Wow!  It is February friends!  I thought last year went by quickly, but January just disappeared on me.  It is almost Valentines day and I thought it was time to share a lovely little photoshoot from last year.  Maybe to have a little inspiration for a romantic weekend date!

Here in Dallas, there is a workshop twice a year for photographers called a “shootout” where everyone gets together to practice and critique together.  I was asked to help with some of the products used in this fun little session and it all turned out so wonderful so this next week I will be featuring the different photographers work.

First up many thanks to the people who made it happen!

Bride: Prianna Staley
Bride and Groom: David and Corbin Baxter, Soulbox Productions
Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets
Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw, Ebony Peoples Events
Flowers: Bows & Arrows
Hair: Ashley Bristo
Makeup: Something You… Makeup Artistry

Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest
Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection
Stationary: The Left-Handed Calligrapher
Planning/ Production: After Yes and Catie Ronquillo
Venue: The Shoppes at Brownstone Village

And for the first set of photos by the talented Kelly Rucker Photography!

Hello!  I am so pleased to announce the launch of British Photographer Eddie Judd’s new look.  Her website is fresh feeling with the custom lettering, which reflects her photographic style to the max. I am thinking another trip to visit my mother in law is called for… and a session needs to be scheduled for my family!

I am loving the look of the logo watermarked on her gorgeous photos… how can you not?  If feels personal and special but not over the top fancy…. like it could almost be her signature (if we all lived in the times of using dip pen and ink again!).

I also pulled together a few little “mini” logos to use on stickers and tags as she pleased.  This was such a fun addition to the brand and definitely something everyone should consider when looking at a redesign.

Thank you Eddie for hiring me to work with you on your new look and I am so happy for the growth of your business! xoxo

A long time ago… I had the pleasure of working with Martha the birthday girl, and Jason of Missing Q Press, on this fabulous 40th birthday party invitation.

Jason came to me wanting something fabulous and very unique. The birthday girl loves Talia lettering and we decided to put the address on an angle in a striking white ink. Don’t you just love Jason’s orange and pink letter press work? I couldn’t stop touching the paper and feeling the impressions.

It is cold and rainy here (which I love personally), but I was thinking about my spring events coming up and thought I would finally sit down and share this wonderful event with you!  It was such a joy to work with Heidi of Zenadia Design on the calligraphy for the envelopes, menu, place cards, table numbers, and event signs for this beautiful San Ysidro Ranch Birthday party!  Everything was letter pressed and had a pink peony theme.  I addressed the invitations on an angle in the Talia script and a darker pink ink.  The result was stunning.

photo by Zenadi Design

Kacie Jean Photography provided the rest of the images from the event.  I could not be more thankful for receiving them!

This is the gorgeous centerpieces (and table numbers) as well as a shot of the room during dinner.  Love it!

Here you can see the menu and wine menu sign – lovely in pink!

My favorite part of the whole evening was the cupcake and candy table.  All pink themed with a ton of different cupcake flavors (I think there were 7!).  I Also loved the peony candy tags for a pop of white in all that pink.  And isn’t the hearth gorgeous?  I’m thinking someone can come and do mine like that all year round :-)

You may have also seen this on Oh So Beautiful Paper back in July (yes, I am that far behind on sharing) – Thanks Nole for sharing our work!

A few months ago I had the privilege of creating a calligraphy stamp for Amy over at Sincerely Yours Paper.  She loved it so much that we used the work to update the Sincerely Yours Paper logo.  It turned out lovely and you can find it on her website and blog.

Sincerely Yours Paper

Sincerely Yours Paper Blog

I love that she uses a custom signature on her blog posts :-) So sweet looking.

SYP Blog signature

A few pictures I took of her new business cards too – pretty!

Be sure to follow Amy on Twitter, Facebook and purchase her fabulous ready made – semi-custom designs on Etsy.  And if you are getting married, Sincerely Yours Paper can take care of you for your custom wedding stationery. Congratulations on 10 years in the business Amy!

We have had some nice press recently about our address stamps.  Thanks so much to Amy with Sincerely Yours Paper for your sweet blog on our lettering that added to your stamp wall!

Photos by Amy – it was tough for me to choose my favorite so be sure to click the link and see more of the lovelies.

And a big thanks to Alyssa with More Lane for your quick blog of the “I can hardly stand it & must share” variety after receiving your new stamp. :-)

photo by More Lane

Happy clients = a very happy calligrapher!

{PS} – I have some wonderful posts planned over the next few weeks for projects with Mrs. Amy Nelson Hannon that I cannot wait to share.  You will love our little collaborations!

Another lovely invitation design by the wonderful Hollye with Carta Creations.  It is so springtime feeling, don’t you think?

We used a grey ink to keep the soft look in the Talia font.  The band on the left is actually the belly band that went around the entire invitation.

Today a derby inspired photo-shoot with some fabulous vendors was featured on Style Me Pretty Texas! Check out their full post here.

Working with a great team really helps the color and fun of this inspiration translate into real life.  Bows and Arrows designed the lovely floral, Greg Bloomberg Photography captured the wonderful photos.  Sugar Bee Sweets mastered the lovely cake table and James with Pure Vida Salon rocked the hair and makeup on our models.

Jason from Missing Q Press is a creative genius and made these cute paper ribbons that I added my calligraphy to.  I am also loving the stunning menu’s and darling gold horses that topped the eclectic table settings.

Everything really came together at the Rocking M Stables in Dallas where our horse was hamming it up for the camera. *no animals were harmed during the execution of this shoot.

While the Kentucky derby was a week ago, we think you could pull off a great Belmont party instead (or translate to a chic baby shower)!

Last summer I had the pleasure of addressing Ashley’s envelopes for her Austin wedding in October. Ashley wanted an over the top flourished lettering style for her lovely letterpressed invitations.

We decided the talia font in black ink was the perfect fit. It turned out lovely!

It’s a new year and I am so appreciative of my clients and vendors from this last year to make it really spectacular.

We did a ton of fun things – here are some of my favorites!

New Website & Branding – oodles of thanks to Doodle Dog Advertising and Waxpaper Designs

Dallas Wedding Calligraphy

New Products – Hello Custom Calligraphy stamps!

New Advertising with some of our favorite on-line brands – many thanks for your support: Elizabeth Anne Designs, The Sweetest Occasion, Wedding Chicks, 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty

New Fonts – Mitty and Talia are our most popular and we are predicting that Zanner will be the it font for this year

Launched our first Holiday card series.

Partnered up with some amazing vendors to put on some amazing events: The Crescent Hotel/Junior League of Dallas Fundraiser; ThirdSpace/Thanksgiving on Main, The Crescent Hotel/Gingerbread Decorating Party, After Yes + Catie Ronquillo/ inspired design, Waxpaper/ Unveiled Events, Paper & Chocolate/ Partners Card, Jordan Payne Events + The Joule Hotel/ Bridal Brunch

Featured work in some of our favorite publications: D Weddings, Modern Luxury Dallas Brides, Brides of North Texas, Style Me Pretty, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Oh So Beautiful Paper, The Sweetest Occasion, The Wedding Party Studio, Studio Wed Atlanta and Donnie Brown Weddings

and…. working with our fabulous, chic, modern, fun and beautiful brides who make it so worth it every day.  photos by Thisbe Grace & Perez Photography

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!