Day 5 of RiversideTO’s #FebruaryMonthofLove series combines: artists ,innovators, entrepreneurs, paper and lace. Lets begin by looking at a love success story from the mid 1800s.
Love and Success happened on February 5, 1850
Esther Howland,was an artist and businesswoman who is responsible for popularizing Valentine’s Day greeting cards in America. On this day in history, Esther placed the first ad for her innovation in a local newspaper in Worcester, MA.
Howland received an ornate English Valentine from a business associate of her father when she was 19 years old, and was intrigued with the idea of making similar Valentines. She began her business importing paper lace and floral decorations from England.
Her father operated the largest book and stationery store in Worcester, Massachusetts, and ordered supplies for her project. She made a dozen samples which her salesman brother added to his inventory for his next sales trip. Hoping for $200.00 worth of orders, she was elated when he returned with over $5,000 worth of business. Howland developed a thriving business in Worcester, Massachusetts eventually grossing over $100,000 per year, a considerable sum for that time.
Make Your own History on February 5, 2015
Riverside has our very own artist and businesswomen who is responsible for keeping the time honored tradition of greeting cards alive and well in this day of technology. Meet Christine Stearne – the proprietor of Keep Me Posted at 724 1/2 Queen St E – Christine has a great sense of style and humour – she has a large selection of cheeky and fun cards as well as unique gifts and humorous items. When you pop in to Keep Me Posted ask Christine to to help design and create your own special greeting card.
On the 5th Day of Valentines’s visit Keep Me Posted ,pick out a Valentine’s Card for your True Love, and evoke the passion that the original Valentines Day Cards created back in the day.
Be sure to check www.Riverside-to.com tomorrow – for Day 6 of #February Month of Love.
In the mean-time – keep singing …(you know the tune)
On the First Day of Valentine’s my true love gave to me: A love letter, framed by Dimensions Framing
On the Second Day of Valentine’s my true love gave to me: Fuzzy Soft socks from IDH , Massage Oil from Keep Me Posted and a love letter framed by Dimensions Framing
On the Third Day of Valentine’s my true love gave to me: 90’s Vinyl from The Tiny Record Shop, swanky duds from Common Sort , cupcakes from Desmond & Beatrice, Fuzzy Soft socks from IDH , Massage Oil from Keep Me Posted and a love letter framed by Dimensions Framing
On the Fourth Day of Valentine’s my true love game to me: an afternoon at Dreamy Beauty Bar 90’s Vinyl from The Tiny Record Shop, swanky duds from Common Sort , cupcakes from Desmond & Beatrice, Fuzzy Soft socks from IDH , Massage Oil from Keep Me Posted and a love letter framed by Dimensions Framing.
On the Fifth Day of Valentine’s my true love game to me a Valentine’s card from Keep Me Posted an afternoon at Dreamy Beauty Bar 90’s Vinyl from The Tiny Record Shop, swanky duds from Common Sort , cupcakes from Desmond & Beatrice, Fuzzy Soft socks from IDH , Massage Oil from Keep Me Posted and a love letter framed by Dimensions Framing