Custom Finishing of Upscale, High-End Surface Design
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Greetings!
Recently I spent several days in Avalon, NJ working in a gorgeous beach house that sits right along the beach. Details on the projects are below. This was my first for staying in Avalon and it didn't take long for me to fall in love with it. Just look at the view from the bedroom!! The beaches are beautiful with little pools of water scattered everywhere. The dunes are wider than at the other beaches I've been to. On my last morning there, I spent some time walking along beach wishing that I never had to leave!
One of the benefits of my career is that I get to leave my hometown area and go on "field trips" to work. Some time ago, I spent the whole month of November in North Carolina finishing the walls in a new home for clients who were moving there. I have clients that reside or have properties in DC, VA, NJ, MD, WV and FL. It's not unusual for me to travel to Philadelphia, State College, West Chester, the Poconos and such to makeover and enhance homes.
Keep that in mind if you have a vacation or second home that needs some personalization. Should you know of a friend or family member that is looking for a "finisher", I'll travel anywhere in the US -- have them contact me!
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Column Diversity...
I'm often called upon to finish columns -- here are just a few........
Doreen & Brent Lechler, Harrisburg, PA
Craig & Cindy Sturtz, Hanover, PA
Landmark Builders Model Home, Womelsdorf, PA 
Kathleen & George Haas, Lewisberry, PA
 
Marlene & Phil Guarneschelli, Harrisburg, PA
Bob's Intowne Spas, Inc., York, PA
Ricker Construction, Harrisburg, PA
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW
The 'wall' portion is a troweled on plaster that is textured and semi rough to the touch.
These walls are not plastered. Everything was painted on dry wall and is very smooth.
Smooth surface as well...slight roughness on the stones
...before...
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Have you missed past newsletters? Click on the links to view...
April 2007 newsletter "Room and ... Bored?"
February 2007 newsletter "Finishes That recieve Standing Ovations"
The Artistic Advantage continually stays on the cutting edge of new products and techniques by researching products and taking classes to learn how to properly use them. Future newsletters will include fantastic new products available through The Artistic Advantage services.
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It's All in the Family......
I am blessed with two terrific daughters-in-law who each have their own business. Please read below to learn more of them and what they offer to you.
Amie Howes (on right) is a professional Creative Memories consultant. If you currently are one of the many people that put your treasured memories and photos into a journal or album, or if you'd like to start memory-making, Amie will guide and direct you with hands-on leadership. And now she offers you framing for your works of art. She will help you chose the right combination of mats, glass and frame for your photographs, memories and artwork. Her framing products are top-of-the-line 100% solid wood-based frames, acid-free mounting boards and UV-protective glass. And she will come to your home to do this! She has great resources, unlimited creative ideas and offers customized one-on-one support - all you need to do is contact her through her website Amie's website.
Roma Howes (on left) has just recently started her Mary Kay business and she'd love to be your Mary Kay representative. Her vivacious personality and quick smile cause people to genuinely like her be right from the beginning. She will provide you with one-to-one consultations or help you host a group of friends as you discover the latest and best products for your skin type and color. You can reach Roma through her website Roma's website.
Both women are very excited about their careers, their products and the personalized service they provide to their clientele.Should you become one of their customers through this newsletter, The Artistic Advantage will give you a free consultation (within 50 miles of Harrisburg) for surface design in your home or business!
Please forward this email to anyone you know that would benefit from Amie and Roma's creative expertise.
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Are you aware of my
"Referral Discount"
program?
Ask me about it and I'll explain how you can save money on the next project you book with me!!!!
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Business Commissions
Advanced Skin Care
Harrisburg, PA
717-671-1100
 Michele Zimitski, owner of Advanced Skin Care in Harrisburg, contacted me when she moved into her present location. Michele was looking for new ideas for the business' presence in the building - ideally something to represent excellent, healthy skin care. The result? A plaster-raised stencil pattern of a look-alike 'Marilyn Monroe', the epidemy of beauty and radiance. A stencil was custom-made to resemble her face and then applied to the wall with a specialty plaster.
This custom-made stenciling idea can be used by anyone, whether in your home or business. Another example of a custom-made stencil is one of me that I have used in my Home Builder Show
booth.
Custom-made face stencils would be a very unique and interesting way to add to your decor -- perhaps your grandchildren or your pet......Lots of possibilities!
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