Hello
How lovely to meet you!
Hi, I’m Fay Kalinak
Call me sentimental, but I've always loved making people feel seen and Valued and that's how Graced Goods came to be - my art is an expression of my desire to love and lift others up with words of truth, beauty and purpose.
Once upon a time, I was a busy preschool teacher working with littles under 5 (yes, it was a decade of chaos and magic, all at the same time!). But life offered up lemons some years ago, so I decided to make the best lemonade I could by turning my eye for design towards my long-time passions, calligraphy and painting! In a moment of sheer terror, hope & creative longing coming together, I finally decided to stop being a closet creative - and Graced Goods was born.
These days life looks a bit different, but just as meaningful - instead of corralling excited little people round for story time, my days are spent helping you tell your unique story through my live calligraphy and illustration services.
I can’t wait to chat with you about Surprising + Delighting at your events and celebrations!
What it’s like working with me
You know, the one your guests make when they walk in to your event and find me creating a special gift for them right before their eyes?
Mm Hmm, that's what working with me feels like.
Cue: The "OH MY GOSH!" face
Making the moments that matter, magical.
From our first conversation to the actual “OH MY GOSH” face moment, I’m committed to open, clear and honest communication with you. I know that plans can change, sometime at the last minute - so flexibility and transparency are an integral part of our journey together.
I believe great relationships are the foundation of great work - and I can’t wait to chat about how we can draw out the magic in your story, together.