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Using color to make a statement is one of the oldest tricks in the book.  Think neon posters, flashy yellow sports cars, the time I dyed my hair fire engine red in the 9th grade (perhaps not the most flattering shade, but a statement nonetheless)!

When I go about my day-to-day life, I try to take time to appreciate the little things. From the soothing siren of my alarm clock, to how well my sunroof dries my hair as I’m running late to work, and even how new construction always seems to be springing up (just for me!). Some might say these observations are weird, but they’re little [...]

My mom just turned 55 and I tried my hand at throwing her a birthday bash. Have you ever planned a big party? There is a LOT to organize and even more people to coordinate with. From the caterers, to the venue, it can be confusing and overwhelming. I was so worried about all the little details and making everything perfect that I decided [...]

…but don’t take our word for it. CustomInk was recently honored with a CARE Award from the Northern Virginia Family Services for the second year in a row! We’re one of 14 local companies to be recognized for demonstrating commitment to our team by providing policies and benefits that support flexibility, dependent care, a [...]

For some, Homecoming is a night of dressing up, corsages, and dancing with your best friends. For others (me) Homecoming was a night of food poisoning, bad music, and a slightly orange date. If there was a highlight of Homecoming, for me it was definitely spirit week. Being able to show class unity, getting to stay at school overnight to [...]

Things Happen in Threes You’ve heard people say that “things happen in threes,” right? Three seems to be a pretty significant number. There are three primary colors… three phases of the moon… and according to the Chinese, three is the perfect number. Three might just be your lucky number. It’s certainly [...]

When I think of can coolers, I think about tail-gates, the beach, camping, and (thanks to working at CustomInk) weddings. Weddings? Yeah, weddings.

Each month I help organize an art display in our café here at the office.  This month Dustin B., one of our Production Artists, has shared his representations of iconic figures in not so iconic mediums.   Dustin has taken his love of sports and art and combined them into something truly mesmerizing.