PUMPKIN CARVING

Every year at Halloween, jack o lanterns are everywhere. On doorsteps, on windowsills, hanging as paper on walls, even as plastic candy collectors for trick or treaters. You can easily find them in department stores, restaurants and even along public streets. They are an absolute part of Halloween.

For those of you who have trouble with the carving process here are 6 easy steps to follow:

Select the right tools: 

Various hand or power tools can be used during the carving but the essentials of small poker, sharp paring knife, small saw and a sturdy ice cream scoop will get the job done.  

Cutting: 

Create an opening in the top of the pumpkin with your knife ensuring the hole is big enough for you to easily reach inside and clean it out. When cutting be sure to angle the blade towards the middle of the pumpkin. This will allow you easily put the top back on afterward.

Cleaning:

Use your scooping device to clean out the inside of the pumpkin. To make the carving easy scrape the inside of the pumpkin to be about 1" thick in the areas where you'll be carving. If you are not sure of the thickness use a thumbtack as a gauge.

Use a stencil:

There are lots of patterns out there.  Find one you like online, print it out and tape it to the pumpkin. Afterward use a poking device to trace the pattern onto the pumpkin by pushing through the paper until the stencil is transferred. Remove the paper.

Connect the Dots:

Take your small saw and start connecting the dots. This is the fun part as you start to see your pumpkin take shape. Go slow here and take your time - especially on the sharp turns. But don't worry if you make a mistake. If you cut out a piece you shouldn't have use some tooth picks to put it back into place.

Flame On: 

Now that your masterpiece is completed put a small candle inside, put one the top, step back and admire your handiwork. 

The following websites have free stencils and ideas available:  PumpkinLady.com and Celebrating Halloween.

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HOT FLOORING TREND

Cinderella Carpet One in Salinas and San Luis Obispo  is the place to find the hottest products in flooring.

The economy may be keeping a lid on spending, but when it comes to flooring, it’s driving the trends.  That’s because today’s cost-conscious consumer is more demanding of value than ever.

According to Chris Davis, the president and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, “There’s definitely been a shift from spending to savings, but that doesn’t mean consumers aren’t buying flooring:  it means they’re looking for value and comfort.”

Flooring manufacturers are getting the message as well by giving the consumer more bang for their buck by concentrating on products that are sensible, low-maintenance and easy on the budget.  That’s why Cinderella is bringing more innovation and variety to the low-cost champs:  resilient vinyl and carpeting.

VINYL IN DEMAND

Cinderella has many choices for vinyl flooring including a spectrum of styles, colors, textures and patterns.  Add in vinyl’s easy-to-clean characteristics, comfort and stain-resistance, the result is increasing popularity with value-hungry shoppers.

Whatever you are dreaming of or whatever you envision; Cinderella has the expertise, knowledge, and experience necessary to help you create it.   Come in or call Cinderella Carpet One in Salinas or San Luis Obispo (SLO) today for all your floor and window covering needs.  

CINDERELLA CARPET ONE’S NEW RESISTA SOFTSTYLE CARPET WORKS AROUND THE CLOCK TO ACTIVELY REPEL STAINS AND ODORS IN YOUR HOME SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO!

Food and beverage stains can be major players in the destruction and wear of carpet in your home.  At Cinderella Carpet One in Salinas and San Luis Obispo (SLO), we feature the Resista carpet brands.   

The most important benefit feature of Resista carpets is the advanced stain repellant polyester that is used in every Resista carpet.  The worry of food and beverage stains ruining your carpet is put to rest with this new advancement of technology.

Here at Cinderella Carpet One we are excited to carry the Resista brand of carpet made with an Advanced Generation, Stain-Resistant fiber created exclusively for Carpet One Floor & Home.

Resista SoftStyle Carpet is Silky smooth comfort with a twist … it repels stains like water off a duck's back! You owe it to yourself to come to Cinderella and treat yourself to the superior softness, stain resistance, and lasting beauty of Resista SoftStyle carpet. Special soft-to-the-touch yarn technology gives it an extraordinary silky soft feel, while tighter twists and heavier weights offer exceptional toughness.

Made to look beautiful no matter how you live, Resista SoftStyle carpet features revolutionary stain protection warranties, higher wear warranties and excellent texture retention warranties.   The 10-YEAR NO EXCLUSION STAIN WARRANTY  covers against ALL food and beverages, which covers most accidental household stains that most other warranties exclude such as coffee, red wine, and fruit punch.

Plus, with over 60 coordinating colors in three different themes, Resista SoftStyle carpet is designed to complement and enhance your lifestyle throughout your home. Trust Resista SoftStyle carpet for soft comfort and lasting beauty that's a step ahead of anything else.

Cinderella Carpet One in Salinas and SLO is always looking to provide the best price, quality, and look for our customers.  Resista carpets are affordable, durable and good-looking product that are sure to keep your home looking great.  And, right now buy one square foot of Resista carpet and get one free!  Stop in or call our showroom today and take a look at the Resista products on display.  In Salinas call 831-422-7738 and 805-544-0324 in San Luis Obispo
 

A FEW FACTS ABOUT FLOORING CHOICES

There are many choices today for flooring and the choices just keep growing.  At one of our two locations Cinderella Carpet One Salinas and Cinderella Carpet one San Luis Obispo  offers more products to help fulfill your needs and expectations.  With over 450 different flooring choices from carpet, hardwood, vinyl, laminate and tile, we are sure to be able to find what you are looking for.

Because there are so many flooring choices available to you it will be important to choose the product type that will work best in your home or office. Becoming familiar with the different types of flooring can be helpful when making your decision.  The design consultants at Cinderella can help you determine which flooring options will best suit your needs. 

Lets discuss the main categories of flooring that are available which may help you decide on what’s best for your home or office.  Because research is paramount before you purchase!

RESILIENT FLOORING is the same as sheet or tile flooring.  The most common types are cushion, vinyl, linoleum , rubber and cork.  This flooring product is inexpensive, is easy to maintain, comfortable to stand on and easy to install.  Cinderella offers a variety of manufacturers including Armstrong and Mannington.

CARPETING is not a great choice for bathrooms, kitchens or basements.  But it is great for bedrooms because it is warm, soft and is good for absorbing sound.  Cinderella is now offering Resista Refresh carpet, which is a silky soft carpet designed to stand up to the realities of everyday life.  The advanced self-renewing odor and stain resistance built into Resista Refresh carpet fibers offers overall protection that provides elements of purity and health freshness not found in other carpet.

WOOD FLOORING comes in many widths, colors, thicknesses and grades.  Most hardwood today is pre-finished and has UV-cured polyurethane layers to protect the finish.  Laminates are usually cheaper than real wood, but wear extremely well.  They are a good alternative to hardwood.  For families looking for a floor for an active lifestyle Cinderella can help with brand names like Pergo, Armstrong and Bruce.

CERAMIC TILE is versatile, beautiful and distinctive.  Tile can provide you with endless possibilities for creating your vision for a room and with the use natural stone, ceramic tile, glass, or mosaic.  While it requires careful installation, tile is a preferred choice for high traffic areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. 

Contact Cinderella for a FREE In-Home Consultation or Pre-Measure so we can help you select the right flooring for your home or office.