2025 Year End Review: My Favorite Live Events of the Year

Before fully stepping into a new year, I wanted to pause and reflect on some of the live events that shaped my work in 2025. This year brought me into luxury fragrance houses, department stores, fashion brands, art museums, and even a grand opening for a sports club. Every event stretched my creativity in new ways and allowed me to meet incredible people while creating personalized pieces that made their moments special.

Here is a look back at some of my favorite events from this year.

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Luxury Fragrance and Fashion Activations

Kilian Paris at Saks Fifth Avenue

Date: February 13
One of my first events of the year was engraving and applying gold inlay on Kilian Paris fragrances at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Houston Galleria. The refined aesthetic of Kilian pairs beautifully with gold inlay, and it set such a strong tone for the rest of my year.

Creed Watercolor Florals at Nordstrom

Date: May 10
Painting watercolor florals directly onto Creed fragrance boxes was one of my most unique experiences of 2025. Creed customers love artistry and craftsmanship, and these hand painted florals made every gift truly one of a kind.

YSL Bottle Painting at Nordstrom

Date: August 1
This activation focused on painting directly onto YSL men’s fragrances. Clean lines, bold colors, and a high contrast finish allowed each bottle to become a custom statement piece.

Parfums de Marly Engraving at Nordstrom

Date: October 18
This Parfums de Marly event was especially memorable because a brand representative was present giving a history lesson on the house. It created a beautiful atmosphere where customers were learning, shopping, and watching their bottles being engraved in real time.

Hermès Fragrance Engraving at Nordstrom

Date: December 20
Just before Christmas, I engraved on Hermès fragrances, which is always an honor due to the brand’s heritage and elegant aesthetic.

Dior Calligraphy and Wax Seals at Macy’s Woodlands

Date: December 22
This event combines two of my favorites: dip pen calligraphy and wax seals. Dior’s romantic branding pairs perfectly with classic hand lettering.

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Nordstrom Multi Brand Customization Events

This year, Nordstrom partnered with me more than ever before. These events gave me a chance to work across materials and techniques.

Steve Madden Leather Customization Bar

Date: June 14
I offered leather painting, leather burning, and paint pen personalization on boots and hats for Steve Madden at Nordstrom in the Houston Galleria. This event was lively, creative, and very on trend.

Omorovicza Calligraphy Keychains

Date: July 12
Guests received complimentary branded keychains personalized in paint pen calligraphy. Simple, clean, and elegant.

Nordstrom Icon Luggage Tag Foiling Event

Date: July 27
I foiled names onto leather luggage tags for Nordstrom Icon customers. The shine of real foil always catches the light beautifully.

Leather Burning Event at Nordstrom

Date: November 1
I customized all leather purchases in store, including a stunning Longchamp crossbody bag. Burning leather by hand gives a deep, warm finish that photographs beautifully.

Nordstrom All In Personalization Event

Date: November 8
This was a fully mixed material activation offering glass engraving, metal engraving, compact mirror engraving, paint pen lettering, and more. On this day I engraved everything from fragrance bottles to a metal coffee cup straight from the store’s espresso bar.

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Art, Culture, and Community Events

Valentine’s Twilight Evening at MFAH Rienzi

Date: February 14
For this event, I created handwritten messages on heart shaped cards using traditional dip pen calligraphy. The atmosphere at Rienzi is peaceful and classic, which made it such a beautiful setting for slow, intentional lettering.

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Corporate and Specialty Events

Grand Slam Racquet Club Grand Opening

Date: May 31
This was one of the most unexpected and fun events of the year. I personalized tennis rackets and pickleball paddles with permanent paint pen. I was even asked to personalize a few tennis balls. There was a juggling mime, refreshments, and a live jazz musician. Risher Amenity Really knows how to host an opening. It was such a relaxing and upscale vibe at Riverstone’s new Racquet Club in Sugarland, Tx.

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Looking Back at 2025

This year brought everything from luxury fragrance engraving to watercolor painting to mixed media customization. I grew as an artist and as a live event specialist, and I am proud of the trust so many brands placed in me.

Most of all, I am grateful for every single person who stood in front of my table and allowed me to create something personal and beautiful for them.

Looking Ahead to 2026

As I step into 2026, I am grateful to already have meaningful work taking shape. The year ahead includes both new opportunities and returning collaborations that continue to build on work from previous years.

I look forward to returning to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston Rienzi for their annual Valentine’s Twilight Evening, a tradition that has become one of my most cherished events. We have also been in conversation about hosting another beginner or intermediate calligraphy course at Rienzi, continuing the educational work I have previously offered there and creating space for aspiring calligraphers and hobbyists to learn traditional lettering in such a beautiful museum setting.

In addition to returning work, 2026 will also bring new collaborations, including a spring event with the Junior League of Galveston as they celebrate 100 years. I am honored to be included in this upcoming event and look forward to contributing live personalization to such a meaningful community gathering.

I am also looking forward to booking a select number of weddings in 2026, including custom stationery, day-of signage, and meaningful keepsakes. I especially enjoy creating unique live experiences, such as on-site calligraphy customization bars at weddings, grand openings, and corporate events, where guests can engage directly with the art and take home something truly personal and momentous.

As always, I am excited to continue creating thoughtful, personalized experiences across luxury retail, cultural institutions, private events, and educational offerings.

If you are interested in booking live calligraphy, engraving, or custom personalization for a 2026 event, or would like to inquire about weddings, workshops, or activations, I would love to connect. Availability and contact information can be found through the contact page or the contact form below.

Thank you again to everyone who supported my work in 2025. I cannot wait to see what 2026 brings!