Fort Worth Calligrapher – Zoo Wedding for Lindsey + Reid

Posted in Wonderous Weddings, calligraphy, images, inspirational, published, vendor love on March 20th, 2013 by nicole

This wedding was amazing.  Held at the Fort Worth Zoo, Lindsey and Reid had flamingos, penguins, sparkle, shine and lace at their fall fete.

Here are a few photos and you can check out more on Style Me Pretty Texas!

fort worth calligraphy

fort worth calligrapher

fort worth calligraphy

Lovely work by: Emily Clarke Events, Andrea Polito Photography, Branching Out Floral, Posh Couture Rentals, Soulbox Productions, Fort Worth Zoo, and Frosted Art Bakery.

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Metallic Desert Styled Shoot – 100 Layer Cake

Posted in Cool Threads, Just Jewels, Wonderous Weddings, calligraphy, images, inspirational, published, vendor love on February 21st, 2013 by nicole

Wow – I was so privileged to work with such a great group of creatives on this unique style shoot.  Think: Metallic, sequins, desert, soft and dreamy.  Plus, it was all captured on film by the oh so talented Taylor Lord.  A couple photos below – but check out the whole feature on 100 Layer Cake here.

100 layer cake calligraphy

100 layer cake calligrapher

100 layer cake calligraphy

Many thanks to the fabulous Lindsey Zamora for including me and this fantastic group for putting together something special.

Photographer: Taylor Lord Photography / Creative direction + styling: Lindsey Zamora / Flowers: Sprout / Calligraphy: The Left Handed Calligrapher / Invitations: Studio SloMo/ / Rentals: Marquee Rents / Dress one: Alberta Ferretti / Dress two (sequins): Aidan Mattox/ Model: Avery with Wallflower Management

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West Virginia Calligrapher – Julian + Meredith

Posted in Pretty Paper, Wonderous Weddings, calligraphy, images, published, vendor love on December 14th, 2012 by nicole

Meredith and Julian married at the Greenbrier in West Virginia and it was a beautiful wedding!  You can see photos from the entire weekend on their Style Me Pretty feature. I had the pleasure of working on the rehearsal dinner calligraphy.  We did table numbers, seating cards, food signs and directional signs – all in glittering gold on deep black paper.  Everything turned out beautiful.  All photos are provided by the talented Christian Oth Studio.

west virginia calligraphy

west virginia calligrapher

west virginia calligrapher

I LOVE seeing the bride & groom looking for their seating card at the event!  So wonderful.

west virginia calligrapher

Isn’t their wedding portrait gorgeous?

west virginia calligraphy

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Modern German Calligraphy – Luden & Luder Photobook

Posted in Branding/Logo, Cool Threads, calligraphy, images, published on November 28th, 2012 by nicole

I loved working with a Munich company on this catalogue for spectacles.  Each frame was named and had a different (but cohesive) lettering style.  The cover is just stunning and every bit of the inside is beautiful.  I have several picks for some new glasses now :-)

modern german calligraphy

modern german calligraphy

german calligrapher

german calligraphy

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Logo Calligraphy – Joyce Kang Photography Austin, Texas

Posted in Branding/Logo, calligraphy, images, published, vendor love on November 23rd, 2012 by nicole

I am smitten with the new logo for Joyce.  Joyce Kang is a talented photographer based out of Austin, Texas and needed a refreshed look to express her style of photography.  We created a custom logo that I feel truly represents her photography – happy and full of life and movement.  She does such a great job at capturing her subjects personality and I hope I did the same for her.  You can see the new look on her website and with a few lovely stamps to be used in her packaging.  The large one is so large for packages – I LOVE IT!

logo identity branding calligrapher

I love this recent photo – and the watermark :-)

logo branding identity calligraphy

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Southern Weddings Magazine – Yellow Rose of Texas

Posted in Pretty Paper, Wonderous Weddings, calligraphy, inspirational, published, vendor love on November 21st, 2012 by nicole

I had the absolute privilege of working with Stefanie of Lavender Joy on a little photo shoot over 6 months ago.  The fruits of her labor were finally shared with the public in the newest issue of Southern Weddings Magazine.  She did such a wonderful job that it was also the cover!  Congratulations to Sefanie, Ryan Ray and Bows and Arrows on putting together a simply sweet southern affair.

Southern Calligraphy

You can see more of the feature on the Southern Weddings blog here and in the magazine on newsstands now.

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Dallas Calligraphy – July 4th at Arlington Hall

Posted in Wonderous Weddings, calligraphy, published, vendor love on July 17th, 2012 by nicole

A few years back I got to work on some pretty patriotic invitations for a fourth of July wedding.  Since we just passed the holiday and their 2 year anniversary, I thought I would share some images.

dallas calligraphy

I really was pleased with the way the addressing turned out with the very bold ornament printed on the envelope.  It did need to be centered for the pretty factor.  We matched the font (which I now offer as a regular – look for it soon on the website) and used a nice blue ink color.  I love the little belly band they used with this invitation, it works really well.

dallas calligrapher

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California Calligrapher – Published: Traditional Home Entertaining – Wedding China Redo

Posted in calligraphy, images, inspirational, party politely, published, vendor love on June 21st, 2012 by nicole

California Calligraphy

Wow – back in the June 2011 issue of Traditional Home Magazine I had a few great shots of my calligraphy partnered with the lovely paper stylings of Orange Spot Pink Nose.  (pages 64 and 66 if you have the print copy!)

Los Angeles Calligrapher

L.A. based event planner Rachel Hollis put together a refresh of the white china chosen years ago with new bold service plates and linens.  This inspired a lovely rich and warm new look for the dining table.  You can see my hand lettered menu and place cards that hang on the back of each chair rather than at the head of the place setting. California Calligrapher

I love the look and functionality of this – frees up valuable space on the table for all the plates, glasses and silverware! You can also see a little hand lettered tag for a sweet take home treat – perfect end to a evening with friends.

L.A. Calligraphy

On a side note – you can also see my menus used by Rachel for a TV segment on Fox 5 San Diego talking about Valentine’s Day on a Budget :-)

Callifornia Calligraphy

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Today Show Calligrapher – Memorial Day Entertaining

Posted in calligraphy, inspirational, party politely, published, vendor love on June 5th, 2012 by nicole

Wow!  It’s amazing that June is already here – May completely passed me by!

I am excited to share this Memorial Day Entertaining Guide (a little late but still applicable to summer entertaining), my calligraphy was paired up with a wonderful segment by Kim Whitman on the Today Show for Memorial Day.

New York Calligraphy

photo from Kim’s blog

Kim put together a fun popcorn bar and used my lettering for the item signs.  They turned out super cute with the red and blue paper with white lettering and fun ribbon accents.

Entertaining Calligraphy

New York Calligraphy

photos from video screen shots.

I really love the little signs with the modern take on the red paper border only being on the top & bottom rather than all the way around.  Also – who doesn’t love how much the white ink pops on that gorgeous navy blue card?  It’s about as yummy as the popcorn bar and toppings!

Check out more on the video clip or on Kim’s Blog!

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Nominated for Best of Big D 2012

Posted in Happening Events, calligraphy, published on May 14th, 2012 by nicole

Wow – I am truly honored to be included in the Best of Big D Reader’s Choice Poll.  This is my first year to be nominated (and I would love to win!).

Dallas Calligraphy

You can vote daily from May 14 – 27 on the D Magazine site.   I am up against a very talented group of colleagues – best wishes to all :-)

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