How high do you score on the posh’o'meter?

You’ve probably heard of Debrett’s. They’re the publishers who, like Burke’s, publish beautiful leather-bound books containing lists of the richest and poshest people in the UK; Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage. 

And boy, are they posh! They describe themselves as ‘the modern authority on all matters etiquette, taste and achievement’. And they say that ‘recognising people of distinction and the finer things in life are true to Debrett’s Heritage’.  They have opinions about all aspects of life from ‘modern’ manners to wedding etiquette to correct ‘form’, etiquette for young gentlemen to advice on every aspect of family life.

Gosh. 

We’ve had hours of fun reading through our copy of ‘Correct Form’. And we were pleased to see that they’ve got some sound advice about announcing the birth of a new baby:

“Birth Announcement cards should be printed or engraved and kept elegantly simple. Photographs of a new baby should never be sent out.“ they proclaim.

“Phew!” we proclaim in response. Thankfully we are not as common as muck after all. Far from it. In fact, from now on you can call us Lord and Lady Muck. We’re as posh as a posh thing.  

How come? Because our simple, elegant, luxurious new birth announcement cards fit the bill perfectly. According to Debrett’s we’ve got it right. Thick, crisp white cards embellished with a delightfully subtle pink or blue bow. And that’s it. You choose the message and text, which sits there looking ever so classy above the bow motif. Debrett’s would be proud of us.

As for their ‘don’t send a photo of your baby’ advice, we think that’s a bit harsh. It doesn’t exactly exude human warmth! So why not include a lovely photo of your new baby in the envelope to accompany your classy, minimalist birth announcement card?

That way you get the best of both worlds. You can be posh and  human at the same time in one big, cosy double whammy. We love happy compromises!

1969 and the Neil Armstrong is the first man to walk on the moon The second man  is Buzz Lightyear (Aldrin). On March 2nd ‘69 Concorde makes it’s first flight of 27mins. Number one hits that year include Tom Jones, The Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac, sound familiar? Marvin Gaye sang “Heard it through the Grapevine” and the legendary Rolf Harris  bought a lump to out throats with “Two Little Boys”.

This is landmark birthday, you must celebrate before Hush Puppies become a reality and that Pink Rinse seems to make sense. Be proud of 1969, let everybody know you were born in the Love and Peace year with our 1969 themed invitation.

Maybe you have memories of your misspent youth, Remember the Specials (touring 2009), The first Madness single “The Prince” and the mighty “Three minute hero” from The Selector? All from the Two Tone Lable. This invitation should bring back the glory days one more time!