Welcome to Betty Mae Wrote
A haven for heartfelt letters and the beauty of everyday stories.
Hi, I'm Kim, and my little world here is inspired by the simple joys I find every day – pottering in my garden, making our house feel like home, the stories tucked away in old things, and that quiet moment with a cuppa.
It all started with a love for writing letters, something I shared for years with my wonderful Nan, Betty. This space is a little extension of that – a place to explore capturing your own stories (Little Life Stories), connect with others through the joy of snail mail in The Lovely Letters Project (it's free!), find beautiful stationery, and even read some of my letters to Nan in my Dear Nan subscription. If you appreciate those everyday lovely moments too, I think you're going to feel right at home here.
The Lovely Letters Project
When I was a little girl, and well into my teens, I would sit at my desk, usually on the weekends, and I’d write letters. I had a list of people to write to – Nan, Grandma, aunties, friends from my Sydney school days, penpals from all over the world. I’d pick up my pen and become lost in the written word. Every now and then I’d pause to collect my thoughts, thinking about my week and the recipient of the letter – what would they enjoy hearing about? What had been going on in their lives? What had they mentioned in their last letter that I could respond to? What had my family members been up to that could keep them amused? It was a precious time in my life, and those childish letters that I wrote, most definitely created in me a desperate desire to connect with loved ones (and sometimes, those I’d never met before) through the written word.
So, if you would like to become a part of the Lovely Letters community, if you would like to receive and send letters about simple, daily life – perhaps share recipes, talk about meals, share gardening and home stories, and you are committed to exchanging them each month, then please join this project. You are the perfect person to begin this mission to bring back old fashioned slow mail. You'll love it!
Turn one memory into a written treasure with ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Personal Life Storytelling
Your stories are waiting to be told...
We all have them. Those precious memories swimming around in our heads, wanting to find their way onto paper.
But where do you start?
Which one do you focus on first?
I know how it feels when overwhelm kicks in and you put it back into the too hard basket.
That's why I created this free little guide - just for you.
It's designed to help you grab one of those memories and turn it into a mini story that brings you joy.
With simple prompts to ignite those writing juices and get your story flowing, you’ll feel such relief that you have finally made a start.
The best part? You'll realise you're now on the way to getting those experiences down on paper.
Little Life Stories: An Interactive Course to Help You Write Your Story
There's something just lovely about jotting down bits and pieces of your own story, isn't there? Those little notes you tuck away, the letters and journal entries that made you grin, the memories, the people, the places, all those moments that make your life yours – they're worth holding onto.
You know, I think our life stories are so important – they're like all the little pieces that make us, us, and they deserve to be remembered.
That's why I'm so excited to share Little Life Stories with you. It's like a gentle wander through your memories, helping you put your own story down on paper. Imagine a quiet moment, with a cuppa in hand, just exploring and shaping the stories that have made you who you are.
There's a real joy in seeing your own story unfold.
Want to know a bit more?
Lovely Words About Little Life Stories
Dear Nan: Heartfelt Letters From A Granddaughter
Dear Nan is where I write, in letter form, to my nan. It’s a special space where I share her story, and mine, and our 50 year long relationship, and the beautiful connection we had.
If you have had a grandparent that you treasure, and you enjoy nostalgic meanders, funny conversations, and simple stories of a life well lived, you will love my Dear Nan subscription.
For less than the price of a weekly cup of tea at a nearby cafe, you will receive:
* Intimate letters to my Nan, sharing our 50-year relationship.
* Photos, recipes, and snippets from Nan's life.
* Illustrated (by my son, Lew), flower themed printable paper for your own letters and writings.
Oh, and if you're an Instagram
addict such as myself, please
