tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62814505001883273422024-03-13T13:35:30.160-04:00Joie de Vivre CalligraphyA Charlottesville, Va.-based calligrapher, I specialize in calligraphy, custom lettering, and unique projects for all of life's special occasions. Visit my full website at www.joiedevivrecalligraphy.comrachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-42499390935160289312016-05-04T18:48:00.000-04:002016-05-04T18:48:01.918-04:00Baby shower calligraphyA dear friend had her baby 6 weeks before I had my little girl, and I threw her a shower in December, ahead of her babe's arrival (another girl!). Here's a little keepsake I created for her.<br />
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rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-9984890295889026602016-04-30T18:46:00.000-04:002016-04-30T18:46:01.375-04:00Decorations for my nurseryI loved taking a break from paid gigs when I was super-pregnant with my first child, because I could create some awesome hand-lettered custom artwork for my daughter's nursery! Here's one piece. I love this Rumi quote and hope it will someday speak to my daughter the way it speaks to me.<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-66744078120535121252016-04-29T17:00:00.000-04:002016-04-29T17:00:00.156-04:00Custom calligraphy for wedding mapAnother shot from the wedding I worked on last fall where the couple asked me to create calligraphy to accompany their welcome packet, including this map of activities around Charlottesville. They ended up getting the map enlarged and framed, to hang in their new home!<br />
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rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-8781833726968387102016-04-21T07:00:00.000-04:002016-04-21T07:00:19.089-04:00Cute nursery decorMy dear friend Dacia asked me to create a custom calligraphy piece for her daughter Milly's nursery and I was honored to do so! Here is one of the pieces I did, framed and up in her nursery.<br />
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rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-14708731158142745962016-04-17T19:40:00.000-04:002016-04-17T19:40:04.112-04:00Beautiful envelopesI was lucky enough to be asked to participate in a styled shoot that took place at Tybee Island, Ga. a few months ago. Here's a shot by <a href="http://www.meredithcoephotography.com/" target="_blank">Meredith Coe Photo</a> (for whom I designed a hand-lettered logo!).<br />
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rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-6495394111696666812016-04-13T18:38:00.000-04:002016-04-13T18:38:03.935-04:00Back at workHi friends!<br />I'm slowly getting back to work after the birth of my daughter seven weeks ago (!!) and wanted to share a project I worked on last fall. The professional pics of this wedding welcome package turned out great! I did the calligraphy for the wedding place cards, escort cards (on doilies) and welcome package pictured here.<br />
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I am going to be taking a short hiatus from work for the holidays, to recharge and prepare for the birth of my first child this winter.<br />
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In the meantime, please visit my website, <a href="http://www.joiedevivrecalligraphy.com/">www.joiedevivrecalligraphy.com</a>, for my portfolio, press, information about my business, and a contact form you can use to reach me.<br />
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I look forward to working with you in the future!rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-90249985153155900952015-11-21T10:15:00.000-05:002015-11-21T10:15:00.913-05:00Jeffersonian script A contact at the University of Virginia recently commissioned me to inscribe some special invitations with a Jeffersonian-like script. What do you think?<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-89175144747446690472015-11-16T07:14:00.000-05:002015-11-16T07:14:00.220-05:00Custom calligraphy dedicationA sweet student of mine contacted me about inscribing a dedication that John Steinbeck wrote for "East of Eden" and I happily obliged (English major/nerd that I am). This passage has special meaning to her and she was very happy with the results... as was I!<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-73987794459485410052015-11-12T16:30:00.000-05:002015-11-12T16:30:01.131-05:00Elegant Charlottesville weddingI was so lucky to work with a lovely and kind bride back in September. We created custom calligraphy welcome packets, programs, and place cards. The photographer, Meredith Sledge, captured all the beauty in t<a href="http://www.meredithsledgeblog.com/2015/10/danielle-and-brendan-trump-winery-charlottesville-virginia-destination-wedding-photographer.html" target="_blank">his blog post</a>. Check it out!<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-14925808071934348892015-11-04T08:07:00.000-05:002015-11-04T08:07:00.327-05:00Rustic calligraphy menuFall weddings call for all things rustic. Last month, I worked on a nearly five-foot-tall rustic chalkboard menu, with my Jamie style of lettering. Check it out!<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-45448790186389166902015-10-31T08:03:00.000-04:002015-10-31T08:03:00.353-04:00Feature on The Knot!I'm so honored to have my work featured on The Knot's website, thanks to the lovely work of <a href="http://www.aaronwatsonphoto.com/" target="_blank">Aaron Watson Photography</a>, <a href="http://malloryjoyce.com/" target="_blank">Mallory Joyce Design</a>, and many more! Check out the post on The Knot <a href="https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/an-elegant-outdoor-wedding-at-pippin-hill-farm-vineyards-in-north-garden-virginia-album" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-82990794164226021052015-10-28T13:16:00.000-04:002015-10-28T13:16:00.292-04:00Custom calligraphy wedding papersHave I mentioned I love a professionally photographed, styled shot of my calligraphy? Swooon...<br />
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rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-30867347444195384592015-10-24T08:15:00.000-04:002015-10-24T08:15:00.368-04:00Halloween wedding calligraphyHalloween is just around the corner and one of my lovely brides, who happens to be getting married on the holiday, just picked up this sandwich board sign, on to which I hand-lettered her wedding program and menu!<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-5508889990921011322015-10-23T07:13:00.000-04:002015-10-23T07:13:00.207-04:00Custom holiday cardsCan it already be time to start thinking about custom holiday cards?!? The answer is yes! Contact me if you're interested in having a unique, hand-lettered work of art to send to friends and families this year.<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-58896406235917112282015-10-20T12:11:00.000-04:002015-10-20T12:11:00.454-04:00Calligraphy + design = perfectionAs much as I love good old pen and ink, I do savor the opportunity to design custom calligraphy programs and menus for my brides. This lady and gent got married earlier this month and I created all of their wedding materials!<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-42087702576758520072015-10-15T08:10:00.000-04:002015-10-15T08:10:00.628-04:00Doilies with calligraphyI love love love when brides use delicate doilies for place cards! And even better when I get to do the calligraphy.<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-22689895431573317092015-10-10T12:08:00.000-04:002015-10-10T12:08:00.154-04:00New handlettered logoA dear friend of mine asked me to design a handlettered logo for her photography business, and I was happy to oblige. Here's the final result!<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-21266437594257532532015-10-07T16:07:00.000-04:002015-10-07T16:07:00.277-04:00Place cards galoreCalligraphy on place cards galore stacking up in the shop right now, and all for a Ukrainian bride and groom (making the spelling of each name an extra challenge). I love how they turned out!<br /><br />
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rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-15051602873488779392015-10-02T13:06:00.001-04:002015-10-02T13:06:17.106-04:00Beach wedding calligraphyA sweet bride and friend got married in the Outer Banks this fall and I had the privilege of helping with her wedding calligraphy. I love this styled photo she shared with me!<br />
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rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-68665757338834012042015-09-25T13:01:00.000-04:002015-10-02T13:01:47.983-04:00Calligraphy work in progressI love the chance to work with Charlottesville brides on designing their wedding programs, menus, or other day-of papers. Here's a work-in-progress shot of the calligraphy before I digitize it and move it into the design program.<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-59943544575635310582015-09-16T12:42:00.000-04:002015-10-02T13:04:58.354-04:00Wedding signage!'Tis the season for loads of wedding signage! Here are a few that left our shop in the last month.<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-90523292096313398122015-09-05T09:19:00.000-04:002015-09-05T09:19:00.601-04:00Letterpress calligraphy invitation lovelinessCheck out this lovely pro shot of the letterpress calligraphy wedding invitation I designed for a spring wedding earlier this year. Le sigh!<br />
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<br />rachael kesler palmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005816973278150021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281450500188327342.post-6319309987353223842015-09-01T16:00:00.000-04:002015-09-01T16:00:06.340-04:00Classic black & white calligraphyCan't get enough of this classic copperplate calligraphy in black on crisp white envelopes.<br />
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