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declarations of love no. 4

 

 

My mom always finds the most fabulous gifts - these from Sugarboo Designs.

declarations of love no. 2

"the book of the kiss"

"Kissing is a mere matter of convention. Some women do it and some don't. To some it means as little as drinking a cup of tea, a pleasant and harmless stimulant. To some it is a sort of all or nothing". - "The Awakening", by R. S. Macnamara

If you ever needed more reason to osculate, this 1914 "The Book of the Kiss" will provide it. Filled with humorous and old-fashioned quotes about kissing from classic literature and poetry,  this sweet paper book is a perfect Valentine's gift.

Found at Bell Occhio.

interlude: "declaration of love" no. 1

Declaration of Love via "Modern Expressionism"

photo by designsgirl

my funny valentine

 
To My Lamb Chops: I got lucky in love...

preview: "hello love" shop

designsgirl is pleased to announce her latest creative venture: "Hello Love"- an online paper goods shop featuring her original hand illustrated designs.

Borne out of a love of hand written correspondence and paper goods, "Hello Love" is a collection of posh notecards, mailing labels, stickers, and downloadable digital illustrations in a series of collections- "Everyday Greetings"; "Weddings"; and "Love Notes".

Throughout the year, designsgirl will introduce new designs and new products to her collection such as bridal gift sets, wrapping paper sheets, custom rubber stamps, and decorative mailing tape. Custom designs are available.

The "Hello Love" shop will open early spring 2011 and, in the meantime, designsgirl will feature a sneak peak of the designs here on her blog.

billet doux (love letter)

From the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art, "More than Words" author Liza Kirwin compiles the fascinating letters of America's most famous artists. The intimate letters are accompanied with artist illustrations and sketches.

Here, Frida Kahlo's letter to a friend reveals her continued love for Diego Rivera despite his marriage to Guadalupe Marin. Two months later, Kahlo and Rivera would marry again.