I would highly recommend Oakleaf Calligraphy. The whole process from start to finish was a great experience. Janet was very helpful and we were thrilled with the end result! RH Dec 2024
This was a nice variation - a family tree for a horse! It also needed to be with its customer in the US in time for Christmas - I feel like a winner when parcels make it through US Customs with no hassle!
This was a nice variation - a family tree for a horse! It also needed to be with its customer in the US in time for Christmas - I feel like a winner when parcels make it through US Customs with no hassle!
Janet was a pleasure to work with. Personable, accommodating, and incredibly responsive, I would highly recommend her for your family tree. The result was fantastic.
JD Sep 2024
An interesting multi national tree with some coats of arms - always interesting.
JD Sep 2024
An interesting multi national tree with some coats of arms - always interesting.
A great all round experience from the beginning to the end, fast, efficient, friendly service, highly recommend.
MO Sep 2024
A lovely tree showing the 4 grandparents families - and including age, which is a nice extra.
MO Sep 2024
A lovely tree showing the 4 grandparents families - and including age, which is a nice extra.
"When a friend suggested I should engage a professional calligrapher to create my family tree, I had no idea where to look. It was quite by chance that I came across Janet, and I am so glad I did! From the outset, I knew that I was in good hands - such was her interest in, and enthusiasm for the project, that she gave me the impression throughout that I was her only customer! She was patient, extremely professional and, above all, good-humoured and understanding, even when when I asked questions she's probably answered hundreds of times. She replied to my e-mails and corrected my mistakes immediately, gently advising me on how we could create the best possible tree. If you are looking for someone to create your tree, you will be relieved to know that you need look no further - I have great pleasure in warmly and unhesitatingly recommending Janet." DB Jul 2024
An elegant tree for the customer - and an extra print as a surprise present for their brother on his significant birthday!
An elegant tree for the customer - and an extra print as a surprise present for their brother on his significant birthday!
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"Cannot fault service whatsoever. Janet has made the process of making a family tree for me a master stroke, exceeding all my expectations. Having a family tree like this commissioned was something I had always wanted, especially considering the ancestors of mine whom I have written about in great detail. The level of dedication and pride Janet takes in creating a tree is second-to-none, and I too will take great pride in showcasing the tree with everyone. Would recommend to anyone. " KA Jun 2024
It was a privilege to add a hand written tree to the customer's extensive family history research. We were also able to see a family coat of arms in full colour - including half a heraldic pomegranate! |
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"Janet created a stunning family tree for my husband's 40th birthday. She was very easy to communicate with and worked quickly to meet my tight deadline. She took a massive, somewhat disorganised family tree and transformed it into a simplified and modern heirloom that my husband will treasure. I can't wait for him to see it. Janet is truly exceptional at her craft, and I highly recommend her." ES May 2024
Over 1000 years of history on this tree - great to get it in a picture which can go up on the wall! (And I do really love starting from something tangled....) |
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"I contacted Janet after being highly recommended by a friend who had her family tree designed and was very pleased with the result. I had a rough idea of what I wanted but after e mailing Janet, she come up with possibilities I hadn’t considered. We then communicated back and forth with information and ideas. The suggestions and options Janet offered were so helpful. She was very patient while I decided on choices and made changes, sometimes to amend mistakes I had made! Once Janet had completed the work, she was so kind and considerate regarding getting the work to me. This was for my husband as a special birthday gift and was to be a complete surprise. She was able to post it to me to be delivered when I knew my husband was out.
It arrived safely on the day and I was very pleased with it. I had it framed and kept it hidden until my husband’s birthday yesterday. He had absolutely no idea what it was. I’m pleased to say he is thrilled to bits with it, pleasantly shocked! It really is a beautiful piece and is now on the wall looking amazing. I would certainly recommend Janet and am very grateful to her for all her hard work, patience and kindness. Thank you so much, Janet." A beautiful tree with coat of arms and a fancy title! |
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"What a joy from start to finish working with Janet. She is fastidious in her work which results in a very splendid Family Tree, beautifully executed and printed on lovely paper. I have great pleasure in recommending Janet."
BM Apr 2024 Unusually for me, this customer was local and we were able to admire the tree, fresh from the printers, together! |
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"Janet has created two beautiful trees for me now. Family and friends always comment on them and they have been great for the younger generation to get to grips with their ancestry.
Janet was extremely patient and understanding throughout the process of pulling all the information together and was more than happy to make amendments where necessary. She customised my tree with flags to denote where people originated from which adds a lovely touch to the finished tree.
I would highly recommend Janet."
AM Dec 2023
I have been so pleasantly surprised by the number of people who come back to me - either for additions to an existing tree, or to create a different branch of their family.
Janet was extremely patient and understanding throughout the process of pulling all the information together and was more than happy to make amendments where necessary. She customised my tree with flags to denote where people originated from which adds a lovely touch to the finished tree.
I would highly recommend Janet."
AM Dec 2023
I have been so pleasantly surprised by the number of people who come back to me - either for additions to an existing tree, or to create a different branch of their family.
"Janet was really helpful her experience going through the whole process was really helpful I had done family tree tree but wasn’t easy process to explain she made it a easy for me to understand and put forward ideas which I took on board.
Want to trace back further and will certainly go back to Janet"
KB Dec 2023
Want to trace back further and will certainly go back to Janet"
KB Dec 2023
"A prompt, friendly and responsive service. My request was a slightly unconventional one, but the brief was well understood and the final piece delivered to the expected standard and on time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oakleaf Calligraphy."
MW Dec 2023
MW Dec 2023
"Janet has produced a fantastic and timely document. Accurately recording family tree. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend. A proffesional and personable service."
PW Nov 2023
PW Nov 2023
"Janet set me at ease immediately, i had reservations as the geographical distance between us was considerable. The process by email was slik and thoroughly professional. She offered great advice and considered all aspects of the project. Not only am I delighted with the end product, I am eternally grateful for her patience! Thank you so much."
IL Nov 2023
IL Nov 2023
"I would like to thank Janet for my wonderful family tree. I gifted it to my dad who was in tears at its beauty! Janet was patient with me the whole time during the process. There were a few tricky names and she allowed me the time to go through and check everything thoroughly. Delivery was fast which meant that even though I left it quite last minute, Janet was still able to meet my deadline! I was completely blown away by the quality once it arrived. Once again, I can’t thank Janet enough for my family tree. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking at getting a tree done. I hope to work with Janet again in the future!"
LM Nov 2023
I am so lucky that I love what I do, and have delightful customers! This one had a nail-biting deadline, but we did it!
LM Nov 2023
I am so lucky that I love what I do, and have delightful customers! This one had a nail-biting deadline, but we did it!
"Janet was amazing from the very first time I spoke with her about my sketchy ideas to our final contact after my wonderful trees had been delivered. We did everything over the phone or via email but the experience was as personal as if she were by my side. Her warmth and genuine desire to create the best tree she could shone through in all our communications. She was patient with all my revisions and additions, guided me when I was unsure and simply made the whole experience a joy - which is no small feat when you're pulling so many names and dates together. The end product was fabulous; a perfect gift for a relative who has everything! Better still, the prints were so reasonably priced that I was able to get a copy done for my dad's 80th and an extra for myself. I hadn't had a particular interest in genealogy before but the process was hugely enjoyable and I love the family history I have been able to pull together and hope the trees will be passed down the generations and added to with time. A super experience and a super product. Thank you so much Janet - you're a star!"
HP Nov 2023
This customer was so great to work with - she asked many really excellent questions before selecting me to work with her. The tree was really interesting and it was a complete pleasure!
HP Nov 2023
This customer was so great to work with - she asked many really excellent questions before selecting me to work with her. The tree was really interesting and it was a complete pleasure!
"Janet was recommended by another caligrapher as the job was too big for her , Janet stepped up and was full of good ideas but also attentive to any requirements I added,There was five drafts in total and the final tree looks fantastic , would definately recommend Oakleaf Calligraphy to family and friends . Thank you Janet ! "
GC Jul 2023
We had fun with some decorative elements on this tree, including a border of tartan!
GC Jul 2023
We had fun with some decorative elements on this tree, including a border of tartan!
"Janet, of Oakleaf Calligraphy is an extraordinarily patient and careful Family Tree developer. I have really enjoyed the process of developing our Family Tree with Janet, and will definitely return with more branches :)"
SI Jul 2023
This lovely customer is in Australia. We worked together to make a series of trees with slight personalisations for different family members. And looks like I'll get to do some more too!
SI Jul 2023
This lovely customer is in Australia. We worked together to make a series of trees with slight personalisations for different family members. And looks like I'll get to do some more too!
"Janet was recommended by a friend who was very pleased with the trees produced following detailed emails and help from Janet. I was rather daunted by the task of getting a family tree drawn up but Janet made the whole process very easy and had lots of helpful suggestions on layout and what to include to give the best finished effect. Errors on my part were picked up thanks to her meticulous attention to detail and I am delighted with the finished tree which is a surprise gift for my husband's birthday. "
TP Jun 2023
TP Jun 2023
"Fantastic professional and personable support throughout the whole process of developing our tree. Completed and posted at least 2 weeks ahead of my personal deadline in plenty of time to get framed for my mothers 80th birthday-the tree will remain a real family treasure for generations to come! "
GK Jun 2023
Working with 3 sisters to make the perfect tree for their mum!
GK Jun 2023
Working with 3 sisters to make the perfect tree for their mum!
"We would love to thank Janet for her incredible piece of art. Everything about our family tree is of the highest quality right down to the paper it is written on. Janet was also very precise and patient with us with all our correspondence in tailoring our tree to our preferences and requirements. we highly recommend Janet's services. "
SB May 2023
This was a good challenge - echoing the look of an existing family tree while giving it a fresh new look too
SB May 2023
This was a good challenge - echoing the look of an existing family tree while giving it a fresh new look too
"We are so pleased with the tree Janet created and look forward to working with her in the future! She is lovely to work with and made every part of the process easy with prompt communication, patience, cheerfulness. The end product shows her mastery and will be treasured by our family for years to come."
JS May 2023
JS May 2023
"I'd like to thank Janet for the incredible family tree she created on my Grandmother's behalf. The whole process, from start to finish, was straightforward and problem free due to Janet's professionalism and relaxed approached. No request or revision was a problem at all and were completed in good time. Her communication skills were excellent and very much made me feel a part of the process every step of the way. We are thrilled with the final print and would not hesitate in calling on / recommending Janet's services again. Thank you very much."
LB Apr 2023
LB Apr 2023
"It was a great pleasure working with Janet to produce my wife's family tree. There were multiple updates and changes but these were all actioned quickly and accurately. I was able to see the tree in different styles and fonts before agreeing on the preferred look. The finished result is superb and I would recommend commissioning Janet if you have a project in mind.
" SW Mar 2023
" SW Mar 2023
I really enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish. Janet was extremely easy to deal with and had lots of helpful suggestion and guiding questions. The whole process was a lot quicker than I had expected.
I went for the printed version as I wanted multiple copies and it is just stunning, I couldn't be happier. The printing is very high quality and is even better in person than the pdf I proofed.
I can't recommend highly enough. Thank you very much." TE Dec 2022
A fantastic royal descent - delivered in time to make some great Christmas presents!
I went for the printed version as I wanted multiple copies and it is just stunning, I couldn't be happier. The printing is very high quality and is even better in person than the pdf I proofed.
I can't recommend highly enough. Thank you very much." TE Dec 2022
A fantastic royal descent - delivered in time to make some great Christmas presents!
"I sent Janet screen shots of all the ancestors I had researched which I think totalled approx. 550 names. Janet was not daunted by this and after a few checks created the initial trees. I sent quite a few additional details which Janet was very happy to update. Janet was very flexible and knowledgeable when it came to creating the tree. She offered suggestions and was very dedicated and quick to reply to any questions. The trees Janet created are fantastic and I am so pleased I found her." HC Oct 2022
One of the biggest projects I've worked on - it's good to see the family taking shape as we work - this became an impressive set of linked trees.
One of the biggest projects I've worked on - it's good to see the family taking shape as we work - this became an impressive set of linked trees.
"Very grateful to Janet who created a beautiful, unique family tree as a 60th birthday present. Janet was extremely accommodating and kindly helped to meet a tight deadline." EH Sep 2022
Usually my trees are about humans - but not always - this one was a family of terriers!
Usually my trees are about humans - but not always - this one was a family of terriers!
"Absolutely delighted with the family tree that Janet has so thoughtfully and skilfully prepared. The process was very easy and enjoyable. Janet was able to provide very helpful insight into how best to present the tree and ensured that I was happy with exactly how the tree would look before she started work. She has an amazing eye for detail and was very conscientious in her approach, ensuring that every name was carefully checked before work began.
I commissioned the tree as a present for my father and he loves it. It is something that will be treasured in the family for years to come!" EG Aug 2022
This was a large hand written tree with a coat of arms. As is often the case, the customer chooses to keep their tree private, so no picture this time!
I commissioned the tree as a present for my father and he loves it. It is something that will be treasured in the family for years to come!" EG Aug 2022
This was a large hand written tree with a coat of arms. As is often the case, the customer chooses to keep their tree private, so no picture this time!
"Thank you so very much for all your assistance in constructing the genealogy. You were very patient and gracious in accommodating all my many changes. I am sure I will have further need of your skills in the future.." LDC Jun 2022
Not all trees are to go on the wall - this one was part of a submission of a PhD paper.
Not all trees are to go on the wall - this one was part of a submission of a PhD paper.
"Excellent service from start to finish always ready to answer queries and very helpful in suggestions of layout/colour etc. Janet's skill is in my opinion second to none, anyone like myself who wanted a special quality tree, then look no further than Oakleaf Calligraphy." MC May 2022
A beautiful hand written tree. We spent time getting the tree right, but also the decoration - it all matters.
A beautiful hand written tree. We spent time getting the tree right, but also the decoration - it all matters.
"Janet quickly understood and bought-in to what I was trying to do with the particular sub-group of my family tree.
She was super fast in responding to my frequent changes, and the final result is excellent, just what I wanted."
RH Mar 2022
This tree shows all the people who feature in a book from the family's history - it was a great challenge to get a complex tree shown clearly.
She was super fast in responding to my frequent changes, and the final result is excellent, just what I wanted."
RH Mar 2022
This tree shows all the people who feature in a book from the family's history - it was a great challenge to get a complex tree shown clearly.
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"I cannot recommend Janet highly enough. The beauty of the finished product is matched by her care and professionalism throughout. Her one goal is to produce something that the customer loves and she will undertake as many revisions as required without any concern. She is creative, skilled, efficient and hugely personable. What she does is truly remarkable. Thank you." MB Feb 2022
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"I cannot speak too highly about your prompt, efficient, speedy service to me. I am not only satisfied but delighted. Thank you very much. The way you solved problems to simplify accurately a complex tree was ingenious." BL Jan 2022
A fascinating tree to work on - something a bit different. The tree shows links between prestigious families who had children in a particular House at a public school
A fascinating tree to work on - something a bit different. The tree shows links between prestigious families who had children in a particular House at a public school
I was very satisfied with the outcome of the design of the family tree. Janet even suggested that we insert the shields, which I would not have thought of otherwise. Excellent work." CH Feb 2022
This feedback was extra special because the customer remembered to come back many months after the work was done, once they were happy that it could be shared. I was so touched that they remembered.
This feedback was extra special because the customer remembered to come back many months after the work was done, once they were happy that it could be shared. I was so touched that they remembered.
"I commissioned Janet to print a tree that I had been working on for a client. Janet was amazing through the whole process, it looks wonderful! She was very helpful, had a lot of good suggestions and kept me updated through the whole process. Thank you so much!" LB Jan 2022
"Very efficient and flexible service. Happy to make amends until I was happy with the final result. Would recommend" LH Jan 2022
"Very pleased with the results. Thank you." ST Dec 2021
This was quite a complex job with several different variations of the end tree, to make it perfect for each recipient.
This was quite a complex job with several different variations of the end tree, to make it perfect for each recipient.
"Janet is absolutely brilliant and I recommend her highly. Her communication is excellent, her attention to detail is faultless, and she's very helpful with advice and suggestions. I'm thrilled with the appearance of my family tree and seeing it printed for the first time was a special moment. Thank you!." NB Nov 2021
Janet was brilliant from start to finish.
Great communication throughout, very flexible,
knowledgeable and helpful. I couldn’t be happier
with the tree. Thank you" TC Oct 2021
Great communication throughout, very flexible,
knowledgeable and helpful. I couldn’t be happier
with the tree. Thank you" TC Oct 2021
Research for the tree was a lockdown project. Once completed, I needed to find someone to put it all together so that it could be easily viewed. Janet was recommended to me by a friend and I am delighted with the final version which I hope will be framed shortly. We went through ten versions to get it right and Janet was always calm and helpful as a result of which I knew that what I was going to receive would be exactly as I wanted it. I was not disappointed. Thank you Janet for all your ideas and suggestions and for your unfailing patience and good humour. The result is fantastic." CH Oct 2021
We had a great time bringing the tree together. (If you're wondering, 10 versions is not unusual. I'd say the average is 6 versions - but usually just small amendments as we refine everything.)
We had a great time bringing the tree together. (If you're wondering, 10 versions is not unusual. I'd say the average is 6 versions - but usually just small amendments as we refine everything.)
"I ordered a printed tree. From the initial enquiry through to receiving the prints in person I was extremely pleased with the warm, friendly and professional service. I felt completely comfortable and in control of the process. Janet advised and assisted in the layout and use of images/flags. I received a proof of the tree before confirming, and when the printed tree arrived it was even better than expected! Janet is very experienced and has immense skills in calligraphy and design/production of family trees.
I would highly recommend Janet and her trees! Thank you!." RJ Sep 2021
I would highly recommend Janet and her trees! Thank you!." RJ Sep 2021
"Massively pleased with what Janet has done with my family tree. Just as I'd hoped / imagined it would be. Thank you so much and highly recommended!" SC Aug 2021
Fantastic tree, filled with royalty!
Fantastic tree, filled with royalty!
"Janet made our family tree come to life with her beautiful designs, we couldn't be more delighted with the result! She bore with me through repeated iterations and went above and beyond, working hard and communicating clearly on the project as it took shape. I couldn't recommend her more highly." EM Aug 2021
A beautiful tree with a stunning coat of arms - I might be able to share a picture of this one in the future too.
A beautiful tree with a stunning coat of arms - I might be able to share a picture of this one in the future too.
"I commissioned Janet to create a family tree for my nephews 21st. I am so thrilled that I had additional copies made for myself and my brother. The quality of the paper and printing is superb and I am delighted with the layout - which is pretty complex.
One very happy satisfied customer! " AB Jul 2021
Two versions of this tree - with different versions of the tartan. They looked superb. (This tree is very special because it almost certainly contains ancestors - back in 1800s Scotland - who are shared with my own tree. That has never happened before!)
One very happy satisfied customer! " AB Jul 2021
Two versions of this tree - with different versions of the tartan. They looked superb. (This tree is very special because it almost certainly contains ancestors - back in 1800s Scotland - who are shared with my own tree. That has never happened before!)
"A very trusted friend recommended Oakleaf Calligraphy to me and I need not have doubted her …. From the very first contact with Janet I felt my family tree would be treated with the care and respect I was seeking for my ancestors. From her patience whilst I checked, changed and checked again, to her attention to detail, I was in safe hands from start to finish. Thank you Janet for coming on this journey with me and facilitating this special gift for my parent’s Golden Wedding Anniversary. " LG Jul 2021
What a lovely way to describe it - journeying together to make the tree!
What a lovely way to describe it - journeying together to make the tree!
"Mae gwaith Janet o’r safon uchaf pob amser a bu hi’n hynod o gymorthgar wrth sicrhau bod y goeden deulu dylunwyd yn anrheg berffaith i fy mam ar gyfer ei phenblwydd." HJ Jun 2021
A great welsh tree for a welsh customer - and a (good!) welsh review. I am happy to work in any language!
A great welsh tree for a welsh customer - and a (good!) welsh review. I am happy to work in any language!
"I was very lucky to come across Janet through a quick google search, and knew almost immediately that she was the one to ask to draw our family tree.
The process with Janet was a complete pleasure. She is patient, thorough, and kind. As a family we couldn't be happier with the finished result and can't wait to get it back from the framer to hang pride of place in our family home.
Thank you so much, we will treasure our tree forever!." CG May 2021
The process with Janet was a complete pleasure. She is patient, thorough, and kind. As a family we couldn't be happier with the finished result and can't wait to get it back from the framer to hang pride of place in our family home.
Thank you so much, we will treasure our tree forever!." CG May 2021
"Janet was a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job on the tree that my brother and I commissioned for our dad's 70th birthday. The final product looks gorgeous, and Janet was very accommodating to all our requests. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to commission a family tree." SP Apr 2021
"I can not recommend Janet highly enough. I received my handwritten tree this morning and am absolutely thrilled with it Having done a couple of calligraphy courses myself I know how difficult it is.
Janet was always quick to respond to emails and was very patient when I kept adding more people and details. The printed version is lovely too. I am now going to start on my husbands tree.
If you are considering Janet for this do not hesitate.." SB Apr 2021
A handwritten tree with a beautiful painted emblem, plus a set of printed trees.
Janet was always quick to respond to emails and was very patient when I kept adding more people and details. The printed version is lovely too. I am now going to start on my husbands tree.
If you are considering Janet for this do not hesitate.." SB Apr 2021
A handwritten tree with a beautiful painted emblem, plus a set of printed trees.
"Janet is absolutely fantastic - and has the patience of a saint as my tree had so many alterations and tweaks.
She is very helpful and I was absolutely delighted with the end result.
Would recommend her without hesitation!" QM Mar 2021
Ah the fun we had - tartan background and clan badge and all!
She is very helpful and I was absolutely delighted with the end result.
Would recommend her without hesitation!" QM Mar 2021
Ah the fun we had - tartan background and clan badge and all!
"Janet was wonderful to work with and made the process very simple. The final result is stunning and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!!." HS Feb 2021
A pair of trees full of photos - definite family treasures.
A pair of trees full of photos - definite family treasures.
"Janet was incredibly helpful and very responsive. This was a gift for my Dads 80th Birthday and I couldn't have been happier with the outcome. It looks very professional and now everyone in the family wants one!" HM Feb 2021
"I found Janet on Google. Janet was prompt at replying and was very professional. Janet was happy to work with my ideas. I wanted an image with the tree to make it more personal. We didn't go to print until I was completely happy. Janet was happy to help in any way she could. There was no hard sale. If I ever want another one doing, I shall be back in touch with Janet. Thank you Janet for making my tree memorable.." DW Jan 2021
This tree had a beautiful photo of autumn trees as its backdrop - a stunner. (Ha ha - I don't think I would ever do a hard sell - but it's nice to see it was noticed!)
This tree had a beautiful photo of autumn trees as its backdrop - a stunner. (Ha ha - I don't think I would ever do a hard sell - but it's nice to see it was noticed!)
"A really lovely gift for those fascinated by their family history. Great service and support from Janet, who could not have been more obliging or helpful. Thank you for all your work in producing my tree!" EB Jan 2021
The customer was getting the tree done as a surprise for their partner. Once we'd gone as far as creating the picture he chose to involve her in the completing the tree - this worked a treat.
The customer was getting the tree done as a surprise for their partner. Once we'd gone as far as creating the picture he chose to involve her in the completing the tree - this worked a treat.
"We were absolutely delighted with the tree you produced for us. The process was easy and you provided initial draft through to final copy very quickly. We can't wait to get the main tree framed and present the mini versions to our children! Thank you very much, Janet!." SG Jan 2021
A more unusual layout - old generations on the right - with plenty of detail!
A more unusual layout - old generations on the right - with plenty of detail!
"Janet did a great job presenting different options I could go with and a range of reasonable costs. I was impressed by the speed and quality of the work she did once we agreed on format. She's friendly, flexible and does excellent work!" DB Jan 2021
This tree has a wonderful old London photo as the backdrop - we also managed to make it full of information without being cluttered.
This tree has a wonderful old London photo as the backdrop - we also managed to make it full of information without being cluttered.
"Janet produced for me a wonderful artwork that has drawn many complements and looks amazing. It clearly and beautifully shows off my 30 generation tree and makes the complex understandable at a glance.
Janet is a pleasure to work with and is very personable. She communicates in a timely manner and is not afraid to give advice which is always to the betterment of the project. Above all she is an extremely talented artisan whose work is first rate.
Thank you Janet for giving me a family heirloom." WH Jan 2021
Printed trees AND a handwritten tree to a delightful customer in Australia.
Janet is a pleasure to work with and is very personable. She communicates in a timely manner and is not afraid to give advice which is always to the betterment of the project. Above all she is an extremely talented artisan whose work is first rate.
Thank you Janet for giving me a family heirloom." WH Jan 2021
Printed trees AND a handwritten tree to a delightful customer in Australia.
"It is rare to find true professional , quality service with exceptional customer care and attention to detail that I have recently experienced through Janet.
Our family tree was a birthday gift , all the details I had requested were incorporated beautifully into a memorable gift.
Thank you for exception service" SH Jan 2021
Wow thank you! This tree - with images and stories - was for a surprise birthday present - the research AND the tree were a surprise - what a great gift that must be.
Our family tree was a birthday gift , all the details I had requested were incorporated beautifully into a memorable gift.
Thank you for exception service" SH Jan 2021
Wow thank you! This tree - with images and stories - was for a surprise birthday present - the research AND the tree were a surprise - what a great gift that must be.
"Janet designed a wonderful family tree for us stretching back to the 15th century.
She set out the family members in a well structured way and also provided some useful advice on the design of the family coat of arms, which was used in the final document.
Altogether, Janet provided a very efficient, professional service, which I would definitely recommend to any family." JL Dec 2020
It was great to be able to create a properly coloured coat of arms from the black and white reference information, bringing it to life.
She set out the family members in a well structured way and also provided some useful advice on the design of the family coat of arms, which was used in the final document.
Altogether, Janet provided a very efficient, professional service, which I would definitely recommend to any family." JL Dec 2020
It was great to be able to create a properly coloured coat of arms from the black and white reference information, bringing it to life.
"Very happy with the bespoke service and attention to detail Janet provided. She guided me through the whole process and the end result is a unique, artistic family keepsake that all generations will love.
The advantage of using Oak Leaf Calligraphy is that you can decide how you want it to look rather than an off the shelf “one size fits all format.” Very reasonably priced for the work that went into it. Thank you Janet." HK Dec 2020
Every tree has something unique about its design - but this one with sunflowers and vines was splendidly different!
The advantage of using Oak Leaf Calligraphy is that you can decide how you want it to look rather than an off the shelf “one size fits all format.” Very reasonably priced for the work that went into it. Thank you Janet." HK Dec 2020
Every tree has something unique about its design - but this one with sunflowers and vines was splendidly different!
"I researched a few site before contacting Janet. Hers seemed to offer the most flexibility and choice with good visibility of options and past examples. We very quickly established a rapport, and Janet soon saw what I wanted and was able to give me an early example. From there we batted ideas back and forth and soon agreed a style and the detail. Janet was very helpful in advising what to leave out and what to include, and in creatively enhancing the written word into an artwork. The net result was that we soon had the finished article which looked great on screen and even better on paper when it arrived. Thank you Janet. Very satisfied customer." AP Dec 2020
I could not hope for a better summary of the service I offer! Thank YOU!
I could not hope for a better summary of the service I offer! Thank YOU!
"Janet did a wonderful job of translating years of research into a beautiful family tree for my Dad's 90th birthday. Even with a challenging deadline to meet, she never rushed me or compromised on quality. She responded promptly to the many additions and changes I asked for and made helpful suggestions along the way, so that it felt like a collaborative project. I was absolutely delighted with the result - as was my Dad - and would have no hesitation in using her creative talents again in the future. Thank you Janet!" RS Dec 2020
A tight deadline but a delightful customer - we got there with hours to spare...
A tight deadline but a delightful customer - we got there with hours to spare...
"From day one I was reassured that all my research would be treated carefully. Janet was patient, knowledable, understanding and professional with the all the tweaks and changes that emerged and responded very quickly to all my additions, edits and changes of mind!. The finished trees look amazing, beautifully set out and arrived safely and well packed. I would recommend Oakleaf calligraphy wholeheartedly." DH Dec 2020
This lovely customer had written a book of the life and times of her mum - which she very kindly shared with me. The tree is another beautiful piece of the puzzle.
This lovely customer had written a book of the life and times of her mum - which she very kindly shared with me. The tree is another beautiful piece of the puzzle.
"I am another very satisfied customer, who is delighted that I used Janet's extraordinary abilities to produce my family tree which is now a work of art and a cherished family possession until the next generations join us!
As other customers have said, the process is easy and completely hassle-free. Janet is one of life's enthusiasts for what she does. She has produced my family tree quickly, accurately and with great patience, especially when changes have been then changed back to the original! She works fast, carefully and is a pleasure to deal with.
I would have no hesitation in using her artistic skills again and recommend her to anyone who seeks a beautifully printed family tree." TP Dec 2020
This was a classic tree with plenty of detail - a pleasure to create!
As other customers have said, the process is easy and completely hassle-free. Janet is one of life's enthusiasts for what she does. She has produced my family tree quickly, accurately and with great patience, especially when changes have been then changed back to the original! She works fast, carefully and is a pleasure to deal with.
I would have no hesitation in using her artistic skills again and recommend her to anyone who seeks a beautifully printed family tree." TP Dec 2020
This was a classic tree with plenty of detail - a pleasure to create!
"A marvellous and highly professional experience with Janet. It was wonderful to see my family tree laid out in such beautiful way. I had no experience of setting out a family tree prior to this commission and I was expertly guided throughout the process at my own pace.
Highly recommend these services." JE Dec 2020
A tree with links to Edward III - always exciting!
"Janet was excellent to work with over the internet. She was so helpful and knowledgeable in her field. Highly recommended." DJ Nov 2020
A fascinating tree - with one of the oldest dates I've worked to - loved it!
"It has been a joy to work with Janet on our family tree. She has been so patient in dealing with our numerous additions, alterations and deductions as well as coming up with great ideas on the design which is stunning. The quality of the prints is excellent and the parchment background complements the tree perfectly." MW Nov 2020
It really was joyous! It was also my first all-Welsh tree - complete with dragons, wrth cwrs!
"The most important thing is this is a happy process, its easy if you have done the work, its taken me 10 years and the output, the reward is very satisfying and high quality. I was impressed by the flexibility of sizes of tree and the printed versions are a very high quality on good heavy paper. The extra but subtle artwork, colours enhanced the quality of the hand written calligraphy family tree adding to a high quality finish. At the end you have something that is a talking point for the home and a piece of family history in itself. This will be the star of our Covid-19 Christmas when we exchange presents and I hand the TV sized framed family tree to my parents and prints to my brothers." MD Nov 2020
I never tire of people saying it's a happy process. I love what I do, and hope that comes across. And the commissioning of something this special should be enjoyable and not traumatic at all!
I found Janet on the web and must say I am so pleased that I did. To combine my family’s history on one large tree is a massive job to undertake.
The finished work is wonderful, Janet was so easy to work with and nothing was too much trouble for her.
I took it to my local framer and he had never seen such beautiful work I am now just waiting for it to be finished it can take pride of place in my home.
Thank you Janet for producing such a masterpiece and bringing my family to life." KD Oct 2020
This customer chose both a handwritten and printed trees - it had beautiful details including the flag of a shipping line.
"I would highly recommend Janet to anyone hoping to convert their ancestry research into a beautiful family tree. Janet has excellent skills, is very creative, highly efficient and great fun to work with! After many years of researching my family tree it has been a dream come true to see it evolve into a wonderful, clear, vibrant and exciting work of art. Janet has tremendous patience and is full of ideas so that the details and facts of the research are converted into a visually stunning piece of work. I am absolutely delighted with the finished article! Thank you once again, Janet!" SD 2020
We did have fun! This customer wanted a special symbol hidden "in plain sight" as well as including a beautiful photograph and great stories.
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Janet from start to finish in creating my family tree. I was so impressed with her speed, professionalism and patience. It made the experience an even more joyful one and the finished product is fabulous. I would highly recommend Janet to anyone needing a family tree done or any calligraphy." SW June 2020
This tree with many separate routes back to Royal ancestors was a great challenge - it's now clear so all the cousins can see their exciting history.
"We are delighted to have our tree formalised in a beautiful document finally - Janet worked with me very patiently whilst I slowly gave her all the information and kept changing it. She is very professional and friendly and made lots of good suggestions. I would highly recommend her. Thanks Janet" JH May 2020
This tree was unusual as it took many months to get all the information together, from some incredible documents. That's fine - these things should never be rushed. It's now a really clear picture of the family history.
"Very smooth and speedy process. DId well to untangle a complicated extended family. Lovely final result." SH May 2020
I love the untangling!! We created something beautiful for a special family birthday.
"I absolutely love my finished tree! Janet was a pleasure to work with - very patient with all my requests - and consistently professional. Printing and posting were reasonable and very quick. The final version looks fantastic and is very good value for money. Would very happily use Janet again in future." EC Apr 20
Wonderful feedback from a lovely customer - it means a lot to see the comment about value for money - I appreciate that customers are taking a leap of faith not knowing quite what they'll get for their money at the start of the process.
"I would highly recommend Janet! She was fantastic with communication and found out exactly what I wanted from the commission and produced several, each being altered slightly to suit. She is so lovely and accommodating, she even got the final version produced well in advance of estimation to meet a nearing deadline. Price and postage were also very reasonable. When the final piece arrived it was so beautiful, I'm more than thrilled with it. Can't thank you enough x." HMC Mar 20
Wow.... how flattering to receive such glowing feedback!
A first-class service. Efficient, speedy, accurate, responsive, friendly - and the result is beautiful. We are delighted." JMC May 20
I cannot recommend Janet highly enough for her professionalism and the quality of the end product. I await with childish impatience and excitement the moment when my mounted and framed family tree adorns the wall in all its glory." SG Mar 20
This customer said so many lovely things about their commission... I just chose a snippet of their note. It was a pleasure working together and creating something lovely!
"After many years of debating about updating our family tree we took the plunge and are now proud owners of a very smart informative family tree ready to pass on to the present generation.
All thanks to Janet who has done a brilliant job of updating the tree and informing me of family history I knew nothing about.
Yes of course I would fully recommend Janet to help you with updating your document.Have fun like we did." PS Apr 20
It's interesting and very flattering how often people comment that the process was fun / enjoyable - I LOVE what I do and I hope that always shines through!
"I absolutely love my finished tree! Janet was a pleasure to work with - very patient with all my requests - and consistently professional. Printing and posting were reasonable and very quick. The final version looks fantastic and is very good value for money. Would very happily use Janet again in future." EC Apr 20
"Janet's service was first-class. She was patient, responsive, helpful, made some really useful suggestions. I am delighted with our family tree." JM Feb 20
" "Janet designed my tree for me and she was brilliant with the guidance and advice that I needed throughout the whole process.
What I thought was going to be difficult Janet made it really easy and enjoyable would thoroughly recommend. " RH Feb 20
I think it's quite common for customers to feel worried about how difficult it's all going to be - it's definitely down to me to make it easy, and if it can be fun too, I feel I've done my job!
"Janet was extremely helpful and very speedy in producing an excellent result and just what i had hoped for. She works extremely quickly and answers emails very promptly. All details were correct and she arranged the printing and dispatch very efficiently. I would always recommend this service." SB Dec 19
"Janet managed to unscramble the complex handwritten notes to reveal where more work was needed. I now have a wonderfully clear, fascinating and beautifully set out document that will be valued by me and my family. It's still complex but now its possible to understand it." DA Dec 19
I love the untangling! This tree was unusual in that the old notes we worked from showed a number of generations which we couldn't connect to the current family - I'm hoping the customer will successfully work out where they connect, then we can add them back in.
"I can’t recommend Janet highly enough!
Efficient and kept going until It was exactly how I wanted it...,
I am absolutely delighted with the final product.
Janet has wonderful ideas how to make the tree unique. All of which I incorporated.
It is so much better to have a layout adapted to your tree rather than conforming to a template. Absolutely worth it.
I’d love to try her calligraphy services.., I’ve never seen a package addressed so beautifully👍👍" JC Dec 2019
We had great fun with this tree.... making a Christmas present to remember for her relatives! Awwww.... I do try and make the parcel look nice too - glad it was noticed!
"Loved my family tree Janet very helpful and paying great attention to detail would highly recommend her work." ED Nov 2019
"This has been my best find on the internet in years. Janet was quickly responsive, clear in what I needed to provide, and thoughtful about how to present the family tree . The whole process became an unexpected pleasure rather than an effort, and the result is sure to please my (soon to be) 80 year old aunt. I would strongly recommend Janet to anyone." CR Oct 2019
"I went for a printed tree as I wanted multiple copies and it is stunning! Exacy what I wanted. Janet is so lovely to work with, she is professional and works with you to get every factor exactly right. The process is straightforward and easy to do through email. Thank you again Janet" LP Sep 2019
"Janet made creating a my tree a really enjoyable experience. Full of great ideas, flexibility and patience, Janet always replied to my endless requests and questions speedily. The tree looks better than I could have imagined and I highly recommend her prints too." SM Aug 2019
The creating of the trees is a pleasure - but it means a great deal to get such lovely feedback. Particularly nice to see a mention of the print quality too - the fine art printers I work with do a wonderful job.
"Thankyou Janet for our lovely family trees! What a journey that was! You have the patience of a saint! Nothing was to much trouble, I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work, I would definitely use you again, if you would have me!"
FB Aug 2019
Ha ha! We had some adventures along the way but we got there!
"Janet is an absolute pleasure to work with and has produced a number of pages for my family tree book with great professionalism, even colour matching the new pages to the old. Her advice on design and layout was spot on and I am absolutely delighted with the results." CC Aug 2019
"Exactly what I wanted and Janet was very easy to deal with." CE Jul 2019
"A very impressive service from start to finish. There is ample opportunity for discussion to ensure you are getting the exact end product you require. Janet is very friendly and experienced and encouraged discussion about what exactly was required. She was helpful with advice about how to make improvements but was always allowed for you be in control of the final decision. The end product looks fabulous!"
DB Jul 2019
"Great service, nothing was too much for Janet and her advice about what type of tree would suit best was invaluable. I will be using Janet's service again for her to do a more detailed tree in the near future." FH Jul 2019
It's true! We're working on the more detailed tree already!
"Thank you Janet for my lovely family tree. The layout you chose was an excellent idea to show so much more of the whole tree. I am very satisfied and will recommend your professional work, and big thank you." EC June 2019
"I had searched for some time to find a way of creating a professionally produced family tree as a special gift for a family member so was very pleased when I came across Janet.
Janet provided a fast and professional service and has made a lovely family tree. We worked together to get to the finished product and I know that the gift will be very well received. Thank you" VM May 2019
"Thank you very much for your hard work and patience with the design and printing of our family tree. My wife said it looked better than she had ever envisaged it would when she unwrapped the print on her birthday! We'll send you a piccie once it has been framed. Thanks for a job very well done!!" JJ May 2019
"We decided to get a family tree printed for my father’s 80th birthday. Genealogy has been a passion of his not least because he traced a direct line back to Henry VII via Mary Tudor who gave her name to the famous ship the Mary Rose. He didn’t stop there as a lineage can be traced all the way back to Alfred the Great. The process of doing the tree justice fell on Janet and she did us proud. It was the perfect present - we may be biased, but by adding a couple of branches, we thought 39 monarchs was pretty impressive! Communications with Janet were really simple and we are delighted with the end result. Thank you" AW May 2019
This tree is a treat - the first I've done showing all the Kings and Queens from Alfred to James I.
"I am absolutely delighted with the chart Janet has produced for the first section of my family tree. I chose a computer-drawn chart rather than hand-drawn, as that makes it easier to do amendments later on, and I can get them printed locally. Also, I can e-mail the chart to relatives who are abroad. The price of a computer-drawn chart is very reasonable, and the finished product is far more professional-looking and attractive than anything I could do myself. Highly recommended!" VA Apr 2019
"With a huge project on my hands and not really knowing where to start, I contacted Janet with a cry for help.
Janet worked tirelessly over a period of months consolidating three or more of our old family trees and their associated jottings/scribblings. She was wonderfully patient and professional and the final result was truly amazing. I now have a worthy heirloom which I can pass down to my children. Thank you Janet." RH Apr 2019
This was certainly one of the most challenging designs I've done, but it was a pleasure throughout, and we've breathed new life into some old family heirlooms.
"Such an enjoyable experience working with this business. They are so accommodating and I was impressed by their careful attention to your requirements. Highly recommended." DT Mar 2019
"Janet works very hard to meet clients' expectations, works diligently through any misunderstandings, to both parties' satisfaction, and creates a quality product." LP Mar 2019
"Janet’s service has been incredible, she responded to my emails promptly, giving great advice. For a process that I had assumed would take weeks I had the first draft in my in box within a day. All changes were dealt with swiftly and I’ve ended up with a family tree that has far exceeded my expectations.
I couldn’t be more delighted with the end result." PT Feb 2019
"If you want to create a beautiful family tree that you and your relatives can treasure and display in your homes, I wholeheartedly recommend Janet.
Creating your tree and getting it right is time-consuming but Janet’s patience is frankly boundless. She works quickly yet carefully and her output is gorgeous.
Thank you, Janet, for creating something beautiful that will be of lifelong value to me and my family." SO Jan 2019
This was the creation of a linked set of quite complex trees - really enjoyable but a good test of organisational skills as well as creative ones, as the updates came through at speed!
"We absolutely LOVE the tree Janet created! We sent her two scraps of very old paper with scribbles and lines going everywhere! We received an amazing tree/keepsake that was easy to read and will be a treasure for generations to come! Super fast turnaround - yet super professional! Thank you, Janet!!!" SH Jan 2019
I really like the challenge of untangling the information that comes in.... and this one really wasn't too tangled, compared to some! Janet
"It was a real pleasure working with Janet who was always so diligent and polite as well as offering useful and helpful advise with aspects I would have never have thought of. The results of the trees (both hand drawn and printed) are exceptional and my family loves them." SPB Dec 2018
It's not often I create both printed and handwritten versions of the same tree - but sometimes it's the perfect solution. It was a pleasure! Janet
"Janet was helpful and delightful from start to finish ... she advised me on the design of my family tree and was very patient with my changes. The end result was lovely and exactly what I wanted.
I would thoroughly recommend Janet to design and produce your family tree ... Thank you Janet ..." BB Dec 2018
"I really was impressed by Janet's professionalism and understanding of our tree - noticing the finer details that we provided (such as twin sisters who married two of our ancestors).
Furthermore, she catered to all of our requirements and needs and was very patient! When the final product arrived, we were all over the moon with the tree and it was better than anything we could have hoped for.
I will certainly be recommending Janet to everyone I know and I cannot think of a single thing which we were not happy with. Thank you again Janet for everything!" WDC Dec 2018
"Janet was exceptionally helpful and patient when it came to designing my friend's tree. I have been very impressed with her skill and eye for detail. She works quickly yet with care. I would highly recommend her." MM Nov 2018
This lovely customer has come back for a second tree already! Janet
"We commissioned Janet to prepare a Family Tree and what a lovely product we ended up with!
Janet was very helpful with suggestions and ideas and equally patient and considerate when we were finalising things and inevitably changed our minds on the end spec. The Tree came securely packed & arrived a day ahead of forecast.
All in all a great experience. We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Janet to anyone wanting their own Tree - you would not be disappointed!." RH Nov 2018
"Janet made the whole process from start to finish very easy. Her suggestions have led to family tree that will be displayed in a very prominent place in our home.
She managed to untangle four strands of my wife’s and my own families in a manner that is easily understood and displayed in an artistically way. " AC Nov 2018
"Janet is an expert in what she does. Her flexibility and eye for detail makes her second to none in this niche industry. I could not have hoped for a better looking tree and will marvel at it for years to come thanks to her hard work and dedication!" TH Nov 2018
"Something I had been wanting to do for many a year, if only I knew it would be so easy. Thanks only to the great work and advice from Janet, it looked fantastic and the next one will be something to behold also...Thanks Janet" SD Sep 2018
"This family tree was for my wife's "special" birthday and she was delighted with it, and surprised how good it looked!
Janet went above & beyond what was expected - her service was very quick and the finished product was excellent. Thanks & well done!" TB Aug 2018
"Thank you Janet for a wonderful family tree. My Father has spent many years researching his family history & this was a present for his 80th birthday. He was thrilled with the Tree & you were so helpful with all the amendments & layout making sure it was absolutely perfect.
Thank you once again - this is now truly a family heirloom!" LG Aug 2018
"Janet was hugely accommodating throughout the whole creation process of our tree (despite numerous revisions on our part!), as well as being able to do it at very short notice. The work was top class and we are absolutely delighted with what she has made for us! Would recommend in a heartbeat!" WM May 2018
"Excellent service, sound advice, thorough, no nonsense approach. Friendly and helpful, no hesitation in recommending Janet to do your family tree in an artistic and professional manner." SG May 2018
"It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Janet. She was always incredibly fast to respond to any questions and is a true professional who also clearly loves her work. Janet has created a genuine work of art with our large and complicated family tree. It is beautifully designed and she even hand-coloured the coat of arms since we only had an 80-year-old black and white version to work with. Don't look elsewhere for your family tree creation. She's the one!" MF Apr 2018
"Janet was extremely responsive to my initial enquiry (about having two trees done-paternal and maternal) and was very easy to work with. She was helpful, responded very quickly to queries and was flexible when I discovered more old photos. I can only highly recommend her. The resulting trees are beautiful." PK Apr 2018
"My second experience of working with Janet to prepare a family tree: this time at very short notice. Janet is an absolute pleasure to deal with: fantastic speed of response and the end product is wonderful. Highly recommended!"
"It has been a real pleasure to work with Janet and we are delighted with our superb family tree. She had a tight deadline to work within but there was no sense of being under pressure and nothing was too much trouble as we made alterations and she gave us suggestions. She clearly knows the art of creating a stunning display. We would give Janet and her work our highest recommendation." JM and EM Mar 2018
"Janet was commissioned to design and create a family tree for me by my daughter as a Christmas present. Janet worked through the complexity of my family with me, checking every detail along the way, sometimes double checking to ensure that the information and style was perfect in every detail. From that mass of complex data Janet has produced a beautiful tree for me which really was a work of art in every sense. Nothing was to much trouble for her. We now have the tree hanging in pride of place in our lounge and have noticed that our grandchildren frequently examine the tree to see where they fit in within the bigger family. It was a privilege working with Janet and the whole family are absolutely delighted with THEIR FAMILY TREE." RP Mar 2018
"The whole experience of having a tree done has been a pleasure. Thank you.
The speed and friendliness of communication has been a great help and the finished work is of the highest quality.
I would have no hesitation is recommending you to anybody." MW Feb 2018
"...getting back to normal after having our family 12 of us together here. It went brilliantly and they thought the family tree awesome and beautiful as I do so does hubby. The eyebrows went up when they saw it!" AC Jan 2018
"I am delighted! Indeed they are so good my wife has suggested that we don't distribute them this week, when they might get confused with the Christmas razzmatazz. They command their own space and time, so will be better delivered early in 2018 ! After all it has taken me over 30 years to get this far, another couple of weeks will do no harm.
Anyway, thanks again for all you have done; to create another very satisfied client." DS Dec 2017
"You’re the best. Going to the framers next week!!! Hubby wants to be involved!! ;)" SF Oct 2017
"Just back from the framers ... it looks super! Thanks again!" MC Sep 2017
My family trees were beautifully packed and I am delighted - no, thrilled with the results! The print quality is sublime, the paper is very high quality and the freshness of the inks makes my ancient coat of arms come alive. HS Mar 2016
Highly recommend these services." JE Dec 2020
A tree with links to Edward III - always exciting!
"Janet was excellent to work with over the internet. She was so helpful and knowledgeable in her field. Highly recommended." DJ Nov 2020
A fascinating tree - with one of the oldest dates I've worked to - loved it!
"It has been a joy to work with Janet on our family tree. She has been so patient in dealing with our numerous additions, alterations and deductions as well as coming up with great ideas on the design which is stunning. The quality of the prints is excellent and the parchment background complements the tree perfectly." MW Nov 2020
It really was joyous! It was also my first all-Welsh tree - complete with dragons, wrth cwrs!
"The most important thing is this is a happy process, its easy if you have done the work, its taken me 10 years and the output, the reward is very satisfying and high quality. I was impressed by the flexibility of sizes of tree and the printed versions are a very high quality on good heavy paper. The extra but subtle artwork, colours enhanced the quality of the hand written calligraphy family tree adding to a high quality finish. At the end you have something that is a talking point for the home and a piece of family history in itself. This will be the star of our Covid-19 Christmas when we exchange presents and I hand the TV sized framed family tree to my parents and prints to my brothers." MD Nov 2020
I never tire of people saying it's a happy process. I love what I do, and hope that comes across. And the commissioning of something this special should be enjoyable and not traumatic at all!
I found Janet on the web and must say I am so pleased that I did. To combine my family’s history on one large tree is a massive job to undertake.
The finished work is wonderful, Janet was so easy to work with and nothing was too much trouble for her.
I took it to my local framer and he had never seen such beautiful work I am now just waiting for it to be finished it can take pride of place in my home.
Thank you Janet for producing such a masterpiece and bringing my family to life." KD Oct 2020
This customer chose both a handwritten and printed trees - it had beautiful details including the flag of a shipping line.
"I would highly recommend Janet to anyone hoping to convert their ancestry research into a beautiful family tree. Janet has excellent skills, is very creative, highly efficient and great fun to work with! After many years of researching my family tree it has been a dream come true to see it evolve into a wonderful, clear, vibrant and exciting work of art. Janet has tremendous patience and is full of ideas so that the details and facts of the research are converted into a visually stunning piece of work. I am absolutely delighted with the finished article! Thank you once again, Janet!" SD 2020
We did have fun! This customer wanted a special symbol hidden "in plain sight" as well as including a beautiful photograph and great stories.
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Janet from start to finish in creating my family tree. I was so impressed with her speed, professionalism and patience. It made the experience an even more joyful one and the finished product is fabulous. I would highly recommend Janet to anyone needing a family tree done or any calligraphy." SW June 2020
This tree with many separate routes back to Royal ancestors was a great challenge - it's now clear so all the cousins can see their exciting history.
"We are delighted to have our tree formalised in a beautiful document finally - Janet worked with me very patiently whilst I slowly gave her all the information and kept changing it. She is very professional and friendly and made lots of good suggestions. I would highly recommend her. Thanks Janet" JH May 2020
This tree was unusual as it took many months to get all the information together, from some incredible documents. That's fine - these things should never be rushed. It's now a really clear picture of the family history.
"Very smooth and speedy process. DId well to untangle a complicated extended family. Lovely final result." SH May 2020
I love the untangling!! We created something beautiful for a special family birthday.
"I absolutely love my finished tree! Janet was a pleasure to work with - very patient with all my requests - and consistently professional. Printing and posting were reasonable and very quick. The final version looks fantastic and is very good value for money. Would very happily use Janet again in future." EC Apr 20
Wonderful feedback from a lovely customer - it means a lot to see the comment about value for money - I appreciate that customers are taking a leap of faith not knowing quite what they'll get for their money at the start of the process.
"I would highly recommend Janet! She was fantastic with communication and found out exactly what I wanted from the commission and produced several, each being altered slightly to suit. She is so lovely and accommodating, she even got the final version produced well in advance of estimation to meet a nearing deadline. Price and postage were also very reasonable. When the final piece arrived it was so beautiful, I'm more than thrilled with it. Can't thank you enough x." HMC Mar 20
Wow.... how flattering to receive such glowing feedback!
A first-class service. Efficient, speedy, accurate, responsive, friendly - and the result is beautiful. We are delighted." JMC May 20
I cannot recommend Janet highly enough for her professionalism and the quality of the end product. I await with childish impatience and excitement the moment when my mounted and framed family tree adorns the wall in all its glory." SG Mar 20
This customer said so many lovely things about their commission... I just chose a snippet of their note. It was a pleasure working together and creating something lovely!
"After many years of debating about updating our family tree we took the plunge and are now proud owners of a very smart informative family tree ready to pass on to the present generation.
All thanks to Janet who has done a brilliant job of updating the tree and informing me of family history I knew nothing about.
Yes of course I would fully recommend Janet to help you with updating your document.Have fun like we did." PS Apr 20
It's interesting and very flattering how often people comment that the process was fun / enjoyable - I LOVE what I do and I hope that always shines through!
"I absolutely love my finished tree! Janet was a pleasure to work with - very patient with all my requests - and consistently professional. Printing and posting were reasonable and very quick. The final version looks fantastic and is very good value for money. Would very happily use Janet again in future." EC Apr 20
"Janet's service was first-class. She was patient, responsive, helpful, made some really useful suggestions. I am delighted with our family tree." JM Feb 20
" "Janet designed my tree for me and she was brilliant with the guidance and advice that I needed throughout the whole process.
What I thought was going to be difficult Janet made it really easy and enjoyable would thoroughly recommend. " RH Feb 20
I think it's quite common for customers to feel worried about how difficult it's all going to be - it's definitely down to me to make it easy, and if it can be fun too, I feel I've done my job!
"Janet was extremely helpful and very speedy in producing an excellent result and just what i had hoped for. She works extremely quickly and answers emails very promptly. All details were correct and she arranged the printing and dispatch very efficiently. I would always recommend this service." SB Dec 19
"Janet managed to unscramble the complex handwritten notes to reveal where more work was needed. I now have a wonderfully clear, fascinating and beautifully set out document that will be valued by me and my family. It's still complex but now its possible to understand it." DA Dec 19
I love the untangling! This tree was unusual in that the old notes we worked from showed a number of generations which we couldn't connect to the current family - I'm hoping the customer will successfully work out where they connect, then we can add them back in.
"I can’t recommend Janet highly enough!
Efficient and kept going until It was exactly how I wanted it...,
I am absolutely delighted with the final product.
Janet has wonderful ideas how to make the tree unique. All of which I incorporated.
It is so much better to have a layout adapted to your tree rather than conforming to a template. Absolutely worth it.
I’d love to try her calligraphy services.., I’ve never seen a package addressed so beautifully👍👍" JC Dec 2019
We had great fun with this tree.... making a Christmas present to remember for her relatives! Awwww.... I do try and make the parcel look nice too - glad it was noticed!
"Loved my family tree Janet very helpful and paying great attention to detail would highly recommend her work." ED Nov 2019
"This has been my best find on the internet in years. Janet was quickly responsive, clear in what I needed to provide, and thoughtful about how to present the family tree . The whole process became an unexpected pleasure rather than an effort, and the result is sure to please my (soon to be) 80 year old aunt. I would strongly recommend Janet to anyone." CR Oct 2019
"I went for a printed tree as I wanted multiple copies and it is stunning! Exacy what I wanted. Janet is so lovely to work with, she is professional and works with you to get every factor exactly right. The process is straightforward and easy to do through email. Thank you again Janet" LP Sep 2019
"Janet made creating a my tree a really enjoyable experience. Full of great ideas, flexibility and patience, Janet always replied to my endless requests and questions speedily. The tree looks better than I could have imagined and I highly recommend her prints too." SM Aug 2019
The creating of the trees is a pleasure - but it means a great deal to get such lovely feedback. Particularly nice to see a mention of the print quality too - the fine art printers I work with do a wonderful job.
"Thankyou Janet for our lovely family trees! What a journey that was! You have the patience of a saint! Nothing was to much trouble, I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work, I would definitely use you again, if you would have me!"
FB Aug 2019
Ha ha! We had some adventures along the way but we got there!
"Janet is an absolute pleasure to work with and has produced a number of pages for my family tree book with great professionalism, even colour matching the new pages to the old. Her advice on design and layout was spot on and I am absolutely delighted with the results." CC Aug 2019
"Exactly what I wanted and Janet was very easy to deal with." CE Jul 2019
"A very impressive service from start to finish. There is ample opportunity for discussion to ensure you are getting the exact end product you require. Janet is very friendly and experienced and encouraged discussion about what exactly was required. She was helpful with advice about how to make improvements but was always allowed for you be in control of the final decision. The end product looks fabulous!"
DB Jul 2019
"Great service, nothing was too much for Janet and her advice about what type of tree would suit best was invaluable. I will be using Janet's service again for her to do a more detailed tree in the near future." FH Jul 2019
It's true! We're working on the more detailed tree already!
"Thank you Janet for my lovely family tree. The layout you chose was an excellent idea to show so much more of the whole tree. I am very satisfied and will recommend your professional work, and big thank you." EC June 2019
"I had searched for some time to find a way of creating a professionally produced family tree as a special gift for a family member so was very pleased when I came across Janet.
Janet provided a fast and professional service and has made a lovely family tree. We worked together to get to the finished product and I know that the gift will be very well received. Thank you" VM May 2019
"Thank you very much for your hard work and patience with the design and printing of our family tree. My wife said it looked better than she had ever envisaged it would when she unwrapped the print on her birthday! We'll send you a piccie once it has been framed. Thanks for a job very well done!!" JJ May 2019
"We decided to get a family tree printed for my father’s 80th birthday. Genealogy has been a passion of his not least because he traced a direct line back to Henry VII via Mary Tudor who gave her name to the famous ship the Mary Rose. He didn’t stop there as a lineage can be traced all the way back to Alfred the Great. The process of doing the tree justice fell on Janet and she did us proud. It was the perfect present - we may be biased, but by adding a couple of branches, we thought 39 monarchs was pretty impressive! Communications with Janet were really simple and we are delighted with the end result. Thank you" AW May 2019
This tree is a treat - the first I've done showing all the Kings and Queens from Alfred to James I.
"I am absolutely delighted with the chart Janet has produced for the first section of my family tree. I chose a computer-drawn chart rather than hand-drawn, as that makes it easier to do amendments later on, and I can get them printed locally. Also, I can e-mail the chart to relatives who are abroad. The price of a computer-drawn chart is very reasonable, and the finished product is far more professional-looking and attractive than anything I could do myself. Highly recommended!" VA Apr 2019
"With a huge project on my hands and not really knowing where to start, I contacted Janet with a cry for help.
Janet worked tirelessly over a period of months consolidating three or more of our old family trees and their associated jottings/scribblings. She was wonderfully patient and professional and the final result was truly amazing. I now have a worthy heirloom which I can pass down to my children. Thank you Janet." RH Apr 2019
This was certainly one of the most challenging designs I've done, but it was a pleasure throughout, and we've breathed new life into some old family heirlooms.
"Such an enjoyable experience working with this business. They are so accommodating and I was impressed by their careful attention to your requirements. Highly recommended." DT Mar 2019
"Janet works very hard to meet clients' expectations, works diligently through any misunderstandings, to both parties' satisfaction, and creates a quality product." LP Mar 2019
"Janet’s service has been incredible, she responded to my emails promptly, giving great advice. For a process that I had assumed would take weeks I had the first draft in my in box within a day. All changes were dealt with swiftly and I’ve ended up with a family tree that has far exceeded my expectations.
I couldn’t be more delighted with the end result." PT Feb 2019
"If you want to create a beautiful family tree that you and your relatives can treasure and display in your homes, I wholeheartedly recommend Janet.
Creating your tree and getting it right is time-consuming but Janet’s patience is frankly boundless. She works quickly yet carefully and her output is gorgeous.
Thank you, Janet, for creating something beautiful that will be of lifelong value to me and my family." SO Jan 2019
This was the creation of a linked set of quite complex trees - really enjoyable but a good test of organisational skills as well as creative ones, as the updates came through at speed!
"We absolutely LOVE the tree Janet created! We sent her two scraps of very old paper with scribbles and lines going everywhere! We received an amazing tree/keepsake that was easy to read and will be a treasure for generations to come! Super fast turnaround - yet super professional! Thank you, Janet!!!" SH Jan 2019
I really like the challenge of untangling the information that comes in.... and this one really wasn't too tangled, compared to some! Janet
"It was a real pleasure working with Janet who was always so diligent and polite as well as offering useful and helpful advise with aspects I would have never have thought of. The results of the trees (both hand drawn and printed) are exceptional and my family loves them." SPB Dec 2018
It's not often I create both printed and handwritten versions of the same tree - but sometimes it's the perfect solution. It was a pleasure! Janet
"Janet was helpful and delightful from start to finish ... she advised me on the design of my family tree and was very patient with my changes. The end result was lovely and exactly what I wanted.
I would thoroughly recommend Janet to design and produce your family tree ... Thank you Janet ..." BB Dec 2018
"I really was impressed by Janet's professionalism and understanding of our tree - noticing the finer details that we provided (such as twin sisters who married two of our ancestors).
Furthermore, she catered to all of our requirements and needs and was very patient! When the final product arrived, we were all over the moon with the tree and it was better than anything we could have hoped for.
I will certainly be recommending Janet to everyone I know and I cannot think of a single thing which we were not happy with. Thank you again Janet for everything!" WDC Dec 2018
"Janet was exceptionally helpful and patient when it came to designing my friend's tree. I have been very impressed with her skill and eye for detail. She works quickly yet with care. I would highly recommend her." MM Nov 2018
This lovely customer has come back for a second tree already! Janet
"We commissioned Janet to prepare a Family Tree and what a lovely product we ended up with!
Janet was very helpful with suggestions and ideas and equally patient and considerate when we were finalising things and inevitably changed our minds on the end spec. The Tree came securely packed & arrived a day ahead of forecast.
All in all a great experience. We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Janet to anyone wanting their own Tree - you would not be disappointed!." RH Nov 2018
"Janet made the whole process from start to finish very easy. Her suggestions have led to family tree that will be displayed in a very prominent place in our home.
She managed to untangle four strands of my wife’s and my own families in a manner that is easily understood and displayed in an artistically way. " AC Nov 2018
"Janet is an expert in what she does. Her flexibility and eye for detail makes her second to none in this niche industry. I could not have hoped for a better looking tree and will marvel at it for years to come thanks to her hard work and dedication!" TH Nov 2018
"Something I had been wanting to do for many a year, if only I knew it would be so easy. Thanks only to the great work and advice from Janet, it looked fantastic and the next one will be something to behold also...Thanks Janet" SD Sep 2018
"This family tree was for my wife's "special" birthday and she was delighted with it, and surprised how good it looked!
Janet went above & beyond what was expected - her service was very quick and the finished product was excellent. Thanks & well done!" TB Aug 2018
"Thank you Janet for a wonderful family tree. My Father has spent many years researching his family history & this was a present for his 80th birthday. He was thrilled with the Tree & you were so helpful with all the amendments & layout making sure it was absolutely perfect.
Thank you once again - this is now truly a family heirloom!" LG Aug 2018
"Janet was hugely accommodating throughout the whole creation process of our tree (despite numerous revisions on our part!), as well as being able to do it at very short notice. The work was top class and we are absolutely delighted with what she has made for us! Would recommend in a heartbeat!" WM May 2018
"Excellent service, sound advice, thorough, no nonsense approach. Friendly and helpful, no hesitation in recommending Janet to do your family tree in an artistic and professional manner." SG May 2018
"It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Janet. She was always incredibly fast to respond to any questions and is a true professional who also clearly loves her work. Janet has created a genuine work of art with our large and complicated family tree. It is beautifully designed and she even hand-coloured the coat of arms since we only had an 80-year-old black and white version to work with. Don't look elsewhere for your family tree creation. She's the one!" MF Apr 2018
"Janet was extremely responsive to my initial enquiry (about having two trees done-paternal and maternal) and was very easy to work with. She was helpful, responded very quickly to queries and was flexible when I discovered more old photos. I can only highly recommend her. The resulting trees are beautiful." PK Apr 2018
"My second experience of working with Janet to prepare a family tree: this time at very short notice. Janet is an absolute pleasure to deal with: fantastic speed of response and the end product is wonderful. Highly recommended!"
"It has been a real pleasure to work with Janet and we are delighted with our superb family tree. She had a tight deadline to work within but there was no sense of being under pressure and nothing was too much trouble as we made alterations and she gave us suggestions. She clearly knows the art of creating a stunning display. We would give Janet and her work our highest recommendation." JM and EM Mar 2018
"Janet was commissioned to design and create a family tree for me by my daughter as a Christmas present. Janet worked through the complexity of my family with me, checking every detail along the way, sometimes double checking to ensure that the information and style was perfect in every detail. From that mass of complex data Janet has produced a beautiful tree for me which really was a work of art in every sense. Nothing was to much trouble for her. We now have the tree hanging in pride of place in our lounge and have noticed that our grandchildren frequently examine the tree to see where they fit in within the bigger family. It was a privilege working with Janet and the whole family are absolutely delighted with THEIR FAMILY TREE." RP Mar 2018
"The whole experience of having a tree done has been a pleasure. Thank you.
The speed and friendliness of communication has been a great help and the finished work is of the highest quality.
I would have no hesitation is recommending you to anybody." MW Feb 2018
"...getting back to normal after having our family 12 of us together here. It went brilliantly and they thought the family tree awesome and beautiful as I do so does hubby. The eyebrows went up when they saw it!" AC Jan 2018
"I am delighted! Indeed they are so good my wife has suggested that we don't distribute them this week, when they might get confused with the Christmas razzmatazz. They command their own space and time, so will be better delivered early in 2018 ! After all it has taken me over 30 years to get this far, another couple of weeks will do no harm.
Anyway, thanks again for all you have done; to create another very satisfied client." DS Dec 2017
"You’re the best. Going to the framers next week!!! Hubby wants to be involved!! ;)" SF Oct 2017
"Just back from the framers ... it looks super! Thanks again!" MC Sep 2017
My family trees were beautifully packed and I am delighted - no, thrilled with the results! The print quality is sublime, the paper is very high quality and the freshness of the inks makes my ancient coat of arms come alive. HS Mar 2016
