Archive for October, 2008
How to Accept and Regret Formal Invitations
Ever wondered why some invitations—usually the ultra fancy wedding ones—don’t include RSVP cards? Believe it or not, these convenient cards weren’t always included (and for formal occasions, still aren’t) because etiquette dictates that the invitee send his or her response on personal stationery.
Acceptance
Formal invitations should be accepted or regretted in the third person
They should always [...]
Envelope Etiquette
Addressing envelopes can be tricky. Just follow these tips to get it right.
Where to Put the Return Addresses
Traditionally, the return address is written on the front, upper left-hand corner. But some use the back flap, either centered or across the top.
Where to Put the ZIP Code
Tradition would have you write the ZIP directly after the [...]
Thank-You Cards 101: Writing the Perfect One
A well-written thank you note is easy to make when you know the recipe – simply mix one part accepted etiquette with two parts you.
Reasons to Send
You’ll have to think long and hard to come up with an instance when sending a thank-you card isn’t the right thing to do. So the gates are wide [...]
Dooced Again!
For us, there are few things more thrilling than getting linked to by other bloggers we admire. Near the top of that list would certainly be Ms. Heather B. Armstrong aka Dooce. So we were thrilled to see this morning that Heather had posted about our Night Owl 2009 Wooden Desk Calendar:
(Photo by Heather Armstrong. [...]
