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RIP Ed Benguiat

Ephram “Ed” Benguiat passed away on October 15. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, you probably aren’t a designer of a certain age. He was a graphic designer and...

“Chalkboard” Lettering Photoshop Tutorial

Recently, a friend asked how to create a custom chalkboard-look print for framing. She wanted to make a “where we’ve lived” keepsake that has the hand-made look of chalk art...

Site Updates are Coming Soon

I have a lot in store for La Lettre de Luxe in the coming weeks. I can’t wait to show you all I have been working on. My head always...

DIY: Industrial “Brushed Metal” Letter Sign

One of my long-term home projects is incorporating lettering throughout the space. When I stumbled upon Life as a Thrifter’s “Knock-Off Anthropologie Letters” tutorial, I decided to do something similar...

How to Make Your Correspondence Singular

Several times a year, I open my mailbox to find a card from my friend Mayra. I don’t have to see the handwriting or read the return address to know...

How to Write a Memorable Thank-You Note

How do you thank someone who does something special for you? These days, most people don’t take the time to formally express their gratitude… but those who do know there...