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The Power of a Personal Note in Today’s Real Estate Market

We thoroughly enjoyed reading the New York Times’ article entitled “Securing an Apartment With Help From a Love Letter”.  While the home space is very personal, in the world of real estate, it couldn’t be more impersonal and “remote”.  Thus, letter-writing has helped “buyers seem more human” to sellers and has become a promising strategy …

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Creating the Monica Rich Kosann Collection

        For our most recent stationery collaboration, photographer and designer Monica Rich Kosann caught our eye with her glimmering gold jewelry and her equally bright personality. Monica’s work in gold and silver reflect a classic taste and an appreciation for antique keepsakes. She began designing home accessories and jewelry to create fitting …

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Typography 101

When working in stationery, it never hurts to have a love of graphic design and a basic knowledge of typography. At Dempsey & Carroll, we’re all a little bit obsessed with type, and we love it when customers want to explore interesting options and typestyles. One of the most basic distinctions between different styles of …

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A Party Planner with A Soft Spot for Stationery

Britni Wood, a party planner living in West Hollywood, was profiled in The Wall Street Journal.  Each week, Ms. Wood sits at her desk to write notes to friends, family, and acquaintances.  She enjoys the “charming” qualities that a hand-written note brings to both the giver and the receiver.  When planning events, Ms. Wood encourages …

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Other Things That Happened in 1878…

1878 was the year Dempsey & Carroll was founded in New York, but it was also the year that these things happened too! Here’s a list of some incredibly impressive people who were born in 1878… January 6 – Carl Sandburg, American poet and historian (d. 1967) January 22 – Constance Collier, stage & screen …

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