I really like writing little gift guides, and I haven’t done one since Christmas so I thought I’d find some lovely sustainable Mother’s Day ideas to share here! It’s really important to me to find ethical gifts. I try to shop plastic-free, and support local small businesses or ethical marketplaces wherever I possibly can. In …
Learn modern calligraphy at home, at your own pace and with help from a professional. I’ve been writing calligraphy for 20 years, and modern calligraphy since 2010. Writing beautiful letters is therapeutic and relaxing, and I’ll show you step by step how to practice and perfect your skills so you get the most from your …
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Wedding planning is like a rollercoaster or stepping stones where you’re leaping from one new experience to the next at what feels like a hundred miles an hour. There are venue visits where you’re led around a country mansion by someone who works there. (Imagine!) There are private menu tastings, zooms with photographers, personal appointments …
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I’ve been as quiet as a little mouse this January. Happily I can tell you why… I’ve been scampering up this brand new family tree! Not only this one… I have seven(ish) more family trees in production behind the scenes! Everyone should be able to have their own family tree. They’re not just for rich …
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I’m over the moon to have a full calendar of calligraphy workshops for 2024. Booking is open now for workshops around Cumbria – I’ve listed them here, with links for tickets. Advance booking is recommended, as most of these classes sold out last year! See the bottom of the page for locations map. 2024 modern …
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It doesn’t happen often, but my personalised handwritten baubles are a product I’m absolutely besotted with. They’re a joy to make, they look lovely and I have the best time making and writing them. They’re also really special – that one-of-a-kind Christmas present I can imagine people giving, knowing they’re made with love. The care …
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It’s always an absolute treat to teach calligraphy, and this coming November and December I’ll be hosting a handful of calligraphy classes in Cumbria: in Ulverston, High Newton, Kendal and around Penrith. These calligraphy classes will all be playful and experimental. I will be showing you the calligraphy tools I use, so that you can …
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Lots of my lovely customers find my website because they’re looking for a calligrapher in their local area. Just as many will find me online and book my calligraphy services from a distance! Over my 20 years of writing calligraphy commissions I’ve developed a tried and tested process for calligraphy orders so you can hire …
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