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5 Man Cave Decor Elements You Need For Every Man Cave

Personal space is mandatory no matter how old you are. Every guy dreams of having his relaxation area where he can celebrate his freedom and express his true self. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making and decorating your very own man cave. They can be of any shape and size and can be built either inside or outside the house. You have complete control of the design and ambiance of one single room in particular – after all it’s your space, you can do whatever you like! These five-essential man cave decor ideas that … Read More

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History of Old Glory, and Fun Facts about the American Flag

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“Old Glory” has been one of the world’s most enduring icons, overflowing with symbolism and meaning. Throughout the history of the American flag, a similar design was apparent, consisting of thirteen horizontal red stripes, alternating with white, and a blue rectangular “Union” in the top left hand corner bearing fifty white, five-pointed stars. The flag has undergone a fascinating evolution over the centuries, through political conflict, governmental upheavals and war. The stars represent the 50 states of America. The stripes signify the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. The colors are also symbolic. The … Read More

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The 10 Best Unique Firefighter Gifts You Can Give

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Choosing a gift for someone can be a difficult decision to make for many different reasons. When giving a gift, you want to be sure that it is something the recipient will enjoy for a long time to come. While this article may not help you choose a gift for just anyone, it will provide some helpful ideas for choosing a firefighter gift for the firefighter in your life. Ranging from personalized photography to firefighting-themed mugs and DIY options, you’re bound to find some inspiration for firefighter gifts below. Firefighter Gift Posters There are tons of different options for firefighter … Read More

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10 Cool Different Variations of the Police Badge

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Over the years, since the founding of well-known police departments (such as the NYPD), the police badge has changed to reflect the ideals and values of the region over which the department resides. The variations have included different shapes like stars, circles, shields, rectangles, and more. However, one of the most common design elements is the eagle, symbolizing the strength and courage of the town, county, state, and country. The badge helps, and brings together the whole police officer uniform, as seen in this police poster. There is also many different styles to show the rank, or type, of officer. Below is … Read More

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10th Anniversary Sports or Military Banner Giveaway!

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Enter into our 10th Anniversary giveaway. You may win any framed, matted, embroidered design valued at $89.95. Select from our Licensed Sports or Military Banners. a Rafflecopter giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal residents of the Contiguous United States of America who are 18 years or older. Station Bay LTD, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees … Read More

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Celebrating a Decade of Design

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In June of 2007, we proudly launched our family-owned business, Station Bay, Ltd, from the basement of our home. The most difficult task was to create a business name. When younger, I had work experience at a small-town filling station (gas station) owned by my grandparents. It was demanding and hard work but I mostly enjoyed my conversations with our customers as I washed their windows and pumped their gas. Since the gas station business sold in 2005, I wanted my new business to reflect back on so many memorable and positive customer conversations plus the ethical work experience I needed to make a business successful. … Read More

In Decor, History

US Army Logo – This We’ll Defend with Duty, Honor & Country

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The United States Army was officially established on June 14, 1775. Its leaders combined well-known military traditions with new standards to create an institution that reflected the idea of patriotism. On April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War. This event prompted the Continental Congress to call for the formation of the US Army and rally troops from all thirteen colonies. Known as the Continental Army at the time, the US Army became America’s first national institution. On June 19, the Continental Congress appointed George Washington as the Commander in Chief of … Read More

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Creating Your Name with Letter Photography

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Letter photography is the art of photographing letters out of objects. If we all were to pay more attention to our surroundings, we would find that letters are everywhere. Some of the most common types of objects that are photographed are architecture, industrial and nature. These could include trees, flowers, waterfalls, benches, windows, and much more. The most familiar words that people choose when designing letter photography is their first or last name. Some letter art ideas could be someone’s first name to hang in a bedroom or a last name to decorate above the mantel in a family’s living … Read More