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ELEVATE WITH ILLUSTRATIONS Elevate your event or product with a custom hand illustrated watercolor map. Thoughtfully hand illustrated maps make elegant keepsakes for remembering special events and occasions. Bring your event vision to life through a custom design that highlights all your favorit... View Post -
OLD WORLD ELEGANCE Katie and John exchanged vows under a lush floral arch in a seaside ceremony between the Montecito Hills and the Gaviota coast. The wedding ceremony and reception took place outdoors under a brilliant Santa Barbara sun overlooking the Pacific Ocean at The Bacara Resort & S... View Post -
Sarah and Jeff's October wedding took place at a private estate in the foothills of Santa Barbara surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. This stretch of California's coastline is known for its grand bluffs that rise from narrow beaches. Walking along the shore your eyes me... View Post -
Every map tells a story. They are studies in time; snapshots of a neighborhood, city, country or kingdom whose characters and gestures are embodied in the roads, land and architecture. Maps weave complex tales and capture the world for a day. The earliest known maps are records of the night sky; ... View Post -
Love, weddings, snowflakes and fingerprints - each one is unique and tells its story through shape, song, color and grace. What began with our client's love of blush and roses ended beautifully with a suite that sets the perfect mood for a wedding in one of Santa Barbara's oldest churches. Sinc... View Post -
A fairy tale October wedding combined elegance with romance and a touch of bohemian. The details were rich with lush greenery and milky creams but the spectrum of reds were the show stoppers. The suite we created for this outdoor El Encanto wedding in Santa Barbara includes an abundance of layere... View Post -
The historic Santa Barbara Club, established in 1892 is known for its elegance and tradition. Throughout the year garden parties are held on the lush grounds making it the ideal place for weddings and events. Inspired by the club's long history and appreciation for tradition we created a na... View Post -
This rich cream and deep red letter-pressed invitation suite is one of our favorites. It is a perfect reflection of the Santa Ynez Valley: refined, natural, sophisticated yet casual. The design is letter-pressed with a real cork backing. It will be the first impression for the beautiful wedding. ... View Post
Welcome to The Giving Ink's Blog
The Giving Ink is a store and brand by Michelle Castle, with a vision to guide customers toward a richer, more fulfilled lifestyle through goods that encourage both the growing and sustaining connections we make with each other. The shop reflects her desire to connect the hearts of people through handwriting, illustrations, and a renewed interest in incorporating a more analog lifestyle through slower, more thoughtful forms of communication such as letter writing and journaling.
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