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 lettering for your family gatherings. Each of these Spring items can be purchased blank or with handwritten personalization to add a sweet element to your Easter décor.  Check out our newest Easter products below and right now you can grab them for 15% off {sale ends 2/22}! Ceramic *Mini* Easter Egg Place Cards – These can be pur ..read more

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 them!), then switched gears to create a save the new date plus an invitation for family only to the new backyard celebration taking place on the original wedding date. It was paper goods galore but the smaller quantity allowed us to make a piece that included both printed elements as well as original handwritten work. For the weddin ..read more

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 Tuben. Keep scrolling to check out more of the fun filled birthday shoot! Planning & design – Lily and Grayson @lilyandgraysondc Photography – Kir Tuben @kir2ben Videography – Vona B Productions @vonabproductions Cake – Buttercream Bake Shop @bttrcrmbakeshop Florals – Sweet Root Village @sweetrootvillage Rentals – Som ..read more

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 we’ve condensed multiple phases into comprehensive, easier-to-tackle content. As we’ve been teaching since late 2013, we’ve developed over a dozen different courses, so we wanted to take a minute here to explain the courses, who they are best for, and what you’ll learn. Starter Kit + Video TutorialWho: • I’m brand new to calligraphy a ..read more

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 courses for 30% off {sale ends 12/14 at 11:59pm EST – code LASTCALL automatically applied at check out}! 1. For the aspiring calligrapher & beyond The Calligraphy Starter Kit + Video Tutorial The Beyond Beginner Guide The Cursive Course Flourishing Foundations Envelope Addressing & Formatting Acrylic Abstract Painting 2. Giv ..read more

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 used throughout the celebration. This wedding was chock-full of the sweetest details, you find the full Martha Stewart article, here. Planning and Design – Lauryn Prattes with Lauryn Prattes Styling and Events  Photography – Lisa Ziesing,Abby Jiu Photography Florals – Floral and Bloom Catering – Occasions C ..read more

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 Practice Plan now is the time to enroll! Shop our holiday goods including personalized ornaments, great to commemorate all of life’s most precious moments. These glitter roof houses and gingerbread house candle holders were a new addition this year and I am in love! I like to create little villages with them or they can be displayed on yo ..read more

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 once the pandemic hit earlier this year. Just like our at-home learning and in-person workshops, our virtual calligraphy workshop includes all the tools you need to learn pointed-pen calligraphy PLUS a live session via Zoom {or your preferred live platform such as Google Hangouts} where we walk you through the tools & how ..read more

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 calligraphy touch to the envelopes, escort cards, table numbers, and menu place cards by Cheree Berry. We’re loving all the beautiful florals this year, Amaryllis Floral and Event Design absolutely nailed it with these stunning arrangements. Check out the event below with photos by Liz Banfield! Ceremony: Washington National Cathe ..read more

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 them! The mini pumpkins can also be personalized and make great place cards for any special occasion. If you’re looking for another place card option, these gold leaf tags are perfect for Thanksgiving dinner and they can also be used as an ornament after! Our favorite Christmas ornaments are back and can be personal ..read more