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A LOVE OF WORDS

& THE THINGS WE KEEP. ​

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My love of paper began long before my little business did. In my early twenties, I moved out west and found myself working night shifts as a nurse, building a life in a place that was still unfamiliar. I began writing. Lyrics, quotes, poems, and little pieces of language that felt worth putting on paper. My small apartment walls slowly filled with framed words of my own.

 

​There was, and still is, something grounding about the act of making something by hand. Choosing the words, putting pen to paper, and creating an object that could live outside of a screen. What began as a quiet creative outlet eventually grew into a business, first through my lettering and later into the wedding stationery studio you see today.

 

I am drawn to the details: the weight of the paper, the shape of a letter, the way an envelope feels in the hand, and how a few carefully chosen elements can reveal something about the people behind them.

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I believe there is something special about creating slowly and thoughtfully, especially in a world that is obsessed with efficiency. A handwritten name, an impression pressed into paper, an invitation tucked away after the celebration. These are small things, but they hold a remarkable amount of meaning.

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Today, I bring that same love of words, materials, and making to For the Record Stationery. From custom invitation suites to the smallest handwritten detail, my work is guided by a belief that the things we choose to keep should be made with care.

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I am back in the midwest now. Living in Chicago, near where I grew up, with my husband, Tyler, and our daughters, Petie and Sally. Outside the studio, you can find me renovating old houses, spending time outside, or holing up with a cup of coffee. 

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I'm glad our paths have crossed. If you're planning a wedding, I'd love to hear what you're dreaming up and help you put it on paper.