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sta·tion·er·y
n.
1. Writing paper and envelopes.
2. Writing materials and office supplies.
sta·tion·ar·y
I've actually sent emails and left blog comments I find this spelling mistake to be so embarrassing. So maybe I'm not so good with "it's and its" or "loose and lose" or spelling in general, but I know how to correctly use the word stationery.
adj.
Many of you out there many not know this, but when you are speaking of invitations and paper goods, the correct spelling is "stationery." With an "e". "Stationary" is something different. It's more forgivable when you are not a wedding industry professional or graphic designer. However, I see more "professionals" misspell this word than I do brides and people outside this industry. You lose all credibility with me when I see you misspell stationery not once (maybe twice) but many times over.
1.
a. Not moving.
b. Not capable of being moved; fixed.
2. Unchanging: a stationary sound.
I've actually sent emails and left blog comments I find this spelling mistake to be so embarrassing. So maybe I'm not so good with "it's and its" or "loose and lose" or spelling in general, but I know how to correctly use the word stationery.
I've been holding my tongue about this for several months now, but there is a professional out there that is very popular with some of the blogs I read. Unfortunately, she intentionally misspells stationery in her business name. I get "why" she does it, but that doesn't make it right, cute or professional. And it irritates the hell out of me.
An easy way to remember the difference is an envelope is a piece of stationery. Envelope begins with an "e." See? Easy :) Do you guys have an pet peeves like this or am I the only crazy one?
