cartonnage artistry

Crafting cartonnage pieces allows me to blend creativity with hands-on techniques, creating functional and decorative items. Using materials like greyboard, linen, and velvet, I add intricate details and embellishments to enhance each piece's visual appeal. Each handcrafted piece reflects my artistic vision, combining beauty and practicality for personal use,

gifts, or as unique accents for any space.

Enjoy my designs,

 

the writing box

Writing is the painting of the voice - Voltaire

THE WRITING BOX is a beautifully designed, elegant storage piece. The exterior and interior of the box is finely constructed from greyboard lined with a linen or velvet fabric, boasting a timeless and classic design. The lining is carefully selected to complement the overall aesthetic, with colors and textures that enhance the sophistication of the box. Within, you'll find a set of handcrafted stationery and curated pieces that exudes quality and attention to detail. The stationery includes high-quality paper, personalized with custom logo, name(s) or initials, and elegant envelopes designed to match.

All stationery pieces are crafted with precision and style, adding to the overall experience of luxury and personalization.

This writing box serves not only as a functional item for writing letters and notes, but also as a beautiful decorative piece.

The ability to personalize the box and stationery pieces makes it a perfect gift or a meaningful addition to any home or office,

ensuring a unique and personal touch to every note or letter written.

  

Writing boxes were originally referred to as desks, as they were the only form of furniture for holding writing requisites and for writing on From the end of the 18th, to the end of the 19th century, the writing box or slope was featured prominently on military expeditions, travels, libraries and in drawing rooms 

A view through the window into the garden, with a lady writing, at 14 St James’s Square

what comes with the writing box?

This handcrafted WRITING BOX houses the necessaire and beyond for the true lover of writing:

 

handcrafted notebook with notepad (50 sheets)

15 ivory cards (5.1x5.1" | 13,0x13,0 cm) with envelopes (5.5x5.5" | 14,0x14,0 cm)

envelope lined with William Morris pattern to match the color of the box

handcrafted folio with kraft post-it

wax stamp with initial|logo & 5 wax sticks (gold & ivory)

Kaweco fountain pen to match the lining of the box (M nib)

5 Kaweco fountain pen refills (to match the fountain pen)

vintage bowl to use for your matches, wax seals, confetti...

vintage English knife (Sheffield) for opening letters

pure white flower confetti (biodegradable)

matchbox with matches lined with linen

5 handcrafted labels lined with linen on one side, with ribbon

5 little champagne colored candles with ivory ceramic holder

a dust bag to protect the box

 

The dimensions of THE WRITING BOX are

14.6x10.6x3.5" | 37,0x27,0x9,0 cm with a 3-magnetic closure,

a writing pad inside with paper lining,

a folder at the back for letter storage,

and a board at the front for notes

 

The box, lining of the writing pad, notebook, folio, paper items, wax stamp and dust bag

can be personalized with a logo, name(s) or initials

design guide

THE WRITING BOX can be lined with beautiful colors of linen and velvet

and foil pressed with your logo, name(s) or initials

You can also choose between silk, grosgrain and satin ribbon

Click below to see the different options

The writing box

 

Please indicate at checkout the color of lining you want and what kind of personalization (foil press, printing cards|envelopes)

After payment, I'll sent you an email to walk you through all the items

Production time 5-6 weeks

 

$497.00

  • Ships within the mentioned time

the chinoiserie box

elegance within simplicity

THE CHINOISERIE BOX is an exquisite piece of art, meticulously constructed from high-quality greyboard with an elegant finish. Its cascading lid is adorned with a delicate chinoiserie pattern, featuring intricate, swirling motifs inspired by traditional Chinese designs. These motifs include floral vines, birds, and serene landscapes, which are subtly enhanced with a gold foil accent on the lid and goldcolored knobs under the box, giving them a rich, luxurious sheen. The tray is lined with a light blue linen fabric, offering a perfect contrast to the ornate lid while protecting precious items stored within.
The overall effect is one of timeless elegance, combining traditional artistry with sophisticated craftsmanship.

A cheeky bird pecks at delicious strawberries on this enticing flock-effect wallpaper. Reproduced with subtle textures to retain the look of the original hand-printed design and also available as a printed fabric and embroidery.

The dimensions of THE CHINOISERIE BOX are

14.6x10.6x3.5" | 37,0x27,0x9,0 cm with a fitted lid [AANPASSEN]

The Chinoiserie Box

$249.00

  • Ships within 2-3 days

THE COMPTON BOX

COMPTON WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AS WALLPAPER BY J.H. DEARLE IN 1895 FOR COMPTON HALL IN WOLVERHAMPTON THE COUNTRY HOME OF LAURENCE HODSON. IT BEARS ALL THE HALLMARKS OF A CLASSIC DEARLE PATTERN AND THE TWO COLOURWAYS HARK BACK TO THE ORIGINAL.