Once a year, we all seem to become Irish! Yep, that's right. Long time partner Doherty's has grown from a single Cary location to Apex, Holly Springs and Pittsboro; apparently good food, drinks and people make us all yearn to be Irish! An important aspect of any restaurant & pub includes employee identification, as well as rewarding your brand enthusiasts. Order gear year-round in their merch store and make sure to be early to buy your new 2026 St Patrick's Day tee design.

Patches and challenge coins are a popular way to share the story behind a brand. March 14th is Tell Your Story Day. Telling a story that resonates with recipients relies on a deep understanding of the message. Time to collaborate in our showroom & design studio always yields the right direction to go with a cohesive set of products and designs that share your message in a way that changes consumer behavior. Many products, like patches , are perfect for identification. Howeve

Birds are cared for in the nest till it's time to soar. As a student, your classroom experiences should provide the tools to help you innovate. Art teaches critical thinking, problem solving, innovation and inspires students to act on their dreams. Classrooms without walls, where the past meets the present, provide the right environment to help students soar. Much like a bird borrowing from it's environment to build a strong nest, when students gain access to community partn

International Women's Day is March 8th, kicking off International Women's Week. Governor Josh Stein proclaims  March Women's History Month 2026, along with Mayor's all over our county. This month honors the contributions of bold women, trailblazers who could not sit on the sideline, who asked uncomfortable questions, who made room for others at their table, who sat at the tables where they were not invited; women who would not be dismissed. Everyday there are woman who dare t

I've been buying antiques and vintage items for years- guess that means I upcycle right? It's fun to use a product for a different purpose. In my day job- STUFF happens. Yes, we are intentional with the samples we place in our showroom, but we are also intentional with the "old stuff". Recently all four of our bathrooms became storage for more than brooms! In fact, each was bursting at the seams with boxes, computers, and more! Recently we boxed up the entire showroom- yep,

Sure, Valentine's Day might be about chocolate and sweets, but it's also about celebrating relationships that last! Running hot and cold is not a good sign for human relationships. However, this hot & cold relationship, is associated with good things such as reliability and durability! It's a Stanley! Founded in 1913 by inventor William Stanley Jr., Stanley is associated with adventure, invention, innovation and a timeless spirit that complements your wild imagination. Over 1

February 10th is National Umbrella Day. Will your ideal consumer recall your brand offers protection, security, comfort or innovative solutions? An inversion umbrella closes away from you, keep water away. It's an innovative approach that turns a problem into a solution. As a marketing medium, an umbrella influences consumers. It ranks high for its cost per impression, has longevity of use, offers brand recall and gains high impressions over time. We've got you covered! 5 re

In 1500, the technique trope-l'oeil was applied to a flat surface, painting in a way that appeared dimensional & creating an optical illusion. Woven patches also fool the eye. When a logo has fine details that won't stitch well, we combine print & stitch into one patch for the best result. February is National Embroidery Month. This post captures the back story from 30,000 BC to 2026 and embroidery tips. This post captures all the ways we can decorate a cap to make it extra

The cap has become the modern branding canvas and like the tee , it's a billboard for your message. Caps grab our attention, the visual draws in the viewer! So, why be ordinary? Be EXTRAORIDINDARY. A visit to the showroom is "using your head." Why? Compare fabric, fit, profile, structure and feel. Once you've selected the right cap- consider your decoration options. Graphically speaking, embroidery offers numerous ways to mix processes to create dimension and enhance your st

Searching for the perfect gift? Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to be thoughtful, with heart-warming gifts. Romance is certainly a large part of the celebration, but showing your heart all year-long creates memories. Creating a gifting program is one of the many services we offer our partners. Gifting your teams improves workplace culture. Making memories with your loyal partners in your business community is also a way to demonstrate appreciation. Take a look at key

We've got an innovative & creative solution for a wearable that needs a BRAND refresh! Instead of discarding your favorite jacket when your business, school or organization rebrands, simply refresh! Frequently during a rebrand a client will ask, "What can you offer me to cover over my current embroidery that looks sharp and is a durable solution?" We've got a solution to help you: Decorate Rebrand Repair Reuse Reduce Upcycle Today's post is definitely one of our quirky enough

Have you heard? Uncle Sam turns 250 this year. Yep, America's celebrating 250 years! A celebration this large deserves year long promotion. Lucky for you, we've secured exclusive, licensed America 250 products that can have your logo added. Imagine the possibilities. From special events, to demonstrating your American Pride, to gifts for your key partners- we have options. Like what? A few of our favorites captured here: Explore more options: Food Gifts, promotional Items, w

Today's post is about ingenuity, which is creativity at work. Creativity comes in many forms. Bringing original, innovative thinking to challenges in the workplace is another way to celebrate National Creativity Month. Friday, March 6th is Employee Appreciation Day. Are you ready? Now, is the perfect time to plan a program for: Performance Leadership Milestones Achievements Service Anniversaries Demonstrating Core Values Sales Goals Customer Service Innovation at work Organiz

January 29th is National Puzzle Day and January is National Creativity Month. When you're solving a puzzle, the right fit- just clicks together. For some, finding creativity comes easier than it does to others. What's the secret? Play! Consider this- e veryday our team corners your market, connecting the right pieces that click with recipients.  Our creative ideas develop by exploring possibilities. You've heard the saying, a ll work and no play makes Jane and John - boring

The vibe of your brand is the essence a product projects to consumers. January is National Creativity Month. We love quirky, fun and innovative products. Creatives like us recognize unique products and see possibilities. Immediately we're already playing out the ways to use a product that offers unexpected engagement. Our partner experience is the constant stream of original ideation that occurs when we collaborate. Often the response by a client is- how'd you do that? Our

Are you planning to create any new resolutions for 2026? According to the Almac - In 2000 B.C, the Babylonians celebrated the new year with a twelve day festival, starting with the vernal equinox called Akitu. This celebration signaled it was time to plant crops and crown a new king, so a resolution might have been as simple as returning borrowed farm equipment. The ancient Romans adopted their calendar, and shifted it to the Julian calendar in 46 B.C designating Jan 1 as the

One of my favorite parts of each year is driving home through downtown once the lights adorn our streetlamps. It's always magical! It's hard to believe another year is about to turn the page towards a new set of chapters. As we close this year, allow me to reflect on December 2025~ "Twas the night before Christmas when all through the peak, not a creature was stirring. Well, not that you'd see. Our local first responders keep the peak and surrounding communities have the same

Everyone needs a " life saver ," someone that's got your back. December 19th is Hard Candy Day! Physical awards are spectacular presentations at an event, but for life's everyday moments a quick acknowledgement goes a long way. In 2026 let's collaborate. We'll develop a year-round program that will add cheer, fun, and recognition through micro-award moments. #SmallMomentsBigRewards Besides, sweet treats are an unexpected, but appreciated, break in the day. A life-saver! The

Always add more knowledge. Embrace learning. December 15th is Wear Your Pearls Day and since 2024, we've been working to consistently add to your strand of knowledge, one pearl at a time. Today's post is a collection of 1o quick tips to add to your strand. Your first impression lasts. Make sure the language, through your actual words and your body match the vibe of your recipient or you're likely to never really "connect". Connecting is an important part to the sales proces

Promotions that are fun, spread joy, showcase our creative side, add color to our world and provide comfort- well, that's a promotion that checks all our boxes. Let's put some pep into your brand, get you noticed and traveling all around town. Step into a creative project. We're ready. December 4th is National Sock Day. To celebrate the day- we've got a pair of socks waiting for you to pick up if you're in Downtown Apex. Check out our stories on socials, we had a little fun w