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Greetings!
November is a season of reflection.
Time is going by so quickly, our oldest daughter is in her final year of High School and now we're looking at colleges.
Her childhood friend got married over the summer and she was a bridesmaid. The wedding was incredibly beautiful, and we had to share it with you.
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A Season of Thanks:
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In the season of gratitude, Dwayne and I are thankful to have a thriving business for 12 years. It is not unknown to us that 50% of businesses will not make it past 10 years, so we feel especially blessed to be going strong and growing. Our business, which we started out of passion and a desire to create beautiful, functional, lasting outdoor furniture, has sustained us for over a decade and given us the ability to provide for our family. It has provided us with a creative outlet for building art and enhancing lives. It has also provided the flexibility we needed to raise our family and to take some fun and unusual family "work-cations." These trips included delivering furniture to the Best Western Pioneer in Lusk, Wyoming where our daughters enjoyed the salt water pool, all while teaching them a strong work ethic.
At Stone 2 Furniture, the saying "it takes a village" could not be more true. We did not build this business alone; from the beginning we have had the support of family and friends. When Jill's Dad, Henry Cywka, was alive he was the chief hub puller. He would go to the junk yards and pull hubs off of old cars. We used the reclaimed hubs in the making of the swivel chairs. His contribution was invaluable and we sorely miss him. Jill's sister, Jennifer, can also always be counted on to jump in and help with mailings or a special marketing program. And her mom, Lucy, would watch the girls when they were little.
Dwayne's Mom, Arlene, and our two daughters Riely and Cailey are on the editing team. The newsletter would not be possible without them. Riely and Cailey also help with light office work and creative ideas. Dwayne's mom, Arlene, can also be counted on for creative ideas and support. She is the one that suggested the name MirrorRock for our new line of artistically hand crafted stone. Zach, Dwayne's son, can be called on to help with a local delivery or to do welding when big orders need to get out. We are so thankful to have family that love, support and help out when we need them. We are truly blessed.
And we couldn't have come this far without our friends. From the beginning, we have had special friends that have provided support and guidance and have helped us figure out how to build this business and make it profitable. Our artist friends are always willing to share tips and tricks on how to market our furniture, on what shows are good to attend and which ones we should steer clear of. All of our friends help us stay strong during the challenging times. They support us in staying successful and not stressing out about the ups and downs of running our own business. And sometimes, our friends jump in and actually help us build furniture. Our friend Jerry, who passed away from cancer several years ago, helped Dwayne make our signature tables, The Wine Buddies.
Our coach, Rachelle, is also a part of our business. She helps support us in all our endeavors and offers us great counseling. We are grateful for her contributions.
We are also grateful for you, our wonderful clients that have made this all possible. Throughout the years, we have been blessed to work with the greatest people providing them with outdoor furniture and art that compliments and enhances the beauty of their living spaces. We want you to know that we appreciate seeing you at our shows, the referrals that you give us, your reading the newsletter and purchasing our furniture and art. Your support is what makes us able to keep on doing what we love.
There is a village that makes this business possible: we value each and everyone one of you, our family, friends and clients. We are thankful.
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What to do with an old saddle:
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Our client sent us her beautiful c.1940 R.E. Donaho saddle so we could build a custom base for its display. Add a glass table top and you have a functional piece of art to show off your family heirloom.
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Coming Soon!
Florida shows start in January!
Looking at:
Las Olas
Boca Raton
Delray
Sarasota
Estero
Hales Landscape Supply
Steamboat Springs, CO
Muskoka Chair
Port Carling, OntarioCanada
Kospia Farms
Kloter Farms
California Patio
San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Rock Garden
Fort Collins, CO
Casual Living Patio & Fireside
Luxury Living Warehouse
Goldenstein Gallery
Sedona, AZ
Aspen Emporium & Flying Circus
Aspen, CO
Basalt Emporium & Flying Circus
Basalt, CO
River Rustic Rock Art Gallery
Fredericksburg, TX
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Recent Creations:
Fire Pit Seating
with an awesome rock fire pit!
Parker, CO
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Located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Stone 2 Furniture has been in operation for over 12 years. The company was created with a vision of building a product that combined the beauty of stone and the strength of steel together in a functional way. Currently, the company is represented by 13 stores and galleries across the U.S. and in Canada.
Stone 2 Furniture products are custom made and include tables, chairs, dining sets, benches, loungers, ottomans, coffee tables, accent tables and custom sculpture.
As the experts in stone furniture, Stone 2 Furniture strives to design and build outdoor furniture that delivers quality and style above all the rest. Stone 2 Furniture is dedicated to fine craftsmanship and superior products.
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We wish you and your loved ones a beautiful Thanksgiving Holiday.
Blessings,
Dwayne & Jill
-The stone furniture experts.
toll free: 866.407.8991
970.407.8991
cell: 970.420.5233
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P.S.
Did you know Dwayne spent 8 years in the Army and National Guard? A heartfelt thank you from our family to all of our Vets who sacrifice so much to keep us safe. Dwayne
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Super simple and YUM!
Cranberry Salad
1 lb cranberries
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 pkg. orange jello
1 orange
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. chopped celery
Wash orange and cranberries. Dissolve sugar and jello in boiling water.
Grind berries & orange with water, jello, sugar in blender. Stir in pecans and celery. Let set up in fridge.
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