The end of June already, can you believe it?  We thought we'd (try to) entertain you with a few bits of trivia about this lovely month. 

1. June is named after Juno (the Roman Goddess, not the movie).  She is the patroness of marriage, which is why there are so many of them in the month of June. That's her fabulousness to the left.

2.  No other month begins on the same day of the week as June.  Go ahead, check it out.  Cool, huh?  I don't know why; probably has something to do with math, which I avoid at all costs, so I cannot help you with the why's of it.

3.  It's National Safety Month so buckle up & lift with your legs, not your back.

Okay, back to business. 

Pictures - We're looking for pictures of great installs to use on our web site and/or advertising.  Of course we'll give you credit.  As an incentive, each month (on the last business day of the month) we'll pick the best install from both container and tile and reward your creativity and initiative with a $50 Starbucks card.  We'll announce the winners in the next month's newsletter.  Just make sure you have the authorization to allow us to use the images in advertising and collateral* (web site, signs, etc).  You can email them directly to Lisa Lovell, our fearless marketing manager.  We need a high resolution image in .tif or .jpg format, 300 dpi.  You can also email her any questions you may have and she'll answer them right away.  Whenever possible, we will try to get the project featured in a national magazine; we've got your back!  *Submitting the images constitutes permission for us to use without any compensation but with full credit always given. 

The crew at Gainey Ceramics

Meet the crew:  Jillian Mariscal      ***Superstar CSR***

Jillian has been with Gainey for about a year now and she really enjoys her job.  She has not only learned both tile and containers, she is helping more customers.  What a worker!  When she's not at work, she is spending time with her family and enjoying their activities.  The ability to heal people would be her superpower of choice (awwww...she is so nice).  There isn't a music out there that she doesn't like (even polka?) and she yearns to visit Italy and all the beauty it has to offer.  Now when you talk to Jillian, you can let her know your aches and pains just in case she gets that superpower!

TILE

The popularity of our Hermosa Collection has surpassed our expectations!  As you can see, there are many applications outside the typical installation.  Some great ideas are fireplace surrounds, BBQs, archways, as decorative pool tile, etc.  We also have hand-hammered copper switch plates in the Lustre Collection that will look striking when used with stone and glass. 

We are working hard to launch all of the Loft Collection very soon.  When we do, you should see fireworks in the sky!  Okay, maybe not fireworks, but we will put out a press release and let all you fabulous tile people know the minute it's available. 

Again, a reminder that effective July 15 we will have new prices on our tile.  Some changes to the pricing format; everything is at the same level -- no stock vs. special order, so you will actually see a savings on items that were traditionally special order.  The 5% surcharge has been folded into the price and it's a minimal increase...the first in two years.  Please note the price list is MSRP; you can deduct your discount from these prices.

CONTAINERS

Do you need a beautiful small container immediately?  Try the F-MG-08 (Morgan fiberglass & that's the little beauty to the right) and for a larger installation try the F-PRT-22 (Portofino High Profile fiberglass) - we have these in stock and ready to go!  Instant gratification is wonderful, isn't it?

The ordering process - Easy & accurate is our goal and we appreciate you following the method below so we can be efficient, accurate and have all the information necessary to proceed with your order.

Please fax your order with all information (size, quantity, color, style, material, etc) to Gainey at

909-596-9337 Attn:  Customer Service

You will get a confirmation, although it may take up to 24 hours to receive. 

Interiorscapers & other commercial accounts- Please order through your local container distributor for pricing, availability, and placing your actual order, etc.  We do not undersell our distributors and in most cases, you will save on shipping cost.

 

As a reminder, we have new pricing that is effective immediately for containers. You'll be happy to know we've eliminated the fuel surcharge and incorporated it into the price (we all know fuel isn't going down anytime soon); we've also only taken a modest increase in ceramic prices. Please note the price list is MSRP; you can deduct your discount from these prices.

 

So I've heard that you need to give people a "special" thank you to make an impression.  Although my first inclination is to bake all our customers chocolate chip cookies, cooler heads prevail.  Your fortune cookie to the left may not be as tasty, but it's sincere.  Our customers are the best!  So thank you...you rock! 

Feel free to let us know your thoughts...we hope you'll soon anticipate these with a slight feeling of giddiness. 

If you have suggestions for future topics (trade shows shmade shmows - what do you think about cookie recipes?  FAQ of the Month?) please send an email to Lisa Lovell, our fearless marketing manager.  Make sure you include us in your safe list or address book to continue receiving our little gems!

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