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December 2016

Customer Spotlight: Atlas Flooring

Bringing Grey Into Your

Home

Make theMost Pinned

Holiday Cookie

Spend LessTime Cleaning

Your House

Treat Yourself to a Hostess

Gift

How to Have a Stress-Free

Holiday

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Atlas Flooring, located in Boulder, CO, specializes in carpet, tile, hardwood, countertops and custom cabinetry, and has been serving the Front Range of Colorado since 1958. Headed up by Leister Bowling III and Jake Sloan, the skills, experience and camaraderie of the Atlas team is what keeps the company going strong. With over 150 years of flooring sales experience between their staff, they are the go-to place and can help with any remodeling needs.

Leister’s father, Leister Bowling Jr., started working for the business when he was just 15 years old, and Leister III has been working at Atlas Flooring since he graduated college in 2005. When his father bought the business in 2007, Leister began designing kitchens and in 2015, Leister and his childhood friend Jake Sloan became partners in the business.

They strive to offer quality products at a fair price and believe that hard work, done with honesty and pride is how the homeowners’ experience should be. Their customers range from contractors, designers and do-it-yourselfers. Atlas Flooring has maintained long-term relationships with trusted subcontractors to provide the full range of services and have built a reputation as the go-to source in the area.

Their beautiful 3,200 sf showroom is filled with displays and samples to help their customers get started with their remodeling project. Their professional, knowl-edgeable sales staff helps homeowners with different design ideas to fit their budget and to create unique and functional designs, customized for each project.

Customer Spotlight: Atlas Flooring

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On a personal note, Leister not only designs kitchens but he trains fighters! With a wrestling background that started when he was five years old, onto winning three state championships in high school, and All American Honors in his college years, Leister now coaches the Elevation Fight Team, one of the top UFC/MMA fight teams in the world.

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Shades of Grey

As we move into 2017, Grey—an on-trend neutral—continues to be a popular color choice for cabinetry. When stained or painted on smooth, beautifully-consistent maple, shades of grey allow designers to create a soothing look that works well with any design style.

Because of grey’s growing popularity and to stay on point with kitchen and bath industry trends, we recently added two new grey stains on maple, Shadow and Charcoal. Sea Drift and Shadow are our lightest grey stains; Sea Drift is slightly opaque and has a cool tint, while Shadow is clear, with a warm tone. Our darkest is Graphite, and medium-toned Charcoal fills in the mid-range of grey.

Overall, one of our most popular stains is Graphite. On maple it is a rich, warm grey-brown and it will look different on different wood species. For this reason, we call it a “chameleon” color because it changes color as it allows the grain pattern and natural colors of the different woods to show through.

We have five standard grey paints, starting on the lighter side and gradually becoming darker—Fog, Mist, Ash, Smoke and Thunder—all colors picked by our in-house design team and part of our Curated Collection of 24 popular paint colors.

With an ability to remain neutral while allowing stronger colors to shine grey is a popular choice for walls, furniture and cabinets. A pale, barely there grey such as Sea Drift or Fog, can be an ideal backdrop for an open

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Canyon Creek began incorporating green technology into our manufac-turing in 1991. Our long-standing commitment to the environment encompasses everything from energy use, resource conservation and recycling, to low-VOC finishes and sustainable products. As a result of our focus, we were the first cabinet company awarded the KCMA’s Environmental Stewardship Program Certificate.

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Our new grey stains Shadow and Charcoal

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Shades of Grey (continued)living area where colors need to blend together. Grey also bridges the gap between black and brown and provides a neutral base.

Grey is incredibly versatile, and when layered in a variety of shades, textures and finishes, it can look casual or sophisti-cated, and grey spaces feel calm and coordinated. Pairing light grey with deeper shades of grey add dimension to a room and when you mix in a bolder color, you’ve got a room that is classic and fun.

Combining greys of different tones is a beautiful alternative and by using light and dark grey you can create a rich, contrasting look that is harmonious and coordinated. Our grey paints were chosen to mix and match with other paint colors in the Curated Collection, or to complement any number of our wood stains.

See how our collection of grey stains and paints—from soft hues to saturated tones—can be your go-to neutral on maple and bring serenity to your kitchen, bathroom, home office or media room. Shades of grey are great for any space, whether you’re looking to create a relaxed, beachy feel, sleek, contemporary space or a stormy vibe.

Most Pinned Holiday Cookie

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In 2016 alone, Chew Out Loud’s recipe for Buttery Jam Thumbprint Cookies was pinned over 240,000 times on Pinterest! These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are easy to make with only 6 ingredients!

Ingredients: » 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened to

room temp (not melty) » ½ cup confectioners’ (powdered) sugar,

plus ¼ cup more for dusting » 2 tsps pure vanilla extract » 1/8 tsp table salt » 2 cups all-purpose flour » ½ cup thick fruit preserves (raspberry,

blackberry, and peach are all great options)

Preheat oven to 325° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes on medium-high speed). Add vanilla and salt, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. On medium-low speed, gently mix in flour. Dough will be sticky! If it’s too sticky, cover and chill for 30 minutes. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, placing them on parchment lined baking sheet. Create a deep well for the jam by pressing down in the center of each dough ball. Fill the center of the cookies generously with jam.

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Once cookies are cooled, dust with confectioner’s sugar and enjoy!

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Spend Less TimeCleaning Your Home

Dust as much as you can and don’t forget the up-high and hard-to-reach spots. Once you have dusted each room it’s a good idea to go through and vacuum the entire house in one sweep.

When disinfecting your kitchen, soap, water and a washcloth can be used on countertops, stove tops, oven, microwave and the refrigerator. This simple cleaning solution is not only cost effective, but you won’t waste time finding a different cleaner for each item in your kitchen. It keeps you from using harmful chemicals in your cooking space!

Soap scum and grime can be tough to scrub through. Spray disinfectant on the bathtub, sink, countertops and toilet. Let the cleaner do the work for you by letting it set in for a while. This is a good time to complete another task. By the time you get back, the soap scum and grime will be easier to wipe up.

Dried food spills in your refrigerator or on the stove top take time to scrub clean. Save yourself the hassle by wiping up spills as soon as they happen.

Cleaning your entire home can take up a big chunk of time. You might think tackling one room at a time is an efficient strategy, but it’s often time-consuming. Clean smarter, not harder with these tricks that will have your home sparkling in no time.

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Treat Yourself to a Hostess GiftIf you are throwing a party, odds are that your guests will show up with a small gift for you. Most likely, this will be a bottle of wine or re-gifted candy. Although it’s a nice ges-ture, it’s not exactly what you want or need. Consider treating yourself to one of these hostess gift ideas for your kitchen.

If you are tired of making sangria in a giant pot, it’s time to invest in a stylish sangria pitcher. It can always double as a water or juice pitcher.

You might not use them for tea, but new tea towels are something everyone needs at some point.

Perfect for parties or hanging out in front of the TV, drink coasters are an absolute must! Find yourself the perfect set to complement your style.

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Invite your guests to help prepare and assemble the mealNot only will this ease your work load, it’s a great way to make your guests feel at home.

Prep the kitchen for easy clean up Before you begin cooking, line baking sheets and pans with aluminum foil or parchment paper. This will keep you from having to scrub them later. Keep a big bowl on the counter to collect food waste and garbage as you prep food.

Have an end-of-the-night planIf you are ready to call it a night, but your guests are still hanging out, try one of these clear yet friendly signs that it’s time for them to leave: Make a pot of coffee, turn up the lights, blow out candles or start packing them to-go containers of leftovers. If those don’t work, say that it’s getting late and you should let them get home to bed.

Play to your strengthsIf you don’t enjoy formal sit down dinners, opt for a brunch, cocktail party or open house. Don’t feel obligated to cook and hold the gathering at your home either. See if your favorite local restaurant can host your event or do the catering for you.

Tips for a Stress-Free

Holiday Season

Relaxed Travel Holiday travel can leave you feeling frazzled before you even start packing. Use these simple steps from The Huffington Post to make sure you have a relaxing holiday travel experience.

Plan ahead where you are staying, how you are getting there and any tickets you might need to book. Hotels, rental vehicles and plane tickets tend to book up fast during the holidays.

Make a list of the items you will need to bring. Don’t forget IDs, medications, insur-ance information and your trip itinerary.

Travel in comfort. Activewear and layering with a cardigan or sweatshirt will keep you warm and comfortable on a road trip or in a plane.

Remember to have fun!

Read the full article, “8 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel” here.

Stress-Free Holiday Party HostingHosting a party can be stressful! Houzz is full of ways to help you simplify what needs to be done so you can enjoy spending time with your friends and family.

Happier Holiday ShoppingAvoid the shopping rush and the stress that comes with it with tips from Apartment Therapy:

» Set a budget and make a list of who you will be buying for

» Research gift ideas » Don’t wait until the last

minute to start shopping

» Compare prices and check for discounts

» Shop local » Get creative

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