Valentine's Day

It's that time of year again, when I pull out the precious collection of my grandmother's Valentine's Day cards.  She was a school teacher for a few years in the 30s before marrying my grandpa.  Her students gave her darling cards that she treasured as keepsakes.  And when she passed away my grandfather gave me almost the entire collection, I have hundreds of them.  I've talked to a few friends about collaborating on a book project where we publish all of them with little stories and maybe even recipes from my grandmother...oh, another fun project I wish I had time for.  I'm convinced it's a perfect fit for Chronicle Books. 

We don't make a big spectacle of Valentine's Day at our house -- overpriced flowers and pre-fixe dinner menus aren't a real turn on.  But these sweet cards -- the designs and the rhymes -- are worth a look to rekindle the romance and innocence of the past.  Hope you enjoy, and happy Valentine's Day.   

Comments

[Susan]

These are so lovely, Shannon! What a window into the past. The artwork on some is really meticulous...makes me think of all those WPA artists looking for work. I hope you do go through with this book idea!

[Tara]

That's wonderful that you have them and the fact that your grandmother kept and treasured them. I think compiling a book is a great idea. Definitely a timesake book.

Happy Valentine's Day!

[Emilie]

Those are so cute!! The clothes are the best. I shared them with my friends. My favorite is the one with the Girl at the Piano. Thanks for sharing them!

[Shannon Latta]

Okay, you've inspired me to follow through, finally, on the book idea. For a reason I can't remember, I took my red showbox of valentines to France a few years ago while we were living there. I've just asked Pierre to make sure he brings the box back from France next week so I can start sorting through them and begin a proposal for Chronicle Books in time for next year.

xox, Shannon