We love tiny things - the tinier the better.  Seriously, what’s cuter  - a full grown adult or a baby?  Dog or puppy?  Actual house or a dollhouse?  Jumbo marshmallows or mini marshmallows?  You get my point.  So when I learned about the World’s Smallest Postal Service (WSPS) I knew I had to share it with you.

“Lea Redmond is the Postmaster, setting up her tiny mobile office in cafes and shops where passers-by can write a letter and have it turned into a “world’s smallest letter.” The letter is transcribed on a miniature desk in the tiniest of script, sealed with a minuscule wax seal with the sender’s initial pressed into it, packaged up with a magnifying glass in a glassine envelope, and finished off with a large wax seal (see above). It is a double delight: for both the sender and the recipient, and the WSPS is very happy to provide this important service to the world.”

I love this idea and can’t imagine any kid that wouldn’t be thrilled to receive an itty bitty letter. Quite frankly, I want one.  If you’re in the Bay Area, you can check Lea’s calender of appearances where she’ll transcribe you letter by hand or order one online where the letters are typed in a font three times tinier than Lea’s handwriting and printed on stationary measuring 1 1/2″ x 1″ - this is where the magnifying glass comes in handy!  A brilliant gift for only $8.  And her talents aren’t limited to letter writing…there are Matchbox Theaters, the Tiny Wonder Cabinet and all manner of little curiosities in her shop.

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