The present disclosure relates to an improved holding device for receiving and holding a variety of articles upright or vertically. The present holding device includes a flexible chamber configured for receiving articles of various shapes and sizes and securing the articles in the upright position. The stabilizing base can be any shape or design, and accommodates various decorations, logos and brands for display. The present disclosure further relates to an improved holding device assembly.

Provided is an accessory holder device, system and method that can be secured to a hard hat and hold both a pencil and a pen while also including a light source to function as either a flashlight or a headlight. A slot is defined in the body of the accessory to hold a common carpenter's pencil and a cylindrical aperture is provided to hold a typical permanent marker or pen. The light source is provided to the body and faces forward away from the user so that the light can function as a headlight. The accessory can be easily removed from the hard hat by the user so that the device can be used as a hand-held flashlight.