I'm so happy you're here
I have always been drawn to the things people keep.
The handwritten recipe tucked inside a cookbook. A folded letter that's soft from being opened again and again. The photograph that's lived for years inside a wooden frame. These aren't simply objects. They're reminders of who we were, who we loved, and the moments that uniquely shaped our lives.
That's the heart of Cedar + Pines.
Whether I'm photographing a family, pressing ink into handmade paper, or addressing an envelope by hand, my hope is always the same: to create something that feels worthy of being held onto. Something that doesn't simply celebrate a moment, but becomes part of its story.
Because the most meaningful things in life aren't just remembered.
They're kept.
Stories told through lens, ink, and paper.
Cedar + Pines is rooted in meaningful moments. Inspired by the quiet strength and enduring beauty of evergreens, this space was created to celebrate the stories that shape our lives. Through photography, handwritten calligraphy, and thoughtfully designed paper goods, each piece is crafted to capture a moment, preserve the words that matter most, and transform them into something lasting you can hold in your hands.
"And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul."
John Muir
The Big Picture
Cedar + Pines lives at the intersection of:
--personal storytelling
--calligraphy artistry
--beautiful paper
--meaningful mail
A studio devoted to reminiscent correspondence and life's eloquent moments.
Full circle service
Personalized portraits → custom announcement → wax seals → calligraphy envelopes.
From idea to ink to paper--a comprehensive creative process.
Bespoke creations
Think:
Thoughtful
Tactile
Intentional
Heirloom
Artistic
Sentimental
Romantic
The vibe:
old libraries
sealing wax
handmade paper
pressed flowers
and
fountain pens.
