I was thrilled to be asked to take part in a styled shoot with wedding creatives in Kent recently. The concept was exciting: a bridal shoot with a haunting story of timeless romance – and the plan for the day meant lots of wonderfully soft colours and gently flowing calligraphy. I designed and lettered an …
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I should really blog to remind myself what I’ve done so I can look back at the year and see what I’ve achieved, rather than coming to write a post like this and knowing I’ll make some things up… or forget, or get dates wrong. So here, a half-remembered calligraphy journal and review of the …
Friday the 15th of January was our first calligraphy workshop at Manchester Craft & Design Centre. 13 lovely students came along, and we learned – as we always do – how to get to grips with a dip pen and pointed nib, working our way through some simple exercises and learning a basic calligraphy alphabet. For …
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Christmas brings families closer, and is the perfect time of year to give a sentimental gift to your loved ones. The words from a Muppets’ Christmas Carol are wonderful – I couldn’t resist writing them in calligraphy on this beautifully illustrated print by Amy Swann. We’re selling copies at an introductory price of only £18, …
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Time is running out to buy Christmas cards for 2015, and we have a few of our lovely illustrated designs left to sell: if you’d like to buy yours you can find them sold in packs of 4 on Etsy.com or as individual cards at Not On The High Street. Browse here; choose your favourites; …
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Before it’s published on the English Wedding Blog this Friday, here’s a sneak peek at some of the beautiful images of my calligraphy on location at Dalton Mills. Huge thanks to the fabulous Katie Laura Flowers and wonderfully talented Photography by Kathryn for including my work alongside all of these lovely people… The location: Dalton …
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Rustic kraft wedding stationery inspiration shoot with Theresa Furey Photography and Wedding Creations UK I was super thrilled to be invited to collaborate on this deliciously styled shoot for a rustic, Italianesque wedding. My kraft calligraphy wedding stationery was the perfect finishing touch for the most amazing flowers, cakes and tablescapes in a …
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