Poème De Reves
Where your stories are given poetic voice.
Close your eyes, imagine us, sitting together in softer places, surrounded by flickering candles and the soft murmur of music and stories shared. Here, in this un-hurried space, a place where hearts can fall out— with no reason to rescue them, because maybe, why not?
Poème De Reves / Poem of dreams
Where your stories are given poetic voice, tenderly.
Allow me the honour of being your poetic wordsmith.
With space held, I’m dedicated to artfully producing custom poetry that captures the heart of your story whilst moving it gently into timeless verse.
My ‘Poetry Parlour’ is a unique service guided by my ever curiosity in discovering and capturing the beauty found in the everyday. Each commissioned piece is meticulously curated with language, translating the undertones found in the details of your story—
— from weddings to birthdays, reunions to anniversaries, whether tenderly navigating themes of loss and grief or crafting bespoke verses for diverse gifting needs, my heart is to approach each commission with a gentle hand, creating personalised art that beholds depth, timelessness, and artfulness, forever preserved on paper.
So what does this poetic offering include? and how does the creative process unfold?
Initial Consultation: Upon purchase, you will receive a tailored intake questionnaire along with a consultation email. This allows me to immerse myself in the intricacies of your story or occasion. The depth of your responses provides me with the information canvas I need to capture the essence of your story, allowing me to shape it into poetic verse. If the story you hope to capture is of tender nature, you can opt for a Zoom session to verbally share the theme you hope me to capture, poetically. This can be discussed in the initial consul email.
Review and Reflection: Allow a process period of 2 weeks after submitting your questionnaire for my creative process to unfold. Poetry is a journey of discovery, sometimes swift and spontaneous, other times requiring careful contemplation and refinement. This time frame allows me the spaciousness to immerse myself fully, crafting each poem with meticulous attention to detail. Once the words have materialised and taken shape, I will present you with a beautifully designed poetry deck (PDF). This comprehensive document will unveil the intricate layers of your personalised poem, accompanied by a tailored rationale and word findings. Expect a bespoke poem spanning 6-8 stanzas, comprising of 24-32 lines.
Collaboration and Refinement: Upon reviewing your personalised poem, you have the opportunity for one round of revisions to ensure every stanza resonates authentically with your story. I value your input and encourage open dialogue to refine and polish any aspects of the poem that may require adjustment. My ultimate goal is to craft a poem that serves as a heartfelt ode to the sentiments of your narrative, capturing it carefully with honesty. Let's collaborate to fine-tune the poem and prepare it as a personalised keepsake or gift. Please note that any additional changes beyond the initial revision will incur an hourly rate. This round of changes does not allow for a complete rewrite, but rather an earnest creative rework for adjustments regarding sentiments. This underscores the importance of the intake questionnaire, as it provides crucial guidance in navigating the material I need to best capture your story.
Print and Presentation: Upon final approval, I bring your poetic heirloom to life on high-quality ARCHES AQUARELLE RAG 310GSM (with deckled edges). Each piece is meticulously packaged with care, adorned with my signature stamp inked in hues of rouge, silk woven ribbon reflecting the artistry of the piece. Your poem is then securely dispatched in non-bendable packaging aka a sturdy gift box and sent to your designated address. In-house framing is also available (inquire post-purchase via management@tessguinery.co for assistance )
It would be an honour, to sit with you and your story (or the story of another that you are gifting such a poem) and translate it to timeless verse, as an heirloom for your heart (and walls).
Paying patrons of ‘Catching Shower Flowers’ can find a 10% discount code for the ‘Poetry Parlour’ via the private group thread. Use the secret code at checkout to make use of the exclusive discount.
With Love (and caught flowers)
Tess
xo
Luscious
What a beautiful offering 🌼✨️💖