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Looking to learn hand lettering? I share simple strategies and tips to elevate your lettering style with a lot of encouragement along the way. Local workshops in Atlanta, private events and corporate options are all available.

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Absolutely the best!!! I would recommend this shop to anyone. Lanta was quick to respond and made everything so easy. I’ve already purchased more items and will definitely use this shop again. Just beautiful work!!

-Beverly

There is no room for silence in the face of injustice.
There is no possibility of freedom if fear silences truth.
There is no love in laws that exile the stranger. There is no morality in policies that pull families apart.
There is no place in democracy for a king.
#nokingsday

This is a summer series I’ve been brainstorming and dreaming up for years and I’m so excited to share it! This meaningful integration of creativity and wellness is at the heart of my therapeutic and artistic identities and I can’t wait to help your teens spark creativity through their own mindful practices.

If you’ve attended any of my lettering workshops before, then you’ve heard me talk on repeat about how lettering has been my creative outlet (and unknowingly my mindful practice) since I was a teen. For me, lettering has been such a personal and sincere way of releasing, processing, sharing and creating.

I’ve wanted to do teen lettering workshops for so long and many of you have asked for them! But I also wanted them to be more than just “how to do hand lettering” for this age group because at its core, creative outlets like lettering are such a grounding source of connection, identity, vision and voice.

If you have a teen in mind that could benefit from this series, I’d love for you to pass the info along! My inner child has been beaming with joy as I reconnect with so many of the practices that helped me articulate the “who am I” that I know can be so complex in teenage years.

Join me Monday evenings in July at my Decatur office and let’s make something meaningful together!

Learn more and register at lantacarroll.com (link in bio).

May, you were both chaotic AND holy. Birthdays, soccer games, dog sitting, graduations, last days, awards programs, visits with family, and—to wrap it all up— a quick staycation with Riley to celebrate the end of the school year. 🎉 Needless to say, we survived Maycember!

June, please bring sunny and slow summer days, k thanks. ☀️

Because there’s a way to honor mothers without alienating others. ⁠

Because mothering is a wide spectrum. ⁠
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Because we don’t always have the words to include everyone in this spectrum and acknowledge all the brave warriors in our midst. ⁠

Please be mindful of this wide spectrum this weekend.

Celebrate with, journey with, grieve alongside and remember the many mothers AND mother figures out there!

You are not alone.

May we choose to lean into the wonder, curiosity and good news of the resurrection. May God’s message of profound love resurrect our hope that love has the last word.

Hop little bunny, hop, hop, hop!🐰

I haven’t posted any of my lettering projects in a minute, but I’ve got some cute spring hand lettered goods in the shop! Like these bunny tags— perfect for Easter baskets or place cards!

I keep my little shop going because lettering continues to bring whimsy and joy into my life! Especially after a week in the counseling office, coming back to the craft table puts me at ease, helps me feel more grounded and reminds me how much I love expressing my creativity. I also love elevating simple things and helping bring small moments of joy into your home, too!

Shop link is in bio—or DM me if you’re local and want to coordinate a local pickup order 🐰✍🏼

If we let it, Lent can be like permission.

Reflecting on these words from @pastoramybutler this Ash Wednesday (originally shared in 2020).

Setting a healthy boundary is NOT the same thing as hiding.

You’re not hiding or running away from something when you set a healthy boundary, but I hear a version of this misconception all the time in the therapy room.

Setting boundaries is the OPPOSITE of hiding because you are actually finding the courage to show up for yourself and acknowledge your needs.

Boundaries are so important! By setting your own boundaries, you’re telling others how you want and expect to be treated.

The bottom line: Saying yes to yourself is more important than maintaining a way of life that no longer works for you.

I’m joining Licensed Professional Counselors of Georgia in celebrating LPC Week! I love being a therapist and can’t believe this is year 12 (?!?!) of doing this meaningful work!

#LPCWeek2025 #lpcweek #CounselingSpace #therapistsofinstagram #lpcga #decaturtherapist #gatherapy #TherapyRoom #HealingEnvironment #GeorgiaLPCs #CounselingPride #TherapistOffice

I’ve got a new workshop coming up at
@topstitchatl for some Galentine’s Day fun on February 13!

Bring your friends and immerse yourself in the joy of hand lettering! I can’t wait to see you there.

🔗 comment below and I’ll send you the link, or you can find other in my bio!

Happy birthday @mattcarroll85! We sure do love you!

🥂If you’re an engaged couple in Atlanta, my premarital counseling workshop on January 25 is for you! I want this to be an interactive and proactive way for you to celebrate your relationship, learn tools for a thriving marriage and connect with other engaged couples.

In my years of being a therapist and ordained minister, I’ve been honored to work with 100+ couples through the premarital counseling process; it’s still hard to believe but I’m so grateful to do this work! I do my best to keep the conversations engaging and intentional—I want this to feel fun, not forced.

Couples who have attended previous workshops have loved the meaningful conversations and appreciated the walkability to local restaurants during their lunch break!

🎉The extra perk? You’ll qualify for a discount on your marriage license in the state of GA (given to couples who complete 6+ hrs of premarital counseling with proof of completion)!

🔗Head to the link in bio to register!

Holidays are especially hard for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The ways we handle them are as individual as we are, but that doesn’t mean that we have to grieve alone. It seems especially fitting that we notice our longing, our grief, our waiting, as we enter this longest night of 2024.

If you are grieving tonight, please know that you’re not alone. Maybe death or loss or terrible hurt has changed your experience of Christmas. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, a job, a goal, a cause, a dream. If you are weary from the journey, I hope you know it’s okay to grieve. Let yourself grieve any form of loss you’ve experienced this year.

Please take a minute to ask yourself: What does grief look like for you right now? How can you honor what you need to grieve?

Maybe just taking a silent pause or lighting a candle tonight at home will be one way to honor your grief and the unique form it’s taking.

While everyone grieves in their own way, we all grieve where we love. This is a season of so much loss, I hope you know that you’re not alone in this. Peace be with you, my friend.

Uncle William brought all the holiday magic when he surprised the girls with tickets to watch him perform at Frozen in Concert with the Atlanta Symphony the other week! They especially loved pointing him out on stage and locating his picture on the wall of musicians!

I knew it was a memorable evening when Emory woke up the next morning saying “I saw Uncle William play the trumpet!”

*Anytime you go to an ASO performance, be sure to look for William Cooper in the trumpet section! @williamcoopertrumpet

#proudsister

On this second Sunday of Advent, may we remember that peace is not passive. May we actively be the peacemakers. Makers of God’s peace that brings clarity, courage, and comfort. Makers of God’s peace that brings healing, justice and reconciliation. Peace for all, not some. Peace that is congruent—deeply felt internally and lived externally.

*quote from It Came upon the Midnight Clear

On this first Sunday of Advent, may we remember that hope is not passive. May we actively be the bearers of God’s hope.

I’m already not good at taking videos of my lettering projects, but I’m even worse at sharing them! This #smallbusinesssaturday, I finally compiled some behind the scenes of the past year of lettering!

THANK YOU for helping me keep this little shop of hand lettered goods going! Celebrating milestones, honoring life’s most sacred and memorable moments, remembering loved ones with keepsakes to cherish for years to come. It’s such a gift to be a part of capturing your stories. ✨

🎄ICYMI: 25% off shopwide plus free shipping on orders of $35 or more! 🎄

I’m so grateful for you!

Custom church drawing ornaments are a unique and beautiful gift this holiday season. I love helping create these keepsake ornaments!

And they’re on sale right now - 25% off in the shop!

#customornaments #customchurchdrawing #churchornaments #etsyshop #etsyfinds #gellyroll #gellyrollpens

🎄Personalized home portrait ornaments are live in the shop! 🎄

Whether you’re celebrating new homeowners or commemorating a well-loved home filled with years of memories, I’d love to help create a thoughtful keepsake for you.

➡️Click on the link in bio, then select your ship by date
➡️Follow the instructions to enter your personalization details and share your photos at checkout (it’s also okay to order now and send your photos soon, I’ll follow up with you!)

I promise it’s not too early to start thinking about custom gifts for your family and friends, and these ornaments have *sold out* 5 years in a row—planning ahead is the way to go!

These custom home drawing ornaments are always a giftable favorite and are sure to be loved and cherished for years to come.

Each of our wood ornaments are sanded and stained in house before I add my hand lettering and designs on them, & the love and care shines through to all who receive them!

🎄Head on over to the shop link in my bio to get started on your pre order. If you’re local to ATL, we can also arrange a local pickup—just click on the Local Pickup link in my bio if you want to do this!

DM me if you have any questions, I’ll be glad to answer them!

Sending out holiday cards? 🎄✨ Upgrade your envelopes with a personalized touch! My hand-lettered self-inking address stamps are perfect for adding charm to your return address. Durable, stylish, and made to last up to 10,000 uses.
💌 Shop now and make your holiday mail extra special!

Personalized ornaments are now live in the holiday shop! You can shop online, or if you’re local to ATL, come visit me at one of my local markets and choose your custom ornament, text and ribbon at the Ornament Calligraphy Bar!

Sunday, Nov. 10 (11-6): Halcyon Holiday Artists Market @visithalcyon

Saturday, Nov. 16 (12-6) and Sunday, Nov 17 (12-4): Decatur First UMC Christmas Market @decaturfirstumc

Thursday, Dec. 5 (6:30-7:30): Cultivate Counseling Holiday Market + Gathering @cultivateatlanta

I don’t have many words today, but I am reflecting on wise words from many who have come before us who have tirelessly fought for justice. I hope and pray for enduring change. The one step at a time is not so easy today.

I find myself especially holding my trans siblings in my heart. The rhetoric used in this campaign was so blatantly transphobic. You are loved. What happens to you matters to me. Your dignity is sacred. Your life matters.

As a therapist and minister, I hear so many unique stories and I know so many who are deeply grieving today.

May we remember that grief is not the same as anger. Grief is different than “I’m angry that he won.” Grief runs deeper, it’s more heavy, it acknowledges when a part of the human condition that is supposed to connect us has, in fact, harmed us.

I will always choose my neighbor in wholeness.

As a society we have to be able to acknowledge where “love your neighbor” sometimes doesn’t go very far when you support policies that actively work against your neighbor. As a parent, I’m finding this especially difficult to discuss. My 6 year old is paying attention, and she is confused and is asking a lot of questions that I don’t have good answers to.

I grieve with those who are grieving. I hold you in love and light today. Your stories are safe here. Here’s to figuring out the one step at a time together.

If you haven’t already, please, please, please exercise your right to vote!

#election2024 #repjohnlewis #vote

Atlanta friends: I’m excited to share my 2024 Holiday Market dates with you! I’ll have my Ornament Calligraphy Bar at each of these markets where I’ll personalize ornaments on the spot for you (you’ll choose from an assortment of ornament styles + festive ribbon options)! I’ll also have other hand lettered goods (holiday mugs, prints, totes, coloring pages…)

MARKET DATES
🎄Sunday, Nov. 10 (11-6): Halcyon Holiday Artists Market

🎄Saturday, Nov. 16 (12-6) and Sunday, Nov 17 (12-4): Decatur First UMC Christmas Market

🎄Thursday, Dec. 5 (6:30-7:30): Cultivate Counseling Holiday Market + Gathering

I’d love to see you at one of these events! Save the dates and go ahead and dream up your custom calligraphy ornament ideas!

❔FAQs:

-Will you take pre-orders for custom ornaments so I don’t have to wait in line for customizations?
Yes! I’ll accept pre-orders and you can plan to pick them up at your event of choice. Just keep in mind that my selection of ornaments styles at local markets is more than what you’ll see in my Etsy shop! Email me at lettersbylanta@gmail.com to inquire about pre-ordering options!

-Can you do your custom home drawing ornaments on the spot at the markets?
No, lines form for the Ornament Calligraphy Bar at local markets and the home drawings take longer to complete. But I will accept home drawing ornament pre-orders and you can select your local pickup at one of these markets (or other dates for local porch pickup). Pre-order info for will be available soon!!

-Are you open to participating in other seasonal markets?
Yep, reach out to lettersbylanta@gmail.com to see if I’m available!

-I’m not local to Atlanta, where else can I shop?
My Etsy shop is LettersbyLanta (link in bio).

Happy Pride, Atlanta! I want to make it very clear that I celebrate my LGBTQIA+ siblings! I believe in the goodness of every human being born in the image of God and celebrate the beautiful spectrum of God’s creation. I follow an inclusive and creative God who is still at work in the world, who proclaims the expansiveness of belonging, and calls every life sacred. You are loved just as you are. #atlpride2024

Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Too often, the feelings of shame and stigma make it especially difficult to talk openly about thoughts of suicide or the impact of being affected by a suicide loss.

If you have been affected by suicide in any way, please know that your story deeply matters to me and many others. Whatever you are going through or have been through, know that you are not alone.

If you know someone coping with a with mental illness, be kind. Take time to hear their stories and understand what it’s like to walk in their shoes.

It’s up to ALL OF US to fight the stigma of mental illness and break barriers of shame surrounding mental health conditions. We cannot wash our hands of someone else’s troubles.

If you or someone you know is in an emergency, don’t hesitate to call 911. If you are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, you can call the 988- the National Suicide Hotline— or text NAMI to 741-741 to access the Crisis Text Line.

If you’re looking to begin counseling in the Atlanta area, I’d be honored to journey with you or help you get connected to a counselor who’s a good fit for you. Please know that you are not alone.

#worldsuicidepreventionday
#mentalhealthmatters #stigmafree #suicideprevention

My office for the morning! Finally sitting down and planning stuff for the fall— especially workshop planning!

First up is my Fall Premarital Counseling Workshop for engaged couples in Decatur. Registration is live and EARLY PRICING ends 9/8!

If you’re an engaged couple in Atlanta, join me Saturday, October 12 in Decatur to:
✨invest in the long-term health of your relationship
✨build tools for a thriving marriage ✨qualify for a discount on your marriage license!

Swipe for more info (link in bio to access early pricing)!

First grade! She was so excited and confident to enter familiar hallways. Riley loves her school community and her joy is infectious!

It’s the ordinary moments that make you the most extraordinary dad!

Slow mornings are the best. Spring has a way of becoming busier than expected, so I’m grateful for a day with no agenda with this sweet two year old (her birthday was last week)!

Years ago—at the start of the pandemic— I created these Mindful Coloring Sheets. Simple affirmations and doodles to help us find peace during an incredibly uncertain and stressful season of life. I forget that I created these daily as my own mindful practice in 2020 and now have over 30 of them as a downloadable coloring book in the shop!

I printed some out recently for the girls to be able to grab and color on demand. When Emory came to the table with crayons and said “Color, Mommy!” it was such a sweet reminder to pause and enjoy the simple moments. The best invitation!

May we all remember it’s okay to just be. May we grant ourselves the permission to let go of the “doing” and enjoy the simplicity of “being.”

If your entryway needs a spring refresh, monogrammed hand painted coir doormats are 25% off in the shop right now! 🖌️✍🏼🏡

Here’s a little #bts of my process! I also seal the design with a UV sealant before shipping ☀️

Impress everyone with your new lettering skills and unwind at my next modern lettering workshop! I’m excited to team up with @thebookbirdae again on April 21 for a fun afternoon sharing my favorite creative outlet with you!

✍🏼We’ll use my hand lettering practice worksheets and your take-home pens to learn my tips and tricks to elevate your lettering style. By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home your own hand lettered design ✨

I’ll also personalize a hand lettered keepsake for each guest to take home! Beer + wine are also included with your ticket (NA options, too)! 🥂

✨I want to you to feel empowered to create from a place of freedom, not rigidity. ✨
My workshops teach both lettering and mindfulness skills to help you connect with your creativity and enjoy using the techniques during your practice (instead of feeling like you’re doing it wrong, you need a huge eraser, or believe it doesn’t look good).

Grab your ticket, bring your friends, and let’s letter together! ✍🏼

🔗lettersbylanta.com

🥂If you’re an engaged couple in Atlanta, my premarital counseling workshop on April 27 is for you! I want this to be an interactive and proactive way for you to celebrate your relationship, learn tools for a thriving marriage and connect with other engaged couples.

Couples who have attended before have loved the meaningful conversations and the walkability to local restaurants in Poncey Highland!

In my years of being a therapist and ordained minister, I’ve been honored to work with 100+ couples through the premarital counseling process (I had to do a double take when I counted!!). I promise I do my best to help you celebrate your unique story as a couple and keep the conversations engaging and intentional—I want this to feel fun, not forced!

🎉The extra perk? You’ll qualify for a discount on your marriage license in the state of GA (given to couples who complete 6+ hrs of premarital counseling with proof of completion)!

🔗Head to the link in bio to register!

I am participating in Walk MS on April 13th at Glover Park - Marietta Square and raising funds for MS research. Please consider donating, no matter the amount, to help us reach our goal! Your funds will support vital programs, and research projects that will help us get one step closer to a cure. 🧡

I walk because I am living with MS, and to honor the legacy of my friend’s mother who passed away from MS in December.

Scroll through to see Riley’s art contribution—she wanted to draw flowers in a vase to honor Mrs. Glenda 🧡🧡🧡

*EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT though 3/16*
🥂If you’re a newly engaged couple in Atlanta, my upcoming premarital workshop on April 27 is for you! Learn tools for a thriving marriage while connecting with other engaged couples for this interactive course. Couples who have attended before have loved the meaningful conversations and the walkability to local restaurants in Poncey Highland!

In my years of being a therapist and ordained minister, I’ve been honored to work with over 100 couples through the premarital counseling process. I promise I do my best to help you celebrate your unique sorry as a couple and keep the conversations engaging and intentional—I want this to feel fun, not forced!

🎉The extra perk? You’ll qualify for a discount on your marriage license in the state of GA (given to couples who complete 6+ hrs of premarital counseling with proof of completion)!

COUPLES WILL:
-Discuss topics like communication, conflict resolution, partner style and habits, financial management, affection and more through your Prepare/Enrich comprehensive couple report (you’ll complete this prior to the workshop so I’ll have your results ready day-of)
-Learn new and healthy tools for a lasting marriage
-Discover your unique strengths and growth areas as a couple

REMINDER: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SHRINK TO LOVE OTHERS WELL.

The world needs you to take good care of yourself so that you have a reservoir of compassion to offer back to others. Don’t leave yourself behind.

Apparently everyone’s going crazy for these mini canvas totes—the Trader Joe’s version of the pink Stanley cups 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 Only $3 each! We’re going to use them for the play kitchen for the kids and I’ll probably add their names on a few ✍🏼

They also have yellow! Crew anticipates that they’ll be out of stock by Sunday (at least at our local TJ’s).

Why are they such a hot commodity? I have no idea 😂 but I like them since we’re a true TJ’s family (my husband works there)!

#traderjoes #traderjoesminitotebag #traderjoesideas #traderjoesfinds #lovetraderjoes #minitote #minitotebag #tjstotebag

There are plenty more I can add to this list, but I love some good bibliotherapy resources to build emotional intelligence, positive self-concept, emotion regulation skills and resilience!

Visiting Feelings may be my #1 for all age groups ✨

If you’re a therapist who works with kids, what children’s books are in your office?

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#lettersbylanta #weloveatl #atlantamentalhealth #atlantatherapist #atlantatherapist #therapybooks #decaturtherapist #womeninministry #soworthloving #faithandmentalhealth #selfcarematters #mentalhealthmatters #therapistsofinstagram #freeselfcare #therapyiscool #playtherapybooks #creativeatheart #mindfulmagazine #atlantaartist #chooseatl #atlgirlgang #selfhealers #lpc

Calling all engaged couples in Atlanta! You won’t want to miss this interactive premarital workshop to invest in your relationship and build tools for a thriving marriage.

After working with over 100 premarital couples as a licensed therapist and ordained minister, I wanted to host an event that would feel fun, engaging and provide lasting resources for your marriage. Premarital counseling doesn’t have to be dull!

Each couple will receive a personalized couple report using the #1 premarital assessment, Prepare/Enrich, which will guide our conversations throughout the workshop.

Enjoy a lunch break at the best restaurants in Poncey-Highland, and we’ll end the workshop with a toast to the happy couples at happy hour! 🥂

✨The extra perk? You’ll qualify for a discount in your Georgia marriage license!

Learn more and register at lantacarroll.com (link in bio).

What a year, friends. Lots of searching for answers and navigating a new diagnosis (TLDR: multiple sclerosis), AND a whole lot of simple living, restful days and family adventures along the way!

Professionally speaking, this year also marked:
-10 years as a licensed therapist
-officiating more wedding ceremonies for the sweetest, most sincere couples
-hitting a milestone of over 2,000 sales in my little Etsy shop of hand lettered goods
-new partnerships for creative lettering workshops and events —I’m so honored to say I’ve gotten to work with Sharpie, PaperMate, Truist Park, First Dibs, Kendra Scott, and now Halcyon, Home Depot, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta!

I’m so grateful for these memorable opportunities!

I’m learning more every day what it means to live freely, expansively and abundantly. There’s a part of me that’s often struggled with a fear of being misunderstood or seen as trying to “do it all” — when, at my core, I know I’m operating from a place of deep calling, intersectionality and freedom. I’m becoming more and more comfortable standing in this space. Regardless of how it may be perceived, I trust more and more that this is my deepest expression of love, connection and belonging to myself and to others.

Here’s to holding multiple parts of ourselves and allowing them to coexist with fluidity, grace and confidence. I’m not looking to edit myself or tackle new years “resolutions” for a new year. Instead, I want to say thank you to every unique part of myself that listened, advocated, nurtured, showed up and cared. This was a year when that level of advocacy really mattered and made a difference for my long term health!

I’m proud of who I am and who I’m becoming— and at the same time incredibly terrified of how it all may unfold. The balance of the fear and joy may just be the magic of it all. Hello, 2024!

Another @traderjoes run, another dance party! Not pictured: E waving and screaming “hello/hi” to EVERYONE (I’ll have to try to catch this next time)!

#traderjoesrun #traderjoes #traderjoesfinds #traderjoeshaul #christmasattraderjoes #holidayhaul #dancingbabies

Spent the morning at @homedepot leading their Creative Hive Holiday Hand Lettering Workshop! What a fun day!

This is the first of a few corporate lettering events coming up! I love sharing my love of lettering and encouraging others to “pick up a pen, start writing” (thank you, #hamilton).

If you’re looking to host a creative workshop for your team, I teach creative lettering classes and mental health wellness workshops in corporate settings! Let’s talk about your company’s goals, vision and values and we can create the best course for your team.

Finish a custom home drawing ornament with me! ✍🏼🏡

Don’t forget to go ahead and PRE ORDER your custom home ornaments in the shop!
➡️Click on the link in bio, then select your ship by date
➡️Follow the instructions to enter your personalization details and share your photos at checkout (it’s also okay to order now and send your photos soon, I’ll follow up with you!)

I promise it’s not too early to start thinking about custom gifts for your family and friends, and these ornaments have *sold out* 4 years in a row—planning ahead is the way to go!

Whether you’re celebrating new homeowners or commemorating a well-loved home filled with years of memories, I’d love to help create something meaningful for you.

These custom home drawing ornaments are always a gift-able favorite and are sure to be loved and cherished for years to come.

Each of our wood ornaments are sanded and stained in house before I add my hand lettering and designs on them, & the love and care shines through to all who receive them!

Head on over to the shop link in my bio to get started on your pre order. If you’re local to ATL, we can also arrange a local pickup—just message me before you order if you want to do this!

DM me if you have any questions, I’ll be glad to answer them!

Popping back on to say THANK YOU for all of your kind replies, warm thoughts, care and support after sharing my MS diagnosis. I feel all the love and I send it right back to you!

I’ve been back in the therapy office this afternoon doing what I love after spending a Mommy and Me morning with the kindergartener who didn’t have school today. We brunched, we bought too much stuff at Target and had ice cream (because this weather can’t make up its mind and it was surprisingly warm today)!

There’s a lot of fun and meaningful things in the works—if this diagnosis has taught me anything, it’s taught me to remember we all have the capacity to live expansively and abundantly. I’ve been holding onto a Mary Poppins sized bag of ideas and intentions for quite some time, so if you see me putting out new things, projects, or other musings in the weeks and months to come, know that I’ve been feeling a nudge to just release it and put it out there because it’s time. ✨

More to come eventually, but from the bottom of my heart, thank you for joining me on this journey.

Of course I’ll update about my health when I have updates to share. In the meantime, life is moving forward and I’m here for the adventure and joy of it all. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with this one wild and precious life?” -Mary Oliver

I’m sitting at the infusion center at the neurologist office this morning getting my second infusion for my new health diagnosis: multiple sclerosis. I realized I haven’t shared this update with my IG community yet, and in the spirit of transparency, I want to take a second to share a bit of my journey. Before I share more, I want to be clear that I’m actually doing very well, symptoms are manageable and I’m receiving excellent treatment quickly! But I don’t want to hide this part of my story from social media because it’s my real life.

The backstory: In March, I ended up at the hospital by way of my optometrist discovering an afferent pupillary defect that merited an MRI stat (after a few *exhausting* months of various other appointments navigating nerve and hazy vision symptoms on my left side). I was finally discharged after 4 days of brain, cervical, thoracic and orbit MRI scans, a lumbar puncture, and steroid treatments, quickly given the MS diagnosis, referred to a neurologist and set up with my 2x/year infusions.

Mentally and emotionally, I’m in good spirits. While this has been a lot to take in, I have an audacious hope that with impactful and early treatment and care, I will learn what I need to cope and thrive. Six months into this diagnosis, this truly has been my experience! I feel grateful to have a flexible schedule that allows time for rest when I need it and to spend quality time with my family.

My biggest takeaway so far: WE HAVE TO BE OUR OWN SELF-ADVOCATES!!! An ophthalmologist told me “it was just dry eye” even AFTER I asked about MS (this diagnosis had been on my radar prior to receiving confirmation). I knew this was deeper than needing eye drops…🙄 Please trust your intuition when something feels off!

I’m thankful to have answers after the uncertainty, and I feel well cared for and able to live my life doing what I love with intention and joy. This is a part of my journey, but it is something I am LIVING with (not suffering from). This distinction has been important to me as I try to be mindfully aware of my response to this change. Thank you for journeying with me, I’m so grateful for you all!

With light and love,
Lanta

Bluey and Bingo were spotted around town this weekend!

From Boo at the Zoo to hearing my brother perform at the Atlanta Symphony Dia de los Muertos performance with cousins, October weekends have been quite full and rather fun!

When the baby’s hands show up in the middle of filming 💜✍🏼 Real life moments are just sweeter! And yes, holiday orders are already starting to trickle in even though my “official” launch is Nov. 1! Holiday ornaments this morning, Halloween costumes this afternoon ✌🏼

I’m so excited to kick off the holiday season with custom ornaments on the spot (and other hand lettered goods) at the @visithalcyon Holiday Market next weekend! Make plans to come Nov. 4 + 5 and get started on your holiday shopping! You really can’t beat a personalized 2023 ornament!🎄Lots of different ornament styles will be available, too—more than you’ll see in the online shop.

In case you’re wondering: This particular order is for a set of custom handprint ornament kits! I letter the customization on one side, and send paint and a paintbrush with the kit for you to add your child’s handprint on the other side! 👋🏽🖌️🎨

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Pumpkin lettering for workshop favors ✍🏼

I’ll also be at Witches Night Out this Thursday at @visithalcyon offering a Pumpkin Calligraphy Bar—you pick your pumpkin and custom text, and I’ll letter it for you on thee spot to take home and enjoy this fall season! Grab your tickets and join in on the fun!

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