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Welcome to my creative studio, where calligraphy, illustration and design come together to celebrate life’s meaningful moments. Inspired by the romance of Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters and the timeless beauty of the natural world, each piece is thoughtfully crafted with care, creativity and attention to detail.

Artfully Written, Beautifully Remembered

From my studio, I create thoughtfully designed pieces that are inspired by 19th century English literature. Bringing together ink, nibs and a sense of romantic and enduring charm.

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What My Clients Say

“Catherine made my place cards and designed my welcome board for my wedding. Absolutely beautiful outcome and I had nothing but compliments! Very professional and great attention to detail. Highly recommend!”

Pascale

“Catherine has been excellent throughout helping to create our vision for our place cards. Communication was brilliant and she agreed to some additional place cards for us. We love them, thank you!”

Beth

“Our guests were blown away by how beautiful our envelopes looked thanks to Catherine at English Rose Calligraphy. She packaged everything beautifully, was very accommodating and responsive to our rush order, and everything arrived even better than expected. Highly, highly recommend!”

Daria

Featured Pieces

Slim Place Card Slim Place Card
Slim Place Card
£1.20

Elevate your wedding table styling with bespoke handwritten slim place cards. Created using premium FSC certified matte card.

Floral Wax Seal Floral Wax Seal
Floral Wax Seal
£0.80

This exquisite detailed wax seal enhances your overall design and creates a truly refined finish. Inspired by nature, the intricate floral impression adds a touch of romance and luxury that your guests are sure to admire.

Deckled Handmade Cotton Place Card
Deckled Handmade Cotton Place Card
from £2.10

Choose from seven beautiful colours (please see images) to perfectly complement your wedding or event décor. More than simply place cards, these elegant keepsakes provide a thoughtful finishing touch that your guests can treasure for years to come.

Acrylic Engraved Bookmark
Acrylic Engraved Bookmark
£5.00

Crafted from clear acrylic and delicately engraved and finished with a metallic wax. These bespoke personalised bookmarks make a meaningful gift or personal keepsake. Finished with a flowing silk raw ribbon or tassel, they blend modern elegance with timeless romance, perfect for marking the pages of your favourite stories.

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Open notebook with 'March' written on the page, a rose gold pen, a glass jar filled with paper clips, and a picture book with a flower on the page.
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