There is something undeniably magical about watching a name or word appear on a hat brim — burned into the felt in flowing, elegant script — right before someone's eyes. That is exactly what happened at the DAOU Custom Hat Bar, and I am still buzzing about it.
Behind the Scenes: How I Engrave Shot Glasses for High West Distillery
The Cursive Connection: Why Traditional Handwriting Matters in 2026
In an increasingly digital world, the art of cursive handwriting is quietly disappearing from classrooms and homes. Yet research continues to show that learning cursive offers profound benefits for brain development, reading skills, and fine motor control that typing simply cannot replicate. The Cursive Connection addresses this educational gap with a comprehensive 40-week curriculum designed to teach traditional cursive penmanship to learners of all ages.
What Does an On-Site Calligrapher and Engraver Actually Do at an Event?
If you've ever been to a luxury event and watched a live artist transform an ordinary item into something a guest immediately tucked into their bag like a treasure — you already know the magic. As a Utah calligrapher and on-site engraver, I get to create that moment every single time I show up at an event. And if you're an event planner, brand manager, or host who hasn't experienced it yet, let me walk you through exactly what on-site personalization looks like and why it has become one of the most talked-about experiences at luxury events across Salt Lake City, Park City, and Aspen, Colorado.