Hiya!
I'm Emily, founder of Scarlet Day Calligraphy. I love paper and I love calligraphy, and love using them in tandem to set the tone for your celebrations and special occasions.
My passion for calligraphy grew from a longtime love of lettering, which I’ve studied on-and-off since I was nine. I doubled down during graduate school with work in book arts, aesthetics, and affect theory.
This is all to say: design counts! Letters matter! A calligrapher makes meaning before she even finishes writing the word; paper, hand, and ink combine to tell you how to read, how to feel, how to incline yourself toward or away from the very piece you hold.
Jump cut to today, I’m proud to be able to add an ephemeral lift and a special, handmade touch to celebrations for brides, babies, and beyond. My clients include individuals, families, vendors, and planners from the Pittsburgh region as well as those in New York, Virginia, and DC. I’ve also worked with national brands like Maker’s Mark, Louis Vuitton, and Nordstrom to highlight products and offer in-store personalization during seasonal events .