It's no secret that my mom was well known for her colored envelopes. However, what people may not know is that she didn't just draw on them, she actually painted some of them herself. I found this short video clip that I shot years ago, which shows one of her creative techniques. She put so much love into these envelopes and this clip is simply a joy to watch.
Her envelopes and letters were always so colorful. When my Mom was featured on Humans of New York, I was asked to take a photo of as many letters and envelopes as I could fit into a single picture.
One thing that I didn't mention back then was that in addition to her letters, my Mom loved quotes. She had books filled with them! She would always write thoughtful quotes on the envelopes that she felt were meaningful to the receiver of the letter. Some were uplifting, others a bit more whimsical, and sometimes she even added her own personal flair.
When she would send me letters to New York City, I would hang some of them on the wall for inspiration. Here's a few that I kept. In the one below, you can even see the thumb tack holes.
When she would send me letters to New York City, I would hang some of them on the wall for inspiration. Here's a few that I kept. In the one below, you can even see the thumb tack holes.
Right under the quote next to the upside down sticker of the cat, it reads, "This is not upside down. The cats are reading!!" I loved when my mom would add playful elements to her letters like this. She always had a way of being able to make me smile. I hope she knows that.
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