Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne started Warm & Wonderful in 1979, selling knitted jumpers from a market stall in Covent Garden, London. The pattern – rows of white sheep and one proverbial “black sheep” was a major hit and seemed to resonate with some more well-known black sheep of the time: David Bowie, Andy Warhol, …
Warm & Wonderful was founded by friends Joanna Osborne and Sally Muir, who began selling their knitted jumpers out of a market stall in West London’s Covent Garden in 1979. Their first design – one black sheep amongst a flock of white ones – instantly became a global phenomenon when a young Lady Diana Spencer was …
This coming Sunday marks Dempsey & Carroll’s 144th birthday! While almost every aspect of 21st century New York would feel foreign to John Dempsey and George Carroll, our shop on 1049 Lexington would be a source of familiarity and comfort. We have continued to celebrate the art of engraving since 1878! In the 19th century, …
Carolyn and Zach chose our Embassy sized invitations with baron ink. The couple went with a modern typestyle called “Veritas.” The invitations are finished with silver foiled edges. The inner envelopes are lined with matte paper, featuring an art deco inspired design. When/where did you get married? I got married at the Rainbow Room at …
1.First, tell us a little bit about yourself! I’m a wife, mother, working professional, avid decorator, and lover of entertaining and styling. I grew up in South Carolina and am now proud to be living in our nation’s capital…or just across the bridge from it! You can find me perusing estate sales, traveling, and seeking …
Father’s Day is fast approaching, and we have compiled a list of our favorite gifts for dad! 1.Destination Anywhere For the dad who loves travel and adventure, our Destination Anywhere collection is the perfect gift! The collection features three beautifully engraved motifs: a globe, an airplane, and a camera. Each set features envelopes lined with …
Graduation season is upon us, which means it’s time to start celebrating your grad! It is no surprise that our favorite gift is custom, personalized stationery; not only is it a deluxe and unique gift, it is practical and classic! Bespoke stationery is the perfect sendoff for graduates as they transition to the next chapter …
With Mother’s Day around the corner, we wanted to share some of our favorite gifts! Spring Flowers This brand-new set embodies the fresh and colorful beauty of springtime. We love the way the engraving captures each delicate detail of this hand drawn illustration. This is the perfect Mother’s Day gift, especially for those who love the …
National Letter Writing Month has fallen upon us – it’s time to start writing! The United States Postal Service dedicated April to letter writing back in 2001. What better way to celebrate than putting pen to paper and writing out some thoughtful sentiments? Below are some tips to help inspire your efforts: The idea of …
I absolutely love a monogrammed card. Personal monograms, usually only containing three letters, can reflect a wide range of styles; they can be as modern and simple or as flowery and extravagant as one wants. A lot of monograms with more block styled letters feel contemporary, yet as our founder John Dempsey writes in “Art Stationery …
