Superior Woodcraft, Inc. - Custom Cabinetry

Locavore - Buy Local - A Bucks County Business Community Event - FEB. 23rd

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:14:00 +0000

About this Bucks County, Doylestown business networking event:

Locavore - It is part of the concept of local purchasing and local economies, a preference to buy locally produced goods and services - particularly related to food economies. Learn more about locavore.

Buy Local - Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community. Encourages local prosperity. Learn more about buying local - Bucks County, Pa.

Join us for an evening of networking; make valuable new contacts, generate leads and reconnect with familiar faces.

Network and mingle with other businesses, find new opportunities and generate leads while sampling locally grown and produced delicacies provided by the producers who carefully crafted it. Free event, coincides with Doylestown Business Community Alliance Business Card Exchange and open to anyone who would like to grow their business. This is a great opportunity to learn a little about the 'Locavore' movement; once you've tasted, you'll quickly appreciate the amazing bounty in our own back yard!

RSVP NOW

For info - call 215-348-9942 or email mailto: info@superiorwoodcraft.com

Doylestown Business Community Alliance - Business Networking Event

Thursday, February 23, 2012

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hosted by:

Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

160 N Hamilton Street

Doylestown, PA 18901

215-348-9942

info@superiorwoodcraft.com

Directions

Please bring a friend or forward this invitation.

Some of the local producers who are participating:

Blue Moon Acres

Brad’s Raw Chips

Confection Perfection

Doug’s Cakes

JustFood

Laurie’s Chocolates

PorcSalt

Rose Bank Winery

The Coffee Scoop

The Market at Del Val College

Triumph Brewery

Wash Tyme Handmade Soap

Wycombe Vineyards

This local event is being recognized by Independent We Stand. Independent We Stand is all about independently owned businesses across the country reaching out to their communities and educating their neighbors about the many benefits of “buying local.”

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

RSVP NOW

RECLAIMED WOOD - RICH COLOR & UNMATCHED CHARACTER

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:44:00 +0000

Critical Information to Know Before You Buy Reclaimed Wood

The use of Reclaimed wood in homes and businesses is a popular trend. It appeals to environmental enthusiasts and those looking for LEED accreditation or for customers who want more from the architectural elements they are choosing for their project.

100% Reclaimed can offer just that – rich color and character unmatched by other woods today! Every marking tells a story. Old nail holes indicate it was exterior paneling in a barn. Mortis and Tenon holes will tell you that it used to be a carrying beam. Worm holes can remind us of events in history, for example when the American Chestnut tree was wiped out in the early 1900’s by a blight.

As much as we wish to embrace these features there are things to be aware of if you are shopping for a reclaimed wood and you need to ask some pointed questions to educate yourself, make an informed decision and find out what is important to you. Reclaimed woods can cost 25 - 50% more than a non-reclaimed wood; so, make sure you know what you are getting before you buy.

Where does your reclaimed wood come from?

TIP: Buy reclaimed wood that is resawn from beams, unless you are using Barnwood. The character is much better, you get wider widths, longer lengths and far less waste in the overall floor.

What areas of the country do you get your wood from?

TIP: The wood should come from buildings in the area of the country where the best quality wood was utilized 100-150 years ago. FOR EXAMPLE, today Heart Pine grows down South but the BEST Reclaimed Heart Pine comes from the Eastern Seaboard and New England where the best Heart Pine was shipped during the industrial revolution!

What is the widest width you can do? What is going to be my average width?

TIP: Use wide planks. Crafting a reclaimed floor any narrowed than 6” is going to look too busy with all the character that is in the floor.

What is the longest length you can do? What is going to my average length?

TIP: It is important to the overall look of your floor to minimize the number of seams. You can do this by installing a floor made in longer lengths and a longer average length. You should ask for an average length of 6’ long and it will reduce the seams by 50%

Am I limited by where or what subfloor I can install this to?

TIP: Your Reclaimed floor should be able to be installed on radiant heat, concrete, at or below grade, in any room of your home and in any environment – hot, dry or cold. If you are being told you have limitations check the quality of the wood.

Do you kiln dry your wood?

TIP: Kiln drying is a critical process in using a reclaimed wood for floors or paneling. It should be done per order to ensures that the wood has an even and consistent moisture content – important for stability. This also kills any larvae or bugs in the wood. You do not want bugs coming out of your floor when you turn on your heat. If you can get an assurance that your wood is kiln dried and done per order don’t even spend the money.

Do you make each reclaimed floor to order?

TIP: Work with a manufacturer who makes each floor to order this way they are carefully calculating the look, widths and lengths of the boards as an entire floor. This is critical to ensuring the best and most cohesive look, and making sure you get wider and longer boards. If your floor is mass produced it will be a mess.

Is this 100% reclaimed?

TIP: If you really want a reclaimed wood you should only use 100% Reclaimed wood, there are some companies which offer “mixed use” which means that they combine reclaimed and new wood.

How do you grade your wood?

TIP: There is no industry wide standard for grading of Reclaimed wood. So it is up to each manufacturer or supplier to tell you what the floor is going to look like. You should review multiple photographs of real life examples, and request samples to understand how the company will create your floor.

This article was contributed by Shanon Sterrett of Carlisle Wide Plank Floors.

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
150 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10155
800-595-9663
http://www.wideplankflooring.com/

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Artisan Kitchens LLC Earns Top Honors on Houzz

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:42:00 +0000

Artisan Kitchens LLC's, Amy Britton, of Osterville, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, is featured included in the Houzz Readers Choice: Top 20 Kitchens of 2011. Even better Artisan is number three on the list. The kitchen that earned Britton this honor has some unique custom made features.

Britton stated, “that more of her clients are asking her to include amenities for their pets as part of their renovations.” One example is this kitchen’s island with alcoves for food and water dishes, drawers for leashes and treats, and roll-out storage bins to hold bulk kibble.

Congratulations Amy!

About Superior Woodcraft's Dealer: Artisan Kitchens, LLC

Artisan Kitchen's founder and principal designer, Amy Britton CKD, has been involved in the interior design field since 1979. She has specialized in the field of kitchen and bath design since 1985. A few career highlights include participation in the 1989 and 1994 Cape Cod Academy Designer Showhouses, a featured appearance on Bob Vila's 'Home Again' TV show in 1990, achievement of CKD status in 1993, and a kitchen featured in Cape & Islands Home magazine in 1997. Amy has designed kitchens & associated cabinetry for client's homes in Hartford, Chicago, Boston, the South Shore, Rhode Island, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard as well as all of Cape Cod.

Artisan Kitchens, LLC
Houzz
Artisan Kitchens Facebook

Superior Woodcraft is a custom cabinet maker located in Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Fine Woodworking Features Superior Woodcraft

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Fine Woodworking Proshop features an article, by Superior Woodcraft's Patrick Kennedy, which focuses on custom made cabinetry made from wormy chestnut. Utilizing this reclaimed wood as the medium Kennedy takes readers on a journey learning about the role of modern day woodworkers. This is a unique and thought provoking perspective.

Kennedy believes that woodworkers aren’t merely a group of tradesman toiling with wood. Woodworkers are historians, naturalists, conservators, environmentalists, foresters, businessmen and artists...Read More

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

What Surrounds Us

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:57:00 +0000

January is typically a time for taking stock. And for good reason. The craziness of the holiday season is behind us, there is a quiet in the air and we have long evenings with a whole lot of time on our hands.

Taking a few hours to look around us and think about what we have chosen to surround ourselves with can be enlightening. Ask yourself these questions:

Are my home furnishings a true reflection of me?

Sometimes we end up with family heirlooms, hand me downs or purchases from long ago that do not relate to who we are at all. You may feel guilty about letting go of the furnishings if they once belonged to a loved one or you spent a lot of money for it. But, if an item is not bringing you pleasure, it is time to say goodbye. Find a good home for these things that once served a purpose in your life, but no longer do.

Do my home furnishings promote health and wellbeing?

We all try to buy with purpose, but sometimes our impulses get the best of us. A super cool, trendy throw that looked good online may be giving you allergy problems now that it’s on your sofa. Or maybe a rug that went with your decor is off gassing dangerous chemicals. Look around your home and try to see with fresh eyes which items are truly supporting your overall health. Whether you need a dust free environment, more natural light, non formaldehyde cushions, you name it..... surround yourself with items that make you feel happy, healthy and improve your daily life.

Is my home a place where loved ones and supportive friends can surround me?

Your home must nurture you in many ways. A house a physical shelter, your home is a place where you gather with those you love. Take some time to make sure that your home is welcoming and can accommodate family and friends. If you need to make more room for entertaining in your home (or your schedule!) now is the time to find a way to do so. Our relationships with others sustain us during hard times and allow us to share our joy during our successes.

Wishing you lots of wellness, peace and prosperity in 2012!

Kat

This article was submitted by Kathryn Robbins of Kat Robbins Interiors.

Kat Robbins Interiors
610-291-4220
Wayne, PA 19087

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Carlisle Joins the Superior Woodcraft Community

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:53:00 +0000

For years now Carlisle has had the pleasure of working with the folks at Superior Woodcraft and their clients. Now we are excited to join their online blog community. So, what can you expect from Carlisle Wide Plank Floor posts?

With 46 years in the industry we can lend our expertise to your projects every day. Need design ideas? Trying to keep track of wood floor design trends and stay ahead of the curve? Need to know about installing wide plank flooring on concrete or radiant heat? Let us save you time and share our knowledge to make your project successful.

You’ll be pleased to learn that Carlisle wood flooring is made by Carlisle in America; in beautiful New Hampshire - our floors & our craftsman - so you get the best quality. All our floors are made from renewable resources and reclaimed materials so they are a healthy and long term option.

We are proud to share our story with you because there are a lot of things that make Carlisle Floors unique – from the quality of wood we use, our proprietary sawing and grading methods, and amazing dimensions of the boards, prefinishing capabilities and more. What is also unique is the shopping experience – personal, comprehensive and convenient!

In fact we have showrooms in major metropolitan areas:

New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Denver, CO
Stoddard, NH
Washington, DC

We look forward to talking and sharing through the Superior Woodcraft Blog. Thanks for Patrick and his team for this great opportunity!

This article was contributed by Shanon Sterrett of Carlisle Wide Plank Floors.

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
1679 Route 9
Stoddard, NH 03464
p. 800-595-9663
f. 603-446-3540
i. +1-603-446-3937
info@carlislewideplankflooring.com

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

60 Bragg Hill is Nearly Complete

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:13:00 +0000

After years of hard work 60 Bragg Hill, a sustainable home in Chester County, Pa, is nearly complete. Just a few final touches remain. The visions of architect Matthew Moger and builder Mark Thompson are finally taking their final forms while the homeowners are settling into their new home.

From its humble beginnings Superior Woodcraft's custom cabinetry at 60 Bragg Hill has been installed and begins its life as a beautiful functional kitchen for the family. It's a new dawn for the wood utilized in this kitchen as it provides utility, beauty and harmony while simulatneously sequestering carbon.

It has been a joy to be involved in the building of this special sustainable home. As a woodworker it is great to see wood that was harvested from the building site is being utilized in the new home. It has also been a pleasure to work with everyone involved in building 60 Bragg Hill. The work was truly a cooperative team effort. Just looking at 60 Bragg Hill one can tell that the Bragg Hill team worked together efficiently and effectively. Superior Woodcraft thanks Barney Leonard, Matthew Moger, Mark Thompson and the rest of the 60 Bragg Hill team for a great experience in building an exceptional home.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Ebay has Superior Woodcraft Wooden Nickel

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:59:00 +0000

Looking for a Superior Woodcraft Wooden Nickel, but can't find one? Well now you can buy one on Ebay! Yes, a Superior Wooden Nickel is being auctioned on Ebay. It appears that you can bid on the wooden nickel that can lead to $500 in savings.

If you have a Superior Wooden Nickel, but aren't planning on redeeming now it appears you can sell your wooden nickel on Ebay and receive hard currency for it.

More Information about Superior Woodcraft's Wooden Nickel

Confidence Makes Good. Money made of Wood

Related Post: Bucks County Custom Cabinet Maker Mints Wooden Nickels

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Souce:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

History Repeats Itself

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:14:00 +0000

A collector of Doylestown memorabilia recently contacted me to inform me that Superior Woodcraft’s newly minted wooden nickel isn't the first time wooden nickels were issued in Doylestown, Pa. In 1938 the Doylestown Centennial Committee issued a unique commemorative wooden nickel for the Borough’s celebration of its 100th year of Incorporation.

The Doylestown Centennial wooden nickel could be exchanged in trade at any Doylestown business and was redeemable by bearer at the Doylestown Trust Company or Doylestown National Bank and Trust Company if presented prior to a specified time on June 2, 1938.

Wooden nickel from a private collection

Seventy three years later we have another wooden nickel being issued in Doylestown, Pa. Superior Woodcraft wooden nickels are in circulation and can be found at many local businesses. The Superior Woodcraft's wooden nickel is redeemable at Superior Woodcraft in Doylestown. Sometimes good ideas repeat themselves.

“Confidence Makes Good. Money made of Wood.”

In 75 years from now collectors will be searching for the 2011 Superior Woodcraft Wooden nickel, but you can get yours today.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Remodeling Magazine Highlights Superior Woodcraft

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:05:00 +0000

Remodeling magazine's Senior Editor, Stacey Freed's, article Power to the People focuses on Superior Woodcraft's 2011 Locavore~Buy Local event. The event was organized to raise consumer awareness of the importance of independent businesses and the benefits they provide our communities. An additional goal was to highlight the economic importance of small business and to help our elected political representatives the understand the current environment facing small business. Small independent business is the economic engine of our community. For America to prosper our small businesses must prosper. Read more at Remodeling

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Superior Woodcraft Thanks Fans for 37,000+ Votes

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:25:00 +0000

“Sustainable local companies such as Superior Woodcraft, create jobs, strengthen the local economy, and provide needed revenue for schools, roads, and other critical services.”

Superior Woodcraft, one of 200 businesses nominated for the "Indie," won second place in the online event run by Independent We Stand. Independent We Stand, an organization sponsored by Stihl, Inc, is comprised of independent business owners from across America. The Indie Award was created to allow customers to celebrate and show appreciation for their favorite local businesses and to shed light on the benefits of buying local.

"We've had a lot of fun over the past few days," said Kennedy. "Superior Woodcraft votes poured in from around the world, but even more importantly, from members of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Doylestown Business & Community Alliance, KCMA, Bucks Mont NARI, IFDA and my loyal, fellow craftsmen at CustomMade.com.

Patrick Kennedy, of Superior Woodcraft, and a firm supporter of Independent We Stand stated, “By supporting local businesses we are also investing in our communities.” Kennedy continued, “Sustainable local companies such as Superior Woodcraft, create jobs, strengthen the local economy, and provide needed revenue for schools, roads, and other critical services.” Kennedy believes that without a strong local business sector, our entire economy will become weaker.

“The Indie Awards were a great way to bring awareness of the importance of local businesses to our communities and local economies. Our communities and local economies are the real winners of this contest.”

Superior Woodcraft wants to know all of their 37,000 fans who voted for us. Please like Superior Woodcraft on Facebook and follow us.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Holiday Appliance Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:04:00 +0000

Each year at this time, we receive calls with questions about the proper techniques and care for the kitchen appliances in preparation for the Holiday Season. Here are some tips that will help make things just a little less stressful for you.

NEVER use the self-cleaning option of your oven prior to cooking your Holiday meal. The most common cause of control panel failure in an oven is the heat from using the self-cleaning cycle. And, the rules of Nature dictate that if it were to fail, Christmas dinner is the time.For optimal results, make sure the dishwasher has a full container of the rinse aid

If your dishwasher is cloudy or not cleaning properly, chances are you have been using too much soap. The easiest way to remedy the issue is to use the Dishwasher Cleaner and Descaler by Miele. We have used this product with excellent results in many dishwashers and highly recommend it.

When using the Convection option in your oven, the general guideline is that the same recipe will now bake approximately 30% faster and the temperature should be 25 degrees lower. As an example, if you turkey recipe calls for 12 minutes per pound, you should adjust it to approximately 8-9 minutes per pound.

As always, we highly recommend you utilize the manufacturer websites as a resource for tips, recipes, and techniques. Take a look at this special Holiday section of the SubZero-Wolf website to help make your Holiday meal that much easier.

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy New Year!

May your Holidays be bright!

This article was contributed by James Bender of Bill Vandegrift, Inc.

Bill Vandegrift, Inc

450 E. Butler Ave

New Britain, PA 18901

215-345-1892

http://www.billvandegrift.com/

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:

Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

Superior Woodcraft Blog

Exciting Contest for the Indie Award

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:35:00 +0000

What an exciting contest for the Indie Awards. What a great way to promote local independent businesses all across the country and help the Main Street economy. Thanks Independent We Stand and Stihl for putting on such an exciting contest.

Thanks to all of the Superior Woodcraft supporters and our industry partners. Members at the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Doylestown Business & Community Alliance, KCMA, Bucks Mont NARI and IFDA all did a great job of supporting Superior Woodcraft.

Special thanks to our fellow craftsmen at CustomMade, you came on strong.

Congratulations to all of our competitors for the Indie Award. You have great businesses and are strong contributors to your community. Keep up the great work and best wishes for continued success. Thanks Howard Brothers, Maple Avenue Restaurant, Tandem Wine & Cheese Bar, Mummphys Book Nook for a lot of fun over the past few days.

Superior Woodcraft supporters – you are the best. Thank you and shop local.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Sincerely,

Superior Woodcraft

Source:
Superior Woodcraft
Superior Woodcraft Blog

SUPERIOR WOODCRAFT’S QUEST FOR AWARD

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:27:00 +0000

Superior Woodcraft is vying for the Independent We Stand "Independent Business of the Year Award, "The Indie." The Indie recognizes the best locally owned business in the country – in 2011 we hope Superior Woodcraft will be that business.

Superior Woodcraft has come from behind to be a serious contender, but we need more votes over the next few days. Please help Superior Woodcraft secure the Indie.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Related Story: Superior Woodcraft Nominated for National Award

Source:
Superior Woodcraft
Superior Woodcraft Blog

SUPERIOR WOODCRAFT NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:05:00 +0000

Superior Woodcraft is honored to be one of five semi-finalist for the Independent We Stand “Independent Business of the Year” - The Indie award! It is truly a privilege to be among the other semi-finalists vying for the Indie and to be recognized as the best locally owned business in the country.

Superior Woodcraft appreciates Independent We Stand and their work on behalf of local independently owned companies. IWS plays an important role in educating consumers about the importance of local businesses to their communities and local economies. At Superior Woodcraft we believe that sustainable local companies create jobs, strengthen the local economy and provide needed revenue for schools, roads and other critical services. Local businesses are the backbone of our country; the key to our country’s success. A goal at Superior Woodcraft is to be a strong advocate for independently owned businesses and to help America succeed.

Superior Woodcraft has actively supported the Buy Local movement and would be honored to continue the advancement of independently owned businesses. It would be a privilege for Superior Woodcraft to carry the banner for all local independent businesses. To do so Superior Woodcraft needs your support to bring home the Indie - the Independent Business of the Year Award - Superior Woodcraft needs your vote…....CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR SUPERIOR WOODCRAFT - the best locally owned business in the country.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Superior Woodcraft is a proud member of:

Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Doylestown Business & Community Alliance (DBCA)
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
MidAtlantic Employers' Association (MEA)

Source:

Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Superior Woodcraft Hosts IFDA Annual Awards Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:49:00 +0000

Superior Woodcraft is honored to partner with Pindler & Pindler, event sponsor, in hosting the IFDA Philadelphia Chapter's Annual Awards Dinner & Charity Event at The Union League of Philadelphia on Thursday, December 1st.

The venue for the awards dinner is The Union League of Philadelphia, a shining jewel of history in the heart of the cultural and commercial district of Philadelphia. Through the awards dinner IFDA members will be supporting Philabundance.

Superior Woodcraft is looking forward to a wonderful evening with the IFDA and supporting Philabundance. We hope to see you there.

The International Furnishings and Design Association is the unique and innovative Association of continuity and creativity that brings together the complementary professionals in the furnishing and design industries; and, by doing so, has set and sustains the gold standard in this dynamic marketplace.

Pindler & Pindler Inc. has spent over 60 years in business perfecting the art of fabric design and development.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Doylestown - Buy Local - Dine Local

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:51:00 +0000

SHOP DOYLESTOWN

Doylestown has many great local independent businesses to experience and enjoy. Take the opportunity this Small Business Saturday to visit these local treasures that are right in your own backyard. Enjoy the many restaurants, art galleries, coffee shops, retail stores and museums in Doylestown. Here are some links to help you discover your local treasures.

Bucks County Independently Owned Businesses

Doylestown Alive

Doylestown Business & Community Alliance

Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce

Come out and enjoy this Small Business Saturday by becoming an active part of your local community. Your participation will create a positive impact within your community, you'll be making a direct investment in your community and the entire family can have fun at the same time.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

THANKSGIVING - MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:32:00 +0000

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There are no gifts to buy, no expectation of anything except loved ones coming home, only expressions of gratitude and the memory of past traditions being repeated.

But staying grounded and maintaining awareness of that gratitude can be a challenge. House guests disrupt your routine. The return of college age children can bring new challenges. Long buried dysfunctional family patterns can re-emerge; yes, very few families function as perfectly as we see in traditional holiday movies. After all, we are human and not actors and actresses. Finally, we eat in a way that, if sustained, would induce some major health problems. Even with these challenges the holidays are special times.

Here’s what I do to minimize stress and be mindful of the abundance all around me.

• Expectations: Try not to have any preconceived notions of what the weekend will bring. When I allow things to unfold instead of trying to control everything, I can truly enjoy connecting with others. (This is not the same thing as not planning, which I sometimes am guilty of and definitely causes stress.)

• Get enough sleep. It can be tempting to spend every possible moment with family we don’t get to see often by skipping out on sleep. But inadequate rest is a one way ticket to Suckville.

• Eat everything, but in moderation. Give away or freeze some of the leftovers so you’re not eating all those rich foods for the next week.

• Take a moment in the busy-ness to look around at all those you love and feel how much they love you back.

No matter what the state of our lives at any moment, we are truly rich, with the things that really count.

Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy.

This article was submitted by Kathryn Robbins of Kat Robbins Interiors.

Kat Robbins Interiors
610-291-4220
Wayne, PA 19087

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

THANKSGIVING COOKING MADE EASY

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:20:00 +0000

Each and every year, I make it my mission to bring something to the Thanksgiving table that our family has never experienced before. While we all enjoy our handed-down family recipes, our relatives have come to expect a unique surprise from my oven each year. The added excitement brings a bit of freshness to a holiday rich in tradition.

The secret to my success cannot be attributed to my culinary prowess, or even the Food Network. There are no unique creations flowing from within me. I happily admit that I cheat each and every time.

Step one of my process begins with a visit to the various manufacturer websites from our favorite cooking companies. Companies like Viking, Miele, Dacor, and Wolf/SubZero employ in-house chefs to create recipes that help to showcase their product features. The benefit is that they post these recipes on their websites for the rest of us to steal.

Here are just a few of my family’s favorite offerings from recent years.

Dacor Perfect Turkey

Miele Gluten-Free Apple Spice Cake - input desert, gluten-free foods to find recipe

Viking Sweet Potato Crumble

Now, here are some photos of earlier Thanksgivings before I found these great resources. You can see why these sources are so much easier.

Young James Bender on his mission to bring something to the Thanksgiving Table.

-

After years of practice James has his first success.

Please learn from the lessons that I learned the hard way. Use my easy and proven method to bring something great to the Thanksgiving table. Your secret is safe with me.

Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy!!

This article was contributed by James Bender of Bill Vandegrift, Inc.

Bill Vandegrift, Inc
450 E. Butler Ave
New Britain, PA 18901

215-345-1892
http://www.billvandegrift.com/

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:

Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - BUY LOCAL

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:50:00 +0000

The 2nd annual Small Business Saturday® is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. On November 26, we're asking millions of people to shop small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge.

You can support the cause and help revive the local economy by shopping at the locally-owned businesses in your community. Buy their products. Eat their food. Use their services. In turn, these locally owned and operated businesses will continually pump your hard-earned dollars back into the local economy by way of taxes, payrolls and purchases. This means more money for roads, schools, services and new jobs in your community.

Invest in your community by shopping at you local indepedent businesses. Locate independently owned businesses in your community.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Superior Woodcraft Salutes Our Veterans

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:02:00 +0000

Your bravery and commitment to our Country cannot be thanked enough as mere words are simply unsatisfactory. Our Country wouldn’t be the land of the free without the brave men and women who serve to protect our freedoms. We thank our veterans, all of the men and women of the armed forces and their families for their selfless service.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Karl Geiger, Superior Woodcraft's founder and Veteran.

Savona Family Chiropractic has Superior Woodcraft Wooden Nickels

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:21:00 +0000

The Superior Woodcraft wooden nickel can now be found at Savona Family Chiropractic, located in Dublin, Pa. When Dr. Savona is healing you ask him for your Superior Woodcraft wooden nickel. That nickel will lessen the pain on your wallet.

Why take a Superior Woodcraft wooden nickel?

Currently, this nickel entitles you to $500 worth of accessories towards a minimum cabinetry purchase of $10,000. This can be used towards all kinds of functional accessories and other really useful gadgetry for your Superior Woodcraft custom made cabinetry. These items help keep your stuff organized and in-reach.

Superior Woodcraft wooden nickels are transferable. They make a great gift for someone you know who is thinking of remodeling their kitchen, master bath or other cabinetry project. Or, save it till you are ready to start your own project. This offer is good for a really long time, but not forever, so what are you waiting for? Stop by Superior Woodcraft - your local custom cabinetmaker.

“Confidence makes good. Money made of wood"

Savona Family Chiropractic
179 N Main Street (Suite 201)
PO Box 265
Dublin, PA 18917
215-249-9200
info@savonachiropractic.com

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to find out where you can locate your Superior Woodcraft Wooden Nickel.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Biophillic Holiday Decorations

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:49:00 +0000

Last month, I wrote about biophillic design (What is Biophillic Design?) and the myriad of benefits it provides. Now that the holidays are upon us, we can really put this into practice.

Starting in the 15th century and perhaps even earlier, Europeans and eventually Americans have been celebrating the harvest and winter solstice in various ways, one of which is decorating with greens, fruit, garlands and candles. This tradition, of taking the bounty of nature and bringing it inside to remind us that abundance surrounds us, is truly restorative. Another way this benefits us is that it allows us to reaffirm our family rituals and connect with those closest to us. Each year, we decorate, bake and come together, strengthening the bonds with family and dear friends.

In the busy-ness of the season, take some time to renew your spirit:

* Clip some greens from your yard. A variety of colors and textures make decorations more interesting. These can be placed in vases, above mantles, draped over chandeliers and wired together to make garland.

* Use seasonal fruits and vegetables in your home for inexpensive and ultimately edible displays. You don’t need any fancy supplies. A pumpkin in the center of the table, surrounded by greens, leaves and apples looks festive and adds beauty to your decor.

* A few tall hurricanes filled with pinecones, cranberries, lentils or anything you have on hand, can make great bases for candles. Fill them, line them on the center of your table and add a tapered or votive candle for instant warmth and mood enhancement.

* Add family! Decorating with children and elders creates memories year after year that will strengthen family bonds. For a while there, I was so overwhelmed at holiday time I didn’t even have energy to put up a Christmas tree. One year, I suggested my two daughters each invite their best friend to have a tree decorating party. They did all the work, it looked amazing and they had so much fun that it became our new tradition. My girls are now in high school and college and the same two friends come over every year for this much anticipated holiday party. What was once a chore to me has turned into something we all look forward to.

So, this year, take a breath and bring the gifts of the earth inside to remind you of your aliveness. Let the beauty of our natural world reconnect you to your family and your own true nature.

This article was submitted by Kathryn Robbins of Kat Robbins Interiors.

Kat Robbins Interiors
610-291-4220
Wayne, PA 19087

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Got Power?

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:23:00 +0000

With the rash of recent hurricanes, tropical storms and now early winter snow falls many have been experiencing frequent loss of power to their homes. This could mean no heat, no cooking, no running water and worse – no Face Book updates. How can one cope with the loss of basic essentials required in today’s civilized world? Backup generators are the answer. Now home generators are better and more affordable. You can utilize a small portable unit or buy a large generator that will power your entire home that turns on automatically.

We used to think that generators were used only by large institutions, like hospitals, or used by rural folk. Today, it seems like you are just as likely to lose power in a town as you are in the back woods. As a result more and more people are turning to this backup source of power.

Here are some key considerations when purchasing a backup generator:

• Determine the size generator needed to power your home or parts of your home

• Determine if you want a portable unit or a fixed unit

• Think about fuel source – gas, diesel, propane, natural gas

• If you are powering sensitive electronics – like computers, stereos, TVs or anything with a microprocessor you will want to have a unit that generates “clean” electricity. Discuss this with your generator dealer

• Think about a manual or automatic transfer switch

• Get quotes from qualified installers

• Never run a generator inside a home or garage

As with most things in life there are tradeoffs when selecting a generator. Everyone has unique needs and individual budgets; so work with your generator retailer to find a solution that is right for you.

Now you won’t be in the dark when the next storms hit and creates power outages. Just be prepared to host friends and family who want to come in out the dark cold nights.

We want to hear from you. What are your power outage stories?

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog

Warm Wood Floors Heat Up the Kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick M. Kennedy) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Warmboard and Superior Woodcraft hosted architects, interior designers and contractors Thursday evening to discuss three of today’s popular trends in the home ~ Wide Plank Floors, beautiful custom Kitchens, and Radiant Heat. Greater numbers of homeowners understand that the kitchen is a critical part of the home. This space must be practical, durable, beautiful, comfortable and inviting. As one guest noted, “Every time we entertain our guests gather with us in the kitchen and only one or two people are in the great room watching the game. The party always occurs in the kitchen!”

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Warmboard and Superior Woodcraft understand the importance of a well functioning space that is as beautiful as it is useful and comfortable; especially the kitchen. The three companies teamed up for this the event to help architects, interior designers and contractors create and deliver outstanding living spaces for homeowners.

Dan McMillan, Shanon Sterrett from Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Greg Pine from Warmboard and Patrick Kennedy and the Superior Woodcraft staff thank all of our guests for sharing an enjoyable evening together exploring wide plank floors, radiant heat and beautiful kitchens. It was a fun and educational evening for everyone.

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.

Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog