GOOD MORNING!
I am so excited to share this weeks interview with you guys!
As most of you know, I have been doing a blog series/interviews every Tuesday for the past few weeks on wedding vendors in the DFW area (click here to see last Tuesdays blog post) and this weeks interview is going to be a good one!
Todays featured guest is the one, the only, Alli of Alli K Deign!
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Alli K Design is an amazing company that specializes in all kinds of Calligraphy and design goodies. Basically, whatever your hand lettering/design needs are, Alli has you covered!
Alli also hosts awesome hand lettering workshops at her chic studio in Dallas. She teaches classes on Modern Calligraphy, water color lettering, brush lettering and she also offers private sessions as well. You can read all about it by clicking here. Make sure to check it out and consider booking a spot in one of her classes, you'll be so glad you did!
"Calligraphy is an art form that uses ink and a brush to express to the very souls of words on paper."
- Kaoru Akagawa
Let's just say, I absolutely adore this girl and you will too!
When I walked into Alli's studio I knew she was a girl after my own heart. Her love for simplicity along with the colors white, black and cacti speaks deep into my creative soul.
While visiting Alli we talked about anything and everything. As we were chatting I could see and feel how sweet and genuine she truly is.
Alli is a true gem and an amazing artist. I am in awe at how her mind thinks and her hand follows, dancing across the paper to make something uniquely beautiful. Seeing her work is a lovely sight to behold. Anyone who works with her will walk away feeling joyful and so in love with their custom creation.
So, now that you know a little bit about my time with Alli, lets get into her interview!
THE INTERVIEW
Ellen Ashton: How did Alli K design start?
Alli: Alli K was an happy accident. I graduated in May 2009 and while I was looking for a new job and planning my wedding I started picking up calligraphy (I had taken a class earlier that year) I posted a couple of photos on Instagram and did all of my wedding signs, the word got out quick. With a little bit of peer pressure I created an allik insta account and I haven't stopped since!
Ellen Ashton: What services do you offer?
All: almost all of my work is custom made/ orders. From wedding invites, to home decor, to party signs
I do all things branding along side Kadie with DesignbyKadie
Ellen Ashton: What do you love most about being a calligrapher?
All: I love working on my own time, setting goals and reaching/ surpassing them, and getting the honor to be apart of someones big day. I also really enjoy teaching the art of calligraphy to others!
Ellen Ashton: Who is your favorite thing to design?
All: Right now I am on a flower illustration crave or anything black and white. (I am not afraid of color I promise)
Ellen Ashton: What is your favorite 2016 wedding trend?
Alli: I am loving that brides want to incorporate hand illustrations or even cacti paintings. Dream brides!
Ellen Ashton: What is your favorite wedding season?
Alli: peony season :)
Ellen Ashton: How far in advance should your clients book you?
Alli: 6-8 weeks out from mail date
Ellen Ashton: If you had to pick a celebrity to be stranded on a deserted island with, who would you pick and why?
Alli: Taylor Swift, she knows how to cook (because I definitely cant) we could share clothes, and we would have great entertainment
Ellen Ashton: What are a few of your hobbies?
Alli: Shopping on Amazon, napping, eating chic fil-a
Ellen Ashton: Kim, Kourtney or Klohe?
Alli: Khole
Ellen Ashton: cupcakes or ice-cream?
Alli: Ice cream
FOLLOW ALLI K DESIGN!
You will love following Alli on her social media! She always has such a beautiful feed. Make sure to check her out and follow her!
Instagram: @allikdesign
Facebook: Allikdesign
Website: www.allikdesign.com
As always, thanks so much for reading!
Much love and many blessings,
-E
