Welcome to our first – Etiquette Fun Facts. Today’s Fun Fact comes to us from our partners at Were You Raised by Wolves? We love their hilarious weekly podcasts of etiquette, manners, and beyond. They work to make the world a nicer, more polite place with practical advice to help you smoothly glide through any situation. In a recent …
My peers call me “old fashioned”- a Jane Austen character that lingered off the page and wound up in a complex, technology driven society. And yet, even I, rarely take part in the classic 19th century ritual of letter writing. The composing of ‘Thank You’ cards is no exception… But should it be? In this …
We recently spoke with Patrick Dolat, owner of specialty shop Newport Lamp & Shade Company, based in Newport, Rhode Island. Under his design direction, the shop, which offers a curated selection of gifts, decorations and lighting, has flourished into a destination for clients across the country seeking charming, practical and unusual items for the home, …
Nick Leighton, Host of the “Were You Raised by Wolves?” podcast, is a two-time Emmy® Award-winning talk show host and journalist originally from a small hippie commune in Northern California. Nick also produces and edits the podcast and currently resides in Manhattan. Along with acclaimed comedian Leah Bonnema (Late Show with Stephen Colbert), this perfect …
In celebration of April being National Letter Writing Month, we looked to our friends and collaborators to share why they write. We hope it inspires you to pick up a pen and send more mail! Every week on “Were You Raised by Wolves?”, Nick and Leah try to help make the world a kinder, …
In celebration of April being National Letter Writing Month, we looked to our friends and collaborators to share why they write. We hope it inspires you to pick up a pen and send more mail! When it comes to gracious living, Holly Holden …
Holly Holden, founder and principal of Holly Holden & Company, Ltd., has specialized in classic, old-school interior design for over 25 years. From charming chintz to Chippendale chairs, and horses to headbands, Holly shares the “secret” nuances of inherited manners, preppy patina, and gracious gentility in her weekly e-newsletter, “Mummy’s Monday Manners”, along with her …
Right now, as we all spend more time at home than ever, it seems the sentiment of a handwritten note seems more relevant than ever. But elegant stationery is nothing new, especially to the team here at Dempsey & Carroll. After all, we have been in business since 1878. CEO Lauren Marrus recently sat down …
Dempsey & Carroll has long been known as the arbiter of good taste and social graces. Now, as we near our 150th anniversary, we’re creating IGTV videos on how to live graciously in today’s world. Follow us on Instagram @dempseycarroll to stay up to date, and be sure to let us know if you have …
Dempsey & Carroll has long been known as the arbiter of good taste and social graces. Now, as we near our 150th anniversary, we’re creating IGTV videos on how to live graciously in today’s world. Follow us on Instagram @dempseycarroll to stay up to date, and be sure to let us know if you have …
