Bella Grafia Calligraphy

Lovely, isn't this? "There’s something romantic, exotic even, about receiving a card postmarked in a faraway country adorned with a foreign stamp, and some hotels have starting tapping into that wistfulness, offering amenities for lovers of the epistolary tradition."

Six American Hotels Pushing the Envelope with Letter-Writing Amenities In an increasingly digital age, the art of letter writing has all but disappeared from American culture. Simply look to the struggles of the U.S. Postal Service, or the over-hyped handwriting crisis for proof.

My first calligraphy tattoo design, for my friend Robin. "For her, so much of life and how we move forward, with faith that all will be well again, is rooted in that one simple word. Believe."

Make, believe | Bella Grafia Calligraphy When Robin asked if I would design a calligraphy tattoo for her using one of her favorite words, I was delighted (and excited). Her birthday was coming up soon, and she wanted to mark the occasion with a meaningful and lovely tattoo. The word she wanted: Believe.

Custom return address stamps now available in the shop! Choose one for you, or as a beautiful, memorable gift! (Link in the comments.)

A letter-writing café! I think my heart skipped a beat.

Brooklyn Pop-Up Looks to Bring Back 'Lost Art' of Letter Writing - Bed-Stuy - DNAinfo.com New York Snail Mail Cafe hosts pop-up letter writing sessions where people can mail cards to loved ones. 

Hand-stamping by the post office = a prettier wedding invitation envelope. http://www.ehow.com/about_6506165_hand-stamping-post-office_.html =0

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Calligraphy workshops coming this fall! I'll have dates and information in August or early September.

Sample photos for a client using Dr. Ph. Martin's copperplate gold ink. (Buffalo Brown from Ziller at the bottom in a few photos.) The gold will look so beautiful on her invitations.

6 ways to save | Letterpress wedding invitation inspiration | Bella Figura To make the most of your stationery budget without having to sacrifice the beauty of letterpress, consider our 6+ printed pieces discount.

"I don't really like new. I like old." (Yes!) This is so cool.

The Sign Painter A short film on Mike Langley, sign painter, for Vassilaros & Sons Coffee Co. https://vassilaroscoffee.com Agency: NSG/SWAT Client: Vassilaros & Sons Coffee…

It's not too late (or too early!) for me to address your holiday cards or party invitations.

I've been working with a beautiful gold that looks so pretty against every color (see the black envelope), and my next order is a gorgeous iridescent blue on bright white envelopes. I would love to help you send a lovely card this season!