Palette of Homes Tour 2008…
Just a short while ago we had the pleasure of working with American Tradition Builders, Inc. (www.atb-az.com) along with the very creative talents at Nelson and Barnum Interiors (www.nelsonbarnum.com) on a residence in Paradise Valley, AZ. The home was created under the design of architect Ken Brown and took 3 years to finish. Last week it was displayed on the Palette of Homes Tour 2008 benefiting Free Arts of Arizona
Contessa’s job was to fabricate the visions and designs that Teresa Nelson drew up for us. What transpired was a truly unbelievable home that one must see to believe! The home is aptly named Cielo Azul - Spanish for Blue Sky. Most of our stone was done in Pinon with one fireplace done in a golden/creme limestone. Enjoy a few pictures of the home and our efforts on the cantera and
limestone!
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This client had a specific plan in mind! They wanted a very modern and clean look with minimal deposits in the cantera stone. They were going to perform the work themselves since they were personally remodeling the entire home. They chose a stone named blanco tinajeras.
The stone was cut into 6″ x 12″ blocks with a pillow cut fashion making it taller in the center and thinner on the ends. It was installed in a brick pattern and is fairly self supporting as it was installed. The look is quite unique and has a very modern flair to it. And who said you can’t use cantera in a modern application?!?!?
Using different textures of material - the wooden hearth - the marbel hearth and the semi rough stone create a unique feel in the home.
Pillow block Cantera
A marbel hearth and box surround offset by the wooden mantle
Janel,
I wanted you to know just how much I appreciated your assistance, help and professionalism to my wife and I on our fireplace surround. It turned out fantastic and she is extremely happen with the finished product as am I. To me the most important thing of all is her happiness and you and Contessa Stone pleased her to know end. If you ever need a referral just give me a call and you’ll always have one. Thanks again. You exceeded all of my expectations. If your ever up this way give us a call and stop in to see the fireplace.
George Brooks
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Janel it has been a pleasure working with you. You are most professional and a joy to speak to. Please thank Ania for her hard work also.
Sandy Braen, Home owner remodel client
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., August 13, 2008 — Contessa Stone Design has been selected for the 2008 Best of Pine Grove Award in the Stone Setting Contractors category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association
CONTACT:
U.S. Local Business Association
Email: PublicRelations@USLBA.net
URL: http://www.USLBA.net
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“Janel, it has been a pleasure working with you. You are most professional and a joy to speak to. Please thank Ania for her hard work also.”
Sandy Braen, Home Owner
RemodelClient
This client had experienced water damage and had to replace the carpeting and most of the sheet rock 2 feet up from the carpet in the master bed room as well as the bath room. They decided that they would, at the same time, do away with their older travertine that was placed as a surround on the master bed room firebox as well as add a decorative surround in the master tub area. Currently there was nothing there.
We used a Limestone that is called Rivera Beige that is quarried out of central Mexico. It was designed to pick up some of the intricate wood designs in their bed room furniture including the spiral wood cuts. These were used for the corbels in the master fireplace and the keystone design on the tub fireplace was from the dresser. The general contractor repaired the walls well enough so that we could attach the stone after he removed the travertine tiles. The gas key was relocated and the built in niches were closed over with more sheet rock giving us more lateral clearances for the large fireplace.
