Sneak peek! A fabulous creative day at Halecat House

I love working with wedding suppliers to create something new and exciting, and this week’s was one of the best shoots I’ve ever been involved in. Huge thanks to the wonderful Melissa Beattie Photography for asking me to be involved. I’m a huge fan of Emma at Tebbey & Co. who styled the tablescapes and …

Calligraphy adventures at Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Fair 2014

Oh my goodness… when I first got the call asking me to give a calligraphy skills workshop for Kirstie back in May I said yes without even thinking about it. The excitement grew until all of a sudden it was the 18th of September and time to catch a train from the Lake District all …

A choice of calligraphy kits for learning quirky lettering styles

Would you like to learn calligraphy? Not sure where to begin? It can be tricky finding the right equipment for quirky styles, especially since kits in shops include mainly chisel tip nibs for italics and heavy, gothic lettering. My own kits for sale on Etsy.com have pointed pens and more contemporary alphabet templates, perfect for …

You & Your Wedding magazine – calligraphy for a glittering wedding style

Featured in You & Your Wedding magazine, July / August 2014 “Pair shimmering details with burnished bronze topped with glossy roses, and watch your top table style spring to life”     I may be a little biased but I think handwritten calligraphy is the perfect finishing touch for any and every wedding style – …