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Most Frequently Requested Supply Recommendations
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Product Spotlight: LHC Easter Collection + Spring Floral Centerpieces
Despite the snowy weather we've been getting up here in Virginia, the LHC shop is ready for spring! We are so excited to share a few new personalized items to offer for your Easter tabletops this year. Smaller celebrations still deserve custom touches and we love...

Real Wedding: Intimate Backyard Wedding with A. Griffin Events & Renee Hollingshead
Working with Aimee of A. Griffin Events for this lovely couple has been such a dream despite the many twists and turns with planning during a pandemic. We created a modern save the date set, designed the full invitation suite (but fortunately did not go to print on...

Leila’s 2nd Birthday by Lily and Grayson with Kir Tuben Photography
Throwing it back to last fall where we had the pleasure of doing the acrylic signs & pumpkins for sweet Leila's 2nd birthday by Lily and Grayson. I can't help but crave a delicious treat from Buttercream Bake Shop as I look through the adorable photos by Kir...

Question: What calligraphy courses are right for me?
One of our goals here at Laura Hooper Calligraphy is making the art of pointed-pen accessible to a wider audience while also helping those active with calligraphy accelerate in their skill development. Calligraphy as a whole can take a lot of trial and error, but...

2020 Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is in full swing and if you are looking for unique gift suggestions for your friends, family and loved ones, we've got you covered with our holiday gift guide! Plus right now you can grab all of our holiday goods, calligraphy supplies and online...

Featured: Martha Stewart Weddings Winter Wedding by Lauryn Prattes Events & Abby Jiu Photography
We are in love with the Martha Stewart Weddings feature of this winter wedding designed by Lauryn Prattes Styling and Events. All of the elegant photos were captured by Abby Jiu Photography while Lauryn Prattes & Emily Baird Design designed this custom pattern...

Shop Small and Save Big on Holiday Goods, Calligraphy Supplies and At-home Courses!
It's the most wonderful time of the year...30% off ALL hand-lettered holiday décor, calligraphy supplies and online courses! We've opened up all of our digital content for a limited time so if you've been wanting to try our Spencerian Course or the Calligraphy...

Virtual Calligraphy Workshop: Corporate & Group Calligraphy Class
Looking for a creative virtual corporate or group holiday activity? We’ve got you covered with our virtual beginner calligraphy class! Having been a leader in the field of calligraphy education for the past eight years, we were well equipped to launch this offering...

Real Wedding: National Cathedral Wedding with Pineapple Productions and Liz Banfield
Handwritten calligraphy truly expands the possibilities for your wedding reception displays and décor as there are just some items that can't be run through a printer! We were delighted to be part of this elegant wedding by Pineapple Productions and add our...

Shop Local and Get Personalized Pumpkins, Ornaments, and Holiday Décor!
Fall in full swing with November right around the corner and we have got all the holiday goodies you need to get festive while supporting our small, family business! As always, we have our signature pumpkins for your porch, mantle or wherever you’d like to display...