The 'Dear Viv' Letters
Redcliffe, 1950
Letters from a guest house.
Lil is a woman starting over in her middle years, not because she’s chasing a big dream, but because life quietly offered her a second chance and she said yes.
The 'Dear Viv' Letters follow Lil as she writes to her sister Viv about the goings-on at her old aunt’s guest house by the sea.
It’s a story told through letters set in 1950s coastal Queensland.
Once a month, you’ll receive the next letter in Lil’s story, printed on beautiful stationery in a cursive style.
It’s posted in a hand-designed envelope with a matching stamp, and tucked inside a different artwork greeting card each month.
How The 'Dear Viv' Letters began.
Mum and I were stuck in the loop of doctor visits and health updates. I wanted to give us something better to share, so I started sending her letters that carried her back to familiar names and places.
It brought out memories and proper conversations again, and that’s how The 'Dear Viv' Letters began. I’ve been amazed by how often a simple piece of post can unlock connection for someone who’s been feeling isolated.
Read the FREE Prequel
Before the letters began, there was a single letter from Lil to her sister Viv, written on the eve of leaving behind everything familiar.
With her late aunt’s old guest house waiting in Redcliffe, Lil sets out to begin again.
This special prequel to The 'Dear Viv' Letters offers a quiet glimpse into that first step. The hopes, nerves, and memories that shaped the story to come.
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Kind Words from Subscribers
Receiving The ‘Dear Viv’ Letters is such a delightful experience. It’s a little escape from the day and I cherish that. Each letter comes tucked inside a stunning botanical artwork greeting card featuring the author’s artwork. Karen S. Canada
The 6-page letter features a beautiful cursive script and the story had me enthralled within seconds. It felt like it was personally written to me and I was sorry when it ended. I cannot wait for the next letter to see what comes next. Elsha P. Melbourne
My daughter gifted me this subscription for my birthday. It was very meaningful and such a unique gift. As I was reading, I was able to reminisce a little as the 1950s was a special time in my life. Can’t wait for the next one to arrive. Judy Q. Melbourne.
The Dear Viv Letters are absolutely amazing. So real and captivating. I find myself eagerly waiting for each new one to arrive! Greg C. Victoria.
I'm Kym.
I spend my days in a home studio surrounded by watercolours, vintage treasures, and stories yet to be told.
My mum keeps a box of letters her parents and grandparents wrote to each other. When I read them, I'm transported. Their voices are so clear and their world so vivid. There's something about handwritten words on paper that emails simply can't capture.
I believe it's important to honor the words and rituals of the past, when days moved slower. Not better or worse, just different. They are a reminder of where we came from and why preserving those memories matters.