2016-01-04 18:07
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 CT and will be blogging from an… Read More
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This blog mostly features advice to engaged couples on how to navigate through the stationery-related portion of their upcoming nuptials!
2015-11-17 14:23
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 app. Its a great tool to display… Read More
2015-10-26 14:19
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. Deb is behind some pretty sp… Read More
2015-10-22 13:50
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. After 8 years of doing business as… Read More
2015-10-09 07:17
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 few left. Amazing. Get some in… Read More
2015-08-10 15:25
Image taken from: BelindaSelene.comWhere have I been? Not only on this blog, but just in general? Apart from lettering hundreds of envelopes and wedding signage, I recently stumbled into som… Read More
2015-08-02 11:13
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 CLASSESSAT. JUNE 13, 2015**Introduction to Callig… Read More
2015-07-08 17:48
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 30th, 2015. Kind of out of nowher… Read More
2015-05-07 16:26
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 share the Adorn Smooth font fami… Read More
2015-04-17 16:45
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!APRIL CLASSESSAT. APRIL 11, 2015**Introduction to Calligraphy… Read More
2015-03-13 17:38
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'm also grateful to those who a… Read More
2015-03-13 17:35
I had the privilege of partnering with Kesh Events to do some mirrored "place settings" for her "Sophisticated Romance" feature... They perfectly complimented the chargers and really helped… Read More
2015-03-11 18:54
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 Post Office in order to ge… Read More
2015-03-09 15:55
Finally able to post another feature! MORE great work from last summer that was published in the Spring edition of Wedding Guide Chicago. Check out the issue in its entirety via the mag… Read More
2015-02-22 23:05
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. Early in the year is a great time, if you are interested in ha… Read More
2015-01-26 13:00
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. Check out the issue in its entirety via the mag… Read More
2015-01-23 18:29
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 Instrument Manufacturers Associat… Read More
2015-01-12 15:53
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 that these courses sold out so… Read More
2015-01-05 14:29
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, you done yet? Good, cuz I've got… Read More
2015-01-02 14:00
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. Thanks to the popularity of image s… Read More
2014-12-29 06:37
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 calligraphy, the tags for the… Read More
2014-12-17 17:19
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 seasons. This year's announcement wa… Read More
2014-12-01 15:26
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 posted on the actual day/week… Read More
2014-11-10 19:41
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! Collectively, these were the largest bo… Read More
2014-11-04 16:29
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 and see if this is something you… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Happy Monday guys! Excited to announce that I'll be teaching a foundational, calligraphy class THIS coming Saturday, from Noon to 3PM at the Paper Source on Southport! This class is for… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The first quarter of 2014 has been pretty busy. We've done mirrors, chalkboards, countless envelopes and several destination wedding maps. I thought I'd share some of what goes into developi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Illustrated invitation | Chair back signage | Photobooth props | Straw FlagsIt seems to me that even though everyone is not committing to having a "hipster" wedding, the elements are startin… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hello all. Ready for another productive week? Wanted to share that I penned my FIRST D.I.Y. tutorial as a part of CutCardStock's Design Team. Check it out... It snowed the day after I p… Read More
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