On July 26, 1878: In California, the poet and American West outlaw “Black Bart” made his final clean getaway, stealing a safe box out of a Wells Fargo stagecoach. The empty box was later found containing only a poem, penned by Bart. Here I lay me down to sleep to wait the coming morrow, Perhaps …
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Cocktail Frog spotted in Chelsea
The painting “Lunch, 2013” by the artist Jane Kaplowitz (shown at C24 Gallery, 514 W. 24th St.) depicts a typical New York slither captured on Dempsey & Carroll Cocktail Frog stationery. The familiarity of this seemingly mundane invitation, blown up out of it’s usual proportions (27x by 37.75x),evokes the viewers own personal memories. We have all had …
A sweet sentiment to share
“Dear Myles, I’m sorry it took me so very long to respond to your letter. I really like your idea. If we had guns that shot chocolate, not only would our country be safer, if would be happier. People love chocolate. You are a good boy, Joe Biden.” courtesy of SheboyganPress.com. Our favorite Chocolatiers include François …
Remembering Robert F. Kennedy
photo courtesy of http://www.johnkeel.com
A fresh take on bubbly
Recently our friends at Olé Imports, a Spanish Wine Importing Company based out of New Rochelle, New York, were kind enough to send over a case of their Naverán Brut Vintage Cava for our annual retail partner Spring Mimosa Event. We have to say – it’s a summer MUST HAVE. It’s incredibly light and makes a fantastic Mimosa. Cava is sparkling white …
Thinking of Oklahoma
All of us here at Dempsey & Carroll are deeply saddened to hear about the recent tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives or were injured. We sincerely hope that everyone will receive the support they need. The road to recovery will be long …
A bit of Bridal Insight
I fell in love with wedding planning when I was dating my husband over 15 years ago. In college I got an internship in the fashion department at Modern Bride magazine and after graduation was hired as an assistant at Martha Stewart Weddings. I was a little nervous, and so was my boss, that after …
Eyes on John Derian & Astier de Villatte
Lovers’ eyes were a style of miniature paintings popular during the late 18th century. Each picture was secretly commissioned for illicit lovers, and portrayed a single eye of the loved one. Often these paintings were done on ivory and framed with other precious stones, so the treasured gift could be worn as a broach, pendant, …
Calligraphed Wedding Vows
We can’t think of a more perfect present for a paper wedding anniversary than these calligraphed wedding vows created by Rajiv Surendra.