Love – You Feel It, You Sign It

There are many ways to express our love and appreciation for other people. Love Letters by Emily (lovelettersbyemily.com) helps you express it in unique pieces featuring American Sign Language (ASL).

Owner, Emily photo used with permission

This Rhode Island, family-based company has a big online presence. Love Letters by Emily was actually inspired by Emily’s Teacher of the Deaf who photographed her hand fingerspelling LOVE in American Sign Language letters for a special Valentine. Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes and it’s truly beautiful the way this gift grew into a livelihood for Emily and a business that spreads joy and love with every product.

Owner, Emily photo used with permission

ASL sign language letters are captured using digital art photography to create beautiful art for framing, notecards for every occasion, and even bookmarks. They also have their own line of ASL Love t-shirts. The trendy design uses gradient shades of gray and romantic, vintage typewriter-style lettering on black, aqua or hot pink to make a statement.

Just as expressing yourself is only limited by your imagination, custom orders can be requested to fingerspell any word you like. Elegant name prints can mark the newlyweds last name, the graduate’s college, or a baby’s first name. You can add special dates, quotes, or adapt for color schemes and framing needs. It all starts with the contact us button. Whether you want to send a message of hope, share a bit of joy, or tell someone “I love you,” Love Letters by Emily can help you create the perfect gift. Check out their Etsy shop to express your love or even splurge on yourself.

Emily’s mother shares a bit of their journey on the about page where you can read of the challenges and heart behind Love Letters by Emily.  One mention of motivation highlights “…to continue to learn and grow, and share her best talents!”

Even though this small business is miles from PA, there is a sense of community, of connection. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or at lovelettersbyemily.com.

Emily and mother, Carolyn. Photo used with permission


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