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Calligraphy with The Gracious Girl

We couldn’t help but share this adorable video from our friend Mindy over at The Gracious Girl with her steps on DIY Calligraphy using Sheaffer Pen calligraphy products. This shows just how fun and easy it can be to send … Continue reading

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Creating Your Powerful Brand

I happen to know these two amazing women Lara Casey and Emily Ley who are currently traveling the country on their Making Things Happen “An intensive designed to fire you up!” experience tour, helping professionals realize their full potential, grow … Continue reading

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Easter Party Inspiration

We recently ran across one of the cutest little Easter parties we ever did see over on Sweet Designs blog by Amy Atlas. Of course we wanted to share it with you right away on the heels of this very … Continue reading

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Wedding Etiquette Questions and Answers

We love to answer all kinds of wedding etiquette questions from our clients and thought it might be helpful to start sharing some of their most often asked questions here on our blog. Today’s question is… Is it appropriate to … Continue reading

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Virginia’s Best Wedding Professionals

To say that we are delighted and honored with the news below would be a great understatement… February 29, 2012 – Richmond, Virginia – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Virginia Bride Magazine Releases Best of Virginia Results For many couples planning … Continue reading

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The Art of Letterpress

More and more brides we meet with are falling madly in love with letterpress printing (just as we’ve had a romance with for the last several years) and to our delight they are choosing this antique art form of printing … Continue reading

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New Year Brings New Things…

As we prepare to enter 2012, we are excited to share new things that will be happening for us at The Cordial Cricket with all of you! As our business grows, we are constantly evolving to adapt to changes within … Continue reading

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Small Business Saturday

What a great offer from American Express! First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. November 27, 2010 was the first ever Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is the day we celebrate the Shop Small movement to drive shoppers … Continue reading

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A Sixpence In Your Shoe…

Something old Something new, Something borrowed, Something blue and a Sixpence in your shoe! Sixpence Card from our friends at Haute Papier. We think this is THE perfect little greeting for any bride, whether it’s right after she gets engaged, … Continue reading

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Birthday Memories

Source: nothingbutbonfires.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest Check out this wonderful idea for a birthday gift at any age. Detail on how to create this memorable gift here.

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