From all of us at Stephen Joseph, we wish you a happy holiday and a prosperous New Year!
Site o’ The Week! December 4, 2009
What goes great with SJ products? Monogramming! Our friends over at So Cute & Cozy can help you choose the perfect Stephen Joseph bag for those perfect little angels that have no doubt been good all winter long!
These folks are just one example of our many fabulous retailers across the country, so send ‘em some love for us! Check out their great website pronto to ensure a Christmas delivery.
It’s beginning to look a lot like…X-MEN? November 13, 2009
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to commemorate it than with the time-honored tradition of an SJ Christmas card!! Last year it occurred to us (at the very last-minute) that we should send a Christmas card out to our Sales Reps, customers, friends and super cool party people. So we gathered together for a snap shot so everyone could see our bright and shining faces. The only problem was that we were unaware of this photo-op when we were dressing for the day. Did I mention it was casual Friday? Here was the result:
Not too shabby with the exception of Sarah’s X-Men t-shirt. Although we received numerous compliments on the photo, we ultimately considered it a fail. I think people were just excited to see we had actual faces, and weren’t just floating voices that answer the phones. So this year we’re planning ahead, and we’re trying to decide what style of photo we want.
We could take a traditional office style photo, in business casual attire…
Very tasteful, very professional…… very boring. Or we could opt for a matchy-matchy, family style picture complete with color coordinating outfits and cheesy posing…
This option seemed particularly practical since Shawn is the only gentleman in the department.
Or we could choose what we’re referring to as “Crazy Christmas” with tacky sweaters, antlers, giant mugs of cocoa and tinsel galore…
After a very short deliberation, we decided on crazy Christmas (are you surprised?). Who wants a stodgy old Christmas picture anyway? Not us! Time to dust off the ol’ jingle bell jewelry…. we’ll let you know how it turns out =)
Attack of the 50 ft. Cotton November 10, 2009
This morning the office was disrupted by a loud rumble. At first we dismissed it, until it continued to get louder and louder and closer and closer!! Since earthquakes aren’t the norm around West Texas we started entertaining our options for the source…..
Was it someone pumping iron in the gym upstairs? Did somebody drive a forklift into the wall? Was Pat’s family coming to visit…….
Nope. It was none of these, but we did eventually find out what was causing the whole building to shake: COTTON. A huge 40 foot shipping container of cotton being delivered next door to be exact. As it was set on the ground it was so heavy, it sounded like a pack of T-Rex’s coming our way! We welcomed the disruption since Stephen Joseph Inc. is not only fans of Dinosaurs, but we’re also big fans of cotton! Check out our Dinosaur Quilted Backpack that combines the best of both worlds…
This lil guy can be found in our webstore. Hurry, before they become extinct!
Stephen Joseph Races for the Cure! November 6, 2009
In early October Stephen Joseph Inc. joined the 15th Annual Lubbock Race for the Cure! Cancer research is a cause close to our hearts, and we as a company were thrilled to support the Susan G. Komen foundation for the second year in a row. It was a cold and cloudy morning, but a great time was had by all!
Part of our Gift Warehouse crew having a laugh during stretching.
Rick and little Lee flash a cheesy smile at the starting line
Sarah and Heather trying to keep warm!
Those that participated gather for a group shot before the start of the race
We also spotted a young lady with one of our Butterfly Bottle Buddies, but she was so lightning fast we didn’t get a shot of it!
We encourage everyone to find a way to support cancer research in their area; For more information visit The American Cancer Society’s website.
Halloween! November 2, 2009
A little look at Halloween here in the office…
Rick aka Bobby Light aka CEO and Heather in AP/HR aka Abby from NCIS!
Diana, Kevin and Sherri in Accounting. Yes, these jokers handle ALL of our money
Diane, Jacqueline and Teresa in Kid Tee
The wonderful and talented Art Department!
Our Gift Warehouse crew found some old nap mats and dressed as roadkill!
We gave our lobby a CSI makeover
- Paging Dr. Linda! Our fabulous receptionist was ‘on call’ for the day
Brandon Green of our art department carved/painted this creepy pumpkin!
We hope all of you had a safe and happy Halloween!
ABC Kids Expo ‘09 October 14, 2009
My how time flies! Back in September Sarah, Shawn, Jacqueline and I had the ”difficult” task of traveling to wonderful Las Vegas, NV for the 2009 ABC Kids Expo. Stephen Joseph hit the jackpot this year with a booth right in the very front of the convention center!
Needless to say, we were a big hit! We met all sorts of wonderful people like Pat and Dayle with Today’s Little People, a great gift shop on the island of Hawaii featuring a HUGE selection of SJ products. I also had the pleasure of meeting Ali Landry, former Miss USA and owner/developer of the new children’s clothing line Belle Parish. We spent some time in the Belle Parish booth the last day of the show, and Ali was kind enough to give me some fashion advice.
Buddy discovers he'll have to buy a new suit after learning stripes and plaid should never be worn together
Thanks for the chat Ali, and good luck with your new line!
Well good friends of the blogosphere, my traveling schedule is blank until January which will afford me a much needed vacation! Pat the Dinosaur and I are planning a trip to Washington D.C. to visit our relatives at the National Museum of Natural History and the National Air and Space Museum! After that we’re heading off to jolly ol’ England. Cheerio ol’ chaps!
-Buddy
NYPD Blue, er… BUDDY! October 7, 2009
Where in the world is Buddy? He’s in New York, rubbing elbows with New York’s Finest!
A BIG thanks to the fine Officers in Times Square for keeping the peace AND being such great sports in helping Buddy out with the blog!
Pat the Dinosaur’s Bright Idea October 7, 2009
Pat and I were chatting just the other day. While waxing philosophic on the meaning of life, the conversation digressed into talk of Employee of the Month. I suspect because Pat is in fact just a dinosaur, he has no real interest in waxing or philosophy. Pat (in all of his infinite limited wisdom) mentioned he didn’t think that the title ”Employee of the Month” did any real justice to the wonderful people working at Stephen Joseph. I have to agree.
Pat’s bright idea is to rename that award the “A.C.E” award!
So this got me thinking of all the things A.C.E. could stand for…
Pat's first "lightbulb moment"!
Abnormally Cheerful Employee
Amazing Cheese Enchiladas
Arm wrestling Champ of Encino
Attitude! Commitment! Excellence!
These are three things we like to celebrate here at SJ, and we’d also like to celebrate Pat for having such a swell idea. Pat felt it was important to his journalistic integrity =)
Stephen Joseph Raingear featured in the 2009 Holiday Gift Guide! October 1, 2009
We know y’all are so on the ball that you are ALREADY looking for the perfect Holiday gift, right? Well look no further than the 2009 Holiday Gift Guide assembled by Kate at The Shopping Mama!
Our fabulous Rain Coats, along with hundreds of other great finds are all featured in the guide. Search by age group or price point, and sign up to win great prizes!
