A Look At Sandstone…
When it comes to natural stone, there are a lot of choices including granite, marble, slate, limestone, soapstone, onyx, travertine and sandstone. While granite is by far the the most popular stone when it comes to countertops, and marble a close second, many other stones are gaining popularity due their unique mineral composition and distinct look that sets them apart. Sandstone is one stone that is often overlooked. While some sandstone can be used for countertops, the varieties are limited. Although sandstone tends to be porous in nature, quartzite, which is a metamorphic rock that is formed from sandstone, can be of exceptional strength, density, and hardness, and has become fairly popular for countertop applications. Sandstone is commonly used for exterior cladding and flooring.
Following is a photo I recently took in the mountain ranges of Sedona, Arizona, which is comprised of sandstone and limestone that I wanted to share:
Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Natural Stone, Uncategorized on November 30th, 2011 by Barb | | 2 Comments
Gratitude—The Right Attitude!
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”
—Melody Beattie
Thanksgiving is that time of year that many people take time to reflect and are grateful for what they have, including family, friends and loved ones. In our daily lives, it is easy to get down and give into negative emotions, especially when we are constantly being bombarded with bad news from the media, or faced with repercussions of a down economy. The good news is that we don’t have to give into negative emotions. We can choose to be happy and grateful for what we have and where we are right now. In fact, according to Zig Ziglar, “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions, and the more you express gratitude for what you have, the more you will have to express gratitude for. On the other side of that coin, the more you complain about your problems, the more problems you will have to complain about.”
Isn’t that the truth?
At this time, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our customers, suppliers, and employee’s. Without you, we would not be where we are today. We appreciate your business, hard work, time and talents. I would also like to express my appreciation and gratitude to our family and friends who give so much meaning to our lives. We enjoy your company, companionship, and love.
While it is natural to give thanks and appreciation at Thanksgiving time, this year, I plan to make a conscious effort to extend my attitude of gratitude well beyond just one day, and hope you do too.
Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Company, Uncategorized on November 23rd, 2011 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Festive Ideas—Just In Time For The Holidays
The holidays are just around the corner. Why not make them more festive with new granite countertops? We have a lot of colors to choose from including our Group A, B, C, Exclusive Colors, and more. Our holiday schedule is filling in quickly, so make sure you stop by our showroom for your color selections. We’d be happy to provide you with a proposal, and reserve a spot for you on our measuring and install schedule. Imagine the possiblities…
Here are some other ways to help make your home festive for the holidays:
- Thanksgiving Table Settings
- Decorating for the holidays
- 25 Holiday Decorating Ideas for your Kitchen
- Holiday Decorating Ideas
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite, Uncategorized on November 2nd, 2011 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Spotlight On Decorating With Black…
Since Halloween is just around the corner, I thought it might be appropriate to focus on decorating with the color, black. The color black is often considered very elegant when it comes to decorating. It also offers a timeless look that is not trendy. Black is really the absence of color and goes well with almost any color, except the very dark.
Following are a few links I wanted to pass along that give ideas for decorating with black:
- 8 Black Rooms That Aren’t Scary
- Decorating With Black
- Dramatic and Sexy Black Decorating Ideas
- Inspiration: Decorating With Black
- Southern Accesnt: Decoarating With Black
As far as black granite for countertops, there are quite a number of choices. I have listed a few below for your reference. You can also see more on our colors page.
- Academy Black
- Mesabi Black
- Impala Black
- Brazil Black
- Angola Black
- Via Lactea
- Black Galaxy
- Absoltue Black
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite, Uncategorized on October 10th, 2011 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Learning Links—Tips For the Home & Self
I recently came across a few websites that had some interesting information in regards to home design, and self improvement tips that I wanted to pass along. I hope you and enjoy them.
- 14 of the Most Simple and Satisfying Indulgences for the Home
- 5 Kitchen Favorites
- 174,203 Things You Can Do Instead of Watching TV
- 40 Cheerful Room Designs to Brighten Dreary Days
- 7 Foods for Healthy Skin
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Learning Links, Uncategorized on September 16th, 2011 by Barb | | 0 Comments
