Formal, copperplate script calligraphy is a beautiful, elegant and timeless addition to invitations—and we’ve done it!—but it’s labor-intensive and, accordingly, expensive. On the other hand, addressing envelopes yourself can be tedious and frustrating, and printed labels might not have the festive feel you’re looking for. Casual calligraphy is a great option, and I’ve been doing […]
Author Archives: Kate
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1-it might as well be spring; 2-I made a getaway to NYC last weekend; 3-final stages of the wall saga coming soon; 4-lovely letters; 5-bowling for birthdays, just like childhood but with beer; 6-sometimes Jack takes selfies; 7-steppin’ out; 8-more wedding calligraphy; 9-Instacart is saving our lives, lately image credits: Union Jack Creative
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On Friday, Jack and I stopped by Lot F Gallery to check out a hand-painted script lettering exhibit opening. ITS VIRTUE IS IMMENSE: A Pre-Vinylite Society Tribute to Script Lettering was curated by Meredith Kasabian of local Best Dressed Signs, and the piece above by Brian Kaspr was an immediate favorite.
Oh hello, weekend. We’re off to check out a script lettering exhibit curated by Best Dressed Signs, but first! Will it beard? (Yes. Yes it will.) 20 Amazing Examples of Typography Sketches for Your Inspiration Time-Bending Collages of 18th-Century Paintings of London and Google Street View Photos Incredible pancake illustrations (I mean, I was always […]
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The link came from Jack in gchat: “whoa.”
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Last week, we wrapped up work on the second issue of Don’t Take Pictures, and sent it off to print. We’ve really loved working on the layout for this magazine and discovering the featured artists, but having this out of the way bodes well for the wall we’ve been trying to finish at home. Thank […]
We try to keep tabs on type, to spot trends, find inspiration and sometimes just for practice. One particular typographic feat has been catching my eye lately more than usual, and it’s the cutting, folding, layering, lighting and other assorted manipulation of paper itself to form letters.
We’ve been buried in drywall and deadlines—oops!—but quick, before another week slips away from us, a big thank you to Wayfair’s Boston team for hosting a lovely event with Dwell Studio’s Christiane Lemieux last night! Jack and I have (clearly) had home improvements on the brain as of late, and connecting with local creatives is […]
So, perhaps, going forward, we should tear down and rebuild one wall at a time. Or start one project at a time. Or maybe just think about starting a project, and then not. That’s a bit melodramatic, but free time has been overtaken by sheetrock and spackle. And dust. A whole lot of dust. Here’s a peek […]
I’ll go ahead and blame Valentine’s Day for this post—I suggest the squeamish scroll no further. (But it’s just so good.) Jack happened upon this gif last week: a kiss, filmed from inside the mouth of one participant. It’s horrifying, and off-putting, and really, reallyreally fascinating. You can’t look away, right? I was immediately reminded […]