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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.

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{Cezanne Script}I’m new to blogging so I didn’t have any idea what it mean when a reader, Nikki, tagged me yesterday. Happy birthday by the way and congrats on being engaged! I clicked on her blog and saw the rules: Link to the person who tagged you {check}. Post the rules on your blog {check}. Share seven random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog.Since this is a calligraphy blog, I will be happy to share 7 responses based on me with regard to calligraphy and Laura Hooper Calligraphy/Lucky Orchid Wedding:1. I learned calligraphy when I was 12. My first alphabet was italic….2. When I was 13 I got an after-school job personalizing pictures for a company called “Cowboy Chuck.” It was the same company as the mall kiosks several years back, however the pictures were different, I would write names in calligraphy in a little red box on the bottom of each. I did that until I was about 16 and I was the only one in Jr. High with a “job.” It was also my first experience running a small business. The owner of the shop was not often around and I was left in charge. {I was a very responsible teenager}. I loved it!3. My dad inspired me to start my own business. He also runs a small business, and he said when I was young that I should take something I love and turn it into a career, so I would always love what I do. You’re right dad, you are smarter than I think ;)4. Laura Hooper Calligraphy was formed after by best friend Ariana got married. After that I was referred to several brides and it snow balled into what it is today.5. I chose Lucky Orchid Wedding as the blog name because orchids are my favorite flower. Plus I consider myself to be extremely lucky to be doing what I do on a daily basis. When I worked for a mortgage company, all I wanted to do was quit and go work at a flower shop doing something beautiful. This is even better. I am not meant to sit in a cube all day6. I’m entirely self-taught and have never taken a class in calligraphy. When I started out as a 12 year old I was using broad tipped cartridge pens from Speedball. I recommend those to aspiring calligraphers. I now use a pointed pen with an oblique nib to do all my lettering in the finest inks and gouache paints. {I threw that in because Alison asked the other day} I doubt I would be a good teacher because I make up rules as I go and most of the classic styles I do {i.e. Copperplate and Bickham} I have altered in some way. Some styles I’ve made up on my own, like Rosen and Massy.7. I often have trouble sleeping which is why most of the posts are done early in the morning if you see the time stamp.So there you have it. 7 random facts. Unfortunately, I am not going to tag anyone else since to me this is like the blog version of a chain letter and I don’t want to upset anyone. I hope everyone understands!

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