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Fall is in the air and what better way to welcome it, then with a styled shoot which featured nothing but terra cotta tones.  The shoot was held at The Rosemary Barn in McKinney, Texas which is an all white venue with shiplap walls and ceiling. It offered the perfect backdrop for the terra cotta […]

Day of Details, Envelopes, Wedding Inspiration

Terra Cotta Dreaming

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Working with Taylor from Traveling Taylor Styled Shoots is always magical. She creates such magic with my pieces when it comes to designing the flat lay.  When she reached out for some calligraphy pieces and I heard her vision, I was immediately on board. The shoot was held at The Olana in Dallas, Texas and […]

Day of Details, Envelopes, Wedding Inspiration

French Inspired Romance

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Love is Love is Love is Love! I was honored to be part of this styled shoot not only for its rich colors but especially to show that love is all around us and is not just about the love between man and woman. Love is love. For the calligraphy part, the creative organizer wanted […]

Day of Details, Envelopes, Wedding Inspiration

Sweet Vineyard Elopement

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This whimsical and romantic styled shoot was one of my first styled shoots. It was done with the Pantone 2019 color of the year, Living Coral, coordinated with hues of blues, pinks, neutrals and a pop of yellow. It was shot at a private residence which included a horse and a floral crown for the […]

Day of Details, Envelopes, Wedding Inspiration

Bohemian Romance

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Place cards are set out at each place setting before the event starts. It lets your guests know where at the table they are seated and can also let your caterer know the meal choice of each guest. Paper, the first choice, is a classic, but did you know there is handmade paper with deckled […]

Day of Details, Wedding Inspiration

Place Cards

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Calligraphy is the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush; decorative handwriting or handwritten letter.  Vance Studley wrote, “calligraphy is a skill. This skill involves touch, pressure, hand movement, unity and that elusive quality we term beauty.”  With each letter that I write, it is my intention to create art […]

Calligraphy Resources

Calligraphy

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Do you remember the feeling of receiving a handwritten thank you note or a letter just because? The last ones I received were a thank you note for a gift and a note of gratitude from a boss for a job well done. Those notes left a lasting impression on me. I want to help […]

Calligraphy Resources

#Mailitforwardproject

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meet jess

I am a Texas gal who loves tacos, avocados, big red and plants. Lucky for you my biggest love comes in the form of calligraphy. 

The little details it brings to an event will help make your night unforgettable. You’ve got a lot on your plate when it comes to planning the day you’ve been dreaming of, I’m here to help get you through it. I can address those envelopes, answer those pesky etiquette questions, help with signage or seating directions and everything in between. 

Let's be friends, see what we share in common and turn words into magic!

I’m Jess, a calligraphy artist based in Dallas, TX.

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