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This video interview featuring Dr. Jennifer Virts, co-owner of The Green Room Lounge in Town of Oakland, Maryland, is part of a client spotlight series by the creative agency CurlyRed. CurlyRed handled the visual branding and identity for the lounge, as well as a fully custom WordPress website and social media assets. In the interview, […]

Cheers to 19 years of big ideas and bold design. This Thursday, we’re taking over the Green Room Lounge in Oakland to celebrate nearly two decades of CurlyRed (our official anniversary is this Saturday). Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just joining the family, we want to see you there! We […]

Every February at CurlyRed, we donate 10% of our proceeds to two worthy nonprofits! This year our Garrett County recipient is House of Hope and our "beyond" recipient is Identity Access Project. You can read more about these fantastic non-profits below. The resources of the House of Hope are primarily directed to short-term emergency situations, […]

Hard to believe, but we will be celebrating 19 years of business this month! CurlyRed wouldn’t be where it is today without our amazing clients and friends. To say thank you, we’re hosting a celebration at The Green Room Lounge in Oakland, Maryland and you’re invited! Come grab a light refreshment (on us) and enjoy […]

We bring you tidings of good cheer to this holiday season and into the new year. As we look back at 2025, we come away with a deep gratitude for the hard lessons we've learned, and the blessings we've been given, even on our hardest days. Our CurlyRed office will close at 2pm today, and […]

We love it when we get the opportunity to work with really good, local people. Christian Mash is the State’s Attorney for Garrett County. As a career prosecutor, Christian has spent the last 12 years working to uphold the safety and security of the people of our community. He has devoted his career in public […]

Man, oh man, this was a fun one. All the way over on the other side of the county, you'll find a family-owned and operated donut shop with three locations in Kitsap County, Washington called Lone Star Donuts (fun fact: you'll also find former CurlyRed intern Luci Dawson ready to help you!). Their donuts and […]

We’ve got your stocking stuffers covered. CurlyRed candles are back, featuring our newest scent Cozy Chai Siren—warm, aromatic blend of sweet spices and frothy cream. Other scents available: Smoke & Siren Cedar & Siren Cinnamon & Siren Spice & Siren Espresso & Siren Soothing Siren and Siren à la Mode These candles are custom-made by […]

Sarah Duck, Vice President of Tourism & Marketing for Garrett County Chamber of Commerce won “Best Promotional Material Award” last evening at the The Maryland Travel & Tourism Summit (MTTS). The won the award for the Small Town Trail Brochure our team at CurlyRed designed for them! You can download the brochure here: gc_smalltowntrail_digitalbrochure_20240927 Congrats […]

Join us on Thursday, November 20th for great food and conversation with some of the most incredible women in Garrett County at Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub! $22 includes lunch buffet, beverage, and gratuity This month we will be doing a special holiday White Elephant gift exchange! Please bring one wrapped item ($15 in value) […]

Come join us on Thursday, October 23rd at Market on 42 in Friendsville, Maryland for an evening dedicated to honoring and empowering women in business! This event is a fantastic opportunity to network and celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs in our community. Whether you're a seasoned business owner, just starting out, or simply support our […]

“Did you say you wanted a coke-machine website?” At CurlyRed, we're always up for a challenge. However, when BILT (a construction company based in Garrett County, Maryland) owner Tim Reed came into our office and declared he wanted a “coke-machine website” for his business, we needed a little more information. He quickly explained that we loves […]

Bonfire crew assemble! Our team is looking forward to s’mores, laughs, and questionable dance moves this Labor Day weekend. Our CurlyRed office will be closed, beginning at 3pm today until 9am on Tuesday, September 2nd. May your marshmallows be golden and your stories be legendary!

This is a very special week in CurlyRed-land! Today is the birthday of our lead designer Olivia and tomorrow is Kendall's birthday! Please join us in wishing them a year full of joyful moments.

Women’s Equality Day 2025 (WED2025) will be celebrated in Garrett County this year on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 5-7 p.m. at Community Action’s Mary Browning Senior Center in Oakland. The event’s theme is Child Care as an Equity Issue, especially the lack of available and affordable child care. It is co-sponsored by a coalition of […]

CurlyRed was thrilled when The Right Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, Bishop of Maryland, and The Rev. Canon Dina van Klaveren, Canon for Development & Stewardship, approached us about designing several pieces for her annual Bishop's Appeal. Bishop Carrie wanted to show the good work that the diocese is doing across the state, that makes up a […]

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. Since its founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. The Garrett Branch of AAUW has been working since its […]

Meet our newest CurlyRed graphic design intern, Juliette Ludwig (yes, she's Kendall and Mark's youngest daughter). Juliette, we're excited to learn more about you!: 1. Where are you attending school ? What’s your dream career? I'm attending Southern Garrett High School (going into 8th grade). And my dream career is to be a mental health […]

Most folks consider July 4th a national holiday, but in CurlyRed-land, July 3rd is one as well! Our web guru/creative unicorn Mark is celebrating 45 years of awesomeness today, so if you see him around, give him a bear hug and wish him the happiest of birthdays.

At CurlyRed, we love working with non-profits, especially when they are such a force for good in their community. In 1984, a generous woman named Alice March started a food pantry in her basement, which eventually became Catonsville Emergency Assistance. In addition to food assistance, CEA has grown to deliver additional services, including utility assistance […]
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