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Interview with {Uncial Script Master!} Albrecht Clauss

March 19, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 11 Comments
Guest Post· Interviews

A couple of weeks ago, I received this gorgeous envelope in the mail, which I told you about in this blog post. It came all the way from TPK blog reader Albrecht in Bremen, Germany, who clearly has a talent for lettering.

As you know, my calligraphy style is more flowy/curly … rarely do I create non-cursive lettering like uncial script. That’s part of the reason I am so impressed with the style Albrecht used — his skill and knowledge of typography is evident. Of course, I had to grill him with questions — and I thought you might be interested in his answers, too! So, I conducted a little interview with Albrecht, and I hope you’ll be as inspired by it as I am.
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A Guide to Expressing Condolences

September 8, 2013 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
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I consider myself a tactful talker — however, sometimes I am tongue-tied. Usually these situations involve expressing condolences to someone who has recently lost a loved one. I am always so flummoxed. Do I offer words of encouragement or advice {“Everything will be okay”}? Do I just say “I’m sorry”? Unfortunately, these are questions that we’ll all have to ask ourselves eventually, which is why I am so pleased to have Bonnie from Mango Salute with us today. She has written some wonderful pointers on expressing condolences, specifically in condolence cards:
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Bookbinding Tutorial {Brought to You by Jessica of Greenleaf & Blueberry}

June 2, 2013 by Lindsey Bugbee 19 Comments
Guest Post· Inspiration· Sketchbook· Tutorials

Once upon a time in Europe, I met Jessica {of Greenleaf & Blueberry}. As roommates on our study abroad program, we immediately hit it off, successfully bringing out strange quirks in each other that rendered our fellow study abroad participants squeamish and confused. Jess’s affectionate nickname for me was “Pooky Bella” — “Pooky” because it’s the sort of name you just don’t call me due to my type-A, serious personality; and “Bella” because we heard it all over the streets of Italy from amorous Italian stallions. Once, we tried to survive on just leek broth for an entire day, that should have been three days, that actually only ended up being a morning. For several wonderful weeks, we shared custody of a small, plastic-bodied cereal box toy that must people would recognize as “The Joker” from Batman, but we christened him Edgar and hauled him around Europe, taking ample photos of him. {Edgar has now passed, but his memory lives on.}
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Fun With Phoneography {Brought to You by Martine Ellis of iMake}

June 2, 2013 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Guest Post· Inspiration

It sounds cheesy, but one of the best aspects of blogging is getting to connect with incredibly talented and inspirational people. Martine of iMake is one of those such people. I am insanely jealous of her knitting skills, culinary know-how, and {let’s be honest here:} British accent. Enjoy Martine’s tips on documenting life in a beautiful fashion using only your mobile phone; and her knowledge on photography apps, phoneography websites to visit, and photo sharing websites! Without prattling on further, I will hand you over to Martine:

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