
Some weeks a quotation that lingers longer than you expected.Charles doesn’t follow a sweeping narrative. His letters are snapshots — slices of a life built steadily over time. There are dad jokes, dry humor, grandfatherly observations, and the kind of wisdom that sneaks in between the punchlines.He notices things. He remembers things. And he enjoys passing them along.Every subscriber begins at his first letter and moves forward one week at a time — just a steady note arriving in your mailbox, written with good humor and a firm handshake.
What You Can Expect
• A weekly printed letter delivered to your mailbox
• Humor, reflections, and stories from everyday life
• A voice that is thoughtful, steady, and quietly witty
• Thoughtful storytelling free of explicit language or graphic content
Some readers choose to follow more than one story.
Terms and Conditions
Subscription Policies
Letters in Your Mailbox offers recurring mailed subscriptions, including ongoing weekly story letters and the monthly From the Cottage on the Water’s Edge mailing.Weekly story letter subscriptions are billed at $24.99 per month for each character selected. From the Cottage on the Water’s Edge is billed at $12.99 per month , or may be purchased annually when that option is available.Subscriptions continue automatically until paused or canceled.
Billing and Cancellation
Billing occurs on a recurring monthly or annual basis, depending on the subscription selected. You may pause or cancel at any time before your next billing date to avoid future charges.Because letters and mailings are printed, prepared, and scheduled in advance, refunds are not available once a billing cycle has processed.
Mailing Information
Customers are responsible for providing a correct and current mailing address. We are not responsible for items sent to incorrectly entered addresses.
Lost or Damaged Mail
Once a mailing has been prepared and placed with the United States Postal Service, delivery is outside our control. We are unable to guarantee replacement of lost, delayed, misdelivered, or damaged mailings.
What You Can Expect
Weekly story letters are printed on custom stationery and mailed regularly as part of an ongoing story. New subscribers begin at the first letter, so they can step into the story from the beginning. First letters are sent 8 - 13 days after payment is received.From the Cottage on the Water’s Edge is mailed once per month and includes a seasonal printed letter and coordinating monthly pieces.Monthly Cottage mailings are sent during the first week of each month. The cut-off date to subscribe to the next month’s mailing is the 25th of the month before.
Personal Use Only
All letters, artwork, recipes, and included materials are for personal use only and may not be reproduced or redistributed without permission.
Contact
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You are sure to find something that suits you, whether you prefer weekly, twice-monthly (from our almost ready-to-launch Dr. Shannon McCall series), or monthly letters from a variety of characters. You will love opening your mailbox again!Many customers subscribe to more than one.
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Effective Date: June 16, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few answers to the questions readers most often ask before beginning their first story.
Are the stories appropriate for all readers?
Yes. Letters in Your Mailbox is written in the tradition of classic storytelling. While the characters experience real life — grief, hope, love, and adventure — the stories contain no explicit language, sexual content, or graphic material. The tone remains thoughtful, reflective, and respectful of the reader.
What exactly will I receive?
Unless it is a Special Edition, subscribers receive one printed letter each week delivered by mail. Each letter continues the story from the previous one, allowing you to follow along as the characters share their lives, adventures, and reflections over time.
What is a Special Edition
Special Editions are characters who write for a period of time, and then the subscription ends. Depending on the character, they may write weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
Where does the story begin?
Every subscriber begins at the very beginning of the story. Your first letter will always be Letter #1, and each week you’ll receive the next chapter as the story unfolds.
Can I follow more than one character?
Yes. Many readers choose to follow more than one story. Each character writes their own letters and their stories unfold independently, so you may subscribe to as many as you like.
When will my first letter arrive?
New subscriptions begin the first full mailing week following the week of the initial subscription. This allows time to prepare your first mailing and ensures no delays in future mailings. Depending on what day you order and which character you subscribe to, your first letter will be placed into the mailbox between seven and thirteen days later, and every week thereafter, unless it is a Special Edition character.
How long do the stories last?
Chloe, Daphne, and Bekkah have been sharing their adventures for years. You will experience their lives in real time.Charles has also been sharing his life for years, but as a storyteller himself, his letters can be read even out of order and you will still enjoy them the same.Shannon, the veterinarian, is nearly complete. Her story about life and animal rescues takes place over a year's time, two letters monthly.From the Cottage on the Water's Edge is a year in the life of Mary Jane. A total of twelve treasure-filled envelopes will make their way to you as she shares the month’s happenings in her world.
Can I pause or cancel my subscription?
Yes. You may pause or cancel your subscription at any time through your account portal.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Letters are sent worldwide. International subscriptions include the additional postage required for overseas delivery.
Are these handwritten letters?
The letters are carefully written and designed to feel like traditional personal correspondence. They are printed on custom stationery so they arrive looking and feeling like a real letter from the writer.