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National Letter Writing Month 2023

April is our favorite month of the year because it’s National Letter Writing Month! This year we’re celebrating some of the ways letter writing has featured in pop culture – through movies, books, and music. We hope our recommendations (head’s up – synopses contain some spoilers!) inspire you to watch, read, listen, and then write! …

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International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. Today, we’re celebrating the women who are a part of the Dempsey & Carroll family with a look back at the collaborations we’ve done with some extraordinary women. They make the world a more …

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The Romance of Writing

With the upcoming arrival of Valentine’s Day, many of us are contemplating ways to express our love and affection.  Some might stop by the local flower stand, while others pick up a dainty piece of jewelry.  No doubt, these are wonderful gifts-I would never pass up a bouquet of roses or sparkling earrings- but, there …

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Why & How to Use Your Personal Stationery

How many times have you ran to your local drugstore to grab a “Happy Birthday” card, only to be confronted with countless cards that don’t match your personal style and occasionally make you cringe? Indeed, there are so many occasions that warrant a nice card: weddings, deaths, graduations, births, or a loved one getting sick.  …

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Why We Still Write Letters

It would surprise no one for us to say that COVID-19 has caused most people to become even more reliant on the digital world. From Zoom calls to Amazon orders, being stuck at home for the last 18 months has meant an exponential increase in screen time. While nothing is inherently wrong with being in …

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Why Use a Fountain Pen?

Like a Snuggie or Airpods, fountain pens are one of those items that you didn’t know you needed until you had one. While many of us have the idea that they’re a geriatric substitute for the more convenient rollerball, I’m here to convince you otherwise. For the last few years, I have been happy to …

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