Our teacher, Mrs. Newman, would walk around and tell us (in her very thick English accent) what letters to write. She commented that I had very nice "o's." To this day I still enjoy writing my "o's."
Calligraphy is an art and I love seeing it on wedding announcements, invitations, and anything else that calls for special paper. It's a nice touch to just about anything (even apples!) Knowing that this was how princesses and princes wrote to their loved ones makes me feel so special when I write in this ancient style.
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I'd love to write a bit of calligraphy, too! xoxo
Wow. I wish I had a caligraphy course in school. Didn't even know it was taught as a part of the curriculumn!!
:)
Best wishes from one blogger to another,
~Zabrinah
That is so cool that you had a class on caligraphy...That plate looks so sweet:)
Happy almost Friday,sweetie:)
Kisses
Where did you go to school?? It's wonderful they taught you calligraphy -- it's such a beautiful talent to have, and one that's being slowly lost.
one of my best friends and i have been wanting to learn this lovely handwriting ALL summer - and now its nearly august and our pens and ink bottle sit unused. wish you could teach us! so fun, girl. :)
I took a calligraphy class in school too.. but I havent practiced in years. I should brush up! :]
there is something so enchanting about calligraphy. i adore that plate + bowl!
xo Alison
I agree, calligraphy is beautiful! Unfortunately, my school didn't offer courses in it. I should have gone to your school! I think I would've enjoyed wearing the little sailor uniforms too -- do you have a picture of you that you wish to share? :)
This brings back so many memories - when I was a child I was obsessed with learning how to write in calligraphy. I even had books about it. Needless to say, I never learned!! :P
Agreed, it's lovely.
This looks amazing, so creative! Love it!
fun idea! I taught myself calligraphy and practiced my own unique penmanship, it is a huge joy of mine. I addressed all my wedding invitation envelopes. I'm thrilled you love it too!
I'm obsessed with calligraphy and beautiful words!
I absolutely swoon for calligraphy! Mr Wonderful filled my stocking this Christmas with pens, inks and some fabulous guides-best presents, hands down!
My mom bought us a book on it and all these special pens when I was little. Still, I was never very good.
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! I love calligraphy and I even took a class a few years ago, its amazing!!
XOXo
Kiki
i have one of those kits that are supposed to help you be awesome at calligraphy :) i have never taken the time to learn it though..
I have some wonderful calligraphy pens and little jars filled with ink... but I've never developed the artistic ability to write beautifully with them. Still some of my most treasured items ever.
Love calligraphy, it's so very beautiful and romantic way of writing! :)
Thank you so very much for all you support, you are the very best! And don't give up on your dream of going to Venice! I bet you will make it come true one day:)
I agree! It adds a certain element to any 'ol thang.
What a lovely skill to have, I'm jealous! Oooo!!!
my grandmother did calligraphy... definitely not a talent i inherited. these are beautiful!
How incredible that would be to have that skill!
It truly is such an art!
My father had wonderful handwriting. He too was taught calligraphy for everyday writing. Everything he wrote~a grocery list, a check, a note~all was beautiful!
xo
amanda
I love that you had calligraphy taught in school! Dreamy images :)
Just love beautiful handwriting, sadly mine seems to have gotten quite sloppy with all of my typing these days.
You should include a sample of your calligraphy! - I'd love to see these beautiful 'o's :)
isn't it funny how a teacher's remark can stay with you for so long? i went to Catholic school, so handwriting was pretty big in my early years. i have pretty nice handwriting compared with most people i know because of it!
xox alison
I think it's really amazing that you had a calligraphy class! So fun. That's something I'd eventually like to really learn how to do. I love how your teachers comment has stuck with you :)
I took a calligraphy course when I was younger too! It was held at our YMCA and I don't even know how or why I was signed up but I loved it! I think I may have even taken the course more than once. I still have my pens and nibs in a "memory box." And I remember feeling like it was so special and a special skill. I had almost forgotten - thanks for the reminder. :)
calligraphy is indeed an art, a beautiful talent and wonderful touch.
I've always wanted to learn calligraphy, it's such a graceful handwriting style!
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