Sharon Kotula

Hello!

My store now has signage! (for some reason, AR won't accept the .jpg file right now...)

I wanted to keep my logo's font and colors, but a lot of the companies I found had just your basic fonts. To create a "Brand Name Image" it's important to be consistent in your marketing.

After some time googling around, I came upon SIGN SPECIALIST and it was like the clouds parted!

I was able to upload my custom font, select colors, word effects, etc. I could see different sizes, layouts and pricing instantly. The site was so easy, and I got my order in DAYS. The instructions were detailed and easy to follow. I couldn't be happier!

So if you need some custom vinyl lettering, logos, or signage for a window or car, be sure to check out Sign Specialist!

Hello!

My newest Maricopa vacation home furnishing clients bought a bank-owned home that was painted....vibrantly...? Lots of yellow, purple, red, 1/2-painted rooms, etc.

While I dabble with painting (accent walls, smaller homes), this house is 2800sf AND had 22' ceilings in the formal rooms! That is out of my scope of ability!

I found a fantastic painter, though, and wanted to share his info - his name is Steve Honer, of Fresh Start Painting. He was prompt, detail-oriented, and affordable, and the clients are thrilled with the end result! He also pointed out that the baseboards downstairs were unfinished; nails were visible and they weren't caulked, painted - good catch! He uses Dunn-Edwards paints (professional quality) and was very thorough in clean up.

Steve can be reached at 623-628-3444. Use him, but don't hog him - I'll need him again soon!

I met with my Plaza Residences vacation home furnishing clients yesterday (the 3-bedroom ones) and noticed the sign at the community entrance - "Only 4 units remain!" and that prices are now from $169,900!

I've blogged about it before, but Plaza is a fantastic community for vacation home owners - it's gated, garages are available, the amenities are plentiful (pools, spas, fitness center, business center, theatre room, etc) and the units are spacious and bright! Lots of windows for natural light.... It is walking distance from Kierland Commons shopping/dining/entertainment, and the new Scottsdale Quarter.

I have new clients starting Nov 1 at Plaza Residences - they are in escrow for the "Boston" 1 bedroom floor plan. I look forward to more time up at Plaza!

Hello!

In the midst of 4 other vacation home furnishing projects, I was finally given the go-ahead to furnish the studio model at Thunderbird Retirement Resort in Peoria. I had won the project back in....August...? but corporate took awhile to get all the paperwork done.

I don't have enough time to edit and upload all the photos, but here is a teaser:

I look forward to furnishing many more model homes and model condos! It was fun and everyone at Thunderbird is THRILLED with the end result!

By the way - if you or a family member are looking for a mature community with great services - everyone (staff, residents, sales) was DELIGHTFUL and so friendly at Thunderbird! They have studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units and great activities and amenities! Be sure to check them out!

We have another wholesale vendor to add to the list - this one is International Bedding Corp (IBC).

We have used them for the past few installs; the mattresses are far superior to a base Sealy or Serta - all you are paying for there is the brand.

We are using the American Pedic line from IBC as standard; specifically, the Colony 4000 Pillowtop, although any mattress from this line is available!

Our Tuscany Villas clients selected the Williamsburg as an upgrade; it is SOLID and incredibly well-crafted - and saved them hundreds versus a "name brand" competitor with a lesser warranty!

To find out more about American Pedic mattresses or get pricing on a set, give us a call!