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One of the tasks I most enjoy at Christmas is sending (and receiving) holiday cards. Selecting the perfect card is one of the details I like to get “just right” each year. With our change of address over the summer, I wanted to combine a festive message with the necessary “We’ve moved”, and I knew just who I wanted to design the card: Felix Doolittle. I’ve long been a fan of artist Felix Fu’s romantic watercolor illustrations. As I’m an over-planner, I contacted Loren and Felix over the summer to reserve a spot on their holiday schedule, and was elated that they agreed to take me on as a client.

It was such an easy process: I sent Felix a photo of the house we’re renting in London, and he responded with an elegant watercolor rendition, complete with sweet details (the moving boxes at bottom right are labeled “Chicago” and “London”). I only wish I’d had the motivation to buy and hang a wreath as pretty as the one Felix imagined for me on the front door. And no, I don’t own a Mini Cooper (anymore). Sigh.

a closer look at Felix Fu’s gorgeous artwork

Thank you, Felix and Loren (and staff at Felix Doolittle) for making my holidays extra special this year. I’m saving this card! xx, Jane

images by jane potrykus + courtesy of felix doolittle.