C&B Awards - December 2015

Are you looking for creative ideas and options for gifts, your sports team, awards, screen printing, dedications and so much more? If the answer is yes, we highly recommend you take the time to talk with C & B Awards & Engraving.
 
Our Covington Ambassadors visited Cynthia at C & B Awards to check out all the creative things that they do. Here are some of their comments:

• C & B is a great asset to the community, they love working with the local youth sports leagues and participating in community events.
• They do so much more than just plaques & awards! I loved all of their screen printing, especially their wide selection of Seahawks apparel and gifts!!
• They even engrave wedding items and have a great assortment of clothing items (some are hand tie-died), and personalized gifts.  
• It is obvious how much pride & care they take in creating all of the products that they sell.

C&B Awards is family owned and operated and has been serving the Covington community for over 10 years. Stop by today and see how they can meet your custom awards or gift needs!

 

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Bee's Florist - July 2015

On Tuesday morning the Blue Review Committee met at Bee’s Florist located at 27116 167^th Pl. SE#104 close to City Hall and Starbucks.  If I had to use one word to describe Bee’s Florist and its owner, Lyne Long, hometown is the word that springs to mind. As you approach the shop, you will see a welcoming quaint and homey bench & plants carefully set out in front of the shop each day inviting anyone to have a seat, and relax among the flowers.  Once inside the shop you will notice wonderful items for sale, all from local artists and craftsmen, right down to the plants and flowers.  Lyne features unique gift ideas, including vases, handmade cards, gift baskets, and home décor items. Bee’s Florist is as home grown as it gets.  As a small town shop themselves, they feel it is very important to support local businesses and try to utilize only local vendors. They do not participate in the large national flower delivery chains as many of their competitors do, opting for a much more personalized experience and small town feel for their shop.  Lyne feels this allows them to make community connections and build lasting relationships with their customers. We were impressed by Lyne’s sincere welcome and her enthusiasm when talking about the shop, her future plans, and the flowers she so lovingly uses in designing bouquets.  This philosophy comes through in Lyne’s floral designs and is evident in the items on display.  When asked what her favorite occasion to create arrangements for is, surprisingly she replied that she enjoys working on funerals. She likes to take the time to get to know the individual whose life is being celebrated and truly help to personalize their service by creating unique floral arrangements focused on the whole person.  She enjoys helping people through a difficult time by creating something meaningful to them rather than the generic flower arrangements you will often find at other shops.  She told a beautiful story about a family that had lost their son.  She took the time to talk to the parents, look at pictures and get to know their son.  She noticed a pair of boots and hat that he had always worn in his pictures and asked the family to bring them in so she could create flower arrangements out of those personal items.  That is a level of personalized care and service that would be rare to find at a large chain and creates a much more meaningful experience for the customer.

Again, that hometown caring shines through! If you want the personal touch, from someone who cares about the important moments in your life, Lyne at Bee’s Florist is who you want to talk to!

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All Flooring Wholesalers - June 2015

All Flooring Wholesalers is much more than flooring. Located behind Costco on Covington Way with a big sign that says “Carpets” out front, Ambassador Tamara Paul mentioned that she always thought they were just a place to buy carpet. We were surprised to learn about the wide variety of products and services they provide. As their name implies, flooring does make up a large part of their business, however people may not realize they also do cabinets, countertops, even painting and drywall if needed. They have their own installers in house and stand behind their work 100% as opposed to many of their competitors who contract out installation work. They may be small, but they have a large selection and pricing that rivals their big box competitors.

What really sets them apart however, is their incredible knowledge and the time they take to educate their customers. Ambassador Cathy Wahlin commented that “they seem very knowledgeable about everything they sell and are able to tell you the pros and cons of each one. Depending on the goals of the customers, they customize what they recommend to their budget.” Partners James Miller and Liz McKee pride themselves on being able to really listen to their customer’s needs and give them what they want within their budget, often times under budget. They do not try to “upsell” their products. Their goal is to make sure their customers are very informed so they can decide on the best option that will give them the features and function they need without breaking the bank.

At All Flooring Wholesalers you will find a “one-stop shop” for your remodeling needs with a unique level of attention and expertise. If you are considering new flooring or updating a kitchen or bath, we highly recommend giving All Flooring Wholesalers the opportunity to show you what they have to offer!

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