Banishing winter by reflecting light

It is hard to worry about Winter when we are being hit with heat wave after heat wave, but the truth is that no matter how warm it is here now, Winter is coming. Granted, we have Autumn coming too, but that doesn't tye in with my post, so lets just skip over that season for now!!!

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European design has always been popular accross the pond, but it is quickly become more and more relevant in the United States as well. In addition to the minimalist aesthetic often admired, designers and clients are starting to look at their use of white and pale colors to keep away the dark of winter. This "pop" of cheery color is starting to well, pop up all over this country too. Suggest using subtle colors like Debut's Blueberry or Sage to clients (http://www.debutcabinetry.com/). Subtle colors are neutral enough to go with anything. A trained eye can make them work, and give a client something that isn't run of the mill

Another affordable option is Cheaha's Custom Paint line. Cheaha Cabinetry has joined with Sherwin Williams to create several door styles available in ANY of the Sherwin Williams paint colors available. There is NO CHARGE for this option...literally limitless color!!!

Check out www.sherwinwilliams.com for all available paint colors.

Now it is time to get back to air conditioning and water parks. Stay cool and remember this heat when it's 12 degrees outside, and we are all wishing it was Summer again!!!

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Hi!

Just checking in to say hello to everyone. Have a great weekend.

John and I will both be back in the office on Monday, so things will finally feel back to normal again for me, these vacations are fun, they just throw me off a little!!!

Can't wait to talk to you all!!!

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Save Some $$$$$

Here are a few things that many kitchen designers find aren't really worth the expense:

1. Warming Drawers: Isn't this what the microwave is for? Microwaves are easier to use and much quicker.

2. Paste Spigots over Cook top: The pot is only going to get heavier once you add ingredients into it. If you don't think you can hold it with just water in it to get it to the stove, how are you going to empty it?

3. A Second Dishwasher: Unless you have a very large everyday family, a 2nd dishwasher is really not a necessity. If you are worried about that large party you are going to have, 2 dishwashers probably won't wash it all anyway!

4. A Double Oven: Thanksgiving is only once a year. Use the space more effectively the other 364 days!!!

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Happy 4th of July!!! - a few days early!!!

Well, I was going to post this recipe on July 4th, but then I figured what would be the point? If any of you have parties to go to or are having them yourselves, you would be unable to include this amazing looking trifle if I waited. So here it goes...

Cook Time: 35 min
Level: Intermediate
Yield: 10 to 12 servings

Times:
Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 2 hr 0 min

Ingredients:
1 box red velvet cake mix, about 18 ounces (if you can't find red velvet cake use 1 box chocolate cake plus a bottle of red food coloring)
1 (16-ounce) tub whipped topping
2 pints blueberries
1 pint strawberries, tops removed

Directions:
Bake the red velvet cake mix according to package directions and allow to cool.
Using a serrated knife cut the red velvet cake into 1 inch square pieces and line the bottom of the trifle bowl with half of the cake squares.
Using a spatula, spread about a 2-inch layer of whipped topping on top of the cake squares.
Layer about 1 1/2 pints of the blueberries on top of whipped topping.
Layer the remaining cake pieces on top of the blueberries forming a second layer of cake.
Using a spatula, spread remaining whipped topping over the cakes pieces.
Decorate the perimeter with the strawberries; placing the strawberries cut side down. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top of the trifle inside the strawberry perimeter.

For more amazing 4th of July recipes check out http://www.foodnetwork.com/.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!!!

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