Julio Paz tagged us in a picture he saw where the President of Guatemala – Jimmy Morales – was speaking in what looks like a televised speech while wearing our Guatemala Tie!

Let me say that again: The President of Guatemala was wearing our tie!

I really wondering how he found the tie or received it from whom? From where? I’d love to know how it ended up on him? Maybe it will always be a mystery…

Either way, we’re super grateful that he wore it and even more grateful that Julio sent us the picture.

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This is in addition to the tags we already offer as an option for our regular width ties.

We have been testing this option with the skinny ties for a while now and the biggest challenge was making sure we could still fit a meaningful message on a smaller width tag and have it look good on the back of the tie. The results are in and we feel confident that this will be a great addition to our offering and allowing our skinny ties (2.5″ width) to be fully personalized just like our regular (3.25″ width) ties.

The skinny tie embroidered tag will have a maximum of 17 characters (including spaces) allowed per line. (The regular width ties currently have a 21 character limit.)

We hope you like this new option!

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This session was no different. I had two models lined-up and ready to go for the Saturday morning shoot.

Side note: One obstacle with our photo shoots is that we live in California and our photographer (Amber) lives in St. George, Utah. So, I’m always trying to find models who can work meet us at Amber’s house at the appointed time and on the appointed day.

So back to the story about this photo shoot…I say I “had” two models lined-up and ready to go UNTIL 1:30 am on Saturday morning; basically the middle of the night and seven hours before we were supposed to meet Amber at her house. I got a text last-minute from the second model and he says that he got called into his regular job two hours earlier than originally planned and couldn’t make it over to help us out.

Shoot.

Oh well!

The first model – Myles – and I show up at Amber’s house a few minutes before 8:30 am. We meet out in front of her house and then we go and knock on the door.

We wait for a few seconds and then wait some more. “Huh” I say to myself…I wonder what happened? Are we too early? Nope – as I check my phone – we were supposed to meet here at 8:30 am on Saturday morning.

We wait another minute – talking – and then I knock again. A few moments pass by and then Amber opens the door and sheepishly says, “Sorry, my alarm didn’t go off and I overslept; come on in.”

Always something, right!?

Another side note: Amber is wonderful and always does great work; thus the reason we don’t look for a photographer in California. She’s waited on us multiple times over the years, so waiting a few extra minutes is nothing. It just adds to the long line of “hiccups” we’ve had with photo shoots over the years.

Amber lets us in and we move a few things around to clear some space in her studio and then we’re pretty much ready. Myles puts on his belt – which he was holding in his hand earlier – and I see that it has a fairly large cowboy buckle on it.

Oh no.

He didn’t know because I didn’t specify what type of belt to wear. So, we’re in a bind and Amber comes through in the clutch. She finds a belt in her husband’s closet for Myles to wear. It looks great. Two problems though:

One; Myles has just lost 25 lbs and his own pants don’t fit him very well.

And two; the belt is too long for his waist because Amber’s husband has a larger waist.

Luckily, Amber again comes through in the clutch. (See: She’s just great!) She has one of those industrial clamps that we suck up the slack on the back of Myles’ pants and make it look like the pants fit well around the waist and the belt ends up looking decent as well.

Side note three: I should have taped down the extra length of belt that was a little too long for Myles and stuck out on his side just a little too much for my liking. Oh well. (Note to self: bring tape and extra belts next time!)

There were a few other little things that came up during the photo shoot, but for the most part, we hit our stride with me helping to tie the tie before Myles needed it and while he was having his photo taken with the previous tie. He would then take off the tie that was just photographed and put on the tie I had just tied. Then, he’d walk over to where Amber was taking the photos and I’d grab another tie.

Myles was great to work with and so was Amber as usual.

Enjoy!

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What’s a Father’s Day without a tie?!  Check out these StatesMan Ties.  These ties are all ones that represent a country or a state.  And they can be personalized!

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We ordered the United States tie (of course), and the California tie.  The United States tie is a Navy blue tie with red and white strips, and an embroidered star on the bottom corner.  It’s the perfect touch of patriotism without being too cheesy with it. This classic tie looks sleek, and professional.

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We also got ours embroidered with a special message on the back just for dad.

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The California tie is kind of similar, but in a royal blue, with red and white stripes.  It has the California bear emblem embroidered on the bottom corner.  These ties are great quality, and look fantastic.  They have lots of other countries and states to choose from as well.

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CHECK OUT YOUR COUNTRY OR STATE TIES AT WWW.STATESMANTIES.COM.

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Father’s Day is coming up and we all know that dads are notoriously difficult to buy for. Ask any dad what they would like for Father’s Day, and the likely answer will be “Anything is fine.” Or worse, “I don’t know.”

Well, going to the store and trying to purchase an I don’t know anything is fine is pretty difficult. So we all default to the same things year after year: ties, grilling accessories, favorite foods, camping gear. And then, pretty soon, Dad has all of that stuff and you’re totally stuck for gift ideas.

So I thought I’d give you a few new ideas for Father’s Day gifts that are just a little twist on the traditional dad gifts.

Father’s Day gift ideas for the dad that already has everything. One of these unique twists on the traditional father’s day gift might be just what the dad in your life really wants!

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Ties

Ties are always a go to gift for dads—at least, I always find myself buying them for my husband and my dad. It’s fun to pick out something pretty that they might like, but what if you picked out a meaningful tie instead? My husband loves music themed ties since he’s a music professor, for instance. If you know your guy will wear a fun tie that reflects part of his personality or his interests, go for it.

I recently found a tie company called Statesman Ties. They sell ties based on the flags of different countries and states, and they are really classy—something any dad would feel comfortable wearing to the office. If your guy has a particular connection to a state or a country, these ties would make a great gift!

Since many of my readers are LDS, I know you will love this idea! Your husbands and fathers probably served missions somewhere in the world and would love a meaningful tie to remind them of the country or state they served in.

Buy a Statesman Tie as a Father’s Day gift or a gift for a missionary. Ties are available in the flag styles of many different countries and states and dad is sure to love one!

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Statesman Ties was kind enough to send me a tie to sample, and it is well made. The Maestro served in Romania, but since that tie hasn’t been added yet (they are adding new ones all the time), I decided to get Belgium which we gifted to a good friend. We even had his missionary title put on the tag, which is another cool way to personalize your tie.

If you decide on a Statesman Tie, enter OVERSTUFFEDTIES at checkout for 15% off your order.

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Statesman Ties and Everyday Ellis

Check out this blog post from April, featuring some of our amazing ties and one adorable couple!!

Originally featured on Everyday-Ellis

Apr 4, 2017

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Check out some of her other fun and informative posts while you’re over there!

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For the first time ever… I am on top of things. I bought all of our Easter stuff last week (minus the candy) and I’m all prepped and ready to fill those little Easter baskets.

Growing up we always got a new church outfit & I have always loved that tradition, but since our winters are so long here & the kids got new church clothes for Christmas we decided to forego the Easter outfit this year.

I like to think of things that the kids need or could put to good use for Christmas stockings and Easter Baskets, mostly because I can kill two budgets birds with one stone.

Contigo Water Bottles

Should I Share My Ice Cream?

The “Easter Bunny” got the kids each a water bottle & a book about sharing. To share.

Sharky Toothbrush

Manning has lots of little chompers now, so a little toothbrush was in order. He has one that he hates, so I thought this little sharky one would be better.

Stencil Kit

Kess loves to color and draw, so I thought some stencils would be great for her – especially at church. I loved stencils as a little girl so this was a fun little gift to pick out.

Kess loves “prize eggs” (thanks YouTube) so she will be more excited about what’s in her plastic eggs than anything else. I’m making a little trip to Nampa right before Easter so I’ll be stocking up and candy and probably little things of play dough & small trinkets.

Before I had kids I decided that I would fill my kids Christmas stockings and Easter baskets with things other than candy. That way they wouldn’t eat too much junk and what not. Well guess what… while I still think that’s a great idea… you gotta have a filler that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Any guesses on what that might be? Candy. It’s candy.

The “Easter Bunny” usually brings Matt and I little something, too… but the East Bunny is on a budget this year so we decided to keep it simple with some stainless steel water water bottles & treats. I usually love to get Matt a tie to wear to church or meetings each year, but I got this one a little early…

If you have a future or returned missionary, a hubby who loves a certain country/state or an “enthusiastic Idahohan” (as Matt was called in a newspaper interview last year) then Statesman Ties perfect gift for them.

Of course, Matt needed the Idaho tie, but I debated getting the skinny USA tie as well. I love that they will add custom embroidery as well.
So if you need a little something extra to add to the ol’ Easter basket, or something sentimental for the  guy in your life – Statesman Ties have some really great options!

I hope this sends some Easter basket ideas your way!

I’m really looking forward to Easter candy this year – dang you baby weight for making me count my calories! Easter candy doesn’t count though, right?

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A Tie That Means Something March 2018

Rob Caldwell, President and Founder

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STATESMAN TIES AVAILABLE AT BYU-IDAHO BOOKSTORE

Statesman Ties ventures into physical locations, starting on BYU Idaho’s campus

MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA – Statesman Ties, a tie company specializing in ties that celebrate and remember (among other things) LDS Mission sites around the world, is proud to announce their eight unique tie designs ties will be available for sale at the Brigham Young University Idaho bookstore. This is the first time Statesman Ties will be available from a physical location, in addition to their regular online marketplaces. The ties will be available starting on March 19, 2018.

The men’s necktie retailer has sold thousands of ties across the country and is now gaining a foothold in brick and mortar locations. Statesman Ties Founder Rob Caldwell said, “Offering our Idaho ties at BYU-Idaho will allow students and faculty alike to share a common bond over their school. The partnership with BYU-Idaho will give people affiliated with BYU something tangible to remember their time at the school in Idaho. Also, knowing that many of the students at BYU-Idaho have served LDS missions – or know someone who has served a mission – there will be a classy keepsake available to help them remember where they served or where they are from.”

Statesman Ties continues to push the envelope with tie designs, offering a range of men’s neckties inspired by different states around the U.S. and countries around the world. Each tie pays homage to a specific location, and the designs are often influenced by state and country flags. The ties make a great gift for a loved one who served their mission in the corresponding state or country. All Statesman Ties can be personalized with a 21-character message if ordered through the website.

Statesman Ties was created by Rob Caldwell and his wife, Amy Caldwell. On his last day in the Ukraine, Kiev Mission, some the very thoughtful members of one of the local congregations sent Rob home with various gifts. One gift was a necktie with the same colors as the Ukraine flag.That is when Rob realized that not only loved the people of the Ukraine, but truly appreciated his time serving his mission there, so much so that he was grateful to have a tie that would always remind me of my time there: A tie that means something.

It was with that phrase in mind that Rob created Statesman Ties back in 2006. Statesman Ties uses the tagline “A Tie That Means Something,” because the custom neckties are more than just a fashion statement. They are a statement of pride and a unique way for a person to be reminded of a country or area they’ve served in as an LDS Missionary, or just a country that they are fond of and like to visit. All ties are guaranteed for life, if a Statesman necktie ever falls apart, rips, or is in any way defective, it will be replaced no questions asked.

Idaho ties, and the dozens of other Statesman Ties are always available directly through the Statesman Ties website at StatesmanTies.com

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