Carol's Creations bringing a woman's touch to home remodeling.



BEFORE

 Spring is the time our thoughts turn to home remodeling and updating our current home. One of the biggest home remodeling projects and the one with the most impact is the kitchen.

There are several options for updating. Painting is a relatively  inexpensive solution and can brighten and freshen the look of your kitchen. Painting the cabinets is also an option and can take decades off your kitchen. A higher gloss pain or a good quality eggshell is advised for the kitchen, it is easier to clean. Adding hardware to the cabinet can also enhance  the look of your cabinets.

AFTER

New faucets and handles are an effective update. Installing new lighting fixtures can make a small room appear larger and cheerier.

A tile back splash or new counter top can add that "Wow" factor. Decorative tile back splashes compliment Formica, corian, tile and granite counter tops. Tile works especially well on the vertical surface. It is durable and resistant to stains. Tile counter tops provide good durability and are heat resistance. The disadvantage to tile counter is the possibility a tile will crack or chip and need to be replaced. Always order a few extra tiles.

BEFORE

Ceramic tiles are made from clay, talc and other minerals. The tiles are put through a firing process under high temperatures. Ceramic tiles are available in countless colors. There is a trend towards using murals in the back splash. Pre-made murals are available or you may custom order.

Porcelain Tile is durable and resistant to scratches and chips because it is made from the same material, top and bottom. Porcelain tiles can resemble real stone and are available in similar shades and textures.

Glass tiles can be used in borders, as accent tiles or as mosaics. Glass tile's unique ability to reflect lightens and brightens the kitchen.

Carol Monroe has been remodeling homes for thirty years. Her career began when she bought her home. After doing extensive remodeling Carol sold her first home and began the process on her next house. Soon she was doing major remodeling projects for friends and family. She evolved into home repairs and remodeling as a full time business ten years ago. The technology company Carol worked for was down sizing and she saw this as an opportunity to pursuit her passion. Carol is insured, and has extensive references.

She does interior and exterior painting, flooring, crown and floor molding, doors, trim work, full bathroom and kitchen remodeling, basement finishing, new decks and deck restoration, window caulking, replace/repair faucets and toilets, replace garbage disposals and sinks, replace lights, fans outlets, and switches. Free Estimates are available.
Carol Monroe - Carol's Creations  303-697-7919  carolscreations222@hotmail.com


AFTER



AFTER

Love - Brook Forest Inn style.

The Brook Forest Inn was built out of the dreams and love of Edwin and Reggie Welz. They met in Europe and fell in love and later fell in love with a piece of the Rocky Mountains. They built their Swiss-style Inn from quartz, the stone of love. For almost ten decades The Brook Forest Inn has been the site of first dates, proposals, weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, and Valentine's Days.
Valentine's Day at The Brook Forest began with a wedding. The couple had heard endearing childhood stories from their parents about special family outings to the Inn. When they discovered The Brook Forest Inn it was love at first sight, and they knew this would be the location of their wedding.

Valentine's evening the fireplaces were glowing, the lights were low and the music soft. The Brook Forest Inn was filled with love. The owners, Jon and Melissa Barton, are incurable romantics. They gave Brent and Rachel the night off, and Brent and Rachel spent their first Valentine's Day together at their favorite restaurant - The Brook Forest Inn.
Susie and David Knight are newly weds and moved to the Brook Forest area about a year ago. Susie played Mrs. Claus at the Inn over Christmas and fell in love with it. They have since become regular Sunday brunch guests.
Terry and Coleen Neiman's love affair with The Brook Forest Inn dates back to 1968. They came to dinner at The Brook Forest Inn on prom night. They graduated from Lincoln High School in Denver. They recently moved to the Evergreen area and were delighted to discover The Brook Forest Inn was as beautiful and romantic as they remembered.
The Brook Forest Inn's old world charm, gourmet dining, impeccable service, and Rocky Mountain hospitality brings out the romantic in everyone. http://www.thebrookforestinn.com/



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Sometimes the answer to why our business isn't working is right in front of us. Advertising and marketing alone cannot create business success. Business success starts when the customer walks in the door.

The Four Elements - Celebrating the Month of Love

This is the month to celebrate the love you have for others and take loving care of yourself! We have a variety of specials and workshops this month that you can share with someone you love or take the time to pamper yourself.   

February Workshops at the The Four Elements along the creek in
Historic Downtown Evergreen 28186 Hyw 74
Creative Valentine Workshop
Monday, February 7th from 6:00pm-8:30pm
Come and have fun creating a Valentine collage card or antique-like shadowbox tin. Supplies will be provided. To personalize your Valentine bring copies of photos, love letters, poems, ephemera and any trinkets or small objects, etc. that you would like to include.
For more info or to RSVP, please call Dale at 303.995.5691

Creations and Libations
Painting Workshops
Debbie Kerr will be guiding two painting sessions. She has over nine years of teaching experience with a background teaching Monart (guided art lessons) to adults and children.
No experience needed, just an open mind and willingness to have fun and create!
$35 per person per class which includes:
a painting art lesson, morning muffins, one mimosa Sunday, one glass of wine Monday, canvas, brushes, paints, aprons and music. You will leave with a finished painting ready for framing!
Reservations required: Paintingss@msn.com or 303.670.0801.
Please check my Facebook page for the artwork and future paintings, will be posted by February 6, 2011.

Sunday, February 20th from 10:30am-12:30pm
A Morning of Painting, Socializing and Sipping
Sunday morning's painting is an acrylic on canvas landscape, titled "Aspen Splendor".

Monday, February 21th from 5:30-7:30pm
An Evening of Painting, Socializing, and Sipping
Monday evenings's painting is an acrylic on canvas floral, titled  "Red Poppies".

Satori Lifestyle Coaching for Couples
(Two for one Special)
One of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is learning how to create emotional harmony. This month Carol Gutzeit is offering a package of four sessions per person for the price of one that focuses on this important topic. The perfect Valentine's present! Call Carol at 303-601-1654 to learn more about this special offer.
Couple's Massage Special
Indulge in a couple's massage in the comfort of your own home. Perfect for a Valentine's gift you can share. Two professional, experienced, certified massage therapists will bring everything needed for a truly wonderful massage experience. Mary and Rob were voted "Best Massage Therapist" and runner-up, respectively, by mountain-area residents. Special Offer: house call travel fee waived in the month of February (save $20). One-hour and 90-minute appointment times are available. Please call Mary at 720-244-7217 for more information, or to schedule a couple's massage.
Back Treatment Special

$50.00 Wine, Chocolate and Roses
Spa Back Treatment exp: Feb 28, 2011
This luxurious pampering experience includes:

Skin-smoothing salt glow in Red Wine

Detoxifying mud mask in Decadent Dark Chocolate

Hydrating massage cream in Red Rose Petals

Gift Certificates Available

Schedule your appointment today!

Now taking appointments for professional makeup services for SENIOR PICTURES, PROM, and WEDDINGS.
Contact: Lisa Cave 720-4DAYSPA (720-432-9772)
lisa@spaatevergreen.com Follow Spa at Evergreen on Facebook

Winter Skin Specials!
Winter is finally here! If your skin is feeling dry, chapped, wind burned or has that "tissue paper effect" I have the answer to having your skin look dewy, feel hydrated and be protected from the elements.Visual Changes Advanced Hydrating Serum! It is a favorite for this time of the year and is used twice a day under your moisturizer and sunblock. The result is immediate! For those of you that engage in winter sports, I have a fabulous moisturizer that protects your skin from wind and cold. No more chaffing! It also prevents broken capillaries! Not all sunscreens are created equal. I carry the highest rating that a sunscreen can get and contains no chemicals. During winter activities use the water resistant one for sports
Don't forget lip balm! I keep one next to my bed at night. Most chap sticks over the counter are made of petroleum which I do not recommend. I like ingredients such as jojoba oil, coconut oil, shea butter, avocado oil, almond oil, vitamin E or olive oil.
If you like to use a mask in your routine, I have a fabulous deep hydration mask that can be used weekly and yes, you can sleep with it on!
If you mention this newsletter special you will receive 10% off of your order. All products will be delivered to your door within 3 days of your order. Just email Candice at myskintique@gmail.com  or feel free to call her at 303-588-9259. Keep up to date with skin care treatments, products and care at http://www.myskintique.blogspot.com/

VORTEX Interchangeable Chakra Jewelry
Introducing Vortex Interchangeable Chakra Jewelry. Bring balance to your chakra energy with a beautiful handmade sterling sliver vortes necklace.  Each necklace is accompanied by seven colored gemstones, one representing each enegy center.
Necklaces will be available at the Four Elements or you can order by calling Julie at 303-887-1904 or email julie@studiojjewelry.com.

We welcome your suggestions for workshops, classes, special packages and products you would like to see at The Four Elements. Please email us at: thefourelementsonline@gmail.com
Link to website: http://www.thefourelementsonline.com/

The Notorious History of Bunko.

First Thursday of every month at The Stagecoach Sports Grill

Acording to the World Bunco Assoication (also known as Bunko) the game has a notoriouos past.
Bunco dates back to the late 1800's and was played by groups of women, school children, and couples. The old fashioned game is becoming ever more popular at parties, social events, and new groups are popping up across the country

This progressive dice game, under it's original name of 8 - Dice Cloth was played in England during the 18th century. It was unknown in the United States until 1855, when it was introduced into San Francisco during the Gold Rush by a crooked gambler. This shady character, traveling from the East to West coast had made many stops in route to the California gold fields. He also made various changes to the gambling game he called Banco. After a few years the game and activity was re-christened Bunco or Bunko. During this same period, a Spanish card game, Banca, and it's Mexican derivative, Monte, were also introduced to the population of San Francisco. Bunco Dice and Bunco Cards were combined to form a more efficient method of separating the hard working citizens from their money at numerous gambling locations. These locations were known as Bunco parlors. Hence, the word Bunco came to be a general term that applied to all scams, swindling and confidence games. After the civil war and into the turn of the century, Bunco flourished as the population grew and the economy recovered. Between 1870 & 1880 in virtually every large city in the country, Bunco- Banco games were in operation. Some Bunco locations were furnished elaborately while others resembled professional offices.
During the 1880's and into the mid 1890's, Bunco was played in Texas abd Oklahoma, through Kansas and Missouri, in towns and cities along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers , and from New York to the Great Lake states. Through the Victorian era and prior to WWI, Bunco had achieved permanent placement as a traditional family or parlor game, promoting social interaction. During this period Bunco groups consisting of 8-12 people and as many as 20 people enjoyed an evening of food, drink, conversation, and friendly competition. During prohibition and the roaring 20's, the infamous Bunco gambling parlors resurfaced in various regions of the US The most notorious speak-easies and Bunco dice parlors were located in and around Chicago, Illinois. The term "Bunco Squad" referred to the detectives who raided these establishments!

Ladies' Bunko at the Stagecoach Sports Grill

30790 Stagecoach Blvd (and Hwy 74)

303-674-4633

Bunko is the first Thursday of every month  from 6:00 to 8:00

R.S.V.P to Katherine at 713-899-9989