Happy September beauties!
Have you had a chance to catch up on last week’s
blog
post? I interviewed the one and only Sarah Clare, fashion stylist
and blonde beauty behind What Sarah did… Do check out the full interview but I’m
returning to a particular aspect of our chat for this week’s post…
When I was catching up with Sarah about why
she wanted to become a fashion stylist, she described her belief in an underlying
need for women to feel comfortable in their own skin. Sarah also went on to explain
that the experience of becoming a fashion stylist gave her the confidence to
empower women.
When you begin to learn of the stories
behind the brands in WSd HQ, whether that’s through a chat with one of the team
or through this very blog, you begin to see that this empowerment is not only
enabled through styling. As an independent, What Sarah did… is an ardent
advocate of fellow indie brands and Letterbox Lane is one that sits proudly in
store.
This week the WSd blog is shining the
spotlight on this joyful illustration brand and an exciting collab between two
seriously strong independent women…
‘Chief Scribbler’ Leanne creates beautiful
cards and uplifting prints with the ‘aim to scatter joy and make people smile’.
By her side is ‘bearded husband James’, who helps to run the day-to-day
logistics of the business and who we hear is also chief coffee maker!
Letterbox Lane has been initiating smiles
on the faces of WSd customers for quite some time now but more recently Sarah
and Leanne have been working together to create seriously fab bespoke prints.
If WSd HQ is a regular haunt of yours, you’ll know about the ‘Sarah-isms”- the
‘Blame Sarah’ Lola & Gilbert tote bag or Rachel Rooke’s ‘It’s a Sarah
thing’ cushion to name a few. Well how about beautiful hand illustrated prints to
add to the collection? What better
collab than iconic Letterbox Lane ink illustrations and the legendary Sarah
sayings?!
Does your usual to-do list often fill you
with terror? Well Letterbox Lane has
reinvented the dreaded list, replacing the usual chores with fun things. This
is sure to make a welcomed addition to any home as a little reminder to take a
break from life admin and do the kind of things that create the best memories.
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| Picture Credit: Letterbox Lane |
Whether you need a little encouraging
yourself or you know someone in need of a boost, this bold print is a winning
combination of colour and uplifting words.
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| Picture Credit: Letterbox Lane |
I’m still on a high from the wedding of my
beautiful cousin Hannah to her wonderful beau David last weekend. Along with
four other babes I was a dutiful bridesmaid and I had a mission to find the
perfect card for the bride from her tribe. Of course I turned to Letterbox Lane
for treasured words that perfectly summed up the celebration. It’s safe to say
‘Oh happy day’ al la Whoopi could be heard for the rest of the morning!
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| Picture Credit: Letterbox Lane |
The beautifully reassuring words on this
mummy-to-be card are simply perfect for someone who’s expecting. What better
way to welcome the imminent chick than with this new baby card handwritten
using calligraphy dip pen and ink?
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| Picture Credit: Letterbox Lane |
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| Picture Credit: Letterbox Lane |
Often attributed to William Shakespeare,
the quote “When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew” has
been beautifully hand illustrated by Letterbox Lane using black ink and brush
lettering style.
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| Picture Credit: Letterbox Lane |
It’s refreshing to see fabulous, successful
businesswomen supporting each other. Through doing their thing, whether it’s uplifting
and reassuring prints and cards or ultra feel good clothes and styling advice
these wonderful ladies are empowering us too. Let’s keep the cycle going and
spread the love!!
Pop in store to see the dreamy Letterbox Lane collection and to add positive vibes to your home and lifestyle!
Rachel x
Prices: Cards £2.50, large prints £15, small prints £10
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