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• Follow Me on My BRAND NEW Blog -- Calligraphy by CT

  

  Hi everyone! Thanks so much for your support following me here at CT-Designs. As you may or may not know, I've changed the name of my company to Calligraphy by... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Periscope 101: "Katch Me" on This New Social Media Platform!

  

  Are you guys on Periscope yet? Its (finally) officially the wedding offseason and RIGHT in the middle of one of my busiest stretches, I discovered this great... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Limited Time Offer: Fratello Nick™ Font (60% OFF)

  

  I am SUPER excited to be sharing a special, limited time offer on a brand spanking new font designed by my colleague Deb Sementelli of Lettering Art Studio. Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Pardon My Dust: Rebranding Effort Underway (Calligraphy by CT)

  

  Hey guys... Wanted to let you know, that I am actually in the middle of a rebranding effort that includes, unbelievably, a change in my business name. Yes. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Mirror Seating Charts 2015

  

  Wanted to share some of the work that I've been doing this season. The mirror seating charts have gone viral. Its the end of September and I still have quite a... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Planner Decoration Trend

  

  Image taken from: BelindaSelene.com Where have I been? Not only on this blog, but just in general? Apart from lettering hundreds of envelopes and wedding... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Surprise Postage Increase (2015) U.S.P.S.

  

  Looks like after the U.S.P.S. officially reported on Jan. 15th that postage would NOT be going up... They increased the rates anyway... It took effect on May... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 2015 Summer Calligraphy Classes! Paper Source (Illinois)

  

  MORE calligraphy courses at Paper Source in June, July and August! Come out and join me if you can, its a GREAT way to spend the summer! JUNE CLASSES SAT. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• New Wedding Font Offer: Adorn Smooth (by Laura Worthington)

  

  Hi everyone, I miss you all terribly, but this wedding season has taken me to a new level. Will be getting an intern very, very soon! Today though, I'd like to... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• April/May 2015 Calligraphy Class Schedule (PAPER SOURCE)

  

  MORE calligraphy courses at Paper Source in April and May! Come out and join me if you can, its a GREAT way to start your summer! NAPERVILLE CLASSES SAT. Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• CS Brides: Sophisticated Romance Photo Shoot Feature

  

  I had the privilege of partnering with Kesh Events to do some mirrored "place settings" for her "Sophisticated Romance" feature... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Tips for Addressing Your Envelopes

  

  We are firmly inside of "invitation season". Its time to book your calligrapher if you haven't already done it. You need to stuff, stamp, seal and head to the... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• WGC Partyscape: Once Upon A Time

  

  Finally able to post another feature! MORE great work from last summer that was published in the Spring edition of Wedding Guide Chicago. Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• February/March 2015 Calligraphy Classes at Paper Source

  

  I'm teaching two MORE calligraphy classes at Paper Source this month and FIVE next month. I'd love for you guys to come join me. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• WGC Partyscape Feature: The Mirrored Effect

  

  Its feature time! I got the opportunity to do some great work last summer and it was published in the Spring edition of Wedding Guide Chicago. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• January 23rd is National Handwriting Day

  

  Wanted to take the time to celebrate National Handwriting Day! This designated date was established in 1977 by David Baker, executive director of the Writing... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 2015 Calligraphy Classes January

  

  I'm teaching three MORE calligraphy classes at Paper Source this month. I'm actually booked through March so look for the February post real soon. Unbelievable... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Matrimony Monday: 2015 Edition

  

  Congratulations out there married couples-to-be! Have you enjoyed being engaged? Go ahead and relax. Look at your partner. Gaze down at your ring. Smile. Ok, yo... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 2015 Wedding Trends

  

  Its time to get ready for 2015! 2014 brought with it a more savvy bride. One who is typically well informed about what she wants her big day to look like. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Best(s) of 2014

  

  Unbelievable that it is time for my end of the year blog. So much happened this year. I'm not only grateful for the things that I was able to accomplish, but I'... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING