Sep
21
We sell all kinds of stationery styles, with and without printed envelopes. We also carry return address labels. These handy little items are extremely convenient and a lot easier than writing your name and address all the time. Sometimes it seems like they’d be perfect for every occasion. While that would be a pretty profitable thing to tell you, etiquette is pretty clear on the point. Any type of formal or business correspondence should have a hand-written or custom-printed address directly on the envelope. Dyes very seldom match exactly from batch to batch. If you were to order ivory labels and ivory correspondence cards, for instance, the dyes used to create ivory at the paper mill might be a slightly different tint than the label manufacturer’s dyes, causing the address label to clash with the ivory card stock and the accompanying envelope. Even white has its shades. Labels are sometimes glossy, as well, clashing with any sort of matte envelope stock. This sort of inconsistency in color is only one of the main reasons using return address labels formally is considered poor form. The different dye lots and mismatched coloring do not convey the level of professionalism and quality that...Read More
Sep
14
In this technological day and age, our society seems to have lost some of our personal communication skills. Now don’t misunderstand us, American Stationery uses the Internet, an online customer resource management system and inter-office email as valuable business tools just like anyone else. However, we also remember a day of hand-written, post office delivered letters, love notes not written in a popular font, scribbled to-do lists and grocery lists on the refrigerator and so much more. In all the hustle and bustle of society today, people seem to not want to take the time to sit down with a pen and paper and write down what they have to say. Is it that much more convenient to type a quick email or text message and send it? When we take the quick route we loose all the emotion and personal touch. The only way an email conveys emotion is if you use the emoticons. A person’s handwriting says so much about what they’re thinking, feeling and what kind of mood their in. There are literally handwriting experts who can tell if you are male or female, your age and how much education you’ve had. Think back to the days...Read More
Sep
9
Life changes such as marriage, moving, and having children have been discussed in some detail in previous writings. But, what about other life events such as career advancements, anniversaries, and retirement? Though these are significant events you may experience, they are more of a milestone, almost an achievement deserving recognition. Retirement After putting in tireless years in the working world you can finally retire. The time has arrived to kick back and relax. Retirement carries you into a new phase of life. It is a time to reintroduce yourself to your spouse. as you’ll now be spending more time together. You many even get reacquainted with hobbies you have only been able to squeeze into your weekends or even pick up a few new ones. You may begin travels and new adventures. A great way to usher in this new phase of life is through a party or social gathering of family, friends, and colleagues. Once you have said your good-byes and moved on, you can continue to share your new adventures and exploits on special stationery that illustrates the new casual you. Read: Career Advancement | Anniversaries | Retirement
Sep
7
Life changes such as marriage, moving, and having children have been discussed in some detail in previous writings. But, what about other life events such as career advancements, anniversaries, and retirement? Though these are significant events you may experience, they are more of a milestone, almost an achievement deserving recognition. Anniversaries In this day and age, a flourishing marriage is certainly a thing to celebrate and cheer. The first anniversary, also known as the paper anniversary, hopefully marks the start of many more anniversaries to follow. Perhaps paper seems like an unusual gift, but it’s actually quite sweet. Allow the paper to inspire endearing love letters to your mate. Of course, let us not over look the major 25th and 50th anniversary mile markers. Marriages lasting through the decades are often celebrated with parties or even vow renewal ceremonies. Read: Career Advancement | Anniversaries | Retirement
Sep
5
Life changes such as marriage, moving, and having children have been discussed in some detail in previous writings. But, what about other life events such as career advancements, anniversaries, and retirement? Though these are significant events you may experience, they are more of a milestone, almost an achievement deserving recognition. Career Advancement Depending on the field of choice, you may have had to climb a very high corporate ladder. Maybe years of study have escalated you directly to a top notch position. Maybe you have finally been able to open your own business. No matter how long the journey, career advancement is exciting! You have been faced with challenges academically, personally, and professionally. You (or perhaps someone you know) may be deserving of some sort of accolade or recognition in honor of a job well done. Maybe a party is in order or maybe something more subdued and useful would be perfect. Read: Career Advancement | Anniversaries | Retirement
Sep
2
In life you will go through many changes, grow to new heights. and accomplish great feats. These times of change, growth, and accomplishment are frequently the result of closing one chapter in your life and starting another. In other words, you are reaching milestones along life’s path. You meet some milestones very early in life. You learn to sit up and roll over and you learn to walk and talk. But, there are many other significant milestones life presents over time. Let’s take a sneak peek at some of these milestones that many of you will encounter, whether in your own personal life or in those around you. Over the next few weeks we will be talking about these milestones and giving some stationery suggestions to go along with them. Coming of Age First Birthday Bar and Bat Mitzvah Sweet Sixteen Graduation Pre-school High School College Life Events Career Advancement Anniversary: silver and golden Retirement
Aug
31
As school begins, it signals introductions to many new faces in your child’s life. From new teachers, coaches, friends, and those friends’ parents, you can be sure that there will be many new faces for both you and your child to get familiar with. In the business world, we meet and greet, and exchange business cards. It can be as simple for us, as parents! American Stationery offers calling cards in a variety of colors and patterns, from the simple to the stately, from contemporary to fantasy, from sophisticated to fun. They are complete with your name and contact information. They make the job of remembering your name and which child belongs to you so much easier for the people you come in contact with. Hand them to a teacher at the parent-teacher conference; offer one to the band director. They will make having your contact information that much more accessible to the parents of your child’s new friend, and they will save you time when you want to leave a phone number where you can be reached with the soccer coach. Everyone likes to save time and everyone appreciates it when you save them time. Calling cards are a great...Read More
Aug
29
Perhaps one of the largest milestones you will face is a graduation. How fitting is the word commencement (or beginning)? It’s kind of the epitome of what defines a milestone, isn’t it’? Graduation certainly does close the door on one era and begins a new one. Graduation signifies a time of completion, a successful end to an academic era culminating with a ceremony, in which you are handed a diploma. Perhaps in the past the most celebrated graduation was high school. Now, however, there is significance placed on preschool and college graduations as well. College Graduation College graduation is not a feat all can accomplish. Many have left behind school friends, family and hometowns in an endeavor for higher education. College is where dreams start to unfold, relationships blossom and careers take birth. It is a catapult into the unknown. It is an opportunity to achieve greater financial stability, an opportunity to embrace a specific field of study and to take personal flight into higher elevations. College graduation is often a push away from the world of academia and a lunge onto a focused pathway. Read: Pre-School | High School | College
Aug
26
Perhaps one of the largest milestones you will face is a graduation. How fitting is the word commencement (or beginning)? It’s kind of the epitome of what defines a milestone, isn’t it’? Graduation certainly does close the door on one era and begins a new one. Graduation signifies a time of completion, a successful end to an academic era culminating with a ceremony, in which you are handed a diploma. Perhaps in the past the most celebrated graduation was high school. Now, however, there is significance placed on preschool and college graduations as well. High School Graduation: The tune of "Pomp and Circumstance" almost resonates in your ear, yes’? High school graduation is the dream everyone strives after. Year after grueling year has been put in to achieving this high honor. It is an achievement that one works towards from kindergarten forward. A child faces many obstacles, challenges, and advancements in working towards this goal. It is an honor and one to be celebrated and acknowledged. It is the stepping stone into the military, working world or higher education. Read: Pre-School | High School | College
Aug
24
Perhaps one of the largest milestones you will face is a graduation. How fitting is the word commencement (or beginning)? It’s kind of the epitome of what defines a milestone, isn’t it? Graduation certainly does close the door on one era and begins a new one. Graduation signifies a time of completion, a successful end to an academic era culminating with a ceremony, in which you are handed a diploma. Perhaps in the past the most celebrated graduation was high school. Now, however, there is significance placed on preschool and college graduations as well. Pre-School Graduation A pre-school graduation is a celebration for your little one as they prepare for greater achievements in their academic development. One day the achievement of learning their A-B-C’s and 1-2-3’s and writing their name will seem quite insignificant to them. But, as a parent, it’s a huge milestone! You should be proud of how well your little one is learning. They are completing the ground work for a successful education experience. Celebrate, honor and cheer them on in their future endeavors. It will be the confidence builder they need to push them into the next stage they will face. Read: Pre-School | High School ...Read More