Wednesday, April 4, 2012

"THE HEART OF THE GIVER MAKES THE GIFT DEAR AND PRECIOUS." Martin Luther


A lovely, lovely precious parcel of handmade vintage and antique laces makes a "dear and precious" gift!  What a treasure of GRACE and BEAUTY to discover within, spinning thoughts of who made such delicate, intricate elegance...and on what special occasions did one wear such lovelies?  Such a gift arrived to LOVE LETTERS...what a treasure, indeed!  Such treasure is becoming so scarce!   

           
      





Lovely, handmade  antique lace to grace a handmade Eastertide greeting.  This one made from a vintage postcard, embellished with glass glitter, on handmade imported paper of the palest seashell pink...


  ...another handmade greeting created with antique lace, vintage Victorian postcard and hand stamped image, with glittered details.  Handmade cards may be commissioned from LOVE LETTERS ON THE LAKE for any occasion.  Each is a unique work of art, created on handmade and elegant papers, to become a future heirloom.


Antique crocheted lace creates a lovely textured backdrop for the vintage postcard on this handmade card for Eastertide.  All of our cards are created using vintage images, found objects, handmade papers and embellishments, imagined to become a treasured "gift" to those who receive them.  A gift of grace!
Contact our studio to discuss creating a keepsake for a special occasion for someone you love.




A perfect "pairing"...an antique ruffle embellishment adorns this handmade vintage oriental toile pillow.  A single script monogram adds elegance to create a special keepsake. 

                                                      
Lovely "gifts"  appear each day outside our studio to inspire beautiful heirlooms for tomorrow;
the creamy detail of this delicate bridal wreath...thoughtful visions of a special newlyweds' monogram...   




What more lovely companion for lace than beautiful linen! This vintage European runner could also be used as a generous guest towel in a pretty powder room. Indulge your guest or yourself...one example of new and vintage linen pieces offered at LOVE LETTERS, hand selected to bring a touch of grace to the "daily".  Vintage selections offered will vary.  Contact us to see what is "on hand" for a special wedding, anniversary or baby.





Queen Anne's Lace is flourishing everywhere in our beautiful early Spring.  It inspired a lacy creation of a different kind!  This chic lacy toile in oilcloth is a smart choice  in, always popular, black and white.  Our own LOVE KNOT TOTE is also lined in oilcloth and can be custom ordered in a variety of colors and patterns.  Perfect for new babies, new moms and birthday "treats" for "little ladies" going to the pool and beach this summer!  $35 with monogram.  (Take a look at the pretty pink polka dot and brown toile on our first post.)


LOVE LETTERS ON THE LAKE
...offering custom monogramming and handmade "lovelies" to keep or send "SPECIAL DELIVERY" to someone you love!
lovelettersonthelake@gmail.com


HAPPY EASTERTIDE!

Sunday, February 12, 2012

"MORE THAN KISSES LETTERS MINGLE SOULS..." john donne, 17th century


When is the last time you sent a "love letter" to someone....a friend, a parent, a spouse, a child? TIME is all it takes...."TIME"-what a fleeting thought in this universal space we call the "present".  We  seem on an endless journey in search of this valuable "treasure" called TIME, only to find it's elusive ability to disappear, just as we reach to embrace it...
Sound familiar? 

Give YOURSELF a gift...Brew a cup of tea (always to be sipped leisurely and with thoughtfulness)...Take a few minutes to really BREATHE (when is the last time you allowed time for that?)...and indulge in reading your own "love letter". Enjoy the natural passage of life's smallest moments...



..The timeless grace of a handwritten letter...
The beauty of text created by the stroke of a pen...
The touch of a piece of handmade paper...
The expression of the writer, as a gift in time, as a gift of the heart...           

...to the fortunate one who receives such a "note of grace".




HANDMADE VALENTINES WITH A FRENCH AESTHETIC...



A SWEET REMEMBRANCE with a hand sewn felt heart...hand stamped lettering...a vintage crystal chandelier bauble...glittered embellishments...




"THE HEART CAN DO ANYTHING"
                     Moli'ere




Handmade valentine with vintage crochet doily,
French organdy ribbon,  and glittered details...
a lovely keepsake for YOU or someone you love.








A monogrammed "LOVE LETTER" for a sweet baby princess!
Little felt tote with pink felt polka dots and a pink French organdy bow...


And a pretty pink monogrammed oilcloth tote with a little "LOVE KNOT"...

Beautiful elegance for a "SWEET DREAMS" VALENTINE...
a pair of imported cotton pillowcases with a special monogrammed message...

LOVE LETTERS ON THE LAKE
...offering custom monogramming and handmade "lovelies"
to keep or send "SPECIAL DELIVERY" to someone you love!
lovelettersonthelake@gmail.com