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 …
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! …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A little inspiration for the cold winter months.
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 …
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 …
