hi, i'm antea

I've always believed that the smallest details often leave the biggest impact.

Long before I was engraving glasses at weddings or personalizing keepsakes for guests, I was the person who loved creating things by hand, finding joy in thoughtful details, and making people feel special through something made just for them.

What started as a creative passion has grown into a business that allows me to bring artistry, connection, and meaningful experiences to weddings, events, and celebrations throughout New England.

est. 2009

Founded in 2009, my business has evolved and grown alongside my family for nearly two decades.

What began as a small creative venture has evolved many times over the years-from hand lettering and custom signage to the live artistry experiences, weddings, and brand activations I create today.

Like many creative journeys, it hasn't always been a straight path. Through changing seasons of life and industry trends, the business has continued to evolve, adapt, and grow.

Long before live personalization became a trend, I was introducing people to concepts they hadn't seen before and creating a market for experiences that didn't yet exist.

Seventeen years later, that same passion continues to guide everything I create.

But at the heart of it all, my work has never really been about the item itself.

It's about the people.

Because while guests may leave with a personalized keepsake, what they're really taking home is the memory of the moment it was created.

connection

The more events I create for, the more I've realized that personalization is really about connection.

I've watched complete strangers become friends while waiting for their pieces to be customized. I've watched guests light up as they receive something created just for them. I've watched couples use the Artistry Bar as an extension of their hospitality, creating meaningful moments for their guests even when they couldn't be there themselves.

Those interactions are my favorite part of what I do.

Because while people may leave with a keepsake, what they remember most is how they felt.

Seen.

Included.

Connected.

Whether I'm engraving a glass, hot foiling a leather tag, or lettering an oyster shell, the goal is always the same:

To create something personal.

Something meaningful.

Something that brings people together.

built close to home

While my work has taken me to weddings, celebrations, and events throughout New England, the heart of my business still lives at home in Reading, Massachusetts.

My studio began in our garage, just steps away from family life, and that's exactly where I wanted it to be.

I've always believed that some of life's most meaningful moments happen close to home, and building a business that allows me to create while remaining present for my family has been one of my greatest blessings.

My husband Dave, my best friend since childhood, is often right alongside me helping behind the scenes at events, setting up the Artistry Bar, and supporting every step of this journey.

Because my studio is part of our home, my children, Liv and Dom, have grown up alongside this business.

They've watched ideas become reality, seen creative risks turn into opportunities, and experienced firsthand what it looks like to build something from the ground up. Liv often helps behind the scenes creating content, while Dom has inherited the creative spirit himself and loves exploring his own artistic talents.

As the daughter of an artist myself, creativity has always been woven into my story. One of my greatest hopes is that my children grow up knowing that a creative life is possible; that passion, hard work, and believing in yourself can turn a dream into something real.

More than anything, I want them to see that it's okay to chase what lights you up.

To create.

To take chances.

To build something meaningful.

Because that's exactly what this business has allowed me to do.

And being able to share that journey with the people I love most has made it even more rewarding.

Let's Create Together