I have plans to write letters as promised.
Some of you will remember the secretary I put in the guest room last year ~ part of the French inspired decorating project? Even before I spent October in France I was already embracing the French look. I've no idea why I'm becoming a Francophile this late in life. To think I lived for almost 19 years just across the English Channel, almost able to see the distant coastline on a clear day, but never made it to France then!
Maybe it's because part of my English family live there now. Much of it revolves around simplicity and the old ways. Living, or staying for a while, in an old village truly makes you see life differently............perhaps writing by hand is all part of the magic.
Pen, ink, sealing wax and seal..............lovely paper, envelopes.
The desk, a lamp to light the room as dusk falls, lavender in glass to perfume the air..........
.............a chair nearby. Take up the pen, the words will come.
My French writing box from J. Herbin
~ Producteur d'encres et de cire depuis 1670 ~
~ Producer of inks and wax since 1670 ~
Hope you have decided to write by hand to someone special.
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Lovely post and blog, Mary.
ReplyDeleteI found you through Linda at Frenchless in France. Love the desk! It's beautiful, as are the writing accoutrements.
Happy writing!
Cheers,
Carolyn in Sydney
(My Sydney Paris Life)
I did. I wrote to my friend living in Paris, to catch up with the latest news.
ReplyDeleteYour writing desk is gorgeous! I write by hand often as it seems more personal to me not to mention that I like the old Victorian ways of doing things:) I always write on pretty stationary (usually with roses). There is something special when you find a hand-written note waiting in the mailbox!
ReplyDeleteMary! That´s lovely! Hand writing still one of my favorite things to do. Cards, letters... I´m love with the French writing box. Wish you have a wonderful week! Love, Vanessa
ReplyDeleteDear Ms. Mary ... may I first say your writing area is so pretty and comfortable. Just yesterday, though not with all of the goodies you have shown us today, I put good pen in hand and wrote a note to a dear friend who lives back in MN. We used to play a lot of tennis together and we sang together in a women's singing group. I couldn't help but notice the metal looking container on one of your shelves .. I have one that's similar (plain tin look)and now realize I MUST paint it.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I am off to write my Christmas thank you notes! I am a little behind!
ReplyDeleteMay, you have inspired me. I do believe I will write a letter to a friend today. I have some lovely stationary that I will utilize.
ReplyDeleteThe most I have done so far is to write two postcards while I was in Florida. Not the same, but one was to Heidi so she will be happy.
ReplyDeleteShe is like you and likes mail to drop through her mail slot in her door.
Nancy
Your secretary is so beautiful. It would be a delight to sit there to pen a letter. I remember as a girl, I found a cigar box with war metals and other momentos including writing nibs. I asked my mother what they were. The box was things from her father. I then said I wanted to learn calligraphy and guess what Santa brought me that year? I enjoy calligraphy still to this day.
ReplyDeleteHugs ~
Heidi
I have always wanted a secretary to sit and write letters from. I thought I didn't have room in my house, but I could put mine in a guest room too! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a romantic spot you have where you can do your writing! I am practicing with a writing set like that - it takes some getting used to, but I'm in love with the idea of it. I'm going to hang in there! ~Lori
ReplyDeleteMary, the desk is so sumptuous, and the writing box and everything in it so elegant.
ReplyDeleteWho would not be inspired to write by hand with such beautifully romantic surroundings? Perhaps it would even improve my handwriting.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and cozy, Mary. It's coming!
Love,
Deborah
what a delicious desk. enjoy your writing. the lavendar is a brilliant touch
ReplyDeleteMary, I missed this post and I am getting into the writing project. I found some stationary and I cleaned my desk. I will be doing a post before long. I am really enjoying this project and am anxious to get going.
ReplyDeleteYour desk is lovely and I can picture you writing beautiful letters. Your french writing box is lovely. Thanks for sharing Your photos and project encouragement.
Hugs and love...Jeanne
I love the idea of a handwritten letter. And such a nice writing box. I got a wax/stamp kit from the same manufacturer when I visited Versailles. In fact I used it just recently on some family photo gifts for Christmas. Letterwriting is almost a lost art - thanks for keeping it alive.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Laura