This week has been a tough one.  We mourned the losses caused from the bombing of the Boston Marathon.  Then we mourned the losses and damage caused from the chemical explosion in the (beloved) town of West, Texas.  This little phrase has played over in my mind through the week.  To hope and have courage.

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!

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

Last summer a little end of summer bash was thrown and I had the joy of addressing the envelopes.  Since this was not a wedding, and the envelopes were black, we decided to do something a bit more casual while still pretty.  I did a play on the old teaching Palmer style and was quite happy with the look.

I was looking through my photograph files (and trying to organize) and found this photo of personalized note cards.  I just love the simple lettering, each by hand and original with a color coordinating duplexed paper for the back.  So they were extra heavy and you could feel the texture of the ink of the paper.

A set of these would be such a lovely hostess gift or for a child learning to write (and value) thank you notes.  A set of 25 in a style and color of your choice on white or ivory paper with corresponding envelopes for $100. (email me to order!)

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.

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.

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!

It is so nice to work with a great group of vendors on a photo shoot & see such lovely photos & write up on the blogs!  This week a Lace & Film Wedding Ideas photoshoot was featured on Ruffled blog and it is so lovely.  I love how it is a little vintage modern and not rustic!  The blacks and whites used in the stationery really popped and coordinated well with the vintage cameras, film canisters and reels.  It was perfect for this Los Angeles photo shoot.  Here are a couple of images – but check out the blog for the inspiration shoot and the diy posts on the escort & place cards, photo table runner and hanging light bulb chandelier.

Event Venue: Monk Space / Wedding Photographer: Krista Mason / Event Designer: Gianna SanFilippo of Chic Celebrations / Wedding Flowers: Heavenly Blooms / Wedding Cupcakes: Cupcakes Couture / Furniture Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals / Flatware, China, Glassware: Casa de Perrin / Wedding Invitations: AzulSahara / Calligraphy: The Left Handed Calligrapher

I was so thrilled to see Cate & Tim’s wedding on Style Me Pretty (almost 2 weeks ago!) and just had to share the images with you.  They were married at the glamorous St. Regis in Washington DC last October and it was quite an event.  Haute Papier did such a great job on the stationery and asked me to do a little calligraphy in my Mitty style for this black & white + cookies & wine wedding.

LOVE the starburst dots and type treatment on the menus.  I also did the cookie signs on black paper with white lettering… which always makes a bold statement.  Check out more at the Style Me Pretty post and be sure to watch the great film by Inkspot Crow Films.

All Photography by Renee Sprink Photography

Congratulations to Cate and Tim and thank you to Style Me Pretty for the lovely post!

Two Fridays I was thrilled to be featured on Style Me Pretty with Event Styling by Shawna Marie and photography by Katie Cassidy Photography!

The colors were a great combo of green and white with a soft pink and gold accent to really pull it all together for a formal occasion.

Photography: Katie Cassidy Photography Venue: McKinney Flour Mill in McKinney, Texas / Design + Styling: Event Styling by Shawna Marie / Floral Design: Bows + Arrows / Rentals + Decor: Period Charm Rentals / Wedding Invitations: Bella Figura via The Left Handed Calligrapher / Paper Goods + Calligraphy: The Left Handed Calligrapher / Wedding Cake: Sweet Art Bakery / Linens + Chargers: BBJ Linen in Dallas / Wedding Dress: Martina Liana via Patsy’s Bridal Boutique / Shoes: Angela Nurnan via Patsy’s Bridal Boutique / Garter + Sash: Emily Riggs Bridal / Bridal Jewelry: Nadri via Nordstrom / Model Bride: Leigh Vest / Model Bridesmaids: Mandy Carrasco + Leslie Shepard / Model Flower Girl: Kolbie Cassidy / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: JCPenney + Lauren by Ralph Lauren via Macy’s / Bridesmaids Jewelry: Mixit by JCPenney + Kendra Scott / Flower Girl’s Dress: Old Navy / Flower Girl’s Ribbon Wand + Hair Piece: Mayhar Design / Guest Book: Blue Sky Papers / Favor Bag: Event Styling by Shawna Marie / Ring Pillow: Mayhar Design / Striped Straws: Lollipops & Pussycats

Wow – eight days of pretty pink love inspiration!  Hope you are all in the mood to celebrate Valentines with your love.  Today is the last day and I thank Catie Ronquillo for getting the details and helping organize the event!

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

Ashley Lynn of Live.Laugh.Photograph wrote 3 great blog entries for her beautiful pictures here, here and here if you want to check out more of her work.

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