Mariah Grumet of Old Soul Etiquette is an etiquette consultant and our latest collaborator! We had the pleasure of speaking to her about how she started her business, her philosophy on etiquette, and how to incorporate letter writing into your daily life. What sparked your interest in etiquette? Etiquette is something that has interested me …
As we approach the summer months, we begin dinner party season! Here is some etiquette advice to keep in mind if you’d like to be a gracious guest. Before you arrive The very first thing to do is to Rsvp as soon as you can, ideally in writing. Responding in writing gives your host something concrete …
With Mother’s Day coming up, we have moms on our mind. If you’re celebrating someone this year – whether is be your mom, someone who’s like a mom to you, or mom friends and family, our Mother’s Day Gift Collection will help you pick the perfect present just for them. For the mom who loves …
April is our favorite month of the year because it’s National Letter Writing Month! This year we’re celebrating some of the ways letter writing has featured in pop culture – through movies, books, and music. We hope our recommendations (head’s up – synopses contain some spoilers!) inspire you to watch, read, listen, and then write! …
A meaningful condolence note can be one of the most difficult things to write. It’s not easy to know what to say to someone during such a sensitive time. The best condolence notes are warm, personable, and consider the needs of the recipient. Shorter can be sweeter Don’t feel obligated to fill up the …
International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. Today, we’re celebrating the women who are a part of the Dempsey & Carroll family with a look back at the collaborations we’ve done with some extraordinary women. They make the world a more …
It’s February and love is in the air! We can’t wait to cozy up with some tea and cookies in our favorite writing spot and send some valentines! Whether you’re sending declarations of romantic love or reminding your friends how much you care, “Dress Your Desk” in love with this curated collection of items from …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the Dempsey & Carroll Annual Sale! We’ll be celebrating all month long. Need some inspiration for your stationery? Check out what our team is getting this year, and then head on over to Our Annual Sale to create your own!
When Emily Post initially published her principles on etiquette in 1922, she couldn’t have anticipated just how much would change in the coming century. Now, in 2022, her descendants Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning sought to update their great-great grandmother’s work. Upon its initial release, Emily Post’s Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, …
In an era where conversations about the metaverse and cryptocurrency feel inescapable, it seems that the world is beginning to lean away from tangible experiences. As a brand that prides itself on preserving the tangible, we at Dempsey and Carroll are constantly fielding the question “do people even use this stuff anymore?” But in a …
