Calligrapher. Stationer. Dachshund enthusiast.
I'm Kenaina (pronounced Kuh-nigh-na) and I live in Perth, WA. Growing up, I never imagined that my love for stationery and vintage ephemera would continue to play such an important role in my life. After graduating rock school on the way to becoming a geologist, I took up a temp job at an arts and crafts store where we hosted a calligraphy workshop, which I attended. Immediately I fell completely in love with the pointed pen. I would practice for hours upon hours after work, flooding my desk with pages of awkward looking letterforms. Over time, I got much better at it and naturally the need to keep creating came about. Small Brown Writes was born soon after and now, I'll create for you too.
5 WAYS TO MY HEART
In no particular order:
1. Donuts
2. Dim Sum
3. BBQ Ribs
4. Salted caramel ice cream
5. Dachshund videos

Frequntly Asked Questions
FAQ
01
How do you work?
Whether you are hiring me for a big or small job, all my clients are treated as equally important. I give the best I can to every project and work closely with you to deliver paper goods you'll treasure.
02
Do you ship overseas?
Absolutely. I work with clients worldwide who need their paper goods shipped to them. Standard and express shipping options are available.
03
How do I hire you?
Visit my contact page and drop me a message about your project or event. If you are local to Perth and would like to see samples of wedding work, let's chat over coffee.