Pantone Color of the Year, Radiant Orchid
Pantone has announced their Color of the year for 2014… RADIANT ORCHID It is certainly an eye catching color, and we at Townsend, are excited to see the influence in design and fashion… Full Aritcle
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Pantone has announced their Color of the year for 2014…
RADIANT ORCHID
It is certainly an eye catching color, and we at Townsend, are excited to see the influence in design and fashion this polarizing color will have.
Purple and its off shoot, “Radiant Orchid”, is rarely seen in nature, but is always noticeable when it is. Purple can invoke a sense of Royalty and purity. It is one of the most loved or hated of colors and almost always is used to make a statement when used in Architecture and Design.
As soon as the color choice was announced our aRt & D team (for projects like this, we utilize our “ART & D” team instead of a more traditional, R & D team) got to work making up soe Radiant Orchid inspired one-of-a-kind pieces. And actually it was even a bit before the announcement, that is how on-top of color trends our team is, they have been watching and speculating for a while, on the color of the year.
Playing with textures, sheens, patterns, and hues – this quick exploration was a fun project for the team. There will sure be more to come from this…
Townsend has a variety of previously existing products that fit the Radiant Orchid family, like these hand-crafted masterpieces from our Abstract Art Collection,
And these leathers, each with their own personality, but all under the umbrella of “radiant”.
Townsend looks forward to the Color of The Year Announcement each year, and is looking forward to a year full of radiance and flowering, eye-catching designs.
A few Townsend Leather partners got together today, for a meaningful and small celebration, in honor of a veteran worker who will be retiring in just a few days.
As someone who is usually prone to avoiding the spotlight, it was great to be able to honor John in front of a group of his peers for his work and dedication. We had to organize everything in secret, he may not have shown up if he had known about it! :)
We were all able to spend some time talking about what he will spend his time on during retirement and hear some accounts of what it was like, back in earlier days at Townsend. John has a wealth of wisdom that he has been doling out to some young guns that have had the privilege of working with him.
He has experience in a variety of departments and has been able to excel at each of them, even when he was coming to them “blind”! He shared a story from his earliest days here, about how a manager asked him, “Do you know how to run this thing?” referring to a highly specialized leather machine. John responded “yeah” with confidence, so he was left to run it by himself. But he let us know, he actually didn’t even know what the thing was, he’d never even seen one before! But with his determination, talent, and dedication John figured it out in no time.
John has been a hardworking dedicated fixture in the Townsend landscape for years and it will be hard to see him go, but he is more than deserving of some time to spend on his other interests.
We got together for a low key, John-style lunch with pizza and cake, and some meaningful sentiments shared about John’s time at Townsend and the lasting impact he has made.
And some of his team worked together to create a truly stunning retirement gift…
His own miniature toggle board, complete with a mini hide and golden toggles!
This gift was hand crafted with expert craftsmanship and thoughtful attention to detail – which is a perfect way to honor the work and personality of John.
Townsend is honored to have so many incredible partners, like John, on our team and we wish him the best of luck, joy, and health in this new chapter of his life.
Still high on a good vibes from last week and
all our Thankful feelings (click here to see our thankful list),
Townsend Leather started in on a month long exploration of the giving spirit.
Every year Townsend Leather “adopts” a local family in need.
We help to raise money (click here to see pics of our Chili CookOff) and gifts to make their Christmas, during a hard time in their life, extra special.
A small group of big-hearted Townsend partners, took their lunch time today to wrap up the first batch of gifts for the family.
Townsend partners also got started on our annual Toys For Tots collection.
We are looking to break our record and collect more than 5 over-flowing-ly full boxes.
And all over the office and production we are starting to see signs of Holiday fun and spirit…
Christmas tress with Deer toppers…
Handmade (and beautifully designed) leather stockings…
Incredible craftsmanship!
And some lights to add to the jolly feeling…
The ol’ Silver and Gold always seems to show up a bit more this time of year in production.
Shown here, some in-process Gold Leather.
There is sure more to come from Townsend’s Holiday festivities, decorations and giving spirit.
“Like” us on Facebook and you may even get to be a recipient of Townsend’s giving spirit!
Winky Face! More on that to come soon…
This week, Townsend has been focused on giving thanks! Everyone is anxiously looking forward to Thanksgiving and having some time to spend with family and friends.
We each took a minute to quickly share something we are thankful for, and what started as a thought here and there – snowballed with everyone’s un-containable feelings of thanks and gratitude, and we ended up getting a list that nearing 200 sentiments of thanks from many of the Townsend Partners.
Townsend Leather sincerely wishes you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday, we are very thankful to have such great customers, partners, suppliers and fans. Thank you!
Everyone loves lists, especially top ten lists, but we couldn’t narrow this one down at all, they are all great things to be thankful for! Here’s a look at some of the things Townsend Leather Partners are thankful for in 2013, it’s long, but we encourage you to browse through it all, there are some real gems in there, and for sure something you can relate to!:
Share what you are thankful for with us on Facebook, join the conversation, Facebook/TownsendLeatherCompany
I AM THANKFUL FOR…
Having a good job with caring coworkers!
Leather.
Good health.
Having a Mother-In-Law who is cancer free.
Pudding.
Hand knit hats.
Duck Dynasty.
Coffee.
Bacon.
Chocolate with bacon in it.
Snow.
Kids who are fitting in nicely in their new school.
Venison in the freezer.
Dogs.
Breakfast buffets with giant pans of bacon.
All my blessings.
The health and happiness of all Townsend Partners.
Profitability, Sales, and future growth.
Coffee.
My children.
My husband.
My family.
A great company to work for.
New software.
Having a job and being able to come to work every day and help support my family.
Warmth.
The good health of most of my family and friends, and good news on a sick family member.
Friends that make me laugh.
The ability to come to a job every day that I love (most of the time) and work with great people.
Warm days and hot baths.
The improvements my daughter has made at school.
Health.
(As always) My health, friends and family and their well-being.
The support and love of my husband and immediate and extended family.
Many good memories made with friends this year and the celebration of some happy occasions, such as weddings.
I Will really be Thankful when the new software is up and running smoothly and I can have a life again! :)
Every new day and the possibilities it brings.
A warm place at night and the comforts of home.
Having a job and the great people that I work for.
Very caring and supportive people who are always willing to offer a hand to help when needed.
My loving family and friends.
Dreams coming true.
Technology.
Family – far and near.
Dedicated team members.
All of Townsend’s reps, all over the world.
The opportunity to Dare Greatly with the people of Townsend.
Jeeps.
People who not only care for each other but, for the people around them.
Leather.
Townsend partners, even the ones not in the building, that make everything better.
Sweater weather.
Courteous people who open doors when you have your hands full, people who help you up when you fall.
2 sweet girls.
Great family.
Cancer miracles.
The smell of bacon cooking.
Stella.
Water.
Songs.
Family to love.
Co-workers’ spirit and passion.
Conquering something that seemed impossible.
A great company to work at every day.
Having such a loving family & supportive friends as I embark on a new chapter of my life. Change isn’t always easy but I’ve decided to look to the past with fond memories and look to the future with a positive attitude and a smile! :)
Traveling.
Learning.
Love.
Smiles.
High Fives.
A nod of approval.
Everyone’s different abilities and talents.
Friends.
My 2 sweet little girls who have grown into 2 strong, smart, compassionate, independent women.
My health and the health of my children.
Putting bacon on a salad.
Taking deep breaths of clean air.
Taking deep breaths of bacon scented air.
Working and living in a place with such beautiful natural surroundings.
Working at a place that treats me like family while doing a job I love.
I-tunes and Pandora!
Turkey.
Stuffing.
Mashed Potatoes.
Gravy.
Apple Pie and wonderful people to share it with.
That fun whooshy noise that happens when the front office door is closing.
Cats.
Thankful for my Friends that have helped me through a very difficult year.
The great Family I work for.
The New York Giants.
A good company to work for.
Good peers.
Being cold but knowing it could be worse, at least I am indoors.
Great bosses.
Marco the Terrier.
Live music.
Being able to walk away from really terrible smells.
New family.
New home.
The sounds of bacon cooking.
Flexible and creative minded people.
All of my loving family and friends.
New recognition programs.
Good managers.
Chili.
Bright colors.
Good books.
Dropping 30 pounds.
Being fit and active.
Consistent work and the opportunity to advance my career.
My beautiful and full of life daughter!
The opportunity to work at Townsend Leather with such amazing people.
Finding new ways and new ideas.
Chairs with wheels on them.
Laughter.
Holidays.
Surveys!
My son.
My wife.
Baked potatoes bacon on them.
Facial Hair.
Having feet that I can walk on.
Music.
Leather.
The smell of leather.
The feel of leather.
Working with a phenomenal bunch of people who treat each other like family.
Townsend Leather and all the people that make it what it is.
Family.
Health.
Freedom.
Friends.
Nature.
Changing into dry socks.
Health Care.
Listening to people discuss, if it is called Dressing or Stuffing
The future.
You.
Making turkey pictures from tracing your hand.
The giant Kermit balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Football.
Reading.
Safety.
Teamwork.
Initiative.
Effective Communication.
Flexibility.
Family, Friends, joy, and comfort and having all of that right where I work everyday. I am beyond THANKFUL for Townsend Leather and all the people connected to Townsend Leather.
What are you thankful for?
Let us know on our facebook page, Facebook/TownsendLeatherCompany
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
Townsend Leather took a quick break from making leather to make some CHILI!
This was the first year for our sure-to-be-returning Annual Chili Cook-Off! And it was in good timing with very cold weather upon us in upstate New York and a welcome break to spend a bit of time together eating good food and having good conversation.
Each year the Townsend Leather partners band together to help raise money and “adopt a family” to support during the holidays. The families Townsend has supported are local families who have recently been faced with hardships, such as floods or house fires.
This year we have, just through our Chili Cook Off we have already raised over $250 dollars to help support this years family in need.
And no Chili Cook Off would be complete without announcing a winner, so this year’s Townsend Leather 2013 Annual “Chili-for-Charity” Cook Off Winner is…
a Three-way Tie!
Congratulations to our in-house chefs Dean, Sharon, and Garrick!
Always happy to support a wonderful event with wonderful people, Townsend was pleased to be a small part of the NEWH Annual HOSPY Awards
It was an excellent event from all accounts we have heard. As it was sure to be with the Lifetime Achievement honoring of Todd-Avery Lenahan
Todd has done some very stunning work, you can see some of it at his company website, http://www.tal-studio.com/
We look forward the 2014 HOSPY’s and all the excitement and fun that comes with them!
Townsend Leather was extremely proud to spend some time honoring and relaxing with the military vets on our team. Read more here,Veterans Day 2013
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