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ES Designs Current teacher (daughter of a teacher) who believed in gratitude, decides to create a greeting card The artwork on the cards are original works by me.

My mom, Saunders, a former teacher, always insisted on "pleases" and "thank you’s". After every holiday, birthday, or celebration she would ask, "Have you written a thank you note?" I would then be promptly sent to a table or desk to write one. Tedious as this task seemed to me as a child, I realized how important this was when my grandmother showed me the box of my saved letters and thank you’s

sent to her over the years, as I visited her in her nursing home. Handwritten letters and writing to say thank you are quickly becoming a lost art. To honour my mother's memory, I have decided to start a card company. I have packaged cards for you to take the time to write the people you care about. The "thank you" inside the card is in my mother’s handwriting. I hope to feature the work seasonally and expand the collection. A portion of the sale of each box of cards/items will go to support local cancer and breast cancer charities. Thank YOU for your support. I think Saunders would agree, that there needs to be a little more gratitude in the world! ES Designs Made and printed in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada.

I’ve been a little quiet here lately, but only because there are sports and there are plays and there are city visits an...
05/10/2026

I’ve been a little quiet here lately, but only because there are sports and there are plays and there are city visits and driving hours. However, today we will be talking about all those special people in our lives: to our mom in heaven, to the wonderful stepmom and MIL who are amazing grammies to our kids, to my sister moms, my girlfriend moms, to my colleague moms, to the dog moms, to the plant moms, to the moms with littles, and to the moms whose big kids are away. I’m thinking of all of you today. Thank you to my kiddos who made me a mom most of all! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

NEW CARD:  The Heron. Along the river and in the marshes, the heron was a rare and awesome sight. Sometimes you would he...
04/04/2026

NEW CARD: The Heron. Along the river and in the marshes, the heron was a rare and awesome sight. Sometimes you would hear them before you saw them due to
sound of the giant wings, as they take off. When flying, they curve their necks inward and are just as beautiful in flight. I have been dying to paint this majestic bird for awhile. See link in bio!

New blog post, new priorities, new timeline. New things are coming. Watch your mail. Welcome to Spring!
03/22/2026

New blog post, new priorities, new timeline. New things are coming. Watch your mail. Welcome to Spring!

Happy international women’s day to all of my favourite women who are causing good trouble every day!
03/08/2026

Happy international women’s day to all of my favourite women who are causing good trouble every day!

All the reds. All the love ❤️. Happy Valentines 💌 Day from ES Designs-A Saunders Story!
02/13/2026

All the reds. All the love ❤️. Happy Valentines 💌 Day from ES Designs-A Saunders Story!

02/03/2026

Our first Changing Seasons market is just around the corner! Next Saturday, Feb 7th from 10-2 at the Anglican Parish Hall, 75 King St in St Andrews, NB. We can hardly wait to see you!!

It’s time for to cuddle up and get ready for Valentine’s Day! Our special sale is on now! Pick out 5 cards for $15! This...
01/23/2026

It’s time for to cuddle up and get ready for Valentine’s Day! Our special sale is on now! Pick out 5 cards for $15! This is a half price deal on anything in our Valentine’s collection! Mix them up or all the same! Free shipping to get them in time- as long as it’s before February 2nd! Treat all the special people in your life by writing to them to show you care! Can’t choose? Leave it to us and we will put together a package of 5, specially curated for you! Don’t wait- only while supplies last. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ See link to website in the bio!

New lakes! Washademoak, East Grand Lake, and Wauklahegan Lake have been added to the lakes series of prints. They are cu...
01/10/2026

New lakes! Washademoak, East Grand Lake, and Wauklahegan Lake have been added to the lakes series of prints. They are currently available for PRE-ORDER, with prints available by the end of the month. Let me know if you are interested by purchasing directly on the site. All 8x10 prints are $20 and includes free shipping! Interested in a lake that is not currently available? Please comment below for requests. These latest paintings were requests from market customers. Thank you for your continued support! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Our hearts are full as we have been spending time with friends and family. Taking some time between now and the new year...
12/24/2025

Our hearts are full as we have been spending time with friends and family. Taking some time between now and the new year to rest and recharge. I will be painting and getting caught up on commissions. If you are interested in custom work, orders , or projects, feel free to reach out at the end of this month. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and prosperous holiday season. Love, Emily and ES Designs.

This is a picture of my lap. I am in the middle of writing my Christmas cards . In 2017,  I was feeling nostalgic about ...
12/15/2025

This is a picture of my lap. I am in the middle of writing my Christmas cards . In 2017, I was feeling nostalgic about my mom and I wrote 100 Christmas cards with some of my original designs. It was exactly this time eight years ago. My very cluttered work area is my habit, while I sit and check all of my addresses; I am excited I get to send out the first bulk mail in two years. Mail will go out first and then friends, colleagues, and neighbours. In the past year, I’ve added to my list of stores, met lots of new and repeated customers, had some of my best markets ever, and continue to spread the message of gratitude written by hand. This is your yearly reminder to write that note, fill out that card, and to shop local with your favourite artisans and makers. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for all of your continued support. Want to know more? I am still fulfilling local deliveries. The best gift right now that requires no immediate shipping, but can be completed online: my annual Card Club! You get one card for every month, a couple of extra curated stationery surprises, and it gives you a chance to restock for the rest of the year. You can do it by theme or by Bestsellers and favorites. Packages get sent in the new year. They can be a one time gift or a subscription. Please send me a message if you were interested or follow the link in the bio. Use code at checkout for a special card club discount: Apply 10% off Card Club with the promo code CARDCLUB10
https://www.esdesignsasaundersstory.com/. Thank you again, Emily.

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