Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving! This week I was looking for a gift for my aunt’s 86th birthday, and I came across a “gratitude bracelet” in one of our local shops. The bracelet has four pearl beads, and each bead represents a reminder to name four things you are grateful for each...
Thoughts on the Fear of Being Copied
I have attended several industry gatherings and a recurring question surfaced: “How much is too much to reveal when discussing resources and details of our work in print or on the web?” Some owners feel if designers give away too much information either...
How to Find the Best Kitchen Designer on Long Island or Anywhere
Finding the best kitchen designer on Long Island is easy because they are all at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly. All kidding aside, we encourage you to do your homework so you can find the best kitchen designer to build your dream kitchen the right way. Whether or not...
The Art of an Amazing Cup of Coffee
Last summer, I met some girlfriends in the city for dinner, and when it was time for dessert, I ordered my usual decaf cappuccino. The waiter said he had a surprise for me as he placed my cup of coffee in front of me. To my amazement, the barista swirled...
Is the Design Gene Genetic? Snow Igloos & Easter Bunnies!
Is the design gene genetic? The Kelly’s love a design challenge, and every year we up the bar with the things we try. Here we had enough snow to complete a full igloo… but please no more snow! It is Spring … isn’t it? Make room for the Easter...
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