Painting Valentines

With Valentine's Day a little over two weeks away, it was time 

for me to paint If I Were A Toy store's door.

This year I decided to reference the Valentines of my youth.

How many of you remember those sweet perforated Valentines?

The cards came in packs, so you had plenty to share.

I liked that we gave them out to all of our friends!

Do they still make those or something like it?

I hope mine have some of that vintage appeal.

It was fun to do something a little different.

Whomever has captured your heart this year, there's still time to find that perfect surprise!

Like a fish ;)

:::

To each his own.

Thanks for stopping by.

xo, A

For the love of the postal service

Valentines Day is on the way and I sent my promotional mailers out last week to those select agents, companies and publishers I've developed feelings for over the years ;)

I made my way to Manhattan's general post office located on 33rd and 8th Ave before heading over to the New York International Gift Fair at the Javits Center. My post on personal favorites coming this week :)

Love this little red mailbox. No, not naive enough to drop my special cards in here!




Rarely do I visit this location, relying mostly on my tiny one in Red Hook. Waiting in line here gave me time to notice just how beautiful it is.

Once I had my stamps, down the chute they went. Good Luck my little Valentines, don't get lost. And know that if you do, someone will surely find you, remember Paddington!

*Please check back next week to view some of my favorite designers & companies who participated in last week's NYI Gift Fair. You'll be glad you did! *Wed is my goal*

ps this card also available as a Valentine folded note card, visit my Etsy Shop to browse them all :)
xo, Allyn