Happy Holidays 2014


Wishing all of you a very special Holiday season!

Green swirly Christmas tree embroidery in a hoop.

We will be closed on Wednesday December 24 and reopen on Monday December 29th.

Joy and Peace from all of us at National Embroidery/The Next Event.

Image courtesy of sometimesiswirl. While the above hoop has sold out there are other cool offerings on the site.

Happy Thanksgiving 2014


White pillows spelling 'RELAX' on a beige couch with a camera and book.

We will be closing today at 3:00 PM and getting ready for the big feast for tomorrow.

Once you are in your food coma and you find the need to aimless browse the internet here are a few inspirational ideas for the upcoming holiday gift giving season.

Gray sweatpants with 'I NEED COFFEE' printed on the left thigh.

Close-up of legs wearing black joggers and white sneakers.

White clothes hanging with a green stool and folded cloth below.

Adorable toddler in a black hat and grumpy bear shirt playing with wooden toys.

Happy Thanksgiving and we will see you when the shop re-opens on Monday December 1st. December 1st? How did it get to be December already??????

All images are courtesy of Pinterest.

 

Veterans Day 2014


Military remembrance setup with a POW/MIA flag and caps honoring fallen soldiers.

The ceremony honoring the Portsmouth, RI Vietnam Vets at the Portsmouth High School on Tuesday was beautiful. It was a  local event honoring local heroes  that had the whole community involved. We were so honored to be a part of it and help out in our own small way.

Enjoy the pictures and if you have any you would like to share please post them on our Facebook page. We would love to see them.

Two men in conversation, one holding a document. Man pouring beer into a glass at a social gathering.Community members gather for a solemn memorial ceremony with flags and flowers. A group of men standing outdoors, some holding golf clubs.Smiling elderly man in outdoor setting with autumn trees. Smiling elderly couple outdoors in casual clothing.

Honoring our Vietnam Veterans


Beige cap with a 'Vietnam Veteran' patch featuring a red star and stripes.

We are proud to be apart of the event honoring Vietnam Veterans on November 11th at the Portsmouth High School right here in town.

Here is an excerpt from the American Legion Post 18 press release:

“Veterans who served honorably between 1 July 1958 and 7 May 1975 – whether in-
country or not – will be recognized on Tuesday, 11 November 2014 at Portsmouth High
School with a Proclamation, certificate, bracelet featuring the Vietnam ribbon colors
made by 4-H students and custom-designed ball cap made by National Embroidery of
Portsmouth. National Embroidery owner Dale Wood is a Vietnam veteran having served
in Danang and other in-country assignments. The ball cap features the Vietnam service
medal on the front and a yellow ribbon with “Welcome Home†on the back.”
Beige baseball caps with colorful and yellow embroidered logos arranged on a gray surface.
Dale and family will be there at the ceremony and we hope you and your family can join in the honoring of these vets.
For more information about the event contact the American Legion Post 18.

To see some video of the hats in production check out our Facebook page.

A White Blazer and A Denim Shirt


While scrolling through my Instagram feed  I ran across this.

Casual chic with a white blazer over a denim shirt and jeans.

What a curious look…and yet kind of a brilliant idea. The blazer pulls everything together and adds polish to the outfit but the denim shirt says we are not taking this too seriously. (I think I have been reading too many fashion blogs…)

Would you try this look for your next event like a trade show or corporate retreat?

Photo courtesy of sofiacheriee via Insagram

#hashtags

Hashtags…love ’em or hate ’em they are a part of our culture now. So get on board with it and have fun creating your own. With a hashtag and cool font you can make your very own shirts for just about any event: Birthday, holiday, wedding, corporate retreat. Need some ideas?

Already way ahead of the game and have your own #hashtag shirts? Share them on our Facebook page. We would love to have a peek.

#teeshirts #goodtimes #havefunwithit

All photos are courtesy of Pinterest