My Top 5 Design Tools

August 14, 2018 Grace Niu

Design, styling and photo by Grace Niu Design.
Watercolor texture scanned in with the Epson Perfection V370 Scanner. Place cards printed on the Canon Pixma iP8720.

One of the most popular posts on my blog has been my favorite calligraphy and lettering supplies, so I'm following it up with my top 5 design tools here! I consider myself a designer first and foremost, and I use these tools almost every day. These are more specific to design, although I use them in conjunction with my calligraphy and lettering supplies to create all my wedding stationery work!

Favorite Photo Styling Surfaces & Backdrops

July 24, 2018 Grace Niu

Photo, styling and calligraphy by Grace Niu Design.

Wowowow it's been quite a while since I've blogged - I've been keeping very busy with the many invitation projects that have come across my desk in the past 4 months or so!

I have gotten a lot of questions about this topic before, which is why I'm sharing a list of my favorite photo surfaces today! I know there may be more that are not on this list, but I'm just sharing what I've used and loved and what has worked for me! I hope this will help if you're looking for ways to freshen up your photos and make them look even better.

Invitation Closures: How to Keep Your Suite Together

March 28, 2018 Grace Niu

A different take on a vellum wrap!
Design, styling and photo by Grace Niu Design. Wax beads and stamper by Artisaire.

When it comes to wedding invitations, the presentation is so important. You don't want to spend your hard-earned money on these beautiful invitations but have them show up to your guests all messily stashed in the envelope. Even if you arranged them nicely to begin with, chances are they were tossed around while in the mail. Enter the solution: closures!

Wedding Stationery Etiquette Part 3: The Addresses

January 30, 2018 Grace Niu

After a bit of a break, I've finally got the last part in the stationery etiquette series! I'm sharing tips and tricks on how to get your guest addresses perfect and how to avoid awkward situations with guests!

Chicago Eats Guide

December 12, 2017 Grace Niu

Millennium Park. Photo by Grace Niu Design.

I'm so excited to share my Chicago eats guide with you today! One of the things I love most about living here is the food, so this guide is heavily focused on my favorite food and drink spots in town! I hope you're able to visit Chicago soon and try out some of my recommendations!

Hi there! I'm Grace. This is my space to write about design, calligraphy, weddings, DIYs, home decor and more. Learn more about me here!

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[NEW BLOG POST] ever wonder what i use to turn my calligraphy into a digital file (which then i use in my designs)? today i’m sharing the scanner i use and a few other top design tools i use most often on my blog! click the link in my bio to read 😊❤️

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pretty details pressed in rose gold foil setting the tone for this modern and romantic wedding ✨ i love being able to help my clients incorporate some custom calligraphy into their wedding stationery! 👌🏼

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Sep 12, 2017

How to Style Invitation Suites

Sep 12, 2017

I'm so excited to share with you something I've been working really hard on! I'm proud to introduce the "How to Style Invitation Suites" guide!

Sep 12, 2017

Jul 19, 2017

Chicago Coffee Shop-inspired Styled Shoot

Jul 19, 2017

Doesn't it sound like such a dream to elope in a cozy coffee shop with the love of your life? I thought so too, which is how this idea was dreamed up in the first place. More photos by Melody Joy of the all the amazing details below!

Jul 19, 2017

Jun 20, 2017

Envelope Calligraphy & Addressing Tips

Jun 20, 2017

Today we're talking all about what to keep in mind when you hire a calligrapher to address your envelopes, how to choose envelopes, and why it costs what it does!

Jun 20, 2017