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3/22/2016
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!  Take a look at some of Mark's recent work...- Brittain
3/16/2016
Mythbusters! 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 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]
Yes...that is an extreme case...but what would blogging be without a little drama?
Quartz
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!
3/7/2016
Shop Floorplan...near & far!
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.  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!  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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