It's been a busy week in my calligraphy studio with Christmas on the horizon, family trees and calligraphy poems on my desk, and some lovely commissions to write too! Tap for photos and reviews :)

Pleasantly rambling thoughts and musings on calligraphy and maths. As a calligrapher of 20 years I still learn lots from students at my workshops across Cumbria. Beginners are always welcome!

A calligraphy quote with a little bit of swearing and photos!

Images of a custom calligraphy practice piece - Ed Sheeran hand written with a dip pen and nib. Calligraphy by Claire Gould, By Moon and Tide, UK

Calligraphy practice with this popular modern wedding reading: "Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn’t it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and...

Examples of calligraphy family trees with photographs. All handwritten in the UK by Claire Gould at By Moon and Tide.

A review for my calligraphy services: "They are beautiful you are so talented. Thank you sooo much and for doing and sending so promptly. A week tomorrow is the wedding and I’m extra excited to be giving them this beautiful gift."

Here are my top 10 wedding readings for 2024. If you're giving a wedding reading, gift it too! Calligraphy wedding readings make a lovely keepsake and a really special gift for newlyweds. They're one of my favourite things to write as well.

Having your wedding envelopes addressed by a calligrapher elevates them to a whole new level of doorstep delight! Read my blog to find out why, see photos and how to order.

All of these little beauties are on my website and in my Etsy shop now!

1. Recycled round place names in green with botanical illustration
2. Earthy almond colour circular place names with white calligraphy and delicate floral design
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