In the photo above is CeeCee Collins the President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance and Lauren Connolly revealing Lauren’s winning design at a recent event at City Hall. (Photo by David Miller/Loveland Magazine © 2024)
Loveland, Ohio – The 2014 Loveland Valentine Card was designed by Loveland artist Lauren Connolly and for the first time represents the world famous Loveland Castle, Chateau Laroche. (Read more about the castle HERE and HERE.)
The Valentine Program began in 1972 and has grown over the years to include a variety of Valentine community activities, as well as our nationally-known cachet stamping and postmark program.
Cards are out and about around town at the following locations:
- Fleurish
- Lemons and Limes
- Trailside Provisions
- Alley Boutique
- Better Blends
- Mile 42 Coffee
- Hometown Cafe
- Bike Trail Books
- Whistle Stop Clay Works
- City Hall
- Union Savings Bank
- Graeters
- Pet Wants
- and Kroger (soon).
About artist Lauren Connolly
Wildlife Photography, Painting, & Nature Journaling
Wildlife education through visual arts
Creating ways to connect to something wild!
“My passion is for conservation, and my mission is to create ways to use wildlife in visual arts to spark a desire in people to get outside and connect with the natural world.”
Maritime Studies Degree & Certified Remote Pilot (JL Aerial Views)
PADI S.C.U.B.A. Instructor & OH Certified Volunteer Naturalist
Pet Portrait Watercolor Artist & Explorer (WildDevelopments. Etsy.com)
Read more about Lauren’s adventurous life…
For inquiries into my work or my availability, please use the form to contact me. I thank you for your interest, and I will do my best to get back to you soon!
Email: Lauren@JLAerialViews.com
Welcome to Wild Developments, a unique podcast inviting you on a profound journey connecting nature, art, and storytelling. Inspired by transformative experiences and a deep appreciation for the outdoors, our founder shares a personal story that led to a departure from a corporate career and a rekindled passion for visual arts. Amid the challenges of the pandemic, nature became a sanctuary, fostering connections through routine nature journaling, photography, and watercolor paintings. The podcast emerges as a bridge to unite people through the power of narrative, encouraging listeners to share their unique stories. In this collective journey toward healing and connection, Wild Developments inspires individuals to venture outside and embrace the transformative forces of nature.
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How to send your Valentine for cachet stamping with the Loveland, Ohio postmark
All valentines are hand-stamped with Loveland’s unique cachet, which is modeled after the year’s winning card, and then hand-cancelled with a special Loveland, Ohio postmark.
Each year, The ladies re-mail thousands of cards to all 50 states and many foreign countries. They also stamp wedding invitations throughout the year.
MAIL IN YOUR VALENTINE
In a larger envelope send your prepared cards with the proper postage attached, the addressee, and your return address and they will add the romantic cachet stamp and the Loveland postmark.
Mail to:
The Valentine Lady
Little Miami River Chamber Alliance
113 Karl Brown Way, Second Floor
Loveland, OH 45140
DEADLINE TO MAIL:
ALL CARDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 11th to be mailed in time for Valentine’s Day.
DROP OFF YOUR VALENTINES
If you’d like to personally drop off your Valentine cards for stamping, take them to the Post Office during the hours above or at the Chamber office at 514 West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District next to Union Savings Bank. The phone number is: (513) 683-1544
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Valentine Breakfast
Join us as we honor and recognize our 2024:
-Valentine Lady
-Valentine Card Designer
-Poetry Contest Winners
-Valentino Coloring Contest Winners
There will be special entertainment and a full, hot breakfast! Come and see why everyone “Loves” Loveland, OH!
BUY TICKETS
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[Photo Album] “Ladies” kick off Loveland Valentine’s season
Interview with Becky Giver the 2024 Loveland Ohio Valentine Lady
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