I thought it might be interesting to show you the tools and supplies I use for calligraphy every day. All of the magic of modern calligraphy is in the pen and nib. The rhythm of pen strokes and smoothness of the swirling letters are what makes calligraphy look beautiful. It takes practice to achieve hairline …
I forgot how much I love the summer! If I can squeeze in 100% work and 100% play I’ll be happy. The sunny season has kicked off in style for 2024 with some gorgeous wedding orders. I’ve loved working on a handful of wedding readings (which I’ll share soon – they’re secret for now) and …
Collaboration is a big trend in wedding calligraphy this summer – and it’s all about collaborations with YOU! Couples are looking for luxe wedding place cards to customise with wax seals, dried flowers, stamps and tassels. So here’s the deal: I’ll write the calligraphy, so you can get your creative on! Luxe doesn’t have to …
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I was over the moon to be asked to create wedding vow booklets for this gorgeous photoshoot in the Lake District. There’s something so warm and enchanting about the images – it’s absolutely dreamy and I have to admit I can’t stop looking at them! Amazing Lakes wedding photographer Tiree Dawson brought together a group …
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It’s really interesting to be a creative person with a small business, especially when it comes to your ‘brand’. I mean, right now my ‘brand’ is layers of thermals, purple hair and papery chaos. That’s on the surface, at least! I think what I’m trying to say is that I am my calligraphy business, and …
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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