Pen whimsical mementos using the timeless and delicate art of calligraphy! In today’s digital world, the practice of sending handwritten notes is considered an extra-special way of connecting with those we love. This exquisite set comes in a handsome case, and includes writing tools and stationery. With the stroke-by-stroke guide to each calligraphic style, you”ll complete over 40 special projects, from invitations and monogrammed stationery to greeting cards and more.

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Since debuting in 1952, this has been one of the premiere etiquette guides. After Vanderbilt’s suicide, former White House staff coordinator Tuckerman and corporate executive Dunnan have taken up the banner and completely revised and updated this standard. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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“Manners are the happy way of doing things, each one a stroke of genius or of love.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson — ReviewThis was last revised in 1978, so (more…)

The “Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book” combines old-fashioned wisdom with the latest information on caring for and nurturing one’s child from birth to age three. With advice from the nation’s leading obstetricians, pediatricians, and child-care experts, this indispensable guide also includes practical tips from mothers nationwide.

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