A year of handwritten letters
Announcing the apartamento 710 snail mail club!
Welcome to another issue of apartamento 710, a newsletter about living a creative life. If you are new here, I invite you to explore my interview series, Sobremesa, my section Reference Library, or a fan’s favorite:
Dear reader,
There is something about February that makes me feel very hopeful. Maybe it’s that I can almost feel spring and the longer days ahead, or that Pisces season (and my birthday) is around the corner. I’ve also realized how much I love Valentine’s Day as an excuse to show extra love to the people in my life through small acts of care, like sending voice notes telling them how much I miss them, baking for them, or one of my favorite expressions of love: writing letters.
Over the past few decades, perhaps thanks to Hollywood, writing letters has been reduced to a symbol reserved almost exclusively for romantic interests, which I think is lame. This year, I want to encourage you to write more letters casually, not only to your crush, but also to friends and even to people you don’t know.
Want to start writing letters? This is a non-comprehensive list of things you may need. You probably already have most things at home, so get writing!
Hot tip: If you are not feeling inspired, my go-to is writing down one of my favorite poems or song lyrics that remind me of the person, and sending it to them in the mail.
In other news—after experimenting with it last year, I’ve decided to officially launch snail mail for all paid readers! Seasonal snail mail for 2026 will arrive in March, June, September, and December. If you are a paid reader, fill out this form to opt in, and be ready to receive the first mail next month!
This will be one of the many perks paid readers unlock when upgrading. If you enjoy my work and want to support it further, this is the chance to upgrade and start receiving something from me in the real world as well.
Seasonal snail mail will include:
Stickers of the month: I will include stickers that I collect periodically from some of my favorite artists
Stationery: For the past couple of years, I’ve been collecting special pieces of stationery and ephemera every time I travel, and I want to share them with you!
Original illustrations: I am excited to include a small print made by me, inspired by each season
A handwritten letter: Obviously, a note or postcard will be inside your mail, with maybe a poem, a confession, or some other surprise hihi
Thanks for supporting my work, and for being here the past two years of apartamento 710. It truly means the world to me!
Follow along on Instagram or email me at florenciaornelas.f@gmail.com if you are interested in collaborating or hosting an event together. Manifesting fun events around the world this year!
Such a lovely idea Florencia! I've had so much fun sending letters to my paid subscribers. It's so nice to do something offline :)
Excited about joining snail mail club!