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official disclaimer

Melancholy Greetings
contain images and/or ideas
of a depressing or enervating nature.

The Melancholy Company cannot assume responsibility for any subsequent funks, fugues, or general declination in fecundity resulting from viewing of Melancholy Greetings or their related sentiments.

The Melancholy Company strongly cautions idealists, optimists, and those with a frustrating tendency to be upbeat and preternaturally happy to purchase our fine products at their own peril.

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Feeling blue, thinking green.

Our signature kraft envelopes are made of 100% recycled paper (and contain 20% post-consumer content).

blank cards for empty lives

 

  • holiday cards

    If you were the type who loved the holidays you wouldn't be visiting this website in the first place. Think of these five cards as anti-holiday greetings.
     

  • new cards, fall 2008

    The days may be getting shorter but your face is growing longer. Why not usher in the fall with 11 new cards?
     

  • new cards, summer 2008

    Are you ready for the summer? Are you ready for the good times? Neither are we--and here are 12 new cards to prove it.
     

  • new cards, spring 2008

    Spring is a season of endless opportunties--or endless problems--depending on how you view the world. These 11 new cards are for those who prefer their glasses to be half-empty.
     

  • new cards, winter 2008

    A new year, a dozen new cards, but the same old you.
     

  • birthdays

    Another year older, another candle on the cake--and yet another card to remind you how depressing your special day really is.
     

  • technical difficulties

    If the whole world is connected, why do you feel so alone?