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3/22/2016 Comments

The Art of Crafting Pens

“Writing is the Painting of the Voice” - Voltaire
We would like to give a warm welcome to our new artist Mark Olney. Some of you may already know the work that Mark does. Not only is he a talented Cabinet Maker here at Vaughn’s Cabinets, but he’s also an incredible wood turner! We love Made in Oklahoma (MIO) items, and if you’ve been keeping up with our recent blogs you’ve probably noticed that MIO products are becoming a BIG hit here at Floorplan! We now have seven artists total that make and or customize MIO products. We are very excited to offer these unique items in our Holdenville showroom.

We now carry items such as local honey, beeswax candles, beauty products, golf club gadgets, hair bows, jewelry and customized pens! We are pumped that we are bringing forth many artists with such incredible talents! Back to Mark Olney’s pens…I get a little excited about our Oklahoma products and tend to get off topic. J Mark makes custom pens on the side of his full time job here at Vaughn’s Cabinets. He specializes in making his pens from various woods and even acrylic! They are absolutely beautiful! You will not be disappointed! Mark mentioned on his Facebook page under “Mark Olney’s Custom Pens and Pencils” that he will create pens from heirloom pieces! He’s just that creative! Mark’s pens are reasonably priced for the work that goes into each of his items! You can easily purchase them for a gift and your recipient will fall in love! 

Check out Mark's step-by-step pen-making process below!

Personally, one of my favorites is the “Slimline Bethlehem Olivewood.” This pen has its own unique story behind it. You can read more about this wood in the photo below. You can purchase Mark’s pens at Floorplan! Starting at $20.

​What a special gift these pens can be for anyone on your shopping list! (teacher, lawyer, pastor, doctor, writer, etc.) Come by and see us at Floorplan! ​​
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Take a look at some of Mark's recent work...

- Brittain
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3/16/2016 Comments

Mythbusters!

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Selecting paint colors, tile, stains, finish techniques...that stuff is all stressful...but...​
COUNTERTOPS?!


​Countertops can be difficult to select for a number of reasons...so let Vaughn's Cabinets help you to debunk some of those myths you might have heard along the way!

Granite

  • Granite is scratch resistant, heat resistant, and incredibly durable. You can technically scrape granite, but according to a granite installation company's website...you pretty much have to MEAN to scratch it: 
"Granite is one of the hardest stones in the world and is highly resistant to scratching in ordinary use. A knife blade will not scratch granite. It can be scratched by another piece of granite or with specially sharpened tools designed to work with granite like tungsten and diamond blades." [Source]
  • While granite can be relatively expensive, it is a long-term investment that will last for years.
  • Contrary to popular belief (cough...HGTV...cough), granite is not going to be consistent across the board. Granite is a natural stone that contains imperfections (if you'd call them that)​. For example...your sample piece might look something like the 3CM White Alpha sample on the left (below), but when it comes in you might see an imperfection like in the photo on the right (below):
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3CM White Alpha
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"Imperfections" found naturally in granite
Yes...that is an extreme case...but what would blogging be without a little drama?
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  • Cleaning granite is relatively easy. Granite is technically porous; however it is also stain resistant. Any mess wiped up within a few minutes will come off completely. Should an oily substance be left on the granite surface for a long enough period it will soak in and leave a dark spot. That being said, this oil can be drawn out...it is not permanent. 
  • Vaughn's Cabinets carries a line of all-natural, made in America cleaning products manufactured by Howard Products.
  • Here's a great article on how to clean and disinfect your granite countertops.
  • Here's a great article on common myths associated with granite.

Quartz

  • While quartz countertops are also scratch resistant, heat resistant, and quite durable...the one kicker is that granite can almost always be repaired while man-made stone damage is often permanent, which gives a slight edge to granite in this department.
  • The price of quartz is comparable to granite.
  • Quartz is also a natural stone; however, quartz countertops are "man-made" in that the manufacturing process involves mixing approximately 95% ground natural quartz (smaller pieces) with 5% polymer resins together to form the desired color, design, etc. Check out the videos below to learn more:
Typical quartz samples ​(notice how cookie-cutter they are):
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A quartz countertop example:
http://floors55.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Cambria-Quartz-5-1030x773.jpg
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  • Cleaning quartz is also easy. Quartz is non-porous, so it is stain resistant. Any spill should come off completely. 
  • Vaughn's Cabinets carries a line of all-natural, made in America cleaning products manufactured by Howard Products.
  • According to major Howard Products resellers, this product is also very safe on quartz. Stop in to Vaughn's Cabinets to grab a bottle!
Here's what HGTV has to say about quartz
Learn how quartz countertops are manufactured!
Learn about the pros and cons of quartz countertops!
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So then...what's best?

After looking at all the pros and cons of quartz vs. granite...it's pretty even across the board. It all just depends on your own style!
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3/7/2016 Comments

Shop Floorplan...near & far!

Click the banner above to visit our Etsy Store!
We love being a part of the Holdenville community. We owe so much to this speck on the map, and we know that if you call this place home...you do too! We've had our regular seats at the Holdenville Wolverine's sports games, we've participated in the Boy Scouts program, we've marched in local parades, and we enjoy supporting both Holdenville and Moss Public Schools in various ways to this day. We enjoy the small, tight-knit community that we call home; and we look forward to many more years here. 

So why not share a piece of that pride with friends and family around the country? Shop on Floorplan's Etsy Store, and you can have us ship made-in-Holdenville items to all 50 states!
Just in case you were wondering!

Check out some of our Etsy items and send your friends & family a gift made right here in Holdenville!

We're adding more every day!
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3/1/2016 Comments

Bringing New Meaning to the Term "Shop Local"

We're bringing a unique shopping experience to Holdenville! 

We've scoured the state for talented makers, and we're bringing their products to Floorplan. Now you can shop state-wide makers all from Floorplan! Find unique, made in Oklahoma items from makers across the state right here in Holdenville. ​And the best part is...all of the items you see here are $32 or less!

Introducing...BeeLoved Naturals!

A note from the maker:

BeeLoved is passionate about creating all natural, affordable health and beauty products.  We use only 100% pure essential oils in our products and are based in North Edmond, Oklahoma.

As a mother of girls with sensitive skin and eczema, I was always looking for alternative to store bought lotions and steroid creams. When I stumbled upon my first lotion bar it was love at first touch!  My daughter's eczema had never been under control before. I just knew I had to share this product.  From there, BeeLoved grew and expanded to other all natural products. 
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The BeeLoved Naturals display at Floorplan, Showroom at Vaughn's Cabinets, Inc.
Check out some product photos below, and stop in to grab a gift set for yourself and a friend!

Introducing...Pioneer Candles!

A note from the maker:

Our beeswax is locally sourced from our Oklahoma neighbors! We clean and filter the wax in-house and handcraft our candles in small batches. Oklahoma beeswax is a gorgeous, soft medium yellow with a velvety honey scent. We are fortunate to have the vast Oklahoma grasslands and resilient prairie flowers to support our Oklahoma bees.


We take our commitment to the environment very seriously. We use only 100% Post Consumer Waste and "Made in the USA" packaging and paper goods. Also, our workshop utilizes only emissions-free wind generated electricity. Our beeswax is always- and only locally-sourced to ensure a high quality, organically produced, eco-friendly candle. We use only the cappings, which is the responsible way to harvest wax from the hives. 

Behind our workshop, we have a bee garden filled with all the flowers and plants honeybees like best! It's a pleasure to have our hive friends stop by everyday and enjoy the garden! Often, when we are handcrafting candles, the bees will fly right in the backdoor, lured by the scent of honey! We always carefully take them back out to the garden, one by one!
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The Pioneer Candle display at Floorplan, Showroom at Vaughn's Cabinets, Inc.
Check out some product photos below, and stop in to grab a gift set for yourself and a friend!
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