Tag Archives: pins

It’s a small world after all…

Posted on September 26, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Something interesting I’ve noticed since working for a lapel pin company: how news and events impact our business and how that effects what our top-selling items will be during the coming weeks. For example, when 9-11 occurred, our American flag … Continue reading →

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The Cancer Awareness Rainbow

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

We all know that October is breast cancer awareness month; indeed, it’s impossible not to notice when you see pink literally everywhere. And it’s a wonderful thing that it does exist, and to the extent that it does, because October’s … Continue reading →

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Root, root, root for the home team!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I realize not everyone follows football. But at our office here in Chicago, there are a LOT of Bears fans. Which, during this time of year, tends to make me feel a little bit out numbered, since I grew up … Continue reading →

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Where were you when…?

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I couldn’t help but put this day down in words. Today marks the 11th year since the attacks upon DC, New York and Pennsylvania by terrorists. We’ve all got our stories now, some more epic than others, about where we … Continue reading →

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Think Pink!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I’m doing my best to keep ahead of upcoming events. This time of year you already hear murmurs of “the holidays”, and I think that’s jump started my ambition to not get caught off-guard… again. But I can’t get too … Continue reading →

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When More is More

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Most lapel pins I see are small, simple, stately items that are worn proudly on the left lapel, right over the heart. Politicians can’t be seen in public without AT LEAST an American flag lapel pin on their suit. Members of … Continue reading →

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Create #1 Fans

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

A couple of friends of mine have records coming out soon. And before you ask, no, I’m not friends with the likes of No Doubt or U2, these are local artists who love performing and recording enough, and have a … Continue reading →

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National Night Out

Posted on August 7, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I grew up in a very suburban neighborhood, in an area where parked cars were not locked up at night, and windows were left open unattended even if you planned on leaving the house all day. Of course, no community … Continue reading →

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A lapel pin is worth a thousand words

Posted on August 2, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and despite working with words a lot myself, I have to agree with that statement. I could spend an hour telling you about the beauty of some of the castles I … Continue reading →

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Time waits for no pin

Posted on July 17, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

What a week! Little league baseball tournaments are exploding this month all over the country, with thousands of boys and girls competing for honors, trophies, and the chance to be named #1. Which means that this month is also exploding … Continue reading →

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