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Be inspired by the timeless designs Laura has been creating since 2002 and begin your own paper experience with our calligraphy and color visual. Find out today how we can be of service— no matter where you are in the wedding planning process. 

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Learn how Laura and Alyssa continue to foster the cornerstone of their company with calligraphy tools and teaching for beginners, hobbyists and beyond— as well as in-person services to enhance events and take the stress out of stationery.   

Discover how Laura’s beloved landscape contributes to her creativity and be inspired to make every day artful with curated calligraphy solutions, fine art influenced by Foxhill, and sought-after garden goods.

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Discover how Laura’s beloved landscape contributes to her creativity and be inspired to make every day artful with curated calligraphy solutions, fine art influenced by Foxhill, and sought-after garden goods.

DESIGN

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DESIGN

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Meet Laura Hooper and Alyssa Law, the practiced pair behind the Design House, and discover how Laura’s beloved landscape in Foxhill Garden contributes to her creativity.

The Best Calligraphy Tool for Writing Straight

I am frequently asked “How do you write so straight? Any tips?” And while there are certain tools for writing straight without gridlines {see below}, when practicing we always recommend the use of guidelines.

Meet Ductus

The key to writing straight is of course guidelines, and if you’re looking to try out different spacing between your lines or want to create guidelines for your own practicing, this great online tool may be just the right discovery for you!
Ductus, created by calligrapher and developer Josselin Cuette, is an online simple guide lines generator for calligraphers. Their tagline is, We all love writing, and like any art, practice is essential. To make your training easier, here’s a tool to generate your ideal template.
You can also find our practice pads with guidelines printed for you in our shop. We also have calligraphy quality blank paper as well that you can use for printing your newly created guides from Ductus!
If you’re looking for tips on how to write straight without guidelines, be sure to check out our blog post here.

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