The Digital Detox We All Need

I don't know about you, but unless I know something special is coming in the mail, the short walk to the mailbox in front of my home feels more like a march. All that there is is bills, junk mail, invitations to plan my funeral and cremation, and so on. Now pair that with the constant bombarding of digital content that's all around us these days and you get a cocktail of burnout that's very unique to this era we are all living in.

In the past little while, I have seen the rise of artists joining forces to bring the simple joys of human-created art and, most important, human connection in the form of snail mail clubs. As a hopeless romantic, I decided to join the movement and create unique experiences specially curated for women who feel they can use a little encouragement and a dopamine dose in the form of bold botanical art meant to offer a getaway from the digital world and experience the simple, tactile joy of real mail.

So, to answer the initial question: What is a snail mail club? It is a subscription, generally monthly, of curated pieces sent directly to your mailbox via stamped mail or snail mail.

I created the Wildflower Print Mail Club, which is a subscription service that delivers art, encouragement, and nostalgia directly to your door for what I like to call a monthly moment of self-care.

What exactly is the Floriography Print Mail Club?

I still remember the day when I received letters from my mom when I moved out of my parents' home. She would tell me all about what was going on at home and repeatedly tell me how much she loved me, or anxiously waiting for the letters my sister would send me when she moved to Mexico City for 18 months. With these memories still fresh in my mind, I set off to curate every little detail that is included in the Wildflower Print Club.

• The Art: A collectible $5 \times 7$” Dopamine floral art print. The theme for 2026 is birth flowers. I wanted this to match the high quality of my larger art prints, so I have this printed on high-quality archival art paper.

• The Story: It would be very difficult to pick a favorite from the items included in the monthly envelope, because I took a lot of time and effort to put this together to make it special and unique, but I have to say that the letter holds a soft spot in my heart. This is where I introduce the art chosen for the month and a relatable, fun story. The letter is meant to encourage and bring a little joy to the receiver. In my first edition, I share a story of kindness about a mango orchard caretaker.

• The Bonuses: My brand, The 47th Muse, is made of all the things I love; I simply curate them and present them in a beautiful way. And the bonuses for the mail club are no different. I included a matching die-cut vinyl sticker, and one $5 \times 7$” coloring page all bundled up in a wallpaper-style pattern wrapper.

That's what comes in the mail every month. But in addition to the monthly delivery, everyone gets to enter a giveaway for the chance to win an original painting from me. I even cover shipping expenses for this.

I also wanted to make the subscription accessible to everyone, so this is one of those special gifts under $10. The real value of the experience is much higher than that, considering how much time goes into it and the actual value of the pieces included. But this is my commitment to affordable self-care that anyone can afford to get for herself or for a loved one.

More Than Just Art

The core mission of this project is to uplift and remind women that they are special, loved, and precious—truths that we often tend to forget with the busyness of life and the often chronic tendency to take care of others' needs before our own.

In case you are wondering, why snail mail? My answer is simple: because it forces you to slow down, it's tactile, and honestly, who doesn't love a personal letter addressed to you, filled with things specially designed to bring you joy? If you love bright colors, florals, and nature (and I am assuming you do because you are here)—then be prepared to get that instant mood boost just by looking at the bright art I create.

How to Join and What to Expect:

To join, simply go to the Wildflower sign-up page where I answer the most commonly asked questions, but I will also briefly mention them here.

• The Monthly Cutoff: The cutoff is the 20th of every month. If you sign up by that day, you will be added to the following month's shipment, which leaves my studio on the first business day of each month. Everyone who signs up after the 20th will skip the month in question and will be added to the next shipment month.

• Flexibility: You always have the ability to cancel anytime or skip a month.

• Shipping: The envelope is sent with a cost-effective stamp-only shipping (no tracking), which also adds to the nostalgia of letter receiving.

It makes me so happy to be able to share this with my readers and art fans. I hope to be able to touch lives, even if for a brief moment, to remind them of their divine worth and value.

Ready to start receiving happy mail? Join the Wildflower Print Club today and let the joy begin!