Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Homeowner's Thank You Poem


We think of what we do as an art, but for one customer, our work inspired poetry. The most unique appreciation letter we’ve ever received is reprinted below, with the homeowners permission.





Joy each time we sit at the exquisite granite countertop
soaking in the morning light
eating breakfast
watching birds outside
cats napping at the window
fingers tracing mineral veins


A great space where once there was none;
clean lines of cabinets
maple, walnut
light, dark
contrast, smooth throughout
handles, knobs elegant
beautiful proportions of the doors
are we in a new house?


Skilled Donny and Shawn who made it happen;
immense care and obvious pride
superb craftsmen both
wonderful senses of humor
thoughtful and respectful of our home
your work here speaks for you


Light now where it was dark
thanks to Jeff and Mark
Water flows from stylish faucets to elegant vessels, not too shabby
from the plumbers Abbey


Hovering above it all, Oscar and Liz
you listen
you draw
you interpret
you search for what is just right
you have created a magnificent work of art


But where is the noise of dishes getting washed?


Thanks again to this homeowner for including in her epic the designer Oscar Acevedo and his assistant Liz Kerkusz, and also the installers, plumbers and electricians. Let us inspire the poet in you!