We’re halfway through National Letter Writing Month, and what better way to mark our favorite month than to celebrate the art of letter writing with…art! Writing letters, waiting for letters, sending letters, reading letters, and seeing how letters travel through the mail…letter writing has been inspiring artists for centuries. Click through the gallery of paintings, …
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 …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the Dempsey & Carroll Annual Sale! We’ll be celebrating all month long. Need some inspiration for your stationery? Check out what our team is getting this year, and then head on over to Our Annual Sale to create your own!
When Emily Post initially published her principles on etiquette in 1922, she couldn’t have anticipated just how much would change in the coming century. Now, in 2022, her descendants Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning sought to update their great-great grandmother’s work. Upon its initial release, Emily Post’s Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, …
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, …
While a wedding doesn’t revolve around guests’ personal style, it is important to understand and follow the dress code. But this isn’t always easy – what are the dress codes and what exactly do they all mean? White-Tie White-tie is the most formal of the dress codes and is not used frequently. For women, a …
The 4th of July is around the corner and what better way to celebrate than gathering with your friends and family? Whether you are attending a backyard barbecue or hosting a garden picnic this weekend, let our summer wish list inspire you! 1. KULE’s Shirt Dress is an absolute favorite! Made of 100% cotton, this …
With the launch of our Brand Friend program, we’ve been able to connect with others who love the art of the handwritten note, our products, and our brand. If this sounds interesting to you, learn more about how to be a Dempsey & Carroll Brand Friend on our website! We are pleased to introduce Robert Dimmick, …
