“I discovered that my own little postage stamp of native soil
was worth writing about and that I would never live long enough to exhaust it.” 
— William Faulkner

Our principles.

Red Clay Paper was founded on the old-soul principles of meaningful correspondence and handmade design.  The namesake for our shop is the “red clay” soil of the southeast: the roots of our families, and the foundation of our aesthetic.   

I’m far from home these days as my husband, our hound dog and I have been living the expat life in Mexico City, Munich, and then Copenhagen… until we recently found ourselves Southern transplants on the Jersey Shore with a beautiful baby girl. 

But no matter what, I still have my red clay soul. And although I’m not a celebrated author like Faulkner, I am a “writer” in the literal sense: putting pen and ink to paper, writing about my little postage stamp of native soil, wherever I may be. 

Our approach.

At Red Clay Paper, I believe in slow-made designs that always begin the old-fashioned way:
with pen and ink to paper, handwritten with time and tangibility. Each letter one-of-a-kind and unique to your custom piece.

But while my approach is old-fashioned, my designs are not: I believe in delicate simplicity, balancing the organic movement of handwritten calligraphy with fresh space and clean typefaces. With this cohesion of old and new, I aim to create timeless designs for meaningful weddings and inspired events.  

In a time where it seems everything is mass-produced for quick consumption, let’s slow down. 
We’ll balance an old soul spirit with a fresh modern aesthetic to create heirloom, authentic pieces for your home or event—and preserve the moments that matter.

I’m looking forward to working together,

elizabeth

currently based out of Asbury Park, NJ // working with clients worldwide.