1986…
Ronald Reagan is President
The space shuttle Challenger explodes
The Duke and Dutchess of York, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are married
Iran-Contra Scandal
“Out of Africa” is Best Picture of the Year
First Hands Across America campaign to fight hunger is celebrated
The Concorde celebrates its 10th Anniversary
President Ferdinand Marcos of the Phillipines resigns
Engraved Images OPENS
This is what was happening in the world in 1986 when I founded Engraved Images in Morristown, NJ. With an idea to provide engraved stationery in an elegant showroom by appointment only, was the start of the Engraved Images story. Promoting the beauty and craftsmanship of engraving through stationery and invitations started my entrepreneur journey.
1986 – Engraved Images first location in Morristown, NJ.
Some of you have been with me since the beginning. You have known the Morristown office, the Bernardsville retail store and now our current Far Hills location. Others I have met more recently, but nonetheless, each of you make up the chapters in the tale.
This Thanksgiving season, is the perfect time to express my gratitude to each of you, my clients and friends, for your continued encouragement and business.
I am grateful to have been a part of some of the most important moments of your lives, commemorating milestones and sharing in some of your happiest of times. It is a privilege to work with you and to learn from you, and I look forward to future collaborations.
A Fine Life blog is intentionally launching at a time when our thoughts are centered on thankfulness and sharing. As my business and interests have expanded, so has my desire to explore many aspects of today’s living. From paper and design trends, to gift giving, social communications, and helpful tips, A Fine Life will explore topics for gracious living.
Our first retail location in Bernardsville, NJ
Furthermore, during my years in business, I have been witness to a technology explosion which has impacted every one of us and certainly changed the stationery and invitation business. It has changed the way in which we perform our jobs, live our lives and communicate with one another. Yet, in spite of all of these changes, I am often asked about etiquette and the appropriate way in which we should handle situations for all of life’s complexities. Here, I will also explore what I see as the new “Modern Etiquette”.
So, 30 years later, here starts a new chapter – my first blog post. I hope you will join me as I celebrate gracious living, proper etiquette, weddings, paper and design. Please sign up to follow me and I look forward to your comments and thoughts.
Now, onto celebrating Engraved Images 30 Year Anniversary!
With Gratitude,
Our current location in Far Hills, NJ.
So excited to start reading your blog, Heidi!
This is exciting! Happy 30th Anniversary!!!
Dearest Heidi,
Congratulations on 30 extraordinary and successful years! I am so proud of you for reaching this historic milestone. I love my personal stationery and receive many compliments on it. No matter what the situation it is always the appropriate messenger for my thoughts. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.
Fondly,
Kathleen
Dear Heidi,
Happy anniversary! .I am so grateful to be a part of your life. You are not only a fabulous businesswoman but you a treasured friend. I wish you only the very , very best with A Fine Life!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Congratulations! Wishing you much success in your new endeavors!
Heidi,
Congratulations on your 30 year Anniversary. You are the best!
Happy 30th Anniversary! All your hard work paid off! Your family must be so proud of you. Looking forward to reading your blog.
Dear Heidi,
Happy 30th Anniversary! I am so excited about your new website and blog. You truly deliver wonderful products with outstanding personal service rarely seen these days. Thank you for assisting me with all of my selections over the years and your warm kindness.
I wish you and the family a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Warm regards,
Clare
Congratulations Heidi! I’m thankful for your friendship, and I can’t wait to follow your blog!
Congratulations on a successful 30 years and best wishes for many more fulfilling and exciting years ahead! Can’t wait to read more.
Congrats on 30 years. I do remember all the historical moments and events of 1986. I am so looking forward to reading your blog…keep it coming.
Heidi – you are fabulous! Congrats on 30 years! Yes, I will follow you, because you always give terrific advice. xo Elisabeth
Congratulations Heidi! You are my special sister in law and I am so proud of you! Love, Lelia
Heidi!
This is such an exciting new chapter for you! I know great things are ahead. You are so special and I appreciate all of your help and advice through the years. Can’t wait to follow your blog!
Xoxo, Jess
Heidi,
Congratulations on 30 years. I look forward to what is sure to be a fabulous blog.
Hugs,
Margaret
Congratulations, Heidi! I loved shopping in your wonderful Far Hills store when I lived in the area. Now that we have moved south I really miss you, your wonderful team and the great shop. I’m so glad to see that I will now be able to read your blog and order some things online. Thanks and all the best. Cherie