Designing Spaces

The following segment aired on Lifetime Television. Joining the show was Dave Kady to discuss East Coast Moldings

Host 1: Well, when it comes to something like moldings homeowners can feel a bit overwhelmed.We are here to help. We’re going to show you how to pick out moldings for nearly any room of the house.  And really end up with an upscale look.

Host 2: I think you’ll like this!  Watch!

Tillis: A statement in style.  Moldings used in interior design contribute to a room’s personality.  And can even increase a home’s value.  In fact, anyone planning a remodeling project should seriously consider the use of moldings to give a home distinctive flair and your personal touch.  To help us learn more, we visited Smith and Deshields in Jupiter Florida to meet with an expert on moldings, Dave Kady from East Coast Moldings.  Hi, Dave!  Thank you so much for meeting me in this beautiful show room.

Kady: Thank you very much, Andi.

Tillis: So I understand that adding molding to your home can really increase the value.  Would you agree?

Kady: Yes I would agree.  For a small investment, you really enhance your home a lot.

Tillis: Now, as far as styles and selections go, what do we have to choose from?

Kady: There are so many.  You have different types of moldings in size from 2 1/4″ casing that goes around your doorways and openings.

Tillis: Now you mentioned casings.  Not to cut you off, but what is a casing?

Kady: A casing is what goes around your doorways, your door openings, or your door entryways—a transition from dining room to front room.  Chair rails, they break up the top and bottom of your walls.

Tillis (Designing Spaces): I think I’ve seen these in some dining rooms.

Kady: Correct.  Chair rail because your chairs actually sit up against it and actually protect your wall.  You have your base mold down here.  They range anywhere from 4″ to 5 1/4, 9″ whatever the room will fit.

Designing Spaces: You just brought up a good point.  How do I know what’s appropriate for what room?

Kady: Well we generally go by say a 10×10 with an 8′ ceiling we’ll stay with crown molds that are 4″ and less.  Casings are 2 1/4, 3 1/4.  Chair rails are generally 2 1/2 and your base molds should stay in the 3 1/4″ width with 3 1/2 for a small room.

Designing Spaces: Okay.

Kady: When you get into the larger room and the taller ceilings absolutely go with wider crowns; they help it kind of bring the room into focus.  Much like putting a frame around a picture it just kind of enhances those rooms and kind of gives you some value in that room.  It just off sets it or looks well.

Designing Spaces: It really does look nice.  I’m a big do-it-yourself.  Is this something I can install by myself or would I want to hire a professional?

Kady: You can do it yourself.  It’s not that it’s difficult, it’s just a trim carpenter does very well on the 45 degree angle like you have here on your casings.

Designing Spaces: Oh the corners.

Kady: And not all walls are square and 90 degrees so it makes it difficult for the homeowner to really miter into say a 60 degree angle.

Designing Spaces: Yea you’re right.  I didn’t think about that.

Kady: So it is easier if you have a good trim carpenter in your area to pick from.

Designing Spaces: As far as trends and what’s hot right now what are you seeing?

Kady: Bigger is better.  Such as the thickness on these types of cases that go around your door.  Everyone seems to want something that is bigger.  Up above you can see we have a crown molding that you can stack moldings like a base mold and the crown, which increased that to 9″ wide.  So a 10′, 12′ ceiling you go with wider bigger crowns.  They really want to embellish or enhance those areas of their home like around their doorways, their ceilings and their base mold.  We manufacture at East Coast base molds that are 9 1/4″ wide.

Designing Spaces: And finally, Dave, what should our viewers look for when they’re selecting a quality piece of molding?

Kady: Well, it’s like at East Coast Moldings we really concentrate on craftsmanship and having that molding made that the first piece, what we call a molder where it’s manufactured, is just like the last piece that comes off that machine.  Everything fits together exactly.

Designing Spaces: Well, I’m convinced, adding molding can really increase the looks and the value of our home.  Thanks so much for being on “Designing Spaces” with us today!

Kady: I enjoyed it!

About Designing Spaces on Lifetime Television

The show on Lifetime is a half-hour informative series that inspires viewers to make every space count.  “Designing Spaces” instructs them on the smartest ways to make their homes more beautiful and functional.  To view episodes of “Designing Spaces” online, just go to http://www.designingspaces.tv. If you have a great idea for a story, or want to be a part of the “Designing Spaces” show, please contact LysaLiemer at lysa@designingspaces.tv. If you have a great idea for a story, or want to be a part of the show please contact LysaLiemer at lysa@designingspaces.tv. You can also find us on Twitter at @DSpacesTV or on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/DSpacesTV!

Through his company Kummetz Corporation, Eloi Kummetz has been working in Africa to extract a variety of seed oils to help promote economic development in the area. Not only can African oils provide health benefits to residents of the area, Eloi Kummetz points out, but they create important exports to countries that are eager to experience their medical benefits. That can provide income to help strengthen Africa’s economy, providing revenue to strengthen the country’s infrastructure.

• Palm oil—Extracted from African palm trees, palm oil is widely used in cooking around the world. In America, African palm oil is used in Palmolive dishwashing soap, according to Eloi Kummetz. Red palm oil, which also comes from African palm trees, is used in mayonnaise and salad oil. Palm oil also has uses that coincide with Eloi Kummetz’s devotion to the environment. Palm oil is used in the development of biofuels, which not only pose an alternative to oil as a fuel for transportation but are good for the environment, Eloi Kummetz says.
• Baobob oil—From the tree that bears the same name, Baobob oil is an effective ingredient in many skin creams and moisturizes, Eloi Kummetz explains. According to Eloi Kummetz, Baobob oil’s benefits include skin softening and restructuring and hair conditioning.
• Watermelon seed oil—Many don’t realize that watermelons have been traced historically back to Africa, according to Eloi Kummetz. The watermelon seed produces oils that, when extracted, have benefits to the skin, cleansing skin without clogging pores, Eloi Kummetz describes. Watermelon oil is both an emollient and a great moisturizer, states Eloi Kummetz.
• Black seed oil—With origins in Egypt, black seed oil has many health benefits that make it a prime candidate for export, Eloi Kummetz believes. Not only is black seed oil good for the skin and hair, it has been found to be useful as an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory, Eloi Kummetz says. According to Eloi Kummetz, black seed oil is also beneficial in boosting immunity in those who use it.

In Africa, oils have been used to treat diseases and help with skin and hair care for centuries, Eloi Kummetz explains. By taking advantage of these age-old treatments, Eloi Kummetz believes he can help bring financial success to areas of Africa that need it.

O2 Media

The following segment aired on O2 Media’s The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television. Joining the show was Tasha Welch, seeking help in renovating her kitchen with Shur-line painting tools.

O2 Media: Whether you’re selling your home or plan to stay there a while, renovating the kitchen is often high on the project list.  Tasha Welch’s apartment here in San Francisco is a rental, so she’s really not motivated to spend much.  But I’m going to show her how to make this space look fabulous without breaking the bank.  So, tell me what we’re doing today.

Tasha: Well, it’s a great little space.  It’s efficient, but it needs to look a little cleaner, and it can be a little bit more organized.

O2 Media: So, if it’s a rental situation, we obviously aren’t going to gut this whole thing and start over. But there’s a lot we can do with paint. I think we should start with a soft, expansive color, like a soft gray. And we can use it on the walls, the cabinets, and the ceiling. That’ll really open this room up for you visually so you don’t feel so crowded.

Tasha: Okay, it sounds great.

O2 Media: Good, okay, so now, I notice around other parts of your house, you like color. So could we bring in a little bit of orange, maybe some bright red?

Tasha: Those are my favorites.

O2 Media: Well, then there’s no reason we can’t get started. The first step is to remove the cabinet doors, drawers, and all hardware.  These cabinets are in pretty good shape, so a light sanding and a coat of primer is all we need to do to prep them for painting.  We’re using mini rollers and brushes to apply semi-gloss latex pain to the cabinet doors.  To paint the lower cabinets, we’re also using mini rollers and brushes.  We’re not actually going to replace a couple of the doors.  Instead we’ll paint the inside of the cabinets an orangey color to add some spice. We’re using shur-line paint pads with Teflon surface protector. We’ll use this edge like a pro tool to paint around these cabinets. No need to bother with painters tape.

Tasha: What to do with this ugly old hardware?

O2 Media: You know, this an area you don’t want to scrimp, because hardware adds the finishing touch to a room.  In Tasha’s kitchen, we’ve used Bulldog hardware in this oil-rubbed bronze.  We painted some Bulldog Pegasystem pegboard and installed it above the sink, adding hooks for utensils and pans.  This opens up even more space.  And here’s a great idea.  This is just a drop cloth that we painted with leftover paint.  Now it’s a rugged little rug.

Tasha: I’m really impressed. It looks great.

O2 Media: By combining the cabinets, the ceiling, and the walls, we’ve totally opened up this space.  And you know, it never hurts to bring a little bright color, even to a small room like this.

About O2 Media

Based in Pompano Beach, Fla., O2 Media is a national television production company and pioneer of the branded entertainment industry. Since its inception O2 Media has engaged, entertained and educated viewers with such reputable shows as Designing Spaces and The Balancing Act, both airing on Lifetime Television. O2 Media has earned hundreds of industry awards for revolutionizing the way brands engage with consumers on television. O2 Media provides unmatched marketing value to its clients while producing quality content for its growing national viewership through Brandutainment®. Household brands and blue chip companies alike, continue to depend on O2 Media for effectively communicating their message to consumers.  For more information, visit http://www.o2mediainc.com.

BrandStar Entertainment

The following segment originally aired on the September 20^th, 2011 show on BrandStar Entertainment’s morning TV show, The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television.  The featured guests were Dr. Lisa Young from Elanco Companion Animal Health and Dr. Ernie Ward from Seaside Animal Care in Calabash, North Carolina.

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime:  Our pets mean so much to us.  We want them to live longer, healthier and high-quality lives.  Just like you and your family go to the doctor, your pet should also make regular visits to the veterinarian.   A trip to the vet can be more than just a few shots when your pet is sick.  Regular veterinary visits are an important part of being sure that they’re receiving the proper healthcare they need and you can also take advantage of new developments in veterinary medicine.  Prevention is better, not to mention easier and ultimately less expensive than treatment.  BrandStar Entertainment’s The Balancing Act on Lifetime talks about dog health and the prevention of some dangerous parasites with guests, Dr. Lisa Young from Elanco Companion Animal Health and Dr. Ernie Ward from Seaside Animal Care in Calabash, North Carolina.

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime:  When we go to the vet, what can we expect?

Young & Ward:  Pet owners should establish a good relationship with a trusted veterinarian.  Here’s a checklist that everybody should complete when they go to the vet.  First, make sure your vet gets a good and thorough medical history.  Like, what you’re feeding them, how much exercise do they get, what supplements or preventatives are you giving them?  Make sure to have that conversation.

Young & Ward:  Second.  Have your vet do a very complete and thorough physical exam from nose to toes.  Make sure they’re doing all the preventative measures, whether it’s vaccines or blood tests or whatever.  Make sure they’re covering ALL the bases.

Young & Ward:  Third.  Make sure you’re given some homework.  What are the things you should be doing at home?  Maybe it’s a behavior problem you can work on.  Maybe you haven’t been giving your heartworm preventative like you should.  If most pet owners can follow those 3 simple things, the relationship and experience will be that much better.

Young & Ward:  One of our focuses when we have visits is parasite control and preventative measures on that in particular.  There are a lot of combination products to get heartworm disease, fleas and intestinal parasites.

Young & Ward:  As veterinarians, we get frustrated sometimes seeing sick pets.  We think to ourselves, if we could just rewind the tape, maybe about six months—this would never have occurred.

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime:  I know you probably see this a lot in your practice, where you have pets come in with heartworms.  Ultimately they die and it’s a really sad thing, because as you’ve been saying… preventative medicine really is the key.

Young & Ward:  Heartworm disease.  We’re talking 14-inch worms that can live in your dog’s heart.  Imagine you’re a little Chihuahua and you’ve got a worm in you that’s BIGGER than you!  This is serious business and it’s also fatal if untreated in almost ALL cases—and you can prevent it.  There’s no reason.

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime:  How can dogs contract the disease?
>>Young & Ward:  Your dog has to be bitten by an infected mosquito, or of course the other reason is fleas.

Young & Ward:  Internal parasites and one of the things pet owners may forget, is that many of these intestinal parasites can actually be transmitted to us and to children in particular. It’s our job as veterinarians to make sure we’re educating our clients about those parasites as well as the products that can treat as well as prevent those diseases.

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime:  I’ve always heard that parasites are seasonal, that they come out in the summertime or when the weather is hot.

Young & Ward:  That’s a total myth.  I wish it were that easy. The threat from heartworm disease is year-round deadly.  This isn’t something that you can turn off in January when it gets a little cold.  Most parts of the country are going to have those days in January and February when it does get above 70-degrees— that’s all mosquitoes are looking for, that little bit of sunshine.  The other thing, is your house isn’t freezing in January.  So, you’re still keeping the ambient air temperature warm—so now you’ve got problems with fleas.

Young & Ward:  Now there are internal parasites.  I wish it were just a seasonal thing, but for us as veterinarians—this is a year-round deadly disease.  The other part is our American Heartworm Society, as well as our Companion Animal Parasite Council both recommend year-round broad-spectrum parasite control every month… all year long… for every pet.

BrandStar Entertainment’s, The Balancing Act on Lifetime:  Now that we’ve talked about the problems.  What are the solutions?  Let’s start with parasites.  What can we do to prevent them?

Young & Ward:  Preventing parasites couldn’t be easier for a dog owner today.  For my pet patients, I’m looking for simple solutions, combination products.  I want a product that takes care of heartworm disease, takes care of fleas and all those internal parasites that could be transmitted to us.  We’ve got pills now that dogs just love—they’re chewable, so it’s like getting a treat!  I know there are other products, but I’m looking for things that are a little bit easier to take.

Young & Ward:  Pet owners just need to talk to their vet and ask; what are some of the options available, what are things that I can do that are easy on me and what can save me money?  By using these combination products—that’s where a pet owner has the opportunity to save money.

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime:  What else can pet owners do?

Young & Ward:  Number one, those annual exams are critical and make sure you’re getting your money’s worth.  Two, get blood and urine tests because they can uncover hidden diseases.   Remember, even if you think your dog looks healthy, no problems—you don’t know though.  Three, behavior problems—so talk to your vet about behavior training.  In this day and age we have too many good tools and resources.  Next, is heartworm disease.  That’s very important.  Preventative care is once a month—it’s a no-brainer!

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime:  If you want to know more information on pet health and caring for your dog, just go to elancopet.com.

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Coral Lake and Beach Resort Shines Bright in Brazil

Flexeiras, Ceara, Brazil, October 18, 2009 – Brazil is the fifth largest country on Earth, with the world’s tenth largest economy. Brazil’s size underscores its stability. In the current global economic climate, Brazil has been hit less hard and is recovering faster than neighboring nations. For these reasons, developers chose Brazil to build the Coral Lake and Beach Resort.

Some go to Brazil for the culture and the climate. The Coral Lake and Beach Resort was built with an eye for such travelers. Others come to Brazil for the fantastic business and economic development opportunities. The Coral Lake and Beach Resort was built by the vision of such developers.

The Coral Lake and Beach Resort is already preparing for a deluge of tourist traffic in the next few years. With the prestigious World Cup coming to Brazil in 2014, the resort is just a little over one hour away from the World Cup stadium.

In Flexeiras, the Coral Lake and Beach Resort is a genuine product of international cooperation. It is a testament to the economic vitality of the gorgeous and distinguished country of Brazil. Brazil is a shining light of culture and commerce in the southern hemisphere. At the Coral Lake and Beach Resort, that light shines bright.

About Coral Lake and Beach Resort

Coral Lake and Beach Resort is known as a world-class travel destination. It is located on famous Flexeiras Beach, in the northeastern state of Ceara. This Brazilian beach was voted by the Washington Post as one of the best beaches on Earth. Coral Lake and Beach Resort is comprised of an international community of investors, developers and businesspeople. The community at Coral Lake and Beach Resort promises opportunities to vacation in a luxurious Brazilian paradise. The beauty of this paradise lies in its versatility. Travelers to the Coral Lake and Beach Resort come for many inspired reasons, including the rejuvenating effects of the dazzling Atlantic Ocean, the peace and quiet of the secluded lagoon, and the 5 star amenities of the hotel and private villas.

In fact, enterprising investors looking for a new market need not look farther than the Coral Lake and Beach Resort, situated at the heart of Brazil’s beach culture. For this and other reasons, the Coral Lake and Beach Resort is a growing investment opportunity in and of itself. Many investors are projecting a 200% plus return on their investment in this fresh Brazilian market.

The Coral Lake and Beach Resort is also a focal point for expected growth because the 2014 World Cup will be hosted in Brazil. The resort is just over an hour away from one of Brazil’s biggest stadiums and the international airport. By the time of the 2014 World Cup, Brazilian road improvement plans in anticipation of the event promise to make the trip to Coral Lake and Beach Resort even shorter. The host city of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games will be Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, another major feather in the cap of this thriving South American country.

Contact Coral Lake and Beach Resort:

Coral Lake and Beach Resort

Flexeiras, Ceara, Brazil

www.thecorallakeandbeachresort.com