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 …
Category: Thank you
Fall Favorites: Thanksgiving Host Gifts
As the holiday season grows ever closer, our calendars begin to fill up with dinner parties and events. If you’re looking for a way to thank the hosts in your life, don’t fret! The Dempsey and Carroll team is sharing what they’re bringing to the table this year.
Spotlight on Nick Leighton
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 …
Guide to Gracious Living: Episodes 1-6
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 …
Handwritten Thank-You Notes Have Surprising Consequences
In a recent piece on Psychology Today’s site, Author Christopher Bergland asks readers: “When was the last time you sent someone a handwritten ‘thank you’ note of gratitude or appreciation?” Throughout the article, Bergland references a fascinating new study on the underestimated benefits of handwritten letters and the importance of putting pen to paper. This study, “Undervaluing …
National Letter Writing Month 2018
There are countless reasons to send a well crafted letter, whether it’s pages long or just a quick note. In celebration of April being National Letter Writing Month, we wanted to share a few reasons to pick up a pen and write! Congratulate someone on their new home Thank someone for great cocktails …
A Note From Our CEO
We always think that it’s important to start the New Year on a new note. Our CEO Lauren Marrus shares a few of her thoughts from Bob Greene’s opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal about the importance of making a meaningful resolution for the New Year. Over the holidays I had lots of time …
For the Love of Script: The Importance of Teaching Cursive Writing in Schools
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles shares his thoughts on the importance of script and how cursive writing should always be taught in schools. I know there’s a lot of debate about teaching cursive writing in schools, but studies have shown that when notes are taken by hand (versus notes typed into a device), the information …
How to Send a Thoughtful Thank You
A sincere and eloquent note of thanks will be remembered forever. Thank-you notes allow us to acknowledge deeds large and small, in a thoughtful and considered way. Here are a few of Dempsey & Carroll’s tips to perfecting this skill. 1) Set aside adequate time to think about what you’re going to say and how …
In Honor of New Princess Charlotte
We love this article about the replies schoolchildren receive from the Queen and Princess Kate. Here are some of our favorites… “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have asked me to thank you for the lovely postcard you recently sent in which you wrote so enthusiastically about your holiday to Italy.” “It really was most thoughtful of you …