We pine for a match between Rafael and Djokovic at the 2014 US Open – alas it’s not to be so. We’ll just have to wait for a meeting of the rackets. The US Open is sure to be riveting nonetheless. Enjoy this letter from a super-fan. An open letter from a Rafael Nadal super-fan: 4 …
Category: identity
The History of the Calling Card
The calling card is deeply rooted in the tradition of social etiquette. The calling card first appeared in China during the 15th century and continued to be used throughout the 17th century. During the Victorian Age, the calling card became an essential for all social events, as a way to call new acquaintances at these …
An Invitation that Speaks a Thousand Words
Sometimes the key to unlocking our own history is found in the unlikeliest of ways. For California resident Mark Harrison, a beautiful discovery led him to a deeper understanding of his heritage and how it contributes to the person he is today. A few years ago, Harrison discovered an invitation created by Dempsey & Carroll …
The 70th Anniversary of D-Day: Honoring our Heroes
On the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, we celebrate our American heroes and the sacrifices they made, and continue to make, for our freedom. We must never forget the bravery and selflessness of our men and women in armed service; their stories are ones that must be preserved, passed on from one generation to the next. …
The Paper Anniversary: Wedding Anniversary Traditions and their Modern Twists
It is said that tradition dictates the etiquette of our time. Yet these traditions are subject to change, each developing its own modern twist to find its place in today’s world. Paper is the traditional first anniversary gift. The symbolism behind paper as the first anniversary gift lies in its construction; paper is bound together …
Remembering the Monarchs: A Look at Rachel Carson’s Correspondence
This week, we celebrate Rachel Carson as one of the most influential advocates for environmental conservation. Her groundbreaking work Silent Spring, published on September 27, 1962, eventually led to the American government’s ban on DDT for agricultural use and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Throughout her life, Carson exchanged letters with her friend …
Why We Still Write Letters
Think of how many emails you receive in a day. They come from family and friends to fill you in on their lives, maybe with an attached picture of their new home or their dog. They’re sent throughout the day at all hours, containing business proposals, updates, commands, changes, ideas. You type up your reply, brief …
Illuminate Your Signature: The Story and Etiquette of Monograms
Monograms are more than just initials. It is a name stripped to its essence. A monogram tells a tale of our identity, who we are and who we want to be. The first monograms were seen on coins as early as 350 B.C. in Ancient Greece. The monograms on the coins were the first two …