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In the Eye of the Beholder...  CABINETRY | DESIGN | INSTALLATION



 by Clay Cox Owner/President - Kitchens by Clay


 very once in a while, I have the   expansive and luxurious. Th  e microwave is the drawer style and
 privilege to be a part of a project that   is below the window on the left. Th  e use of stainless steel for the
 Esimply “tickles me pink.” Th  e photo   hood adds another texture and keeps the all-white cabinetry from
 on the adjoining page is a perfect example of   becoming too “humdrum”.
 a kitchen that we designed that does just that.         Once again, my compliments to the room space itself.  As you
 Now, just so you know, I am partial to the   can see it allows us to not only have a ten-foot-long island with
 color blue and that might be a factor in my   seating on two sides to help the conversation fl ow freely but the
 enthusiasm for this particular photo. Even so   family table off  to the left is also a winner when it comes to getting
 it’s only a small part of what makes me smile.  everyone together. Th  e homeowner’s choice of artwork, fl ooring,
 Th  e layout of the room, in and of itself,   seating choices and lighting fi xtures complete this wonderful
 lent to a very well-designed kitchen. Let’s   kitchen.
 start with the big picture window on the back wall. Magnifi cent         Th  e bottom line is that if beauty is truly in the eye of the
 is the only word I can fi nd for the impact that wall makes on the   beholder, I am here to tell you that this beholder sees the beauty of
 overall kitchen design. I love that we did not add cabinetry to the   this kitchen.
 left and right of the window because we decided that the tile would
 be more than enough to catch one’s eye. Once you manage to take
 Enjoy your home!
 your eyes off  of that wall you will see a well-balanced kitchen with
 all the storage solutions anyone could ask for.  Clay Cox
        Take the 48” range with the dual ovens for example. Th  is   clay@kitchensbyclay.com
 eliminated the need for a tall tower cabinet that typically houses
 7935 Airport Road, Suites 5 and 6, Naples, FL 34109
 the ovens and/or the microwave leaving the countertop space
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 Round and Round


 by Erick Carter
 iff erent round brushes   Prior to even picking up the round brush,
 should accomplish   especially on longer lengths, dry your hair gently,
 Ddiff erent results. In   using your fi ngers as a comb, working the dryer
 my 25 years of styling hair, I   throughout the thickness of your hair. It is important
 have seen people using round   to not dry against the grain of the cuticle. Once
 brushes, but the wrong way.  In   the hair is about 70% dry then start with a round
 fact, I had a guest come into   brush. Doing so will help prevent or reduce tangles
 the salon with the brush stuck   and pulling. Be creative, especially if you have layers.
 in her hair. Removing it can be a challenge even   Diff erent sized round brushes will give you diff erent
 for a seasoned stylist to remove.  size shapes and movement in your hair. A smaller    7935 Airport Road | Suite 5
 Before using a round brush, I fi rst recommend removing   brush on top can help add volume. Also, working the brush at   Naples, FL 34109
 tangles with a wet brush. A good wet brush will have a fl exible pad   diff erent angles can allow for creativity in your style as well.
 and soft bristles. Work the tangles out from the bottom up, NOT   Good luck and have fun. By the way, have you tried argan
 the top down.  Most people work from the top down and pull and   oil?  It will allow the brush to move more freely through the hair.    Best of  239.431.5474
 rip the tangles out. Th  is will damage your hair! After removing the   In addition, it has added benefi ts - to nourish, hydrate and help   2020  KitchensByClay.com
 tangles, apply your desired product, from mid-shaft to ends.   protect your hair.  DESIGN
 If you’re looking for volume at the scalp, then apply a root lifter
 at the scalp and work through from scalp to ends.
                                             VOTED BEST OF HOUZZ DESIGN 2020

 If you have any questions feel free to email me.
 Erickcre8u@gmail.com
 Erick Carter, Salon Zenergy
 239-777-2380

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