Dear Little Thing · DLT Kids NEW
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una piccola cosa cara · made by hand · posted from london

A little
piece of la dolce
vita
in your post.

A monthly handmade letter, hand-drawn art print, and little surprises — posted from London with the warmth of an Italian summer.

£14.99/month · cancel anytime · made by one person

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First letters 20th May · Order by 20th May

Emily with her work

chi sono · about

Le piccole
cose della vita.

"The little things in life." That's what Dear Little Thing means. The slow Italian breakfasts, the lemon trees in the garden, the letter that arrives just when you needed it.

Every month I hand draw something original, write you a personal letter, and send it in a wax-sealed envelope with a sticker and something small and lovely tucked inside. Nothing automated. Made for one specific person — you.

"I started this because I think the best things you can receive are the ones someone made for you."
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Prints, letter and oranges on wooden board

May 2026 · Sneak Peek

"drawn by hand. going in the post 20th May."

maggio 2026 · this month's art

A dog at the window.

This month's original drawing — a little dog peeking up through a warm golden window in a London brick house. Hand drawn, printed on textured art paper, signed.

Every subscriber receives this print inside their wax-sealed envelope alongside a personal letter from Emily.

A6 · Textured art paper · Signed by Emily · First letters 20th May

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A dog at the window — May 2026

cosa c'è dentro · what's inside

Every envelope, packed by hand.

✏️
Un'opera d'arte
A hand-drawn original on textured art paper. This month — a little dog at a warm golden window.
✉️
Una lettera
Handwritten just for you. Not a template. Something I sat down with a coffee to write.
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Tre fiori
Three pretty botanical stickers tucked inside. Changes with each month's theme.
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Una piccola sorpresa
Dried flowers, a pressed leaf, a tiny recipe — un'idea piccola e dolce, every month.
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Sigillo di cera
Sage green envelope sealed in gold wax. The little ceremony of opening it is half the joy.
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Un crossword
A spring crossword, drawing prompt or journal prompt to enjoy with your espresso.
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Carta profumata
A scented piece of kraft paper to draw on. Slows you down. Smells like summer.
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Original art print, personal letter, sticker and something lovely — every month.

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a one-time gift

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a portrait gift

A hand-drawn portrait of someone (or their pet), packed in a themed wax-sealed envelope.

£50 · one-off

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the full experience

Una sorpresa,
ogni mese.

The green envelope. The gold wax seal. The print. The letter. The sticker. The something lovely. All of it made by one person and posted to one person — you.

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Inside a Dear Little Thing envelope
Seascape painting by Emily

Emily's art · Past work

"Each month, something entirely new."

Emily holding the window print

portrait gifts

A drawing of the person they love most.

I draw your person, your pet, your couple — by hand, from a photo. Packed into a themed wax-sealed envelope and posted straight to you, or directly to them. No pricing inside.

£50 one-time
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Italian market painting — Emily's work

coming up · june 2026

The Italian market.

Watermelons, peaches, berries, grapes. The colours and warmth of a market morning somewhere sunny. Subscribe now and June's print will arrive too.

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a note from emily

Why I started Dear Little Thing.

"I'm half-Italian, half-English, and I grew up between Tuscany and London. The best post I ever received was a letter from my grandmother in Arezzo — she'd press a flower into it. I never forgot how it felt to open."

Dear Little Thing is my attempt to make that feeling for someone else. Every month, I sit down with a coffee, draw something I've seen or thought about, and write a letter. By hand. From me to you. Nothing automated, nothing templated. Just a little something lovely in your post.

— Emily x

le recensioni · what people say

Real words from real people.

"

Item was delivered fast and packaged with care, the artwork was beautiful and looked exactly like my pup! Very impressed.

Erin · Pet Portrait

"

I recently received a gorgeous piece from Emily featuring my two Boston Terriers, and I honestly couldn't be more delighted with the result. She captured their personalities perfectly; surrounded by the most charming autumnal scene. Emily's attention to detail is exceptional, and the quality of her work is brilliant. The piece is whimsical, beautifully crafted, and genuinely heart-warming. It's now proudly on display in my home, and it never fails to make me smile. Friends and family have already commented on how wonderfully unique it is. A truly lovely experience from start to finish. Emily is an absolute gem, and I highly recommend her work.

Holly · Pet Portrait, two Boston Terriers

domande

Le tue domande.

What is the monthly subscription?+

Every month I draw something original, write you a personal letter and send it in a wax-sealed envelope with a sticker and something small and lovely. £14.99/month, cancel any time.

When can I expect my letter?+

First letters go out 20th May. Order by 20th May to be in the first batch. After that letters go out on the 20th of each month.

Can you send it directly to the recipient?+

Yes — just add their address. No pricing inside. You can add a gift note and I'll handwrite it on a card.

Can I cancel anytime?+

Yes. Email emilyyt2001@gmail.com and I'll cancel straight away. Cancel before the 20th and you won't be charged for the next month.

What if I'm not happy with my portrait?+

I share a photo before I pack it. If something isn't right, message me and I'll always work with you to fix it.