When a sheet from a notepad deftly transforms into sophisticated stationery, it’s one sharp-looking and multitasking win-win.

The thick notepad blocks from Black Ink pull double duty by letting you move between to-do lists and writing letters. Fold a heavyweight paper page to fit into a standard business envelope, and—voila! It’s now fine stationery.

The dense, high-quality notepads are Made in the USA and showcase Founder Patti Black’s signature, classic style. Patti has her own custom stationery boutique that specializes in weddings, so she is the right person to nail the balance between function, quality, and looking fantastic. One of her notepad designs makes a perfect, ready-to-go gift, too—for teachers, hosts, or friends—that will be reached for time and time again.