By Matthew Roser If you are not familiar with our previous article introducing heraldry in March of 2016, then I highly recommend you read it. Otherwise, I will try to sate your more generalized questions with a brief synopsis of the coat of arms, before delving a bit deeper into the language of the heralds…
How Events Designer Thomas Bui Brings to Life the “Fairy Tale” Magic From His Childhood in Vietnam by Matthew Roser Thomas Bui began his life under the heavy influence of European customs. He learned French and witnessed extravagant events hosted by his family, many of which dignitaries attended. This “fairy tale” setting inspired a young…
How Event Designer Kristin Banta Transforms a Couple’s Unique Legacy Into Art by Matthew Roser Imagine walking under the shadow of a silken canopy that drapes over a grand dining hall. The sun flits in and out, creating an iridescent dance of color and wonder. Exquisite sets line the tables and rich mahogany warmly invites…
How A Wedding Becomes A Catalyst For Defining Who We Are by Matthew Roser “A wedding is the one time in your life when everyone important will be present,” says Kelli Corn, lead designer and creator of an events company of the same name. Gathering each of the influencing players in our life story…
by Matthew Roser The Origin of Heraldic Achievement Heraldry is the study or art of emblazoning arms with achievement. The true origin of this ancient practice is debated and can be seen in Egyptian artifacts dating from 3100 BC. However, the type of heraldic designs we most commonly associate with in our modern time are…
By Matthew Roser If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing.” – Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanac How often do we catch ourselves or others quoting the immortal words of Shakespeare, Aristotle, or even the Bible? And among these,…
