Gifting is more than just delighting in pretty things. It's noticing, remembering, and celebrating the people in our lives. And yes, sometimes we forget or miss the moment. That's, in part, why I named the blog "Tingum," a Bahamian word used in place of a name or thing you cannot immediately remember. Here, Tingum is that placeholder: a gentle reminder to bring moments, big or small, back into focus and make it easier to respond with a thoughtful gift that feels just right.
Hello! I'm Moya, a calligrapher and hand lettering artist with a love for gifting. I was born and raised in the Bahamas and now reside in Atlanta with my husband and our three children. We also added a Peekapoo to the family.
My career path and creative passions have taken me from crunching numbers as a CPA, to adorning wedding stationery with my calligraphy for over 16 years, helping fellow creatives with their businesses, and attending gift markets several times a year.
And I'm happy you found one of my creative corners. I hope Tingum serves as a place to pause and remember things that are good, kind, and thoughtful—in case we forget.