Cabin Creekwood Offers Opportunity to Stay in a Real Civil War Cabin

Cabin Creekwood Offers Opportunity to Stay in a Real Civil War Cabin

Rent This Civil War Cabin

Waynesboro, VA (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

Civil War enthusiasts now have the opportunity to stay overnight in a genuine Civil War cabin. This cabin, called Logwood, was originally built by Confederate Soldier William P. Tolley around 1860, and was located in the community of Goshen Pass, southwest of Staunton, VA. Tolley was drafted into the Confederate Army on March 19, 1862, to serve a three-year term. Unfortunately, he never saw the end of that term, as he was killed on May 3, 1863 in the Battle of Chancellorsville, along with 10,000 other Confederate Soldiers and 14,000 Union Troops.

In 1976, a couple by the name of George and Dorothy Stein fulfilled a long-time dream to own a craft shop in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia when they saw this cabin offered in a rural magazine. The owners were giving it away to anyone who wanted to move it! So the Stein’s dismantled the cabin, moved it to its current location, and spent the next 2 years of weekends reconstructing it. Some of the logs needed replaced, but Mr. Stein made them look as authentic as possible with the use of a chain saw and an axe. A couple of changes were made, most notably making the roof just a little higher. Even so, it is still common for people to bump their heads. The original cabin had a room off the back that is now the front porch. And the Steins added a deck onto the rear of the cabin, using wood from an old barn that had been torn down.

The craft shop operated under the name Mountain Blue Crafts until 1995, when it was sold to Stan & Deb Horst, owners of Cabin Creekwood. Stan & Deb hired a local contractor to add a kitchen and a bathroom, amenities that are surely important to anyone staying overnight. The kitchen was built into a corner of the downstairs, and part of the back deck was closed in to make the bathroom. In keeping with the historic theme, a cast iron claw foot tub was added for bathing.

Today, guests can reserve the cabin by the night or by the week. According to owner Stan Horst, “Cabin Logwood is our most popular cabin. People really like the rustic nature of it, and the fact that it is an authentic piece of Civil War history.” The cabin is available year round. In the winter, guests enjoy nearby activities such as skiing or snowboarding at Wintergreen, and then return to the cabin to prop their feet up next to a blazing fire. In the spring and fall, exploring the outdoors on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Skyline Drive, or one of the many hiking trails is the most common activity. And in the summer, guests love to hang out at the swimming pool or Sherando Lake, known locally as the “Jewel of the Blue Ridge.”.

For more information, go online to http://www.cabincreekwood.com, and look for the cabin called Logwood, or watch this short video on YouTube.

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Toolbox Website Changes Makes Online Shopping Easier

Toolbox Website Changes Makes Online Shopping Easier

Toolbox.co.uk… Making online shopping easier!

(PRWEB UK) 26 January 2012

As a specialist retailer of a variety of tools, Toolbox sells a huge number of products through its website. Obviously grouping each and every one of these products is a mammoth task but the company’s marketing department has done a fantastic job so far. However, not satisfied with just grouping tools in the right place, the team has gone back to add more detailed groups which will in turn aid user navigation.

Scott Morris, Marketing Manager, said: “We sell thousands of products and sometimes a group on the website can just get too big. For example we sell a wide variety of cordless drills and it’s no good just having fifty different drills on one page, it puts people off and makes choosing one difficult. That’s why we’re making a conscious effort to group each product specifically. In fact, items are now easier to find, due to it being a more natural process.”

One of the most significant updates is the introduction of many new sub-categories on the site, meaning, to use Scott’s example, that someone looking for cordless drills is now given the option of browsing particular models by specifications such as voltage or battery type.

Scott continued: “We’ve paid close attention to the keywords we use, optimising the site for searches via both search engines and within the Toolbox site.”

The job is still on-going for the Toolbox marketing team but already a huge range of products – including padlocks, drill bits, saws, motor tools and much more – have been reorganised and streamlined on the website.

Tim Hodge, Website Administrator, said: “We’re constantly crunching numbers and seeing what improvements can be made to make the site easier to use. By reorganising groups of products we’re trying to limit the number of items on each page, making the website look a lot cleaner and less confusing. At the end of 2011 we completed the upload of over 3000 Trend routing products so that has been a major focus of this task. We’re all working hard at it and it’s already looking much better.”

The Toolbox website is looking better than ever and is providing online shoppers with a much simpler and more intuitive way of shopping. The ultimate goal is to have a perfectly streamlined grouping system on the website ensuring it never takes a customer more than a couple of clicks to find what they are looking for. The Toolbox team are already well on their way to achieving this.

Toolbox.co.uk is the sister company of the ever expanding Plumbworld Network. Plumbworld was an early pioneer of online trading, started by James and Anita Hickman in 1999 and sold to the Grafton Group PLC in December 2006. Plumbworld now employs more than 50 people in its purpose built warehouse and offices and boasts an astonishing 50+ websites selling everything from nail guns and chainsaws to barbecues and bathroom taps. The business has a turnover in excess of £18 million and is growing at more than 20% year on year.

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Franke-Sinks-Shop.co.uk Adds New Products to Site

Franke-Sinks-Shop.co.uk Adds New Products to Site

Franke-Sinks-Shop new product range

(PRWEB UK) 29 December 2011

Already proving a popular site with customers desiring Franke kitchen sinks & fittings, the new additions increase the range of products available on the site.

With a variety of kitchen taps and sinks in a range of exotic finishes including onyx, graphite, coffee and oatmeal, as well as the traditional black, white and chrome. Franke sinks and other products of the brand offer high quality combined with fantastic design.

The Franke-Sinks-Shop website allows the customer to browse the sinks and Franke taps by finish, installation or model as Marketing Manager, Scott Morris explained: “We wanted customers to be able to find what they’re looking for easily that’s why we felt it was important to allow them to view products in a number of ways. Meaning if you’re looking for a black sink, you can browse by that specific finish to find one that suits you, or if you know precisely the model you want you can find it easily. Each product fits seamlessly into the correct groups and categories, making for a simple and straightforward online shopping experience which is essential both for us and the customer.”

Franke sinks and taps are known not only for their elegant design but also their high build quality – they’re easy to clean and long lasting.

Tim Hodge, Website Administrator, said: “A popular brand such as Franke is always in demand. That’s why we have a whole website devoted to their products. We’ve made every effort to really do them justice on the website by including as much detail as possible, including some high resolution images and technical drawings detailing exact dimensions and specifications. We feel it’s really important to give the customer as much information as possible to make them as comfortable buying from us as they would when walking round a showroom.”

The website, using the same layout as e-commerce giant Plumbworld, offers an easy way top shop online for a range of sinks and taps and continues to be successful.

Franke-Sinks-Shop.co.uk is a sub-site of Plumbworld. Plumbworld was established in 1999 by James and Anita Hickman and was later sold to the Grafton Group PLC in December 2006, they now employ over 50 people in their purpose built warehouse/offices and turnover close to £20 million a year. The Plumbworld Empire expands month by month with new additions to staff and websites; the current website count sits at 50+ with more in the pipeline. The websites vary hugely and specialise in anything from heated towel rails and toilets to bathrooms and vehicle tools.

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Gainsborough Showers experience 20% increase in call centre calls this Winter

Gainsborough Showers experience 20% increase in call centre calls this Winter

(PRWEB UK) 25 December 2011

As the cold weather closes in, now’s the time to upgrade your bathroom shower says UK Shower Specialist, Gainsborough Showers.

Gainsborough has been leading the way in shower technology in the UK for over 25 years and prides itself on manufacturing the latest modern showers, hosting a successful online parts store and delivering excellent customer care throughout the process of selecting and installing a new shower.

According to Gainsborough Showers, calls into its UK contact centre increase by around 20% at this time of year, with customers seeking to replace older showers which may struggle to perform in the colder weather.

Lorna Stutchbury, Marketing Executive at Gainsborough Showers explains: “We always experience an increase of calls regarding older showers into our contact centre at this time of year. With the incoming water considerably colder during Winter, electric showers have to work much harder to heat water to the desired temperature, putting an extra strain on an older shower that is perhaps coming to the end of its life.

“We always recommend that customers don’t wait until it’s too late and if you suspect your shower may soon need upgrading, look into replacing it before the cold weather properly sets in. And, it’s more affordable than people think, with prices starting on the Gainsborough website from just £61.50, thanks to our Winter Sale.”    

Gainsborough Showers’ range features over 20 different shower configurations available from stylish satin chrome electric showers, to practical mixer showers – each designed to maximise your shower experience and enhance your bathroom design, and all come with free next day delivery and a free guarantee as standard.

Plus, with up to 60% off many showers in the online range until the end of January, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy Gainsborough quality showers at fantastic prices.

For more information, visit http://www.gainsboroughshowers.co.uk

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With over 25 years experience in the UK shower market, Gainsborough Showers offers a range of high quality and reliable showers at affordable prices. Our mission is to make buying a shower online quick, simple and painless, which is why we offer free next working day delivery

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Ogilvy & Mather Raises a ?stache For ?Movember? and Cancer Research

Ogilvy & Mather Raises a ‘stache For “Movember” and Cancer Research

Employees from Ogilvy & Mather and The Brand Union were able to “try on” their moustache before growing one for Movember.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 22, 2011

This past November, 78 employees from marketing firm Ogilvy & Mather’s New York office and sister company The Brand Union’s 21 global offices partnered together to raise funds for the Movember organization, a non-profit that builds awareness for men’s health and cancer research. In total, Ogilvy and The Brand Union raised $ 9,270 in the 2011 “Mo’Down.” With help from custom signs company Signazon.com, Ogilvy and The Brand Union encouraged employees to grow their own mustaches and also contribute donations for the cause.

Every November since 2004, men across the globe have joined forces to grow moustaches and “change the face of men’s health,” specifically prostate and testicular cancer. Participants create teams which are tasked with shaving their faces on November 1st and growing out a mustache the entire month of “Movember,” taking pictures along the way. The pictures are posted on each team’s page on the Movember website, so that donors may track the progress of the team as well as the moustaches.

Looking to generate excitement about their company’s participation in the Movember movement, The Brand Union contacted Dallas, TX-based e-commerce company Signazon.com with a unique idea. Signazon.com printed 1000 custom clear decals in 10 different moustache designs for use throughout the Ogilvy New York office as well as The Brand Union’s offices across the globe. The moustache window clings were placed on glass doors as well as bathroom mirrors in anticipation for Team Ogilvy/The Brand Union’s participation in Movember. Employees both male and female were able to “try on” various moustaches to see what they’d look like with a handlebar, fu Manchu, or other type of ‘stache.

“This is a tremendously-creative use of our product, and we were excited to be involved with such a storied brand like Ogilvy & Mather,” says Rick D., CEO of Signazon.com, “Ogilvy and The Brand Union needed a high-quality material for temporary display that could easily be removed, and so our Clear Static Cling was the perfect choice.” Richard Bates, Chief Creative Officer of The Brand Union’s North America office, had this to say, “Late one night we placed the clings on every clear glass surface possible at Ogilvy and in our own office at The Brand Union. We even had them on the mirrors in all the women’s restrooms. The moustache clings were a great, fun photo opportunity and a playful reminder for employees to join the team and solicit donations during the entire month of Movember.”

Congratulations are in order to Ogilvy & Mather and The Brand Union for their significant contributions to such a worthwhile cause—mo’ doubt about it!

About Signazon.com

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Based in Dallas, TX and Boston, MA, Signazon.com is the top online business sign company. Different from a local sign shop, we have been deploying the very latest in e-commerce technologies, free template-based graphic design, and high-quality, full-color printing at cheap prices for car signs, vinyl banners, window signs, yard signs, oversized checks, canvas prints, offset printing and sign accessories since 2005.

Movember is an annual, month-long event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November, run by The Movember Foundation. The goal of Movember is to “change the face of men’s health.” By encouraging men to go to the doctor, Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths.

The Brand Union is a global brand and creative design consultancy agency, composed of 500 people across 20 offices. The Brand Union is a wholly owned subsidiary of the WPP Group – one of the world’s largest communications companies.

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