Meghan added a personal touch to her new lifestyle brand that you may have missed.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, launched American Riviera Orchard's new website and Instagram page on March 14, unveiling its elegant logo. People understand that the American Riviera Orchard text on her logo is Meghan's own handwriting. This is not surprising since she previously worked as a calligrapher.
While beginning her acting career, Meghan taught calligraphy, gift wrapping and bookbinding at the Paper Source store in Beverly Hills from 2004 to 2005.
“She was auditioning, so it was her part-time job,” Paper Source CEO Winnie Park previously told PEOPLE. “Calligraphy'' taught the class how to write calligraphy. ”
In addition to her work with PaperSource, Meghan worked as a freelance calligrapher with celebrity clients. One of her jobs was to write the wedding invitations for Robin Chic and Paula Patton in 2005.
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Meghan revealed her love for handwritten notes on her now-defunct lifestyle blog, The Tig. “I think handwritten notes are a lost art form,” she says. “The idea that someone took the time to put pen to paper is really special.”
Royal watchers have been gushing over everything from the perfect signature on the guestbook (even the Duke of Sussex had to admit his wife's signature was “so much better than mine!”) to the personal details after her royal wedding to Prince Harry. We were able to get a glimpse of Duchess Meghan's enviable handwriting skills, including her words of gratitude. Note. Even Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's joint code appears to have taken inspiration from the Duchess of Sussex's calligraphy skills, which romantically intertwine the letters “H” and “M.”
Meghan's love of calligraphy is also reflected in the emblem in the American Riviera Orchards logo, which is a creative combination of an “A” and an “O” with some extra embellishments. Completing the logo is the word “Montecito” for the Santa Barbara, California, area where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry live with their two children, Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2.
American Riviera Orchards seems to be named after Santa Barbara.according to travel and leisureThe city has been known as the “American Riviera” for more than 100 years “for its temperate climate, lush landscape, and robust food and wine culture.”
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The American Riviera Orchard logo appeared on the brand's first product, a jar of jam. Fashion designer Tracy Robbins and Argentine socialite Delfina Blaquier shared snaps of the treat on their social media profiles on April 15.
“Thank you Mr. M!” Robbins captioned an image she posted to her Instagram Story, shouting out to Meghan for a gift basket.
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In addition to edible treats such as jams, spreads and condiments, Meghan has exclusive sales rights to cosmetics, home decor, stationery, linens, wallpaper, furniture, kitchenware, beach accessories such as towels, yoga supplies and gardening products. We have filed a trademark application seeking. Under the American Her Riviera Her Orchard name, we carry gear ranging from shampoo and conditioner to pet food and treats, Pet Her accessories, and more.
A source recently told PEOPLE that American Riviera Orchard “reflects everything she loves: family, food, entertaining and home decor.”
“Meghan feels the name American Riviera Orchard is perfect. It feels authentic to her and she can't wait for the website to launch,” the source added. “She's excited about her latest personal venture. This is something she's wanted to do for a while. She's excited to share her personal style and what she likes. doing.”
