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I'm kelly swain, I love to combine my love for watercolor, vintage designs and historic architecture all in one place.
Tater-tot hotdish, long walks with the dog for fresh air, taking too many pictures of old homes, and lover of red wine.
what I'm known for:
Minnesota born and raised who now calls Northern Virginia home with my Fiance and pup Bolo
MEET kelly
I love the challenge of channeling the past while making color palettes and patterns fit seamlessly into the present. My goal is to ensure any design is adaptable to your space with the understanding that each space is unique.
Adaptable. Bringing the Past into the Present.
what makes ARCHWAYS AND LATTES different
My most used creative business resources
Creative resources
Classic and Timeless Paris
Travel
Colorful and Vibrant Charleston Charm
Travel
FROM THE BLOG
Inspiration and education
Custom patterns, archival and canvas prints, stationery, and custom illustrations for your business branding.
Whether you're looking for a single watercolor illustration or a custom wallpaper pattern for your dining room, I would love to work with you! I enjoy making clients' dreams come to life and exploring the creative process together.
If you don't see something that fits your needs within my portfolio, send me a quick message. I love to create unique, polished, everyday designs and illustrations that can be displayed within your home for decades to come.
Tell me more about your needs
Licensing. Custom Watercolor Illustration. Branding Artwork.
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A birth stats print design with custom watercolor florals and hand lettering for the coolest one year old I know. I enjoyed working with her mother to pick the color palette and design components to ensure a seamless transition into her nursery. The muted colors are classic and timeless and can be incorporated into many decorative themes in the future.
“A beautiful and unique design to display our daughter's birth info.”
kind words
After the purchase of their first home, which was originally built in the late 1900's, I created a watercolor illustration as the perfect house warming gift.
“The perfect housewarming gift.”
One of a kind illustration
@ARCHWAYSANDLATTES
Find me on Instagram @archwaysandlattes to see a combination of watercolor patterns and illustrations as well as historic architecture photos I take for inspiration from my many walks through neighborhoods and past trips. For those dog lovers out there, Our dog Bolo loves to show up in my stories!