I love the idea of these “little thoughts for your day” building blocks as favours. They couldn’t fail to make your guests smile, surely.

By Paloma’s Nest (one of my very favourite Etsy shops), the hand-stamped blocks are cut from leftover wood pieces and feature the words: Love, Give Thanks, Laugh Often, Be Good, Have Hope, and Smile Big. They cost $9.50 each.

Related: Etsy buy of the week: Five Ws invitation set | Ring bowl | ‘Piece of the puzzle’ affirmative jewellery