Tempe Festival of the Arts

If you're looking for something to do this weekend check out the annual arts Festival in Tempe.

Check out this article from the AZ Republic about the event:

http://www.azcentral.com/community/ahwatukee/articles/2011/11/23/20111123tempe-fall-festival-arts-bring-artists-mill-ave.html

Here is more information from http://tempefestivalofthearts.com:


2011 Fall Festival | December 2-4
10am to Dusk | Admission is FREE

The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 200 art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist and has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to the Mill Avenue District over the course of a 3-day weekend.

Quality artists are fundamental to the success of the event. Each year, the Festival receives nearly 1,000 applications from artists across the country. From these applicants, a jury comprised of members of the local art community selects the top artisans in each category to participate in the Festival. During the Festival, a new jury then selects the best overall artist and the top artist in each category.

Participants are separated into 18 different artistic categories for judging, ranging from woodwork to photography to ceramics and even wearable art. More than 400 artist booths line Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets presenting unique, and hand-made artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience.

While the Tempe Festival of the Arts focuses on visual art and the artists that create it, there also is a wide variety of other activities for guests to enjoy. Live entertainment provides fun for festival-goers. Performances throughout the venue keep audiences in high spirits throughout the day. In addition to the Festival Jazz Stage, street performers, vendors, sponsor exhibits and entertainment booths are set up for the amusement of Festival visitors. Visit the Arizona Wine Festival for tastings and sales by the glass, bottle, or case. And, enjoy The Art of Beer featuring local microbrewery sampling and sales. In addition to arts and entertainment, the Tempe Festival of the Arts offers support to the Tempe community. A portion of the proceeds raised at the Festival benefits local Tempe charities.

At the Kids Innovation Station children will experience their own hands-on art making free and take home their masterpieces, sponsored by SPIKE Beverage.

In addition to arts and entertainment, the Tempe Festival of the Arts offers support to the Tempe community. A portion of the proceeds raised at the Festival benefits local charities.

Spring Cleaning (for the Fall)

You can enjoy our "Spring Cleaning" package all year, especially during the Fall and Holiday Season.  For health reasons everyone should have their home thoroughly cleaned once a year, especially with all of the dust and dirt here in Phoenix, AZ.

This is what you get with our Spring Cleaning package:

    -  Removal of all trash including large items

    -  Organization and /or removal of large amounts of clutter

    -  Scrubbing of walls, baseboards, and ceilings (if below 10')

    -  The cleaning of window blinds, windows, and sweeping of porches

    -  Deodorizing and removal of pet messes/odors

    -  Donate any unwanted items to a local charity

Plus our Spring Cleaning includes...

All Rooms 
Removal of all stains and messes.  Dust picture frames, knickknacks, ceiling fans and lamps. Dust and polish all woodwork, doors, and shelves.  Vacuum carpets. Wash and dry hard-surface floors, including scrubbing of any heavy stains or concentrated dirt.  Remove pet hair.  Clean all furniture and tables.  Empty, clean, and deodorize wastebaskets.

Kitchen 

Clean appliances, counters, cabinets, table and chairs. Clean, scrub and sanitize sinks.   

Clean and sanitize countertops and backsplashes. Clean the range top and refrigerator

top and exterior. Clean microwave and oven inside and out. Wash floor.  Put away dishes. 

Bathrooms 

Clean, scrub and sanitize showers, bathtubs and sinks. Clean and sanitize vanities, 

backsplashes and toilets. Clean mirrors. Polish chrome. Wash floors and tile walls. 

Deodorize.

Just call us at (602) 341-3317 or you can schedule your appointment online at http://www.creativehc.com

7 Years

Recently one of our clients told me,

"I've been renting this home for 7 years, and I've finally found my cleaning crew. Some of the other guys... they wouldn't even show up!"

Dependable. That's a word we used frequently in our first ads on Craigslist.

We'll never leave you hanging, you can trust us to show up at the right date and time.

Our Customers

Creative House Cleaning appreciates our customers, and not just because you decided to choose us as your house cleaning service.

Without you it wouldn't be possible to hold our first "Art Supplies 4 September" campaign.

That's why we don't ask for you to donate, just being our customer or client is enough.

Thank you.

Why Art?

Why do I feel that art is so important in a young person's life?

As a mother of an 7-year-old boy I know the joy, and the worries, that come with being a parent.

And it's pretty simple, we all hope for one thing:

We all want our kids to have a better life than we did. So after reading about the recent cuts in funding for education in Arizona, I decided I couldn't sit on the sidelines anymore.

As an artist who spent her childhood in Central Phoenix, I have personally experienced the power of art to keep a young person out of trouble and give them direction in life.

So this is my open letter about why I started "Art Supplies 4 September"

Click Here

Donations

If you wish to donate please send or deliver all art supplies directly to the following schools:

Heard Elementary

2301 W. Thomas Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85015

602.257.3880

http://www.phxelem.k12.az.us/school_sites/heard/index.html

Whittier Elementary School

2000 N. 16th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85006

(602) 257-3925

http://www.phxelem.k12.az.us/school_sites/whittier/index.htm

Wilson Elementary School

2929 East Fillmore Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85008

602-683-2400

http://www.wsd.k12.az.us/

We're asking that you donate from the following list:

- Paint

- Paintbrushes

- Canvases

- Crayons

- Colored pencils

- Construction paper

- Poster board

- Instructional books about art and drawing

Your donation could lead to another great artist like Vincent Van Gogh... or at least give a young student a creative outlet that they can use for the rest of their lives.

For more information visit http://www.creativehc.com/supportart.htm

Art Supplies 4 September

Not only do we strive to provide top quality house cleaning services... Creative House Cleaning's mission is to support art and young artists in Phoenix, AZ.

With that in mind we're launching our first annual "Art Supplies 4 September" campaign. Our goal is to raise over $10,000 worth of art supplies for three schools in Phoenix. Over 45% of the kids that go to these schools live in poverty, and art is one of the best ways to keep these young students on the right track.

Stay tuned to this blog, or follow us on Facebook, for more information and the latest news about our first "Art Supplies 4 September" campaign...

Will we reach our goal?

Art Classes for Kiddos

If you're interested in signing up your child for art class, I highly recommend one of my clients.

Tina Dia has been painting and drawing for over 20 years. She is a professional artist and published muralist of 15 years (Tina Noel & Co.), graduate from Rhode Island School of Design in Illustration, and proud mother of 4.

She's located in the Phoenix / Paradise Valley area, just call (602) 478 - 0873 or send her an e-mail at tinanoelandco@yahoo.com

You can also find her on Facebook - Tina Noel & Co

Summer Cleaning

It's still hot outside.

And you have more important things in your life besides cleaning.

For those tough jobs... if you need to take back your home... then we have a package for you!

It's called a "Summer Cleaning", for more information go to:

www.creativehc.com/services.htm

Happy Mothers Day!

Art Supplies Drive Starts in May

To update our previous blog... starting in May we'll be looking for partners with our donation drive.

We plan to donate $10,000 worth of art supplies to area schools at the start of the next school year, and the campaign will probably officially start in July.

If you'd like to help stay tuned for more information!

Only 3 Weeks Left for Spring Cleaning!

There's only 3 weeks left to take advantage of our Spring Cleaning package. It's our most thorough cleaning package designed to help you take back your home before the "dog days" of Summer.

Most house cleaning services won't offer you this kind of cleaning package, or they'll charge you over $300. We'll give your home a deep clean, remove and give you tips for maintaining any problem spots or stains, and drop off any of your unwanted items or clothes to Goodwill.

Starting at $175, call us at 602-341-3317 to schedule your appointment today!

ArtBridge Thursdays

For a great time every Thursday in April their will be crafters, jewelers, and artists displaying their work in Downtown Scottsdale on the Marshall Way Pedestrian Bridge. Starts at 6pm.

Free admission!

Why Creative House Cleaning?

One of our missions is supporting art in Phoenix, AZ... thats why we call ourselves "Creative House Cleaning"

We're starting to put together a campaign to raise money and art supplies for area schools, and with the recent budget cuts its more important than ever:

"The latest round of cuts to the Arizona Commission on the Arts will mean less money for museums, theaters and orchestras and less arts education in schools.

But some leaders in the arts community are not as concerned about the fiscal impact of reducing the state's annual appropriation from $665,000 to zero than about the intangible impact.

"The big thing is the statement this makes," Phoenix Art Museum director Jim Ballinger said. "When you zero something out, either intentionally or unintentionally, the statement that that carries with it from the Legislature is that arts and culture are not important to the people of Arizona. . . .

"That kind of spirit may be more damaging than the actual dollars lost."

Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/2011/04/12/20110412artscommission0412.html#ixzz1JKFDCeRH

New Photos!

Just click on the following photos to see samples of our work

Bathroom Mirror

Kids Bedroom

Bedroom w/ Telescope

Shower Door

Toilet

Bedroom 2

Table and Chairs

Living Room 2

Bedroom View 2011

Bathroom View 2011

Living Room 2011

The way we clean...

A customer recently told us:

"I like the way you guys clean"

This is the best compliment we could receive, and it's not just elbow grease. It's all part of the Quality Assurance and cleaning methods that we work so hard on.

The Little Things

“It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” - John Wooden

Tip #1 Be Comfortable

It's your home! Don't worry about the messes that have to be cleaned up. Dont clean up before your house cleaning service arrives. Go about your business once they do arrive. Don't be afraid to point out anything that was missed.

Your house cleaning service should be reliable and never miss an appointment. They should be friendly but professional.

Basically, be comfortable with your house cleaning service. If your current house cleaning service doesn't live up to these standards, call us at 602-341-3317 or schedule your appointment online at www.creativehc.com

Tip #2: Attention to Detail

Your house cleaning service is human, and nobody is perfect. But Creative House Cleaning takes pride in not missing anything and has developed a system of cleaning with the goal of making sure nothing is overlooked. Attention to detail is our #1 goal, and the details are the difference between an average and a top quality, professional house cleaning.

Tip #3: Hands and Knees

Many franchises like Molly Maids only offer light cleaning and house keeping. But sometimes you need a little elbow grease, and Creative House Cleaning takes pride in removing tough stains and big messes. So make sure your house cleaning service isn't afraid to put down the mop and scrub that spot the old fashioned way.

Tip #4: Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed

Your house cleaning service should not only offer a guarantee, they should honor that guarantee. At Creative House Cleaning we provide all of our customers a chance to inspect our work when we're done, and we provide multiple ways for you to reach us. You'll never call us to find our number disconnected, and you can always reach me at tariel@creativehc.com

Tip #5: Supplies

Find out if the house cleaning service is going to bring their own supplies. Not only does Creative House Cleaning bring their own supplies, we're also happy to use any specialty products you like used on your home.

Tip #6: Like Burger King "Have it Your Way"

Your the boss. Don't be afraid to ask questions or make requests when showing your house cleaning service what to clean.

Tip #7: Take advantage of discounts

Creative House Cleaning and most other house cleaning services will offer you a discount on regular house keeping services after your initial visit. Take advantage of bi-weekly or monthly services to get the best deal on keeping your home clean.

Tip #8: Don't pay an hourly rate

Most companies that go by a hourly rate charge $20 - $25 per hour. And they'll send a 3 person team to clean your home, meaning you're paying $60 - $75 an hour to get your home cleaned.

And if you're looking to pay $10 an hour for one person to clean your home, you get what you pay for. This person will have no interest in developing their cleaning methods or quality assurance.

Tip #9: Beware of the Franchise

You'll be paying for the franchise fees and extra costs associated with owning a franchised business like Molly Maids. Like home cooking, nothing beats your locally owned house cleaning service!

Tip #10: Don't Clean for the Cleaner

It's our job to clean your home. Get the full satisfaction of hiring a house cleaning service by letting us do all of the work. We don't mind!

Don't clean up for the house cleaner...

10 Tips for Hiring a House Cleaning Service

I've put together a list of tips for you when hiring a house cleaning cleaner. This list is based on my first year as the owner of Creative House Cleaning, and I'll be posting one a day for the next couple of weeks...

Upcoming Indian Fair and Market

53rd Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market

Presented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum

March 5-March 6, 2011

Experience one of the Southwest's largest and most prestigious events! See work by more than 700 top American Indian artists, and watch more than two dozen artists demonstrate how they create their art. Music and dance performances on two stages fill the weekend, and visitors can try Indian foods, fry bread and a food court with Mexican and American favorites, plus the museum's cafe.

(from showup.com)

HOOP Dance Contest

This Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th will be the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum.

The top Native American dancers from the United States and Canada will be competing!

For more information go to http://www.heard.org/hoop

Respect: A Musical Journey of Women

RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women

Jan 19, 11 - Feb 12, 2011

The International Hit Musical, Respect, is a funny, exuberant look at the lives of women as told through 50 of your favorite Top 40 songs of the last 100 years!

This Musical Journey of Women is for Girls (& Guys) Who Just Wanna Have Fun! From "Bill Bailey" to "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", "I Will Follow Him" to "These Boots Are Made for Walkin", to "I Will Survive", see the show that Patti LaBelle raved: "I Loved The Show! It Was The Soundtrack of My Life. Everyone Should Go See It!"

The Chicago Tribune called it: "Somewhere Between OPRAH & MAMA MIA. A Good Time!" This 'must-see' show will leave you dancing in the aisles!

$45.50 - $55.50
*additional fees may apply

For more information go to:

http://www.herbergertheater.org/respect_musical_journey_of_women

(from herbergertheater.org)

Arizona Fine Art Expo

The Arizona Fine Art EXPO, produced by the award-winning Thunderbird Artists, showcases more than 100 nationally-acclaimed artists applying their artistic talents in studios. This event gives patrons unprecedented access to watch the world’s most gifted artists.

Arizona Fine Art EXPO, held at 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona (85255), is located at the southwest corner of Jomax and Scottsdale Roads. The EXPO begins mid-January running through the first week in April, open daily from 10 am until 6 pm. A one-time fee for a season pass is $8, $7 for seniors/military, and children under 12 are free. Patrons may return often at no additional cost. Free parking available.

(from arizonafineartexpo.com)

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts

Right now the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts has good art on display including:

Thirty Years of Collecting: A Recent Gift to the Museumshowcases approximately 100 new works of contemporary art given this year to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art by Don and Carolyn Eason.

This fall Soleri will complete his first built bridge at the Scottsdale Waterfront, commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art.Bridges: Spanning the Ideas of Paolo Soleri will highlight a single important aspect of Soleri’s career as a means to understand his vision for creating livable, sustainable communities

They're located right by Scottsdale's Art District, a place you need to go if you've never been to the art district before

SMoCA's ADDRESS:

7374 East Second Street

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

New direction for our blog...

You'll still be able to find the latest news and service updates about Creative House Cleaning, but we've decided to use our blog more often...

So once a day I'm going to blog about a local art show, event, or artist. This will generally be Monday through Friday, and its part of our efforts to support art in the Phoenix area.

Stay tuned, Monday the 31st will be my first new blog

Have a great weekend,

- Tariel Chasteen

New Services for 2011

We have new services and new pricing for 2011, the details are below...

Big Value Clean (NEW)

We have a special package if you're looking for a great deal or you don't need our full Phoenix Deep Clean.

For only $60 you get our "Big Value Clean"

We'll dust, wipe down your counters, mop, and vacuum

Just call us at 602-341-3317 to take advantage of this offer!

Or you can schedule online at www.creativehc.com

Phoenix Deep Clean (NEW!)

This new service is what sets us apart from all of the other house cleaning services. Phoenix is a desert, so we've developed a method of cleaning that focuses on removing the dust and dirt that collects in your Phoenix area home.


That might seem like common sense for any maid service here in the Valley, but most of our competitors are franchises who follow cleaning methods developed on the East Coast or in California.


The "Phoenix Deep Clean" is what the other companies call an Initial Visit, except we're about $40 cheaper than our competition!


Creative House Cleaning charges $70 - $100, depending on the size of your home, and this is what a Phoenix Deep Clean means:


All Rooms
Removal of all stains and messes. Dust picture frames, knickknacks, ceiling fans and
lamps. Dust and polish all woodwork, doors, and shelves. Vacuum carpets. Wash and dry
hard-surface floors, including scrubbing of any heavy stains or concentrated dirt. Remove
pet hair. Clean all furniture and tables. Empty, clean, and deodorize wastebaskets.

Kitchen
Clean appliances, counters, cabinets, table and chairs. Clean, scrub and sanitize sinks.
Clean and sanitize countertops and backsplashes. Clean the range top and refrigerator
top and exterior. Clean microwave oven inside and out. Wash floor.

Bathrooms
Clean, scrub and sanitize showers, bathtubs and sinks. Clean and sanitize vanities,
backsplashes and toilets. Clean mirrors. Polish chrome. Wash floors and tile walls.
Deodorize.

Spring Cleaning (NEW!)

We now offer a "Spring Cleaning" service for anyone who needs more than what a traditional cleaning would offer. The package starts at $175, but if you shop around you'll see that Creative House Cleaning offers one of the lowest prices in Phoenix for this kind of service.

Here's what you get with a Spring Cleaning:

- Removal of all trash including large items
- Organization and /or removal of large amounts of clutter
- Scrubbing of walls, baseboards, and ceilings (if below 10')
- The cleaning of window blinds, windows, and porches
- Laundry, dishes, deodorizing, and whatever else is needed
- Donate any unwanted items to a local charity of your choice

Plus our regular "Phoenix Deep Clean"!

2010 Was a Good Year!

Thank you to all of our customers and clients, it was a good first year for us. We've been able to refine our cleaning and develop a method that makes sure no spots or messes are overlooked, and we've also have been able reduce our cleaning times by almost 50%.

This means a cleaner home in a faster amount of time for you and your family!