“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” -- Emily Post
I recently attended a writing etiquette workshop at a local stationery and gift store. The workshop focused on the importance of written correspondence and having social stationery on hand for all occasions.
We discussed the intricacies of addressing envelopes and the best formula for composing polished thank you notes.The workshop left me a little confused, since audience members seemed to disagree with the workshop leader's insights. Let's just say that I will continue to depend upon reference books to help me with my notes ! Here are a few of my favorite books to reference...
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| Manners by Kate Spade |
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| How to Say It by Rosalie Maggio |
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| Send by David Shipley and Will Schwalbe |
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| The Etiquette Advantage In Business by Peggy Post and Peter Post |
The workshop did allow me to browse new stationery trends! Below are a few of my favorite stylish stationery brands...
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| Amy Butler |
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| Jonathan Adler |
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| Lilly Pulitzer |
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| Kate Spade |
“Those who have mastered etiquette, who are entirely, impeccably right, would seem to arrive at a point of exquisite dullness.” -- Dorothy Parker
I like your blog!...Daniel
ReplyDeleteoh my....i love the Amy Butler stuff! I must go find some of that....my friends tell me that i'm one of the last note-on-paper senders; i'm glad to hear that i'm not!
ReplyDeleteCreative blog. Now you're 16th follower! Thanks for stopping by.
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nicolette
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Sweet blog, I am now following back and I look forward to more of your posts.
ReplyDeleteI love this post - I completely agree! I was just at Papyrus yesterday refilling my stationery stock because nothing can beat a handwritten note in the mail. Cute blog - following now :)
ReplyDeleteEtiquette needs to be taught at home and school.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be getting lost in our society.
Sad huh!
Loved your post
Hugs, Dolly
Sounds like the workshop was really interesting! I love the Kate Spade stationary and would be interested to read her book on manners. I have her 'Style' book which is just lovely.
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