Traditional family tree examples in calligraphy

These are some examples of the calligraphy family trees I’ve written for customers. With every traditional family tree I offer options for different colour leaves – green and autumnal colours are most popular. Every tree is entirely hand written with calligraphy tools: a dip pen and ink, with a variety of nibs used for the …

Sneaky peek! Colourful family trees coming soon!

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 …

joyful modern family tree for a special anniversary gift. Photography by Marion Botella

Unique gifts for special wedding anniversaries – made in the UK

Choosing a really special gift for a big occasion just got a little easier! I sell lots of lovely family trees to couples celebrating their ruby, diamond and gold anniversaries. They’re such a thoughtful idea to give – a beautiful piece of calligraphy art, made entirely by hand, and including all of the family. My …

Photographer credit Marion Botella Photography

Non fuddy-duddy family tree inspiration!

Does anyone even still say fuddy-duddy? I’m really hoping you know what I mean… but I reckon you’ll get it when I say family trees can be quite…. boring? Maybe you’ve been searching already, and you’ve come across a bunch of dodgy illustrated family trees on Etsy, or a load of calligraphy websites with really …

Spark joy!

There’s nothing quite like seeing a massive grin on your mum’s face, is there? (Oh, apart from when she gets the giggles so bad she can’t speak for three minutes – that’s amazing…) We think we might have just the thing to paste that huge smile on your mum’s face this Christmas. Or, four things! …

Family tree gifts everyone can afford!

Christmas gifting is an art form; you save your pennies, you shop around, you find amazing little businesses and you match the recipient with the maker and BOOM! You’ve got a brilliant little gift match for someone. Well bloody done you, you little star! It’s nice to avoid tech gifting! The internet would have us …