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• Pantone Color of the Year 2015: MARSALA

  

  The color of the year according to Pantone will be Marsala... Makes sense with the trend towards berry, eggplant and deep plums over the last few wedding... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Guide Chicago December Issue

  

  Always an exciting time of year as December is the month that the new Wedding Guide Chicago releases! Super happy about my features this year and will keep you... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• More Wedding Chalkboards

  

  Wanted to share some more chalkboard signage that I had the pleasure of doing for Rose and Ben's October 18th nuptials at Salvage One here in Chicago!... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Kesh Events Grand Opening

  

  I had the privilege of working on some materials for Kesh Events Grand Opening, owned by Akeshi Akinseye. The event was on September 4th and I did the envelope... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• November 2014 Calligraphy Classes

  

  I'm teaching three MORE calligraphy classes at Paper Source this month. Again, this would be a good time if you are interested in hand lettering, to come out an... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Gathering Guide Article on CT-Designs (Wedding Signage)

  

  I'm so pleased to share an interview that was published today by Gathering Guide. Thanks to Gaea Denker-Lehrman, a San-Francisco based contributor who noticed m... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• CT-Designs Calligraphy & Wedding Stationery Video Shoot

  

  I shot a video, yes a video for CT-Designs. Its going to be a part of my marketing materials and I couldn't be more thrilled! Real nervous because I'm really a... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• October 2014 Calligraphy Classes

  

  Hi guys... I know, I know. I promise I'm going to pick it up for October. This season has been amazing. It feels like July. Thanks for the referrals, reviews an... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• My Latest Wedding Chalkboards

  

  I got a chance to do some GREAT wedding chalkboards this season. I feel that I'm becoming more of an artist as I get further along in my career and lettering... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• CCS Design Team: Another Term!

  

  Major announcement: I am BACK with the Cut Card Stock design team for a second term! Check out the first term announcement. This cycle goes from September to... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Two Recently Wed Celebs

  

  I speculated last year that these two would tie the knot, but they surprised everyone with a secret ceremony on August 23, 2014. Genius that they did it during... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• New Resource for Wedding Calligraphers

  

  I bumped into this resource on IG and after hearing a lot of buzz, finally ordered a copy! Will do a review once I receive, but this looks to be a one of a... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Key West Wedding Welcome Map Turned Display

  

  Wanted to share a Key West map that I did for a client on Etsy! I created a printable map and the client used "Montage" a company in Key West that enlarges... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Martha Stewart Weddings Share (Signage Goodies)

  

  Good Morning guys and happy Monday. Ready for a productive, jam packed week? I am. I've been at it since 6AM! Wanted to quickly share some "day of" stationery... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding D.I.Y. Decoupage Fun (Martha Stewart Weddings)

  

  My audit of all the hottest wedding magazines is happening later than usual, but happening it is. Since I've been a part of Cut Card Stock's design team, I... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• August 2014 Calligraphy Classes

  

  Hi everyone. Miss you so much. I am literally BURSTING with blogs that I'd like to share. Got a ton in the que ready to go. My hands have been occupied LETTERIN... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Decorative Pomander Tutorial (Cut Card Stock)

  

  I did a pomander D.I.Y. tutorial for Cut Card stock as a design team member, check it out! I'll be back soon with more projects, tips and eye candy for you... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Happy 4th of July - 2014!

  

  Its holiday time! Well needed rest coming for those that can get it. I'll be working through the holiday because we've got so many orders to process. Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Seating Chart F.A.Q.

  

  I've started to do over-sized electronic signage this wedding season! I'm usually hand lettering signage, so this is a little new for me! Seating charts are... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 6 Fresh Tips for Hand Lettering

  

  Hi all... I've been writing like a crazed woman for some time now. Wanted to take a break and catch up on some much needed blogging. Blogging is like working... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING