In a word…

  “Words is good.”  Ha!  I love that saying, always gives me a giggle.  And gets the point across.  Words are important, the correct use of words makes a lovely impression, the wrong use, not so much.  Of course, a nice presentation helps…says the calligrapher.  Lately I’ve been thinking about the importance of the written word, specifically. I attended a fantastic …

Always Ask

  At a recent bridal show here in Austin, something amazing happened. As I stood behind my banquet table laid with elegantly framed samples of my work, speaking with glowing (yes, they actually glowed) newly engaged couples, I had an epiphany. I was speaking to a lovely young woman who was openly admiring my work.  She said that she wished …

The Love is in the Detail

  Why should you hire a calligrapher for your wedding? I actually have an answer for that!! Have you ever commissioned an artist to produce an original piece of art for you or for someone else?  Most of us would answer “no” without hesitation. But hiring a calligrapher to hand-write your invitation, your vows, your seating chart, or even your menu or place cards, is …