There’s less than a week left of National Letter Writing Month, but that’s still plenty of time to write! We’ve curated this “Dress Your Desk” collection to inspire you to create a cozy space in your home and set aside some time to catch up on your correspondence. Make yourself a relaxing cup of tea …
Author: Dempsey & Carroll
The Art of Letter Writing
We’re halfway through National Letter Writing Month, and what better way to mark our favorite month than to celebrate the art of letter writing with…art! Writing letters, waiting for letters, sending letters, reading letters, and seeing how letters travel through the mail…letter writing has been inspiring artists for centuries. Click through the gallery of paintings, …
Designing Stationery for the Guests of The White Lotus Season 3
Now that we’ve spent some time getting to know the characters of this season’s The White Lotus, and in honor of this weekend’s season finale, we thought it would be fun to design the stationery we think these characters from the show would have. Let us know what you think! …
Rekindling Connection this National Letter Writing Month
Alas, National Letter Writing Month has arrived! Commissioned in 2001, by way of the US Postal Service’s natural support for letters, letter writing and all things hand delivered. April is nationally declared an opportune time to embrace the connectedness as well as the intimacy handwritten letters and notes. From crafting a breezy letter to family …
Handwritten History: Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865 Union officer Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger read aloud General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas. This date, which has become known as Juneteenth, informed Texas that all those enslaved in the state were free. In 2020, archivists at the National Archives in Washington discovered the original, handwritten record of the Union …
Destination Weddings with Cristina Verger
If there’s anyone who knows how to plan a destination wedding it’s Cristina Verger. For over 15 years, Cristina and her team have built a reputation for innovation, impeccable taste and a keen eye for detail. Born in Rome, Cristina was educated in Italy and New York City. From a young age, she learned the …
Love Through Letters: John Keats & Fanny Brawne
The story of John Keats and Fanny Brawne is beautiful and tragic. Much of what we know about their relationship is because of the letters Keats wrote to Brawne throughout their short and ill-fated time together. When their love was revealed in publication in 1878 (the year Dempsey & Carroll was founded!) Victorian readers were …
Our Mid-Winter Mood Board
A little inspiration for the cold winter months.
Getting Creative: Our Annual Sale
Our Annual Sale is in full swing it’s the perfect time to have some fun with your correspondence! If you’re familiar with our sale, you know the drill: a new one-line name plate, 100 engraved cards and plain envelopes. You don’t have to stop there though! Yes, added finishings are an additional cost, but with …
Summer Entertaining with Stephanie Cain
Stephanie Cain is a journalist, media coach, brand strategist and longtime brand friend! She currently writes for The New York Times, Fortune, and Vinepair, and her byline has also appeared in Hamptons, The Knot, Brides, and many other major publications. She and her husband Vik moonlight as an expert hosts, coordinating everything from large cocktail …










