On the heels of the exciting news being named #1 manufacturer in Home Decor in the June 2017 issue of GiftBeat – we’re excited to debut over 1200 BRAND NEW items that just landed on the web! While we’re excited about all the new items in the supplement there … Continue reading
In a sea of storefronts how do you make yours stand out? We’re sharing some of our favorite tips that are both original and easy! 1. Break out the sidewalk chalk Channel your inner-child and creativity and grab customers attention with artfully drawn arrows and directives on … Continue reading
In an ongoing effort to help preserve wildlife, Primitives by Kathy has adopted Solo, a highly active wolf at The Wolf Sanctuary of PA. The Wolf Sanctuary of PA is located in Lititz Pennsylvania and is quietly secured on 80 plus acres of natural woodland originally created as a private rescue. For more than 30 … Continue reading
Spreading the good will and cheer of the holidays, the week before Christmas our team set out to Park City Mall to help with a gift wrapping event benefiting the United Disability Services, or UDS. Customers from the mall, mainly children and husbands who weren’t so confident … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day provides you with the perfect opportunity to generate some extra traffic and increase sales during the winter months. Create a promotion that will entice customers to stop by and shop at your store. Consider promoting your event using a “we love our customers” theme. This … Continue reading
To Whom It May Concern, I just want to let you know that my representative at your company, Stacy McAdams, is a great person. She is always willing to help me with whatever I need done. She reminds me of specials that I might forget to take advantage … Continue reading
Available now for your viewing pleasure: Our 2016 Catalogs! With over 680 pages and 2,500 brand new items, you’ll have more than plenty to look at and enjoy! Check it out via our website today! Click Here … Continue reading
It’s our favorite time of year at PBK. Twice a year, we are able to move away from our desks in the inside sales office and head out to the current gift markets. Many of our inside sales team, along with support employees, are heading to the Atlanta … Continue reading
Kathy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter ¾ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 large eggs 4 cups (24oz) Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 2 cups chopped … Continue reading
I started PBK while working for my mother at her decorative painting studio. One of her employees, Ginny, came up with “Primitives by Kathy”. It was very fitting for the limited product line at the time that consisted of four wooden country candle accessories. … Continue reading
When I was very young, I would go with my father to his machine shop next to the Bell Telephone Company. I have memories of gathering pieces of colorful wires from their scrap pile and sculpting animals and figures to give as gifts to his employees. Amazing … Continue reading
Are You Fully Charged? The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work & Life by Tom Rath Are You Fully Charged is one of my all-time favorite books. The message resonates with me personally and parallels several goals I am challenging myself with recently. The book focuses on three key changes … Continue reading
Simple instructions and easy assembly. This delicious treat is the perfect tropical dessert for your family’s holiday dinner! Make sure to refrigerate before serving. Hawaiian Wedding Cake Ingredients 1 box yellow or white cake mix 4 ounce box vanilla instant pudding 8 ounce package cream cheese 1 … Continue reading
Did you know that in the year 2000 we were excited about launching color to our primarily rusty tin collection. Amazing to me that here we are 15 years later and we are once again, excited about launching more color to our product line! Our 688 page 2016 catalog … Continue reading
Most companies enjoy celebrations at the end of the year. They can vary from low key office parties to extravagant celebrations at hotels or restaurants. However your organization chooses to celebrate the season and the year’s accomplishments, there are several things to keep in mind if serving … Continue reading
Congratulations! You’ve made it through another busy and successful year. Chances are you’ve spent so much time merchandising, ordering, selling, planning events and satisfying customers you haven’t had too much time to think about strategizing for the New Year. Now that the holidays are over and the … Continue reading
More sleep is surely something I need to work on! Last night was a perfect example. I got 3 hours and 30 minutes of sleep! I have a 6 am flight to Atlanta to work on our showroom and there was catalog proofing that needed completed this morning … Continue reading
Check out the latest spin on the adult coloring book craze with our new Color-Your-Own box signs and pillows from our COLORit Collection! Relax and unwind while creating your own unique masterpiece! … Continue reading
Through R.U.F.F. pups train with staff and inmate handlers at Houtzdale State Correctional Institution for 15-18 months. At the end of the training, all inmate handlers receive a Certificate of Recognition in Canine Training and Care. Program trainers make quarterly visits to the prison throughout the training … Continue reading
The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann This classic best-seller brings to life the old proverb “give and you shall receive.” The Go-Giver explains how to focus from getting to giving. When you put others’ interests first, you are continually adding value to their lives, ultimately leading … Continue reading