Looking for our free tips and tutorials? We've got a library of video tutorials on our YouTube channel, and we share a new video every other week. This week's video is about tips for lefties {we've taught hundreds in person at our workshops over the
New luxe invitations are just around the corner. Our next release includes foil, letterpress and vellum (yay)! It’s beautiful and we can’t wait to share all the details! #smittenpapergoods
Another little throwback to one of my faves last year! I hand painted each of these canvases & then did the printed pen over the watercolor. Each one original & unique! Looking forward to new, fun projects in store for our 2019 wedding clients
Sometimes we get *real* serious with the washi tape over here! This pic is from an older blog post on setting up my desk when I need the addresses on every envelope to start an exact measurement down from the top {hello vintage stamp clusters!} & we’
In case you’re ever wondering, “why letterpress?” - this is why! Lovely, pillowy impression on softly textured cotton paper. There’s nothing like it. ☁️
Today’s beautiful weather has me thinking Spring could be right around the corner & dreaming of these beauties coming back to my @foxhillgarden
So many metallic inks available, so little time to try them all! I’ve tested the gamut of inks over the past 20 years & offer in our shop my favorites {for both color & ease of use} that I personally use for gold, rose gold & silver projects. Paired
My sis @lyslaw has been giving a closer look behind-the-scenes at our studio the past two days & we’re so glad you are loving the peek into day-to-day life at our Alexandria studio. I think a common misconception is that as a calligrapher you just “w
Our new designs for this year are incorporating some fun rsvp envelope details. I’m also so into this green color, I think it’s the perfect fresh alternative to all the muted blues we’ve been seeing lately. • #letterpress #letterpressinvitations #wed
If you’re near Chicago, Austin, Dallas, Orange County, San Francisco, DC or NYC & want to learn modern calligraphy, head to Lhcalligraphy.com/workshops for full details on our Spring beginner workshops. These will be our only visits to Chicago, Texas
Men & lefties love calligraphy, too! We frequently hear “Oh, I can’t do calligraphy because I’m left-handed” but the truth is that lefties are sometimes the best in their workshop! Skill level varies for each individual, regardless of if you are righ
Another successful day of teaching in the books! It was so wonderful to meet a new crop of calligraphers & get them started on their journey with modern pointed-pen
Enveloping away tonight as I wrap things up before going on a much needed vacation next week! Alyssa & Caroline will be holding down the LHC studio fort while I’m gone, and don’t worry! All shop orders continue to ship normally, too. So grateful for
Putting my Spencerian work to work! What a joy seeing my practice pay off & loving how these cards turned out for a recent wedding reception
Monogram ✔️ Watercolor ✔️ Muted hues ✔️ These custom postage stamps are checking all my boxes of favorite things! Sent out a couple weeks ago on some pretty save the dates for @downeystreetevents
Crisp white in black gives an unexpected pop of contrast & a twist on the traditional black + white classic! It’s such a treat to be able to combine my line drawings with my calligraphy scripts for invitation designs like this one
Pink all week please! Normally I don’t care too much about Valentine’s Day, but my hub has been out of town for 5 weeks & just got home last night, so this week is extra sweet!! - Rose gold ink on blush envelopes in 3 different script style samples..
Next weekend we’ll be in the DC area for our beginner calligraphy workshops, followed by Chicago in early March and then we’ll be headed back to TEXAS!! This year we’ve got stops in Austin & Dallas & we’re so honored that you guys drive in from all a
It’s been all about the envelopes this week with one reception thrown in the mix for good measure
Spring, is that you?! We’re forecasted to drop back down to winter temps by the weekend, but for now we’re soaking up this warmer weather ☀️
Our February workshops here our home studio in Alexandria have just one seat left, but we opened up a class in March & have another in June! Head to lhcalligraphy.com/workshops {link in profile then “Learn”} to get yourself registered before they fil
Feeling stuck? Step away from the computer {or phone}. Did you know that calligraphy is more like drawing than writing? So grab your dip pen {or whatever utensil best suits you!}, get to drawing & free that mind
Just wrapped up another weekend of beginner workshops & as always we love the excitement & joy for the art that our students leave with after each class. Especially rewarding: when someone who has tried on their own without success with miscellaneous
These layered palo santo bundled escort cards are one of my favorite wedding details from 2018. They just look so Palm Springs displayed by event designers @bashplease in those low baskets with fresh florals
Don’t miss today’s new YouTube video! I’m sharing 5 tips to help you more quickly improve in your calligraphy skills. - We linked directly to the video in today’s story, or you can head to bit.ly/lhcyoutube {case sensitive} or find links in my IG hig
Shades of gray & pops of gold ✨ Loved this gold foil suite with custom monogram for our lovely clients last year. Your wedding stationery doesn't need to be over the top to make a statement...classic calligraphy will usually do the trick! {styling &
Desert tablescape goals, right?! This setting with a custom illustrated menu goes with those dreamy escort bundles we shared earlier. Photo by @adrianaklas. Tap for team!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #menu #weddingmenu #weddinginvitations #weddingpaper #wedd
New invitation suites are here and sitting pretty! Customize just about anything on our website. #smittenpapergoods
Still drooling over this one from @gritandgraceinc @sweetrootvillage @paperlesspost & @occasionscaterers captured by @abbygracephoto. Lettering on Himalayan salt slabs as chargers was definitely a fun first!
If you’ve been following along in stories the past couple days {thank you for your positive responses, more to come today!!}, you might’ve noticed that I haven’t done any pointed pen since I finished up our last reception order on Wednesday. Or that
These classic beauties will be hitting mailboxes soon & @poshpartygal has a peek at the oversized goodness going inside over in their stories
Did you see the news?! New ink colors have landed in the LHC shop along with brand new envelope racks & pen rests hand-crafted by our team here in Virginia! Grab the new neon & jewel ink tones {plus your other faves!} at 25% off using coupon code STO
One week from today we’ll be in this beautiful space sharing modern pointed-pen with a new crop of students
Back to the studio today! Last week we worked on a different version of these {folded paper vs flat vellum}, but we love the concept just the same! A simple card with an added wax {or faux wax in this instance”} seal makes for the perfect escort or p
The Rivers invite serving all kinds of impression (I’ve been watching aaaall the RuPaul Drag Race episodes lately). New for 2019 and full of those boho modern vibes. 〰️〰️〰️ • #letterpress #letterpressinvitations #weddinginvitations #weddingpaper #we
Could use these beautiful @sweetrootvillage blooms this week! It’s only Monday & I’m already stressed out
SALE TIME! If you’ve been wanting to jump into the art of calligraphy but have been holding back for whatever reason, NOW is the time to jump in because we’re offering 25% OFF all calligraphy supplies* & courses in our shop!! The starter kit, beyond
Pencil treasures from our trip to NY last week. It’s totally normal to fly across the country to shop for office supplies, right? #smittendeskscenes
I’ve never done a #fridayintroductions post before, but we have a good bunch of new followers (hiiiii
I’ve been taking photos all week for our new 2019 house collection and this one of Amador ended up being a favorite. I lucked out and the hellebores in our garden came in a little early this year and I snagged a few before the snails discovered them.
Jumping back into beginner workshops next weekend! Here’s a pretty peek back at Portland a couple years ago with @vanityaffairevents @swoon_floraldesign & photos by @maria.lamb - Head to lhcalligraphy.com/workshops for full details & to join us!
This is one of our favorite weeks in the shop, watching people pick out the perfect card ❤️ We’re open from 11-5 so pop in if you’re in the Monrovia area! #smittenbrickandmortar #smittenpapergoods
