As a bride who didn't know what I wanted or even what the options were Krisanna was the perfect…read moreplanner. She is very clear about the time line and what to expect, and persisted in keeping us on track even when we were distracted or forgot to do things; She's great with well timed friendly reminders! I was very laid back and handed the reigns to Krisanna for a lot of design and she took my jumbled non-cohesive preference and it was perfect. She makes lovely stationary as well, and having her do it was not only beautiful but less complicated for us during such a busy time. She also kept up with me individually about things like dress, hair and makeup which saved me a lot of time in research. I think she had a better mental image of the vibe we wanted than we did and really brought it to life. There is nothing I would do differently or change about our special day and much of that was thanks to Krisanna helping ease the process!

My husband and I had the best experience working with Krisanna. She provided the monogram, design…read morefor our custom wine corks, cocktail napkins and all of the stationary needs for our wedding day and it was honestly my favorite detail from our wedding day. From start to finish Krisanna gave us the best experience in designing our cards and bringing our vision to life. She is honestly one of the most talented people we have ever met. I mentioned early on that our wedding was taking place in Napa and she went out of her way to source stamps with grapes on them to stay on theme. Her level of creativity and attention to detail made this a seamless process but it was also so much fun. I don't miss wedding planning however I do miss creating with Krisanna lol. Choosing her for your wedding needs as a vendor will be one of your best decisions. I hope our paths cross again in the future for other stationary needs. Thank you for everything Krisanna! -Mebrak & Caleb

Srujana made my graduation complete! I had an idea to honor my relatives in a unique way on my…read moregraduation cap, but I knew I needed some artistic help. I found Menakshee Designs on Yelp and scheduled a call with Srujana. Srujana couldn't have been nicer and agreed to help me even though I only gave her a week's notice. She worked diligently throughout the few days we had to get my cap finished for graduation. In the end, my cap looked beautiful and I received many compliments. My family and extended family loved the design and we plan to have my cap framed now after Srujana's beautiful work. I highly recommend Srujana and plan to use her services again in the future.

For my wedding gift to my in-laws, I had an interesting idea: since a part of my wife's family is…read morefrom the Indian state of Kerala, I wanted to give them something meaningful, and get a calligraphy print of my mother-in-law's favorite Bible verse written in Malayalam (the primary language spoken in Kerala). However, I ended up frustrated after reaching out to various calligraphers with no success. I ran into roadblock after roadblock, as Malayalam is not an incredibly widespread language and most calligraphers A. don't take commissions in languages that use different scripts than English, or B. are willing to try it, but for a much higher price and with no guarantee that the finished product will turn out as expected. After months of searching, I was referred to Menakshee Designs by another calligrapher who had been unable to take the commission, but said that Srujana may be able to help me. A few weeks later, I had two completed prints that were miles above anything I thought I would be able to have done. Srujana did such an amazing job. The customer service and attention to detail was astounding throughout the whole process, from ensuring that the commission was completed, shipped out, and received on time (even when it was on short notice) to making thoughtful suggestions like including a specific type of flower significant in Indian weddings - something that I wouldn't have even considered! Through every step of the way, she was communicative and offered me options so that she was sure the work was exactly what I wanted. My in-laws (and grand-in-laws!) were thrilled when I gave them the finished product, and they have gotten nothing but compliments on the framed prints that they now have hung up as a centerpiece in their living room. This was six months ago, so this review is much later than it should have been (the months after a wedding can be hectic!), but I wanted to do my part to support and draw attention to this amazing artist. I would not hesitate to urge anyone who is looking for amazing customer service and outstanding results to give Menakshee Designs your business, and I will be doing the same to every member of my wife's large family once wedding season starts in a few months!! Thank you for everything, Srujana - I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to work with you again.

I've been buying art from Caitlin for years this was the…read morefirst time I tool a class from her. My friend and I like to do experiences together for our birthday instead of gifts so we decided to do calligraphy this year and I knew Caitlin's class would be perfect. The class went from 10-noon we had a small class only five people which was nice. You are given a nib, holder and ink to bring home and use in the class along with paper and sheet that has guidelines and an instructional book which has info about materials and where to buy them. She makes you feel very comfortable and is encouraging I think everyone in the class walked away feeling like they learned alot and was money well spent.

I've always loved calligraphy, it's an art that I wish I had the time to pursue. I found Perfect…read moreDay Calligraphy via Yelp, reached out to Angela and she responded promptly. She is extremely detail oriented and provided weekly communication on the progress of my order. Not only is her work fantastic, she is truly a wonderfully kind person. My husband and I absolutely love how she captured our vows, and look forward to working with her again in the future. If you live in the area and are seeking a highly skilled calligrapher; Angela is the artist for you!!!

Amazing amazing amazing!!…read more I contacted Angela with a pretty last minute "rush" job of "escort cards" that I needed done for my daughter's wedding and then again with even less time, added to my order for table # cards. Angela got back to me right away and agreed to take on this task. My daughter and I met with her in town to go over the details of what needed to be done. We laughed the whole time! Angela truly is wonderful, funny, energetic and an all around amazing person!! The escort cards and table numbers were delivered to me on time and were amazing!! We couldn't have been more pleased. When I left our final meeting I was truly saddened at the thought that I wouldn't be able to sit and chat with this wonderful lady anymore. Thanks Angela!! You and your work are wonderful!!

I visited The Lost Quill by pure chance last weekend and I was extremely glad to have stopped by…read more They have a wonderful selection of Pilot Iroshizuku ink; Pilot, Sailor, Aurora, and Pelikan fountain pens; and a nice selection of papers.