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Why, hello there—thanks for stopping by!

This area is a place to explore design ideas and inspiration, share recent work and testimonials, and let you know about upcoming CurlyRed and art-related events happening in Garrett County, Maryland and beyond.

If you would like to contribute or be featured in this blog, please contact Kendall at kendall@curlyred.com.


Published: December 3, 2025

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 […]

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Published: November 26, 2025

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 […]

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Published: November 19, 2025

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 […]

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Published: November 5, 2025

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) […]

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Published: October 15, 2025

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 […]

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Published: September 24, 2025

“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 […]

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Published: August 29, 2025

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!

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Published: August 22, 2025

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.

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Published: August 13, 2025

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 […]

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Published: July 31, 2025

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 […]

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Published: July 24, 2025

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 […]

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Published: July 16, 2025

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 […]

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Published: July 3, 2025

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.

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Published: June 25, 2025

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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Published: June 18, 2025

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 […]

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Published: June 11, 2025

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 […]

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Published: May 29, 2025

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 […]

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Published: May 14, 2025

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 […]

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Published: April 23, 2025

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 […]

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Published: April 17, 2025

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. […]

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