The Kenspeckle Letterpress studio is a whimsical spot very close to both of our hearts! It is a hidden gem on the 2nd floor of the Dewitz Seitz building. My first pieces of Duluth art and David's first gift to me came from this nidus of creativity.

Shortly after David proposed, I sent the artists (Rick Allen and Marian Lansky) a long, rambling email asking if there was any possible way they would consider creating a piece of art for our invitations. They graciously accepted, and not only created the gorgeous letterpress invitations, but also a bewitching map of Duluth highlighting some special spots for David and I.

We are delighted with their phenomenal art, and even more blown away by their warm and open hearts--they are true kindred spirits!

Here is a little more background taken from their website:

"At the western extremity of Lake Superior, the Kenspeckle Letterpress makes its home in Duluth, Minnesota (The Paris of the North). Kenspeckle is a Scottish word meaning easily recognisable or distinctive, and can be applied both to this unique corner of the globe and to the quaint conceits of modern design which Rick Allen and Marian Lansky produce in their cast iron & digital fabrefactory.

Rick works back in the 19th Century, printing his wood engravings and lino cuts in small editions using multiple blocks and hand coloring, whilst over in the 21st Century, Marian prepares limited edition giclees of Rick's prints as well as her own."

Be sure to stop by the shop...and see the magic at work!

What we really want is all of our friends and family together for our big day, but for the traditional gift-giver out there we are registered at: