The LAMOSE Journal
Guides, stories, and ideas from our Calgary workshop. Tips on custom drinkware, gift inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we craft your favourites.
Years of Service Gifts Employees Actually Keep (Not Another Plaque)
Recognition platforms sell plaques and points catalogs. Here's the CRA long-service exemption most HR teams miss, and why an engraved bottle sized to the milestone beats both.
Laser Engraved vs. Vinyl Decal Tumblers: Which Actually Lasts?
A vinyl decal looks identical to engraving for about three weeks. Then the edges lift in the dishwasher, a fingernail catches a corner, and the "custom" tumbler is just a plain one with a sticker peeling off it. That's the...