3 Easy Tips for a Festive Fall Happy Hour
We love the holidays here at Laura Hooper Calligraphy and are always looking for fun ways to take our family dinners and soirees with friends up a notch. Our custom, hand-lettered holiday collection is the perfect way to add a personalized touch to your holiday decor. Our beautiful {and real!} white pumpkins {these make great additions to your bar cart, centerpiece, or front porch all the way through November}, the white mini-pumpkins {personalized place cards for the win with these little cuties!} and of course the ornaments and other Christmas decorations are all hand-lettered right here in Old Town Alexandria.
Today we’re sharing three easy tips to pull together a quick fall charcuterie and treat display.
Step 1: Use platters of different heights and sizes to add depth to the buffet as well as basic greens to add interest.
Step 2: Pair two – three cheeses with some almonds {we love marcona!}, crackers, and either honey or jam along with a few mini desserts. We like getting an assortment of bite-size desserts so you can have a variety. Plus, they are easier to eat than a full size pie, for example. For a heartier display you can also add in some salami or prosciutto.
Step 3: Add hand-lettered pumpkins & foiled napkins for an unexpected surprise that adds texture to the overall style.
Including simple details like these will elevate the look of your display for any soiree whether it’s a small gathering with friends or a larger holiday meal.
Shop the full LHC Holiday Collection here and don’t forget we offer free pickup for locals from our Old Town Alexandria studio.
- About the company
Looking to learn the art of modern pointed-pen calligraphy? Laura Hooper Calligraphy has got you covered with both in-person workshops {right here in Old Town Alexandria!} as well as a starter kit plus video tutorial for at-home learning. Our online calligraphy shop is fully curated with the supplies we use daily that we know will work well together.
In addition to teaching and sharing calligraphy with students around the world, sisters Laura Hooper & Alyssa Law also serve wedding clients with custom stationery design and production as well as handwritten calligraphy services for envelopes, escort cards, place cards and more.
109 N Fairfax St.
Alexandria 22314
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