“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 […]

Meet our newest CurlyRed web design intern, Trent Bergman! Trent, please tell us a bit more about yourself: 1. Where are you attending school ? What is your concentration? What’s your dream career? I graduated with two associate degrees from Garrett College: Computer Science and General Studies. I'd love to become a self-sustaining indie video […]

We want to give a huge shoutout to our web design intern Jackson, who recently graduated with honors from Southern Garrett High School, in Oakland, Maryland. Jackson is attending Frostburg State University in the fall, with a Computer Science major and Theatre minor. We're so proud of you, Jackson! We can't wait to see what […]

Earlier this year, CurlyRed was hired to design a strategic plan, launched by Attorney General Anthony G. Brown. The plan highlights the work undertaken during the first two years of his history-making first term as Maryland's 47th Attorney General and announces the five strategic priorities that will drive the work of the Office of the Attorney […]

Meet our newest CurlyRed graphic design intern, Jacob Reichard! Jacob, please tell us a bit more about yourself: 1. Where are you attending school ? What is your concentration? What’s your dream career? I attended Garrett College where I earned my associates degree in Graphic Design. My dream career is to be a lead designer […]

Jim Fernen, owner of Vertex Carpentry, is considered a master carpenter and has over 40 years of extensive hands-on experience. He provides clients with high quality, affordability and flawless workmanship for their home or office. Vertex Carpentry provides remodeling and repairs in Garrett County, MD, in the Deep Creek Lake area.  When he relocated to […]

Once again, our sister company Jitterbug Movement Studio bringing you our super popular Line Dancing with instructor Terry Novak-Whalen! This special event at Moonshadow will kick off with a line dancing lesson, followed by an open dance, We will get you laughing and your heart pumping. Boots are not required, just a willingness to have fun. […]

by M. Kendall Ludwig, president and principal designer of CurlyRed (We originally posted this article about a year ago, but it's still relevant, maybe more than ever...) We have always been proud to serve small businesses and non-profits. For these entities, every dollar they spend matters. As a small business owner myself, I completely understand […]

This is a painful post, but we wanted to say an official goodbye to The Vagabond Taproom in Oakland, MD. There last day of business is tomorrow, March 29th, 2025. Vagabond: you have been one of our all-time favorite clients to work with. The work we've created for you over the years has been pure […]

There are two great events coming up at Our Town Theatre, a CurlyRed client in Oakland, Maryland! Please join us tomorrow, Friday, March 14, 2025 for a food, music, and drink-filled St. Patrick’s Day celebration! On the menu this year will be Guinness Beef Stew, a baked potato bar, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and of […]

There are two wonderful events happening in Garrett County this week. Join us tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th, for great food and conversation with some of the most incredible women in Garrett County!   Networking + Lunch at Ace's Run | $17 includes lunch buffet, beverage, and gratuity   This event will feature a presentation from […]

Our team has painstakingly worked on the newest iteration of curlyred.com for over a year: researching, concepting, creating assets and new copy, improving, improving, improving. But you know what they say about the cobbler’s kids having no shoes—we've been fitting in this extensive project in-between our client work. This new-and-improved website beautifully showcases why we’re here, who […]