Tag: Esther Howland
Valentine’s Day 2017: Not just for lovers
Did you know that the very first handmade Valentine’s Day cards in the 1800s weren’t intended for lovers? Instead, they celebrated affection between friends and relatives.
Valentine’s Day 2015: Not Just for Lovers
A Valentine’s Day 2015 thank you to everyone who visits this blog.
Guest Post: Valentine’s Day Gifts for Friends
I was delighted to speak to the author of the classic, “The Art and Etiquette of Gift Giving,” about her thoughts on Valentine’s Day gifts for friends.
Valentine’s Day: Not Just for Lovers
The first handmade Valentine’s Day cards in the 1800s weren’t intended only for lovers. They also celebrated affection between friends and relatives. Esther Howland, one of the pioneers of the greeting card industry in the US, was charmed by an ornate English Valentine she received from a friend. So she began a business of […]
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