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Entries in Chicago (7)

Friday
May082015

Popular Metallics

As seen in this post from Style Me Pretty, metallics continue to be popular!  And why not?  A bit of glitter and sparkle has a way of creating sophistication and excitement.  I don't think this trend is going anywhere soon!

From bright, yellow gold to antique gold, from platinum to copper to bronze, I've got the metallic ink to make your calligraphy pop!

 Wedding Calligraphy, gold ink

Antique Gold

 Wedding Calligraphy, Gold ink

Yellow Gold

 Wedding Calligraphy, gold ink

Yellow Gold


Wedding Envelope Calligraphy Modern Whimsical

Iridescent Green

Wedding Calligraphy Table Number

Watercolors with Gold Embellishment

Calligraphy Wedding Envelope

Platinum

Monday
Apr272015

Under Construction!

This week I am updating my website, sorting through pictures, uploading new photos, moving things around a bit, and generally trying to spiff it up!  

All the areas of the website will be functional, but there may be sections that look a little, well, strange until the dust settles.

Thanks for your patience!  

Thursday
Apr162015

Wedding Vows

Calligraphy Wedding Vows

Monday
Mar162015

Squeeee!  

I'm all of a flutter!  Early in April, a film crew will be descending on my studio to film a short informational video for my website.  One of the crew is a guy I know very well, indeed--my son Sam.

Sam will be graduating from Tribeca Flashpoint College in May and I am fortunate to be the subject of one of his class projects.

I admit I am camera shy--I avoid having my picture taken at all costs--but this is an opportunity that is too good to pass up!

We're in the planning stage right now so I'm reaching out to you, my brides and friends, to hear what YOU would like to see in an informational video.  I've got some ideas of my own, but I'd love to hear from you!

The comment section is open!  Let me know if you have any ideas and by all means, check out the TFC website

 

 

Friday
Mar062015

Wedding invitations with style!

The Knot has rounded up some trendy invitation motifs in their article, Ways to Embellish your Wedding Invitations.  I've been working with a very fun bride who has embraced 'Go Bold' in a big way!

Wedding Calligraphy Chicago

Mary prefered a very traditional approach to her invitations, but I helped her come up with a subtle way to incorporate her silver sequins motif to make her invitations POP!

Wedding Calligraphy Chicago

"Go Bold or Go Home" or "Less is More"?  It's all in your hands!  Let me help you introduce your style to your guests with the perfectly addressed envelope!

Sunday
Feb032013

Emily and Glenn

Chicago Calligrapher Gift EnvelopeBlack on Silver

Thursday
Jan172013

Episode 2:  Violet

Dowager Countess, Lady Violet Crawley

to

Lord Grantham