From the category archives:

Lapel Pins

5 Ways Lapel Pins Help With New Year’s Resolution

We all go through the same ritual each year at this time. The parties, the revelry and then, when its all over and we have woken up from our celebrations, we set some time aside to write down new goals and resolutions for the upcoming New Year. Its habit, fun and in some case an exercise in futility.  Statistically, only about 30% of the resolutions ...

Read the full article →

New Year Resolution Pins

2011 is here!  First, we at the Monterey Company want to wish you a good one and an even better beginning.  2010 was a year of tremendous growth and creativity and we thank all of you who joined our family to make that happen, both team members and clients! One of the things we are excited about this year is how we are taking our ...

Read the full article →

Case Study: The 9th New York Volunteer Infantry

MCo-7271

Dennis Schurr had always been interested in art and history.  What was most fascinating however, was the history behind his Great Great Grandfathers  American Civil War regiment.  He has spent the better part of the last two decades researching all he could on this family history and on the American Civil War and what he has now is a home filled with flags, fire arms, ...

Read the full article →

10 Elegant Homemade Holiday Gifts

With the holiday season beginning, it’s time to start thinking of what to get people for Christmas. Finding the right present for someone can be really difficult. On one hand, you want to impress them with a thoughtful gift, to show them that you care. One the other hand, we’re in the middle of a horrible recession and money is tight for everyone right now, so most people can’t just blow their money on presents, especially when buying presents for more than one person.

Read the full article →

Mardi Gras Lapel Pins

Mardi Gras or Carnival season is the name given to the carnival celebrations that take place around the beginning of the Epiphany and ending on the day before Ash Wednesday.  Catholic in origin, Mardi Gras has surpassed the restrictions of being celebrated by just those that are Catholic and include all those revelers who love to indulge in all things hedonistic and dramatic. Thousands of ...

Read the full article →

Holiday Gift: Small Lapel Pins For Cards

lapelpins-cloisonne-celtichearts-sm

Creativity gets into high gear for the holidays.  Hanakkuh and Christmas specifically become the big holidays for gift giving and with the economy being what it is, people are looking for ways to purchase inexpensive gifts that are still classy, long lasting and meaningful.  We at The Monterey Company love this time of year for obvious reasons, what with all the festivities, the weather, and ...

Read the full article →

Drunk Driving Prevention Month

December is finally here.  And what we all have before us in the United States is an entire month of festivities.  Family gatherings, parties with friends, corporate celebrations, city wide festivities around the New Years… all of them are filled with merriment, socializing and of course drinking.  Whats a holiday party without a good cocktail, right? This month more then any other its important to ...

Read the full article →

A Kite For Martha Stewart

Kite image

Martha Stewart has turned crafts, cooking and homemaking into an international art form as well as a big business. Besides her popular TV show, a national magazine, and countless cooking and decorating books, Martha Stewart also has an entire line of home accessories now being sold at Target. It would be hard to impress an icon like that, but one of our Monterey Company customers, ...

Read the full article →

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Often called the silent killer, pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis due to the fact that it is rarely detected in its earlier stages.  This is primarily due to the fact that early stage pancreatic cancer shows little to no symptoms, and the symptoms that do show up are varied, and can often be attributed to other illness such as Diabetes, which can be ...

Read the full article →

Holiday Gift Ideas — Custom Lapel Pins

Custom lapel pins have always been a favorite collector’s item and many people will try and collect every pin from a certain organization. No matter what type of business, charity, or sports team you are a part of, a custom lapel pin can be a great way to say “thank you” and get people involved with your brand.

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →