designsgirl

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.