Over the course of Dempsey & Carroll’s long history, our company has published a number of books on the art and importance of engraving.                     The three above pictures are a selection of pages with old monogram and crest engravings. Note the intricacy of …

          I understand that traditionally an after six wedding would indicate formal attire. What does this mean for the groomsmen and bridesmaids? Then in terms of guests’ attire, it is okay to indicate on the invitation that something less than formal is okay, such as semi-formal or even casual? I don’t …

         The At-home card tradition began in Victorian times as a way to officially announce a newlyweds’ joint home together and the date at which they would begin living there.   At-home cards were originally sent along with the Wedding Announcement or Wedding Invitation.           Today, at-home cards are …

Mother’s Day is fast approaching!  Here are some of our favorites from our store… Our Monica Rich Kosann “i just adore you” gift set is just the right accessory to any paper lover’s stationery wardrobe.  Calling cards, which come in a traditional women’s size (#128), are a useful and thoughtful gift for Mom to hand …

All the options for an invitation can seem overwhelming, but once you finalize a few details it’s really quite simple!  Here are some tips to help you with your wedding invitations… If the Bride’s mother and father are hosting: The most traditional wording is: Mr. and Mrs. William Smith request the honour of your presence …

As many of you know, 1878 was the year Dempsey & Carroll was founded in New York, but it was also the year that these things happened too! January 1 – Cleopatra’s Needle arrives in London.                     January 5 – At the Battle of Shipka Pass …

There was a great article in the Wall Street Journal last week about the “rosy-cheeked, white-haired man,” Larry, on every Quaker Oats product.  PepsiCo, owner of Quaker Oats, has given Larry and the rest of the Quaker Oats logo, a makeover in hopes of more closely aligning itself with healthy-living while also reminding customers of …

We thoroughly enjoyed reading the New York Times’ article entitled “Securing an Apartment With Help From a Love Letter”.  While the home space is very personal, in the world of real estate, it couldn’t be more impersonal and “remote”.  Thus, letter-writing has helped “buyers seem more human” to sellers and has become a promising strategy …

Though we were founded in Union Square, we’ve been all over Manhattan!  Check out this map of Dempsey & Carroll’s locations in New York City.                 

        For our most recent stationery collaboration, photographer and designer Monica Rich Kosann caught our eye with her glimmering gold jewelry and her equally bright personality. Monica’s work in gold and silver reflect a classic taste and an appreciation for antique keepsakes. She began designing home accessories and jewelry to create fitting …