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Be sure to check out our latest photos on the portfolio page. We have updated with several new kitchens not to be missed!
News and Noteworthy:
Our big move to the 3000 sq foot showroom is closing in on us. We are very excited to have the room to showcase some of our new furnishing lines. We plan to have many upholstered lines we are designing and putting under our own label as well as many fine manufacturers of case goods as well. We also have just become a Hunter Douglas dealer!
The NKBA recently announced it's winners for the 2010 Design competition. We are pleased to say that we have been names as a finalist in the powder bath category!
Also, Ceasarstone recently named us a finalist in their design competition! One of only 30 winners in the country!
Look for the current issue of Better Homes and Gardens "Kitchen and Bath Ideas" on the stands now to feature a save/splurge kitchen designed by Cheryl Kees Clendenon. Also, this month BHG "Kitchen and Bath Makeovers" features the Mithchell retro kitchen on it's pages.
Kitchen Trends also is featuring one of our kitchens this month and look for the Bath Trends publication to present an In Detail Bath next month! Whew! Can't keep it all straight! Very exciting news for us!
We are also happy to announce the addition of Emily Hibberts and Kristin Bruns to our staff! Welcome Kristin and Emily! Emily will be assisting the designers as well as working on advertising and marketing for our company and Kristin is our new furnishings designer. Stop by and say hello!
More news at In Detail, our fabulous Sales Manager, Stacy Miller recently gave birth to an adorable little girl!
Check out our new kitchen blog too. Click on the link above for all sorts of great information and ideas!
Stop by our showroom at 801A North 9th Avenue 8-4pm M-F to take a look at our portfolio!
We are proud supporters of the 3/50 project and encourage all of our clients and vendors to participate as well!
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Is Quartz the new Granite?
In a word: Yes.
I make no secret that I love quartz products.I would guess quartz and/or countertops other than granite constitutes almost 75% of our specifications now.
Am I over granite? If it fits the project, then great but I simply like quartz better. It is scratch, stain and crack resistant. It is not porous and is low maintenance. Only 3 other natural minerals are harder than quartz: Diamonds, Sapphire, and Topaz. What is not to like?
Follow Up: Consumers: Know what you are getting into!
Today's post illicited some strong opinions and also "been there done that" stories. I commented as well, but then thought, hey why not do a follow up post with some of the things I tell my clients every day. Since I am gearing many of my blog posts to really broadcast "a day in the life" of a working mom, designer and small business owner, it makes sense to follow up with some of the thoughts I had when reading comments. I think consumers can be more "mindful" and make good decisions but this can also be helpful "ammo", er, I meant "info" for any of you business owners or managers out there who run any type of business...
For those people who shop bricks and mortar stores… then buy off the internet
I hope every person reading this will make a comment and weigh in. Whether you are a business owner, employee or just a consumer, I want to hear your thoughts.
Here is my truth: I welcome the potential customers who come into my small, locally owned independent showroom to kick some tires, ask questions about how we do business, get a feel for our products or just wander around.
5 Star Fridays; Blogging the Best in Design
Our 5 star Friday favorites this week is being done by my new assistant, Emily! I was a bit anxious to see what the 20 something generation might think is cool but she did a great job! Please make her day and comment!
Since I’m getting ready to move into my own place, I decided to write about a few things that I would LOVE to have!! Other than the things I’ve been collecting from garage sales – which is my new favorite hobby, here are a few things I have seen around the shop that I cannot wait to get...
Finding the Perfect tub…and other fun ways I spend my time
"Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath, and a glass of wine." ~St. Thomas Aquinas
I have been on the hunt for a great tub for a client. The “perfect” tub. The one that will define a master bath as a sanctuary from all the world’s pain or, at least, as a great place for a good soak...