The Art of Bridal Style

Posted in Cool Threads, Happening Events, Surprises, Wonderous Weddings, vendor love on October 31st, 2012 by nicole

This weekend a pretty neat event is happening at Union Station on Sunday, November 4 from 2-7 pm.  It is called The Art of Bridal Style, put on by November Lily and features beauty treatments, drinks and a fashion show with wedding gown designers Carol Hannah (LOVE!) and Nha Khahn.  You can purchase tickets here.  It’s a fashion focused bridal event with so many cool things like a beauty lounge with services like eyelash extensions, teeth whitening, make-up and hair stations, etc with a fashion show as well… and we can’t forget the Men’s 007 groom’s lounge and the Baubles bar (the accessories lounge).

The tickets are $45 and include eats from the Wolfgang Puck Cafe, Pearl Vodka drinks, and two beauty treatments which is a great deal if you think of what these cost individually.  Check out the link for more info and to buy your tickets.

Of course several of our friends are involved: Southern Fried Paper, Perez Photography, Wolfgang Puck

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Bella Figura – Do Good in March for a Chance to win Free Wedding Invitations!

Posted in Eco-Conscious, Happening Events, Pretty Paper, Spectacular Sales, Surprises, calligraphy, charity, party politely on March 13th, 2012 by nicole

Hi Guys!  Hope spring is treating everyone well.  I wanted to share this great giveaway by Bella Figura!

If you loved our Pinterest contest last month, wait til you see what we’ve got in store for March! We want to see what good means to you: is it volunteering at an animal shelter? Planting trees? Donating to your local food pantry? Building homes for the less fortunate? Whatever it is, we want you to tell us about it and show us how you’re making a difference — and we’ll give you 25 free invitation sets* just for doing your good deed! It gets better: for the grand prize, we’ll give an entire set of free invitations to the person who submits the ultimate good deed. No purchase is necessary to participate, and the contest is open to everybody worldwide!

*25 free invitation sets when you order 50 or more.

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Deadline: Your good deed must be done during the month of March 2012. Good deed submissions should be made by March 31 at midnight.

Prizes: Everyone who follows the above guidelines and enters their good deed will receive a coupon and a unique code for 25 free invitation sets with the purchase of 50 or more. This promotional offer is valid through July 31, 2012. “Invitation sets” includes the invitation, reply card + envelope or reply postcard, invitation envelopes, and any coordinating embellishments (this includes envelope liners, edge painting, etc.). The grand prize consists of 100 1-ply, 1-color invitations, reply cards, and envelopes, and must be redeemed by October 31, 2012. The grand prize winner will be announced on April 16, 2012.

Criteria: You determine the definition of “do good.” For the free 25 invitation sets, anything you consider good will work. For the grand prize, we’re looking for actions that bring us hope; that demonstrate the power of an individual to do good; and that show us how the world can be a caring and beautiful place. In either case, please be sure to get a photo or video of yourself in action.

Judging: The team at Bella Figura will choose the top 5 do-gooders and will post them to a finalists board on Pinterest by Wednesday, April 4. Everyone is encouraged to read about the five finalists on the Bella Figura blog from April 4 through April 11, and should “like” their favorite on Pinterest in order to cast a vote. The do-gooder with the most likes on Thursday, April 12 will win the set of 100 free invitations. You must have a Pinterest account in order to “like” one of the finalists, so if you need an invitation, email dogood@bellafigura.com and we’ll send you an invite right away.

Enjoy being good during March friends! – Nicole

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Bella Figura Calligrapher – New Designs Launch!

Posted in Eco-Conscious, Surprises, Wonderous Weddings, calligraphy, vendor love, website updates on December 22nd, 2011 by nicole

Today I am finally allowed to announce something that has been in the making since….April!  You are now looking at one of the newest calligraphers and designers for Bella Figura.  Two of my original designs for the new year are up and can be found here and here.

If you are not familiar with Bella Figura, they are a luxury letterpress and stationery company based out of Syracuse, New York who has a love for letterpress and a nice deep impression with punches of color and pushing the limits in options and combinations to their clients.

Without further delay I am proud to announce:

Mitty

Bella Figura Calligraphy

Julian

Bella Figura Calligraphy

and a collaboration with Kyle Laatsch – Modern World

Bella Figura Calligraphy

Each is customizable in ink color, edge painting, liner color and pattern, corner rounding and paper color.  Bella Figura is also launching their new foil offering… I would love to see someone do my lettering with foil! (check out my fav – glamourous blooms!)

And thank you to Style Me Pretty for a lovely announcement on the launch of the new collection!

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We would like to welcome….

Posted in Happening Events, Surprises, calligraphy, website updates on September 28th, 2011 by nicole

A new team member to The Left Handed Calligrapher!wedding calligraphy

Please join me in giving Betsy Young a big welcome to the team.  She has a dynamic personality, infectious laugh, inventive ideas and is truly a valued asset to me and our wonderful clients.  Betsy has a love for getting back to nature on her motorcycle, riding from one coast to the other in a matter of days!  Also, she is my mother :-)  Hugs to her for making me a team of 2!

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You can find her helping to update our Facebook page, ensure the blog is fresh with new content, and on twitter at @LHCalligMomager.  Betsy will also be working with our beloved vendors and doing a bit of administrative work (because she is better at my bookkeeping than I!)

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Giveaway Winners Announced!

Posted in Gifts Galore, Playing House, Spectacular Sales, Surprises, calligraphy, charity, website updates on October 18th, 2010 by nicole

Wow – what a great past week of giveaways.

Winners are finally announced!  You will also be e-mailed/messaged to be notified of your winnings :-)  All winners were selected using the random number generator.http://vi.sualize.us

Day 1 – Elizabeth from the Blog wins –> $50.00 in Calligraphy!

Day 2 -@amynicholsse from Twitter wins –> Custom Calligraphy Address Stamp!

Day 3 -@jiphotography from Twitter wins –> Personalized Ornament!

Day 4 -Shelli S. from the blog wins –> House & Home Note Card Set!

Day 5 – Blair Reilly from Facebook wins –> 75 envelopes addressed!

Congratulations to all the winners!  Don’t forget – your order during October benefits the SPCA for adopt a shelter dog month :-)

The Left Handed Calligrapher Day 5 Giveaway

Posted in Gifts Galore, Happening Events, Surprises, calligraphy, website updates on October 15th, 2010 by nicole

Wow!  I cannot believe this week is already over!  Thank you all for the great response to the new website and blog and keep watching for more great things to come.

Visit and enter everyday to win the gift of the day.  There are 6 ways to enter. All winners will be announced on Monday, October 18, 2010.

1. comment here on the blog

2. like us on facebook

3. share or link to us on facebook – use @The Left Handed Calligrapher so we know!

4. follow us on twitter

5. retweet our tweets on twitter – use @LHCalligrapher so we know!

6. blog about us

Today we are giving away Envelope addressing for 75 envelopes to 1 lucky winner. Enter to win!

The Left Handed Calligrapher Giveaway Day 4

Posted in Gifts Galore, Playing House, Surprises, calligraphy, charity, website updates on October 14th, 2010 by nicole

We are nearing the end of our week long giveaway party celebrating the new website & blog.  I am super excited about today’s gift – it’s perfect for new (and not so new) home owners and keeps the act of note writing alive.

Visit and enter everyday to win the gift of the day.  There are 6 ways to enter. All winners will be announced on Monday, October 18, 2010.

1. comment here on the blog

2. like us on facebook

3. share or link to us on facebook – use @The Left Handed Calligrapher so we know!

4. follow us on twitter

5. retweet our tweets on twitter – use @LHCalligrapher so we know!

6. blog about us

Today we are giving away a Personalized House Drawing Note Card Set to 1 lucky winner. Enter to win!

Home owners notecards

Also we will be donating 20% of all proceeds in October to the SPCA in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog month.


The Left Handed Calligrapher Giveaway Day 3

Posted in Gifts Galore, Surprises, calligraphy, charity, website updates on October 13th, 2010 by nicole

I am thrilled about today’s giveaway because Christmas is only 73 days away and this is the perfect addition to any tree or hostess gift for the holiday parties you will be attending.

In celebration of the new website & blog we are having a week long giveaway party.  Visit and enter everyday to win the gift of the day.  There are 6 ways to enter. All winners will be announced on Monday, October 18, 2010.

1. comment here on the blog

2. like us on facebook

3. share or link to us on facebook – use @The Left Handed Calligrapher so we know!

4. follow us on twitter

5. retweet our tweets on twitter – use @LHCalligrapher so we know!

6. blog about us

Today we are giving away a Personalized Ornament to 1 lucky winner. Enter to win!Personalized Calligraphy ornament

Also we will be donating 20% of all proceeds in October to the SPCA in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog month.


The Left Handed Calligrapher Giveaway Day 2!

Posted in Surprises, calligraphy, charity, website updates on October 12th, 2010 by nicole

Wow!  Great response yesterday! Keep the comments coming!

In celebration of the new website & blog we are having a week long giveaway party.  Visit and enter everyday to win the gift of the day.  There are 6 ways to enter. All winners will be announced on Monday, October 18, 2010.

1. comment here on the blog

2. like us on facebook

3. share or link to us on facebook – use @The Left Handed Calligrapher so we know!

4. follow us on twitter

5. retweet our tweets on twitter – use @LHCalligrapher so we know!

6. blog about us

Today we are giving away a Custom Calligraphy Address Stamp to 1 lucky winner. Enter to win!

perfect for the approaching holidays
Personalize with your information!

Also, we will be donating 20% of our proceeds from October to the SPCA in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog month!

Surprise… New Website, Blog & Giveaway from The Left Handed Calligrapher!

Posted in Spectacular Sales, Surprises, calligraphy, charity, vendor love, website updates on October 11th, 2010 by nicole

Wow.  Last week was a busy week over here are The Left Handed Calligrapher.

We quietly launched a new and renovated website and blog.  Now everything is linked together and looks fresh and lovely.  Don’t forget to update your reader for the new address so you can keep getting updates!

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Dallas Wedding Calligraphy

A big thank you goes out to Waxpaper for helping design the new logo and to Doodle Dog Advertising for designing the new website and blog. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Now for the fun stuff!

In celebration of the new website & blog we are having a week long giveaway party.  Visit and enter everyday to win the gift of the day.  There are 6 ways to enter. All winners will be announced on Monday, October 18, 2010.

1. comment here on the blog

2. like us on facebook

3. share or link to us on facebook – use @The Left Handed Calligrapher so we know!

4. follow us on twitter

5. retweet our tweets on twitter – use @LHCalligrapher so we know!

6. blog about us

Today we are giving away $50.00 in free calligraphy to 1 lucky winner. Enter to win!

Modern Calligraphy

Also, we will be donating 20% of our proceeds from October to the SPCA in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog month!

The Left Handed Calligrapher Nicole Black