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Opportunity in Challenging Times CABINETRY | DESIGN | INSTALLATION
HOLIDAYS HURRICANES
by Clay Cox Owner/President

would like to take this I believe that the local business owners have a responsibility
I to themselves, their consumers and their communities to help
opportunity to write about
the prospect of remodeling
to rebuild the trust and commitment required to trigger positive
by Clay Cox, Owner/President – Kitchens by Clay
your kitchen and the present behaviors. This is the time for the business owner to make sure
day economy, as I see them fit they are offering the best values and products, superb customer
together. It is no secret that service and perform with integrity. There is no room for businesses
THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE, and we are all blessed to be able to the true spirit of folks helping their neighbors in any way they are
consumers and businesses alike that do not adhere to honest and ethical principles. The business
celebrate in our own ways. For me this means bringing good cheer capable of, while putting on brave smiles as they weather the after
continue to face economic owners that stand above the crowd are the ones looking out for
to family, friends, employees, and strangers. I know that if I choose to effects of the storm themselves. It’s true that the roadblocks seem to
challenges. Most of us have your best interest. There is stability within their company as well as
smile and present a happy and content face to all around me, my be everywhere when it comes to re-building those homes and lives.
already experienced first hand willingness to exceed your expectations.
days will also start and end in good cheer. So to everyone out there, Inventory is low and sometimes non-existent, at least for a while. There
some of the fallout from the current economic status as a consumer Now is the time to get the best buys available and be assured
be happy, be generous with your actions and be kind to all, friends and seems to be not nearly enough labor and prices are high—not to
and some of us as a business owner. The surprise is that these times that the companies you are working with will be here for a long
strangers alike, and your Holidays will most assuredly be wonderful. mention that the time it takes to get things done seems like forever and
not only provide a unique challenge but also present an excellent time to come.
Unfortunately, I feel like I should address hurricane Ian, which passed a day. These are the facts of life as we know them right now. The best
opportunity to start your project now. Enjoy your remodel!
through our community in October. In my travels, I followed up on our way for us all to help maintain a positive attitude is to be patient.
Clay Cox
clients to see how we can help put their lives back together. I saw Patience and kindness will not only win the day for the holidays but
areas that were devasted and unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed in will help to make our community whole again. And a complete and
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the 30 years I’ve been designing kitchens here in Naples. It was so whole community is what I’m asking Santa to bring us all for Christmas
7935 Airport Road, Suites 5 and 6, Naples, FL 34109 ne out there and may everyone have a
hard to see folks up and down the shoreline and in low lying areas this year. God bless everyo
that had their life’s belongings along the streets to be picked up as wonderful holiday season with a happy and prosperous year in 2023.
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trash. I thank God that my family and friends fared well, and pray that
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everyone will have their lives put back together soon. ENJOY CLAY COX I clay@kitchensbyclay.com
On the other hand, I spoke to a lot of people who understood that YOUR 7935 Airport Road, Suites 5 and 6, Naples, FL 34109
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the tragedy will not stop them from living their lives to the fullest. I saw HOME

Understanding The Points of a Good Cut
LET’S FACE IT–THEN LET’S TALK...
by Erick Carter
great hairstyle starts

A by Erick Carter, Owner/Operator – Salon Zenergy To create horizontal planes of balance, a
with a great haircut-
line is drawn first at the round, and second
and for that you must
have balance.Understanding at the flat of the head. When the vertical
Salon the 11 balance points of a good of the skull to accent areas. For example, he can use the bone structure
and horizontal planes meet, they create the
Zenergy cut, which include vertical and to create a fuller look. Hair can also be cut on the bias to help create
all-important points of balance. These points
horizontal planes, gives creative dictate where your hairstylist sections the
layers and movement.
freedom to your hairstylist. hair for corrective work, creative work, and
Our features change as we mature or change weight. That can
“What style is best for my face shape?” conservative work, both in cutting and coloring.
All good hair design starts with the main balance point, which
even change how we picture our face shape. If you have fleshiness to
The four face shapes are round, square, heart, When your hairstylist fails to respect these points, your hair 7935 Airport Road | Suite 5
is found at the highest point of the head, when the head is in a
your face, round layers will accent the fleshiness. At times, stronger
and oval. style can appear off-balance and that alone can make you frustrated Naples, FL 34109
natural position. From there your stylist will draw five vertical
and even square layers can help minimize fleshiness. The opposite
planes of balance. They are the center part, three inch points each at home when trying to recreate salon results.
“Are those the only factors I should consider?” is true if you have strong hard lines. Features also to consider are
side of the part, and the tops of both ears.
No, you should also consider other factors: cowlicks, not always a bad thing. Working with the cowlick can put a Best of 239.431.5474
texture, features, skull shape, and density of hair. unique signature on the cut if you want it “signed.”
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So, let’s talk. Your professional hair designer can offer you choices using your DESIGN
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facial shape, hair texture and density, your prominent features to
There are 3 main types of texture: straight, wavy or curly, and kinky. As
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an example, with a heart shape face, I might suggest a nice pixie cut accent or minimize and the look you want. So, now, let’s talk.
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if you have straight hair that is not extremely thin. Straight thin hair in VOTED BEST OF HOUZZ DESIGN 2020
a pixie will make hair appear even thinner.
Feel free to email me with any questions!
The skull shape, too, has to be considered. It is important for a stylist ERICK CARTER I erickcre8u @gmail.com I T: 239.431.5474
to understand it when creating the cut. Hair can be cut with the shape
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