Raven on Roses

Darker correspondence — a poem in the post, a letter that takes its time, or a careful note to a friend whose taste runs to gothic illustration rather than cheerful florals. The contrast prints cleanly against most stamps, which keeps the address legible even with the deeper background dominating the design. Pair it with cream or off-white paper inside to keep the contrast from going heavy in the recipient's hand. Useful too for an autumn birthday card to someone who would rather receive something with a little brood than another bouquet on the front.