KEEPIN’ IT CLEAN AND GREEN

more popularity. As its patterns have mellowed and

feel has softened, people are drawn to it for its easy maintenance.

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And finally, a unique trend is the stained concrete floor, usually in basements, for both a more nished and urban-sophisticated look.

More sophisticated, too, is the consumer’s buying process. Recently opened in Colorado Springs is Coutura Design Inspirations, a shared product showroom for anything you might need—countertops, flooring, lighting, plumbing, specialty services and design and implementation services. “It’s a synergy of business designed to encourage people to look at more than one element,” explains Stevens of Complete Kitchens.

And that is the trend—look at the whole, from the earth’s sustainability down to how easy it is for you to maintain. It’s one clean, green, simple circle.

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is a new children’s
picture book by Marty
Mokler Banks, the
THE
SPLATTERS
LEARN

SOME MANNERS

gazine story. Just like
many real homeowners, the Splatters’
house is in serious need of a makeover.
The Duchess is embarrassed by this
sloppy, uncouth family and promises a
whoop-di-do dinner at Fancy Café if they
will only clean up their act. The wacky
Splatters jumble and tumble to make
everything just perfect… or, perhaps not!
Told with humorous rhythm and lively
illustrations, the book is available now at
all local bookstores and online retailers,
such as Amazon.com.