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Four Legged Friends…

This blog is for all of you dog lovers out there!!

If any of you have visited our showroom, you may have had the pleasure of meeting one of our four legged “mascots”…Ozzy and Sammy, both black labs, and Zues, a chocolate lab. They can sometimes be seen roaming the grounds and helping take garbage out to the dumpster. It is truly amazing how much pets can become part of a family, even the PGC family. Leisa even keeps a box of dog treats at her desk for any potential visitors.

I own a puggle (pug & beagle mix), her name is Sage, and to be honest with you, I have no idea what I would do without her (even though she can be a stinker sometimes)! The first time I left her at the PetHotel when I went on vacation, I cried for hours…I know, I know, she is “just” a dog, right?

Sage when she was a puppy

My favorite picture of Sage EVER!!

I recently became engaged and I jokingly suggested to Aaron, my fiance, that Sage should take part in the wedding, after all she is part of the family, or I thought it jokingly until yesterday. As I was paging through the USA Today at lunch, I came across an article in the Life section titled, “Puppy love: More pets partake in even formal weddings”. Needless to say, I about fainted, and got a good laugh out of the irony! I immediately emailed Aaron the article…his response, “no puggle at the wedding”. So, I guess that is the end of that!

I guess my whole point here is that you should not be surprised to see a four legged friend in some of the most unusal places, including granite countertop showrooms and weddings.

A more mature Sage...don't you think she could be in a wedding?

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Angie

Posted in Uncategorized on June 25th, 2009 by Angie | | 0 Comments

Hallelujah! There’s Good News On The Forefront!

At last…There’s finally good news on the front page of the paper!

After months and months of bad news, todays headline on the front page of USA Today reads, “Despite Everything…More Americans See Sunny Skies Ahead.” It has sure has been a long time coming, but thank God, the media is finally opting to promote some good news about the economy.

According to the article, “Over the past two months, expectations for the future have brightened significantly amid rising optimism about a stock market rebound and economic turnaround. Also—Now 36% of those surveyed in the Gallup-Healthways well-being poll say the economy is getting better. That’s not exactly head-over-heels exuberance, but it is double the number who felt that way at the beginning of the year and a notable spike in the nation’s frame of mind.”

Here at PGC, we’ve also noticed a change in attitude with some consumers. Numbers are slowly beginning to climb, and we are quite optimistic about the future.

Let’s all keep a positive attitude, as we look ahead for more sunny skies, and let’s hope the media does as well!

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Posted in Company, Industry News, Uncategorized on June 23rd, 2009 by Barb | | 0 Comments

Recipe: Salsa Dip With Chiles And Cheese

Here’s a quick easy recipe to try for those summer gatherings, or parties.

Salsa Dip With Chiles And Cheese

8 oz cream cheese
14 oz can green chiles
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Blend cream cheese with chiles; mix in the salsa and cheddar cheese. Chill 1 hour before serving.

Serve with crackers, or chips, etc.

Enjoy!

Barb

Posted in Cooking in your kitchen, Uncategorized on June 19th, 2009 by Barb | | 0 Comments

Granite…not just for countertops!

While granite may seem like the obvious choice for kitchen countertops and islands, bathroom vanities, bar tops, and fireplace surrounds, it is also a great choice for your accent pieces!

With hundreds of remnants in our inventory, you will get a great price and a huge color selection to choose from. Below you will see some examples of how small remnants of natural stone can add the finishing touch to any project.

Shower/bathroom seat

Front entry bench

Pub bar

Notched pub bar for pool sticks

Marble shower curb

Office reception top

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Angie

Posted in Uncategorized on June 12th, 2009 by Angie | | 0 Comments

Countertop Choices Abound

While we are mostly known for our granite countertop fabication, we also fabricate a number other natural stones, as well as Dupont Zodiaq (an engineered stone). Some of the other natural stones we work with include marble, soapstone, limestone, slate, travertine, and onyx. Each material has their own unique look and feel, as well as their own applications.

Following are a few photos I wanted to share taken at recent installs:

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