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Hey PR intern…we need you!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Nikki Rodenbeck

Are you looking to launch your career in PR or Marketing? Do you love design and pitching products that you love? Are you awesome and charming? Then come work for Soft Cities over the summer! I have a small company … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Spring Mapkins!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Nikki Rodenbeck

Bold, bright mapkins are a great idea for the mom who loves one-of-a-kind gifts. If she shops at Walmart exclusively…maybe not the best gift. You know who she is! Each napkins will feature her favorite location…a cafe in Paris she … Continue reading →

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We now take credit cards!

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Nikki Rodenbeck

FINALLY I got my act together and applied for a real business account. We now take Visa, Mastercard AND tada…American Express! Yes, also Paypal. So buying your favorite map textile just got easier!

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We hired the awesome Melissa Marie!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Nikki Rodenbeck

Most of you know Melissa from GAFFTA.org. She has been an early supporter of Soft Cities and recently made it known to me that she wanted to help make us HUGE. (her words!) So every bit of profit is going to … Continue reading →

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Win a Soft Cities Blanket on Trekaroo!

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Nikki Rodenbeck

Today we are featured on a great travel site for families. It’s called Trekaroo! They review travel inspired products, hotels, restaurants and locations that are a good fit for families on the go! The review is really fun, thank you … Continue reading →

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And the winners are…

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Nikki Rodenbeck

Thanks again for supporting Soft Cities in the LivingSocial $200,000 grant competition. We were a little short of our goal…rats! We may do a Kickstarter campaign soon, so I’ll ask you for your help again!   As promised 4 lucky … Continue reading →

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Help Soft Cities qualify for $250,000!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Nikki Rodenbeck

I applied for a grant from LivingSocial. They are giving away $250k to 12 small businesses just like ours! But I need your help. They want to see that 250 Facebook friends have voted for your business before they will … Continue reading →

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Working Map Mother

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Nikki Rodenbeck

This is pretty much my life right now here at Soft Cities HQ. I have a sitter for three hours a day so I cram in as much creativity as I can. Man it’s hard! Especially when Hugo is so … Continue reading →

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Our youngest customer!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Nikki Rodenbeck

A customer sent me a picture of her adorable new baby on her first keepsake–a map blanket! Maybe it’s just me, but I think she loves it already!  

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2nd round of Mapkin testing

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Nikki Rodenbeck

Okay, so the linen/cotton blend soaks in the color nicely! Below are some pictures from my visit to the printer. I’m washing them now, keep those fingers crossed that the color stays put. I know my iPhone isn’t the best, … Continue reading →

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