Newsletter #36

We Wish You A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Take this moment to soak in the fact that we are nearing the end of 2021. This has been probably the fastest year we have experienced. I can’t believe we are welcoming a new year in a week and a half. So many new faces and projects have come and gone through our doors and we are so grateful. With how crazy things have been just surrounding COVID, time slipped right through our fingers. All those great ideas you had of starting that project you have been holding off you either started and finished or you at least started. The biggest step is taking the first step because you don’t know, what you don’t know. If you have questions and just aren’t sure where to start we can help you navigate, we are here to help you the best we can. We are one call away at 425-224-2004.

My simple design with hints of blacks and reds within the white tree

List of Work We Perform:

  • Whole House Remodel
  • Additions
  • Bathroom Remodel
  • Kitchen Remodel
  • Custom Home
  • Design & Build
  • New Construction
  • Decks
  • Outdoor Living
Bosses beautiful tree glowing from all the pretty colors of lights

Referral Program:

There is no greater honor than having our past clients/friends recommend us to their friends, family and co-workers. To show our appreciation, we would like to invite you to participate in our exclusive client referral
program.

When you refer a friend, family member or co-worker to our company and they sign a
construction contract with us, you will receive 1% of the total project cost on a future project with our company or cash. A $100,000 project=$1,000 credit.
The people who you refer to our company will also receive 1% off of their project costs to be used with their current project.

There is no limit on how many times you can use this program, so the more you use it, the more money you can earn.
We look forward to working with you, your friends and your family.

Trivia Question:
Q: In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What were they??

Call in correct answer for $10 Starbucks Gift Card 425-224-2004
(Where are my winners at?!)

Our Office Manager's tree is so cute and snowy, perfect fit on the table with the Christmas decor.

Classic Remodeling NW Inc. is finishing off the year strong. With our crew and amazing subcontractors we have closed out, signed and booked all sorts of new projects. Around the holidays are normally slow as homeowners are setting up for guests, but this year we have had a good amount of homeowners who are ready to start now and continue through the end of the year. Next year we are pretty set on scheduled jobs so if you are wanting to get an estimate or start your designs now would be the best time to start that process. Whole House remodels, Additions and New Home Builds are filling our schedule so if you have something similar you are looking at having done we are here for you. Just give us a call at 425-224-2004 for your complimentary consultation. We would love to hear about your remodeling ideas.

Which Type of Christmas Decorator Are You? Find Out Here

[realtor.com: Jennifer Kelly Geddes]

Dear all you holiday decorators out there right now: Whether you’ve got your Christmas tree all trimmed and lights up or plan to go nuts soon, let us take a moment to ask an important question: Exactly what type of holiday decorator are you, anyway? 

Odds are (and ideally), your holiday design style should fit right in with the rest of your home’s look. For instance, if you love a minimalist aesthetic, going all-out maximalist on your Christmas decor might look woefully out of place. So if you’re not sure where you stand on design-around your home in general, or over the holidays-we’re here to help. We’ve broken down the big decor groups with visuals and shopping advice so you can plan your style and add to cart at the same time.

Minimalist

Less is more when you’re looking for impact in a minimalist home. Spare yet elegant decorations are definitely the descriptors you’re looking for. 

“A Christmas tree adorned with a neutral or single-color palette, along with sentimental ornaments and simple white lights, showcases the reason for the season,” says Suzanne Falk of eponymous design firm.

Continue this look in your minimalist home with this quick-to-assemble modern tree, and then bedeck it with one them, such as birds, leaves, or geometric shapes. Choose from three sizes, including a 3-foot tabletop version.

Maximalist

The sky’s the limit with maximalist decor as it can range from heaps of red and green in every room to the full spectrum of color on your (five!) trees. 

Bold and bright is the way to go here-and you can pick a tree in a color other than green, too, says Andra DelMonico, lead interior designer at Trendey. 

“Choose bright pink, lime green, oversized ornaments, and extra-wide statement ribbon in satin or velvet,” she adds. 

A set of textural fans is the perfect pop on a maximalist home’s tree. This affordable bunch of six comes in multiple sizes with clips for reusing the pieces every year.

Boho Style

Handcrafted global accents that offer texture and warmth are the hallmarks of boho design. So when you’re home for the holidays, consider a table draped with a fur runner, woven place mats, and chunky wooden candlesticks, as shown here. 
 
“You won’t find traditional ball ornaments in this house, so look to Moroccan designs, knits, ceramics, and anything that appears handmade,” says Marco Bizzley, interior designer and consultant at HouseGrail. 
 
Solid mango wood holders for pillar candles are a smart boho find, and they make sense on a crowded table or mantel as they’re less likely to topple.

Modern Farmhouse

Wish you could channel Joanna Gaines’ home during the holidays? Then you’re clearly a modern farmhouse fan. Equal parts rustic yet refined, this style hails the holidays with soft knit stockings, white lights, and green garlands.

‘Grandmillenial’ Style

Granny chic has been co-opted by the millennial set, and Falk says it involves “layering a tree with a mix of textiles, prints, and florals, plus toile ribbon and an animal-print tree skirt.” 
 
Antiques, ceramics, lace, and needlework also hit the “grandmillennial” decor mark. Vintage-style embroidery is an ideal granny touch by the fire and the fold-over velvet cuffs seen here add a rich softness.

Hollywood Glam

Devotees of this look, also called Hollywood Regency Decor, love metallics, glitz, and mirrors for days. Bold patterns also figure prominently as does anything considered over the top, like these white ceramic fawns nestled in a bed of silver tinsel. 
 
Bizzley suggests leaning on lighter shades, like white, pale pink, tan, and gold, and using animal prints and a flocked tree, which is one that’s been dusted with white powder so it looks snow-capped. 
 
Any animal could work with Hollywood glam decor, but reindeer make a perfect sense right now. This sylvan creature is both stylish and playful, and a worthy accent on your sideboard or mantel.

Hygge

For a hygge Christmas, swaddle yourself and your decor in sheepskin and lay in a supply of natural fibers to craft a look that feels warm and cozy. 
 
“Pick fabrics like wool, mohair, fleece, and embrace knitted sweater patterns in your decorations,” says DelMonico. 
 
Make a simple wall hanging like this one with a set of seasonal snowflakes which help to bring back the macramé fad in a chic way.

Santa’s Trash Cookies

Prep Time

15 Mins

Total Time

1 Hour

Ingredients

  • 1 cup(2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt 
  • 3/4 cup crushed potato chips
  • 3/4 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles
  • Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in most of the potato chips, pretzels, chocolate chips, and sprinkles(reserve some for pressing on tops of cookies). 
  5. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop balls of dough (about 2 tablespoon each) onto prepared baking sheets. Press down lightly on each cookie to flatten, then press remaining potato chips, pretzels, and chocolate chips, and sprinkles on top. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
  6. Bake until edges are just starting to get golden, 14 minutes. 
  7. Remove from oven and let cool 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. 

ENJOY!!!