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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: April 2, 2010

CurlyRed's logo for Duncan Investment Partners featured in a segment for WBAL-TV! Thanks Keith.

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Published: March 15, 2010

(thanks to our intern Ashley for creating this blog post!) Planning a wedding is a very wonderful time in a couple’s life. This can be a very stressful and exciting time for couples. Planning what food to serve and what flowers to serve, however, are not the only important decisions to make. Finding the perfect […]

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Published: March 4, 2010

Hi everyone! We have an exciting announcement: CurlyRed is proud to be a sponsor of the first annual all-day design conference in Baltimore! It's called A Day in the Life and thanks to the incredible team headed by Jessica Watson, it's going to be an amazing day: Great sessions, a panel discussion, creative jam session, […]

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Published: February 3, 2010

Visit CurlyRed's Facebook page to see photos from our event. If we missed you, we hope to see you next year!

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Published: February 1, 2010

Come celebrate tonight with us! Check out the posts below for more details.

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Published: January 27, 2010

Happy Wednesday everyone! We are pleased to announce that we have added two websites to our portfolio section: Azul 17: a Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Lounge in Columbia, MD R. K. Tongue: an expertise and service-driven, nationally-capable, regionally-focused insurance agency and brokerage based in Baltimore, Maryland. Contact CurlyRed today about your web design needs!

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Published: January 25, 2010

Just a reminder: please come join us at Cibo Bar and Grille next week, Monday, February 1st from 5:30-8:30 pm. The address is 100 Painters Mill Rd., Owings Mills, Maryland 21117. This event is free and open to all clients, family and friends of CurlyRed. The drink specials are: 2.50 domestic beers 2 for 1 […]

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Published: January 7, 2010

As many of you know, when we found out we were pregnant, we talked about converting the our guest room into a truly awesome nursery. Here was our blah guest bedroom before. We had just taken down the ugly wallpaper and all we had for the baby was a crib that Eric and Emily graciously […]

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Published: December 23, 2009

Thank you so much for another great year. May your holidays be very joyous, safe and a time to spend with those you love. And as our special gift to you, here is the birth announcement we designed for our daughter Margot! Enjoy! We will be back in full force in the new year, ready […]

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Published: December 8, 2009

2010 marks 3 years that CurlyRed has been in business and that's worth celebrating! We would like to thank you for all the support, love and business you've provided for us so please come join us at Cibo Bar and Grille on Monday, February 1st from 5:30-8:30 pm. The address is 100 Painters Mill Rd., […]

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Published: November 25, 2009

If you've been wondering where we've been, our family welcomed a little baby girl named Margot on November 1st. But I have some more exciting news: My husband, Mark Ludwig, just launched his new portfolio site, www.snowjumpstump.com. He is looking for new job opportunities, particularly in the gaming or user-interface arenas. Please take a look […]

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Published: October 19, 2009

I'd like to apologize in the huge lack of updates recently...as many of you know, I am expecting my first child any day now, and have been frantically tying up loose ends in preparation. CurlyRed has finished up some really awesome projects recently, so we wanted to update our portfolio to show you what we've […]

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Published: September 9, 2009

My friend, Dominic Albanese has created an amazing blog documenting adventures he has taken over the past few years. And as much as I like reading about his travels, I'm even more inspired by the beautiful photography he's taken along the way. Take a look and you'll see what I mean. Keep up the great […]

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Published: August 26, 2009

So while looking for inspiration for our own upcoming baby announcement, we came across some really unique, interesting and beautiful designs, so we figured we'd share! (click for larger view) Clockwise from top left: Vintage Frame from Tiny Prints, Animal Crackers from Tiny Prints, Pink Glamour Baby Crib from Polka Dot Design, Rhino and Birds […]

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Published: August 19, 2009

If you have a design project you'd like completed before Kendall, CurlyRed's owner, goes on maternity leave, please contact us by September 15th, 2009 (less than a month away, can you believe it?). Kendall will be returning around January 4th, 2010. And if you refer a friend to CurlyRed before this time, you will receive […]

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Published: August 12, 2009

The Outlaw Design Blog has free resources, tutorials, product reviews, podcasts, and a sweet western design. Check it out.

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Published: July 29, 2009

"The entire process was seamless. CurlyRed was selected by the Gerontological Advance Practice Nurse Association because of her creative designs and reasonable fees. [CurlyRed] was able to meet in phone conferences with the Board of Directors which was across all four time zones. Her continued timely and complete follow-up helped the Board to develop and […]

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Published: July 21, 2009

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Published: July 16, 2009

Hi everyone- just a quick note that "Her Rainbow World", a book by Linda Biggs and John Probst, layout design by CurlyRed, is available now at Greetings & Readings. And there's going to be a book signing! How exciting! Good luck to Linda and thanks to John.

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Published: July 7, 2009

CurlyRed has been fortunate enough to do a lot of work for our friend John Probst at Brookes Publishing, a company that specializes in educational publications, many for students with disabilities. They recently sent out the following e-mail newsletter: This e-mail newsletter featured two book cover designs created by CurlyRed for the books As Far […]

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