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My Farewell to Shakespeare

by Clay Cox Owner/President

his year, we here at Building the Kitchens by Clay brand has been very successful. Our
Kitchens by Clay have success is due to the effort we put out as a team to assure that our
T been enjoying our clients are truly happy at every step of the process. From the moment
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25 year of business in Collier we meet our clients for the first time and through the design process to
County. My personal career, the installation and final punch out we endeavor to provide excellence,
including the work I refer to as my and we do. My family oriented team is as fine a team as any assembled;
apprenticeship, brings me to I can assure you of that.
32 years of service to the I would like to give my publisher, Reg, a shout out of gratitude.
homeowners, builders, and It was he who suggested and made it possible for me to write these
developers of Collier and Lee articles, a job I’ve looked forward to doing monthly for more than 15
counties as well as Marco Island. years. He refers to me as his Shakespeare, which I believe to be a form
I am very proud of the work we have done and especially proud of the of “writers license” as I’m certainly not nearly as talented as good old
work that we continue to do for our community. Shakespeare. However, with that said, this will be my last article for the
I have truly enjoyed the adventures I’ve had and the people I’ve met foreseeable future. I am in the process of turning my responsibilities
while in the business of designing, building and installing cabinetry of over to my team with all the confidence that they will keep the Kitchen
every size and shape as well as color and texture throughout my tenure. by Clay banner flying in front of our store.
It is said (and I’m paraphrasing here) that if you love what you do, you For those of you who have read one of my articles and especially
haven’t worked a day in your life. I can assure you that has been my life for those of you who have read many, I want to thank you. In addition,
since the day I walked into a shop to help build cabinets on my first I wish to thank all my clients, past and present, as well as my team at
day 32 years ago. Kitchens by Clay.
I look forward to the future successes that my team will have in the
kitchen design business for many more years.
E: clay@kitchensbyclay.com P: 239.431.5474 F: 239.431.5472
A: 7935 Airport Road, Suites 5 and 6, Naples, FL 34109 Enjoy your home! ~Clay Cox

So you’ ve decided to buy a flat iron.
Now What?

by Erick Carter
hich one should you Irons with negative ions help reduce frizz
purchase? The right caused by positive ions.
W size iron is important. Remember to check the weight.
With short hair, thick or fine, an A two pound iron gets very heavy in a short
iron with narrow plates is best. period of time.
That means look for half an inch Make certain your new iron has a
or up to an inch iron plates. thermostat. Finer hair requires a lower heat
For long hair, either thick or setting. Thicker hair needs a higher heat.
thin, use an iron with one and a You don’t want to damage your hair!
half to two inch plates. One more thing….
What is the right material for my iron? Look for irons made Find a good thermal protectant spray to protect your
with either ceramic, tourmaline or titanium. These materials hair from the iron’s heat.
heat more evenly and help prevent hair damage. Avoid irons When ironing, begin with the finer pieces of hair on
that are coated in ceramic or Teflon, as these irons do not heat a lower heat. Raise the heat as you move on to thicker
evenly. sections of hair. Voila!
You are flat ironing your hair just like a pro!
Practice makes perfect.

Questions? Please stop by the salon or email me.
Erick Carter, Salon Zenergy
Erickcre8u@gmail.com
239-777-2380
www.SalonZenergy.com/

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