BRIDES magazine feature | Spring 2019

“… this stunning shoot, styled by events planners For The Love Of Weddings, is a floral fairytale brought to life. Petals in a palette of soft peaches and pinks – offset by foliage and pops of purple – set the tone, complemented by tables adorned with yet more flowers, sumptuous silks and opulent gold touches. …

Beautiful – a bespoke calligraphy gift

I’m often asked to write bespoke calligraphy commissions for wedding presents, anniversary gifts and more. In October Denise got in touch with a very special request for a unique gift – a wedding reading she’d written for Sarah.  It was a joy to write, in a romantic and flowing style which Denise found on my …

Christmas family tree gift idea – NEW!

In these busy times of social media madness and posting every little piece of news online it’s easy to feel a little overwhelm, don’t you think? With Christmas around the corner I’m busy writing family trees almost every day now, and I’ve decided to share the most important updates on my blog instead of simply …

Christmas preparations at By Moon & Tide Calligraphy

With less than nine weeks until Christmas, we’re busy making plans and stocking up (pun not intended!) on gift tags and calligraphy kits for the festive season! I’ve been working on some exercises for those of you learning calligraphy, and shared this Christmas card design on my social media. I love it because it’s deceptively easy …

Modern calligraphy – a way to relax and slow down

In every calligraphy course I teach, someone will say ‘It’s so therapeutic’ – with a little note of happy surprise. I wait for the moment, I guess who’ll say it first, and I love it when they do. Modern calligraphy is the loveliest hobby, and accessible for almost everyone. Watching the graceful movements of your …

Rusty nibs! How the internet tells you to care for calligraphy nibs, and what I actually do!

I had an email from Sarah the other day – she’d been to one of my calligraphy workshops and kept her nib – but within a few months it had begun to rust. She asked me for advice: is there a best way to keep calligraphy nibs, to prevent rusting? Now I go through nibs …

Family tree calligraphy – bespoke family trees available in the UK and worldwide

In my years as a professional calligrapher I’ve written hundreds of family trees – mainly via my Not On The High Street store, where I sell small format, modern family trees with hand calligraphy. These are wonderful Christmas gift ideas with a very special personal touch – it’s coming up to busy season and I …

Real wedding – Emma & Duncan’s dusky rose calligraphy

I really do get to work with the loveliest people! From the moment Emma emailed about her wedding invitations, every correspondence was a pleasure. Emma and Duncan’s day was classic, beautifully styled and in a timeless colour palette. I wrote hand calligraphy in a dusky pink ink, on luxury stationery with a slight texture. Printing …