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All the Available Ink Colors in the LHC Shop
If you're interested in the inks that I personally use on a daily basis for my calligraphy projects, you can find them all in our shop! Our set of 3 and set of 6 inks include a rainbow of colors, expertly manufactured by Ziller. The inks are Ph Balanced, lightfast,...
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Introducing Alphabet Exemplars + Video Tutorials
I bet you woke up this morning asking yourself what is an alphabet exemplar….who doesn’t? Okay, most people don’t dream of alphabet exemplars, but they just don’t know what they’re missing out on! So, what is it then? An alphabet exemplar is a sheet with the full...
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My 4 Best Tips for Writing on Perishable Items
It’s no secret that I love to write on all sorts of objects and surfaces. My clients come up with the most creative ideas like these recent Himalayan salt glasses I did for a wedding designed by Laura Ritchie of Grit & Grace, Inc.If I can add whimsy to a...
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Our Wedding Calligraphy Book Launch Party
We are so, so excited to see our Wedding Calligraphy book launch party from earlier this year featured on Martha Stewart Living! {Click HERE to read the feature on Martha Stewart Living} Publishing a book has been a longtime dream of mine, and being able to celebrate...
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2017 LHC Holiday Gift Guide
Hey friends! Below we've compiled a list of gifts that you might want to get that favorite calligrapher in your life...or just maybe...treat yourself with some fun calligraphy goodies 🙂
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10 of Our Favorite Thanksgiving Cocktails {& Mocktails!}
The holidays are always just a bit more special when paired with a specialty cocktail so we pulled a list of our favorite Thanksgiving themed cocktails for you to try this year. We even included some mocktails for those foregoing alcohol for any reason - you deserve...
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My Favorite Nibs to Use for Addressing Envelopes
Whenever people ask what I love working on the most, the answer is simple for me: envelope addressing. It’s the very first service that I offered to clients when I started out 15 years ago & I love knowing my envelopes are the first impression into my client’s...
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How to Throw a Festive a Fall Fête
- It's that time of year when we're thinking about long tables filled with friends, family and good food. I absolutely adore the autumn season here in Virginia where we get a true changing of the seasons.[/fusion_text] - As much as I love being outdoors this time of...
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Tips for Left-Handed Calligraphy Learners
Are you left-handed and have always struggled with the way the world caters to right-handed people? Particularly with art supplies and pens in particular? I’m guessing your palm always gets smudged with ink no matter how hard you try. When learning calligraphy, we...
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5 Truths About Working From Home
One of the greatest things about being a full time calligrapher is the freedom to work from home and another is of course being your own boss. The flexible schedule, the ability to manage your projects and clients the way you want to, and the freedom to focus on what...
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