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Divine Kicked Off the Year with Second
Best of Boston Home Accolade
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 The Boston Home
magazine write-up suggested that this "design studio excels at all aspects of
kitchen design" and says Divine will "mind your budget (however large or
small), making the process downright enjoyable." We're proud to be singled out
again for innovation in countertops.
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A Green Spring at Divine
Divine Green Kitchen Studio Open for Tours and Events
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 Take a look at the completed Green
Kitchen Studio in Divine's Westborough showroom! It includes cabinets from Holiday Kitchens, an environmentally responsible cabinet maker in Wisconsin.
Holiday Kitchens will debut the Robin Wilson Home line of ecofriendly custom cabinetry this month at the Architectural
Digest show, followed by the April 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in
Atlanta. The cabinetry has over 100 door styles in varying materials from
bamboo, coconut, Wenge, stainless steel, plus hardwood in cherry, maple, oak
with low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) finishes. This frameless,
custom-cabinetry line has over 10% more usable storage space maximizing
storage, cleaning and functionality, compared to framed cabinetry. Robin
Wilson, whose name appears on this line of cabinetry in an unprecedented
licensing arrangement, has done notable ecofriendly projects including the 2008
Good Housekeeping LEED certified  showhouse.
Divine Kitchen's Green Kitchen Studio also includes energy-efficient
appliances from Gaggenau and a combination of great lighting options.
In addition, the area combines green concrete as well as recycled Icestone countertops.
Divine Kitchen's Green Kitchen Studio, one
of the only displays of its kind in New England, also includes energy-efficient
appliances from Gaggenau and a combination of great lighting options. This is a
great place to explore the elements, costs and benefits of green design in the
kitchen and bath.
Call 508-366-5670 if you would a free
showroom consultation including an opportunity to learn about how to make your
kitchen green! |
Remodeling Intelligently is the
Watchword
Divine Seminars are filled with homeowners keen on learning
about the smart way to remodel in this economy.
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While the press may be scaring people into believing nobody
is buying, building or remodeling homes, the truth is something different in
Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts.
"Plenty of people are still remodeling, but we are finding
that people don't want to be extravagant," said Mariette Barsoum, owner of
Divine Kitchens. "They want to be educated about where their remodeling dollars
go and where the trade-offs are when updating a kitchen or bath. Everyone wants
to save money, but they still want quality and good design."
Barsoum says she has seen manufacturers now throwing in
upgrades that would have cost extra before and several are running limited-time
offers that can save homeowners money.
In Divine's popular free seminars, homeowners can learn how
to literally save thousands of dollars while maintaining and enhancing the
value of their home and their personal experience while living there. The
seminars are designed to be small (no more than 4-6 couples) to allow
homeowners the opportunity to ask questions and get specific about their own
projects. They are filling quickly as homeowners are looking for ways to
remodel intelligently.
You may register online at www.divinekitchens.com or call
508-366-5670 to reserve your spot...
Saturdays, March 7th or April 4th - 10:30AM
How Much Will My Dream Bath Cost?
Learn all you need to know about the remodeling process and
what goes into designing the master, family or guest bath space you imagine.
Find out how to evaluate trade-offs that can save you thousands of dollars in
your remodeling project.
Saturdays, March 14th or April 18th - 10:30AM
How Much Will My Dream Kitchen Cost?
Learn all you need to know about the remodeling process and
what goes into designing the kitchen you imagine. Explore how homeowners can
evaluate trade-offs that can save thousands of dollars when remodeling.
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Westborough Newcomers to Host Event at
Divine
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 Divine Kitchens is looking forward to
hosting the Westborough Newcomers Club at the showroom for their March wine
tasting event. The club is more than 25 years old and comprised of newcomers
and established residents of the town alike. They have a wide variety of social
events, as well as fundraising and charitable initiatives. 
The Divine showroom is available to
non-profit organizations free of charge and can accommodate 25 people in a
seated setting or up to 75 people in a cocktail party atmosphere. Guests are
welcome to utilize two beautiful live kitchens, as well as seating, glassware
and dishes. For more information on hosting your event at Divine, call
508-366-5670 today.
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Relamping Divine Showroom Pays Off!
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As proof positive that greening up your
home is really an investment that can pay off, Divine Kitchens stayed ahead of
the curve by replacing all lighting fixtures with LED lights in its Westborough
showroom. These LED fixtures put out beautiful white light. They look just like regular recessed lights. Compared to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL), they are far more efficient and last longer. When it is finally time to replace them (in about 10 years!), it is safe to do so, because they do not include mercury. 
"California's Title 24 requires that
all new homes and remodels adhere to energy-efficient lighting," said Mariette
Barsoum, owner of Divine. "We thought we should lead the way in Massachusetts
and show homeowners that energy-efficient LED lighting can be great and save
money."
In fact the new lighting implementation
has yielded a savings of no less than $200 per month for Divine's showroom.
When you are remodeling any space in your home, allow Divine to help you
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Divine Taste: Miniature Quiches
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These little gems of flavor are filled with
green onions, cheese and bacon and can be served on any occasion. Serve as hors
d'oeuvres passed on a tray at a cocktail party. Quiches are also a treat as a
first course with a small salad or as part of a brunch buffet.
Cooking Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Oven Temperature: 380°F preheated
Moisture: 100%
Utensils: Two 12 cup miniature
muffin pans and wire rack
Makes 24
Ingredients
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
4 ounces bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Emmentaler cheese or Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
In a bowl beat eggs with milk, cream, nutmeg and
white pepper. Set aside. Heat a skillet and melt butter. Add chopped
onions and sauté until softened; cool slightly. Stir the cooled sautéed onions,
crumbled bacon and green onions into the egg mixture. Generously butter or
grease pans and sprinkle bottoms of cups with bread crumbs. Shake pan to
distribute. Divide the grated cheeses evenly on top of the bread crumbs. Evenly
divide quiche mixture into cups. Bake in preheated oven until set and cheese is
melted and lightly browned.
You are invited to visit Divine Kitchens in
Westborough to view Gaggenau's amazing steam oven and other appliances and
learn about their energy efficiency and healthful cooking benefits.
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 Thank you for viewing our newsletter. I sincerely hope you find the contents informative. If you have questions, comments, or if we can be of any further assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Mariette Barsoum, CKD
(508) 366-5670
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