postcards and love letters continued...

My second amazingly lovely discovery of the week is the world needs more love letters, started when Hannah Brencher noticed a young woman on her train looking utterly fed up - she got out a pen and paper and started writing the lady a letter. The letter was filled with things like 'go easy on yourself' 'it'll all work out', things Hannah who was depressed by unaware of it at the time would have needed to hear herself. Sadly the lady got off the train before she'd finished, but Hannah left the letter on her seat, realising that someone might read it and it could change their life. After that she started to leave letters of encouragement all over the city. This has now grown into a sensation, Hannah now has a team of letter writers and requests for letters from people the world over. 

Just like postSecret this idea and the thought behind it is lovely, who wouldn't when there feeling down or confused have appreciated finding a letter of encouragement, I know I would. Its amazing. 

There aren't any images to go alongside this I just felt inspired by the idea, it made me think of my own postcards I've been creating and how little we send via the post anymore. Just receiving a holiday postcard is a treat let alone a letter, especially one from a complete stranger who seemingly wants nothing but the best for you. 

maybe i could create love letters

so so so lovely 

Stella Jean

I LOVE THESE CLOTHES AND DESIGNS. Another find in Vogue, Stella Jean, a former model, turned designer. In her own words her collection reflects her; being half Italian and half Haitian, she melds the european striped shirt with wax fabrics, bringing the two together. 

Looking at these designers is making me want to go crazy with colour and bold patterns, i'm just worried its a tad too late to change my direction and add another aspect.

Raymond Peynet - The Lovers

Les Amoureux de Peynet (Peynets lovers), were two characters created by the artist Raymond Peynet. I like these has they tell a story in the illustrations, one which most people can relate to and find heart warmingly romantic, they are sweet depictions of a couple in love. They remind me of my couple I created within my sketchbook briefly called mr and mrs.tangled mess, and made me think along side creating patterns I should try to create greeting cards/prints. I'm currently creating print designs for postcards made up of patterns and fruit with a quirky, sweet message printed on them - similar to a degree to the lovers. 

I think Peynets designs are so cute, and they make you want to own one, I'd like to create a similar sense of wanting when people see my work.