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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... read more
Fox Hill Garden: The Virginia Garden of Laura Hooper
If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know it’s no secret that gardening is by far my favorite hobby. It’s given me such joy during this strange time to share the blooms from my @foxhillgarden with you. After five years of planning and... read more
Calligraphy Education Spotlight: Pointed-pen Calligraphy Workshops & At-home Learning
These photos were taken back in January 2020 by our friends at Simply Sweet Root {who also provided these beautiful floral arrangements – check them out for your a la carte event floral needs in the DMV area!}, and little did we know this would be our only... read more
The Latest: July Patreon Round Up
If you haven’t joined us on Patreon yet, here is a sneak peak at some of the videos you’ll get when you join! Plus when you become an LHC Patron, you are supporting our small business and allowing us to continue to share the art in a meaningful way and create the... read more
Wedding Invitations & Stationery During COVID-19
The 2020 season has been a difficult year for weddings & the event industry as a whole, to say the least. With weddings & events from late March through most of June completely cancelled, and size and space restrictions in place for the foreseeable future,... read more
Ask Laura: How “good” will I be at pointed-pen calligraphy?
This is a question we frequently receive when people are deciding if they should give pointed-pen calligraphy a try, whether considering an in-person workshop or an at-home starter kit. While every individual’s skill level will vary, and there unfortunately isn’t any... read more
