Caroline Ricardo <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0031/5612/files/stationery_et_page_picture.jpg?1245726066' alt='' /></p> <p><i>“The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.” Walt Whitman</i><br /> <p></p> <h3>Stationery Etiquette Guide</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/invitations-to-special-events-and-occasions">Invitation Etiquette for Special Events and Occasions</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/title-and-closing-etiquette-envelope-addressing-and-letter-conventions">Title and Closing Etiquette, Envelope Addressing and Letter Conventions</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/the-etiquette-of-social-announcements">The Etiquette of Social Announcements</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/the-beauty-of-a-thank-you-note">The Beauty of a Thank You Note</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/the-art-and-elegance-of-stationery-etiquette">The Art and Elegance of Stationery Etiquette</a></li> </ul> <p>There is no lovelier occasion than to receive in the mail a personal letter or note. The beautiful crisp paper and the intimate message it encloses is truly one of life’s great yet endangered pleasures.</p> <p>At Inscriber we believe the art of the written word should be celebrated and used daily. Writing a letter, invitation or thank you note encourages thought, personal expression and most precious of all time.</p> <p>The etiquette of stationery writing and correspondence is an art dating back centuries. Nowadays most messages we receive are electronic and vanish immediately. Many people have never learnt correct invitation wording etiquette. Whether addressing envelopes, writing invitations for special events or sending a thankyou note there is a level of etiquette that will make your correspondence extra memorable for the recipient.</p> <p>Inscribers stocks a comprehensive range of <a href="http://www.inscriber.com.au/collections/fine-paper-stationery-envelopes-invitations">letter paper and envelopes</a>, <a href="http://www.inscriber.com.au/collections/fine-paper-stationery-envelopes-invitations">notecards</a> and <a href="http://www.inscriber.com.au/collections/fine-paper-stationery-envelopes-invitations">correspondence sets</a>.</p> <p><i>“Please write again soon. Though my own life is filled with activity, letters encourage momentary escape into others lives and I come back to my own with greater contentment.”_ Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey</i></p> <p> <h3>Essential Elements</h3> <p>When considering stationery etiquette it is important to convey succinctly the message and details of the occasion or event. If receiving an invitation to an event the recipient needs to be informed of the date, location, dress code and time, as well as the purpose of the event, whom is invited and the hosts details.<br /> <p></p> <h3>Refinement and Courtesy</h3> <p>The art of etiquette in correspondence is to ultimately strengthen relationships, be they personal or business. All occasions call for different and considered use of etiquette elements. The writer needs to keep in mind the personal characteristics and beliefs of the recipient in order to deliver a refined piece of correspondence.<br /> <p></p> <h3>History and Usage</h3> <p>The etiquette of letter writing and invitation correspondence has changed as our lives have changed. Many customs that were once de regur are now adapted to our modern lifestyle. For example the commonplace practice of sending addressed and stamped reply cards with a wedding invitation is now proper etiquette where once this practice was considered rude. <br /> <p></p> 2009-05-21T12:35:00+10:00 the-art-and-elegance-of-stationery-etiquette 3323092 2009-05-21T12:35:00+10:00 315612 2009-08-27T14:45:20+10:00 <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0031/5612/files/stationery_et_page_picture.jpg?1245726066' alt='' /> <i>“The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.” Walt Whitman</i> <p> <h3>Stationery Etiquette Guide</h3> * "Invitation Etiquette for Special Events and Occasions":http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/invitations-to-special-events-and-occasions * "Title and Closing Etiquette, Envelope Addressing and Letter Conventions":http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/title-and-closing-etiquette-envelope-addressing-and-letter-conventions * "The Etiquette of Social Announcements":http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/the-etiquette-of-social-announcements * "The Beauty of a Thank You Note":http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/the-beauty-of-a-thank-you-note * "The Art and Elegance of Stationery Etiquette":http://www.inscriber.com.au/pages/the-art-and-elegance-of-stationery-etiquette There is no lovelier occasion than to receive in the mail a personal letter or note. The beautiful crisp paper and the intimate message it encloses is truly one of life’s great yet endangered pleasures. At Inscriber we believe the art of the written word should be celebrated and used daily. Writing a letter, invitation or thank you note encourages thought, personal expression and most precious of all time. The etiquette of stationery writing and correspondence is an art dating back centuries. Nowadays most messages we receive are electronic and vanish immediately. Many people have never learnt correct invitation wording etiquette. Whether addressing envelopes, writing invitations for special events or sending a thankyou note there is a level of etiquette that will make your correspondence extra memorable for the recipient. Inscribers stocks a comprehensive range of "letter paper and envelopes":http://www.inscriber.com.au/collections/fine-paper-stationery-envelopes-invitations, "notecards":http://www.inscriber.com.au/collections/fine-paper-stationery-envelopes-invitations and "correspondence sets":http://www.inscriber.com.au/collections/fine-paper-stationery-envelopes-invitations. <i>“Please write again soon. Though my own life is filled with activity, letters encourage momentary escape into others lives and I come back to my own with greater contentment.”_ Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey</i> <p> <h3>Essential Elements</h3> When considering stationery etiquette it is important to convey succinctly the message and details of the occasion or event. If receiving an invitation to an event the recipient needs to be informed of the date, location, dress code and time, as well as the purpose of the event, whom is invited and the hosts details. <p> <h3>Refinement and Courtesy</h3> The art of etiquette in correspondence is to ultimately strengthen relationships, be they personal or business. All occasions call for different and considered use of etiquette elements. The writer needs to keep in mind the personal characteristics and beliefs of the recipient in order to deliver a refined piece of correspondence. <p> <h3>History and Usage</h3> The etiquette of letter writing and invitation correspondence has changed as our lives have changed. Many customs that were once de regur are now adapted to our modern lifestyle. For example the commonplace practice of sending addressed and stamped reply cards with a wedding invitation is now proper etiquette where once this practice was considered rude. <p>