i believe the general idea behind this blog thing is a posting every few days. well, many weeks here is what has been going on. first, the spring celebration was a success. we had the right amout of people to make it not so overwelming and all of that work here had time to interact with quite a few people. the seminars that were scheduled became interesting with feedback from the some who attented. there insight and comments gave me ideas to make better. we have already decided that this will be an annual spring event and we know that the celebration must be held before Easter, so mid March is the time frame. Second, all of have just fininshed with our Derby parties for clients. All went well and ideas have been thrown around for next year. Third, just finished proposing design plans for a local downtown Christmas holiday decor. We will see is this is a yes in about a month. If yes, I can give full details then. Finally, the process of creating our Christmas showroom has begun. The open house is going to be Friday July 27th 9-5pm. we are entertaining the idea of also being open on Saturday from 9-1pm. You need to let us know if being open Saturday is a necessary thing to do this year. I'll let you know about more as it happens. dwayne

Special Report: Crown Moulding

OK, so for those of you that don't know, on March 30, I bought my first home! It has been something I have always wanted, and feel truly blessed to be able to purchase a place of my own. The sad news is, that as of today May 7, 2007, I still have not moved into the home, hehe.

NOW, this is not because it was a fixer upper...(it was far from that, as my father stated to me this weekend "Wasn't that house ready to move in when you bought it?)....it's just that I have been trying to make it fabulous, lol. We have been painting, working on the cabinets, putting down a fabulous hardwood floor (click here to see it.....yes it's dark...and yes we know we will have to clean it everyday...but it is so goooood and sooooo worth it...did I mention)...and other than our Hawaii vacation, the last thing that has been taking so long is putting up crown moulding! I LOVE CROWN MOULDING....it's just simply amazing how much difference it makes in a room!


And this brings me to a public announcement....I am a 24/7 HGTV Watching-Home Remodeling-Floor Laying-Trim Carpenter-Do It Your Self'er....there I said it.. I love working on the house! Nothing is too huge for me to try, although I am not ashamed to hire a professional to come in and get it done 100% correct when it matters!

Something I have started to tackle is crown moulding. Now...this is something we all can do, but I have to admit...it is intimidating! Especially when you pay attention to how much big mistakes could cost you! I have read books, read blogs, listened to advice from friends....but the best information and visuals I have received were from these video's.










SO....try it! Try a powder bath room or something! Something small! And remember wood putty, sand paper, and CAULK are your best friends! I promise pictures will follow!