The Story
For those who still believe in the beauty of a letter.
A bit of a dreamer
I've always been a bit of a dreamer in a world that seems determined to move faster.
Long before instant messages, endless notifications and the expectation of being available at all times, I was writing letters.
It started in primary school, exchanging handwritten notes with pen pals from different corners of the world. Some lived in places I'd never visited, spoke languages I didn't understand and led lives entirely different from mine. Yet somehow, through a few sheets of paper, we became friends.
Years later, the world is more connected than I could ever have imagined. We can reach almost anyone in seconds. And yet, I sometimes wonder whether we've lost something along the way.
What a letter still holds
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The pleasure of waiting
The anticipation of a reply, and the small thrill of recognising a familiar handwriting on an envelope.
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A handwritten thought
The little details someone chose to share about their day, their country or their life.
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Something made for you
Knowing that another person, somewhere far away, took the time to sit down and write to you.
I don't think everything needs to be immediate. And I don't think everything meaningful belongs on a screen.
That's why I created Between Us
A small literary correspondence club for people who love books, art and the quiet pleasure of discovering something new.
Each month, I choose a book and a work of art that seem to speak to one another. I spend time with their stories, the people behind them and the questions they leave me wondering about. Then I turn those discoveries into a letter and send it through the post, with a collectible art print and a few thoughtful details.
It's part literary exploration, part personal correspondence, and perhaps a small attempt to bring back something we've forgotten. I hope each envelope feels like hearing from an old friend who has just finished a wonderful book, discovered a fascinating painting and couldn't wait to tell you about it.
You don't need to be an expert in literature or art. Curiosity is more than enough. I can't promise every letter will have answers, but I hope each one leaves you with something worth thinking about: a new book to read, a painting to see differently, or simply a moment to yourself.
Something worth waiting for
In a world where almost everything arrives instantly, I'd like to give you something worth waiting for.
With affection,
The dreamer behind Between Us
