INTRODUCING : ANCHOR B.
Did you ever have one of those friends who was so talented that everything they produced you admired? Mary Laurel Burt is kind of like that. We went to the same art school though years apart, and we met through mutual friends, so we’d never had classes together. I never saw her illustration or lettering work. She was a fibers major, and that girl can sew. She made the gorgeous drapes at Garnish. Over the past few years as we have become better friends, she’s made beautiful napkins, tablecloths, pillows, and awesome leather bags. Everything I had ever seen her do was stitched…
And then she got engaged, and I designed their wedding invitations, and she said she was going to send me one in the mail, and I told her that was silly since I had made them and had a stack of extras right here. She sent one anyway. I was blown away by how beautiful that envelope was when I received it in the mail. It was so fun to see my name, and my husband’s and our whole address written out with such whimsy. Her style is not fussy or traditional, it’s relaxed, a little imperfect, and totally perfect at the very same time.
Prior to that, I had no idea that she could write like that! I was so excited. I am a designer, and I love type, and if it is hand done, I’m practically giddy. I could not wait to get started on collaborating with her! We’ve worked recently on some up coming projects for Petal and Print, and we’re having her start on a custom illustrated wall here at Garnish today.
Here is a bit about the work she does directly from her website
Keepsakes : I can help you preserve words that are meaningful to you, your wedding vows, a cherished family recipe, or a favorite poem. A hand lettered keepsake can be framed and displayed in your home, given as a gift, or passed on for future generations to cherish.
Chalk : I am available within the Baltimore/DC area for custom chalk art work and lettering for restaurants, businesses, or private residences. I will work with you to design a striking focal point for your space, deliver valuable information to your customer, and express your identity in a unique way. Not in the Baltimore/DC area? I can still create custom chalk work in digital files for your website, blog, or publication.
Head on over to Anchor B. and see more of Mary Laurel’s work. We’ll of course post pictures of the wall here when it’s done!
XO, Katie
