12/04/2014

Calligraphy Inspiration: Cast Calligraphy & Design

With the cold weather settling in and a fresh blanket of snow outside, I look towards my social media feeds forÂ inspiration. I happened upon Cast Calligraphy on Instagram, and the work of Anna Boswell swept me off my feet. Cast Calligraphy, based in Bozeman, Montana, is essentiallyÂ like aÂ love letter toâ€¦well, letters. What started as a love for paper and weddings developed into a beautiful body of work. â€“Â Julie

Anna’s work features a simple yet striking palettes and feather light strokes. Oh so very romantic, don’t you think?

Even with these crisp, cool colours and lines, Anna’s wedding detailsÂ give me the warm and fuzzies. Cast CalligraphyÂ offers all kinds services including signage, business and personal stationery, on-site calligraphy, and Â even envelope lining.

Anna’s working on a brand new website with even more eye-candy for us all so be sure to check in with her! In the meantime, you can keep up with her work on her blog, Instagram, and Facebook.

Photo credits: 1, 3 (left) Maria Lamb; 2, 5, 6 (right) Anna Boswell; 3 (right) Jeremiah and Rachel Photography; 4 Orange Photographie; 6 (left) Reverie Supply

12/03/2014

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Brush Lettering

TodayÂ there are so many calligraphers adding brush lettering to their menu of offerings. There are even some really great artists producing it digitally with photoshop brushes on their computers. With all of these different artists emerging and changing up the style they started in, there are so many different options for beautiful brush lettering in your wedding stationery. From watercolor to acrylic, you can find a modern and casual or traditional and formal style that fits your style. Here are a few of my favorites! â€“Â Lauren

Table numbers by Anne Robin CalligraphyÂ /Â Photo byÂ Fat Orange Cat Studio

Watercolor programs by A Fabulous Fete via MintedÂ // Wrapping paper via A Pair of Pears

Gold brush place cards via Craftaholics Anonymous

Brush lettered menu titles byAnne Robin CalligraphyÂ via Grey Likes Weddings, photo byÂ FAT ORANGE CAT STUDIOÂ //Â Brush lettered fans via Minted

Brush lettered title for menus via Jayce-O-Yesta

Brush lettered balloons byÂ Anne Robin CalligraphyÂ via LettersÂ / PhotoÂ byÂ Rad + In Love

Are you feeling inspired by brush lettering for your own wedding?

12/02/2014

Winter + Holiday Cocktail Recipes

Whether you’re looking for something to warm you up on cold winter nights or make en masse for a holiday celebration â€“ we’ve got you covered! We’re looking forward to sharing some brand new winter and holiday cocktail recipes over the next few weeks. But in the meantime, here are a few favorite winter cocktails from the archives â€“ not to mentionÂ perennialÂ favorites like The Martini (or Martini sliders!). Enjoy!

Winter and Holiday Cocktail Recipe Round Up by Oh So Beautiful Paper