Billet-doux (pronounced bilāˈdo͞o) is a French term that does literally mean a sweet (doux) note (billet). Letters, especially handwritten ones are such a treasure and a billet-doux is especially touching since it usually holds a certain amount of vulnerability and ardor in it’s contents. In this day and age of technology and limited character text-speak, a billet-doux may seem almost saccharine and yet I can assure most anyone that it would most likely become one of the receiver’s most treasured possessions. Ah, the power of the written word!
Perhaps it’s time we bring the billet-doux back in style!
Namaste ~ Ella
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