Visit our showroom in the heart of the Uptown Gallery District at the Gallery Walk!  Wine and hors d’oeuvres served from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Come out and enjoy a beautiful Uptown evening, stroll the cutting edge and traditional art galleries, sipping refreshing beverages while sampling delicious treats from the Conservatory at Rosewood Crescent Hotel. 

Galleria Pierra’s Feature of the Month
“Ariel Rose”

The sculpture depicts two sisters sharing a beautiful day.  Made from Carved marble with Hualian Jade marble accents.  

We are the exclusive home of Stone Legends’ full line of architectural cast stone and Stone Magic fireplaces. Additionally our 10,000 square foot Uptown showroom displays our hand-carved natural stone collection including columns, pedestals, statuary, planters, urns, tables, benches, bathtubs, fireplaces, ornaments, fountains, pavers, and more!

We’ve partnered with the Park Cities Presbyterian Church to bring the winners of their prestigious PCPC Art Festival to Galleria Pierra. The exhibit of Genesis Beginnings explores biblical themes of Creation, Temptation, Judgement and Hope.  Don’t miss the chance to see an exhibit that is sure to uplift, illuminate and inspire!

November 2005 Issue - Title: Outdoor Rooms, The Hottest Trend in Home Design by Cathy Coker Martin

As a little girl I remember spending hours in my grandmother’s backyard swing. Daddy built an amazing treehouse for us in the big oak tree behind our house, complete with a zip line. (Truth be told, I was afraid to go down it unless daddy was holding on to me from the ground below.) My mom planted tiny sapling trees in our backyard that today have grown so tall it’s hard to believe that they are the same little saplings. They add such beauty, charm, and of course, shade guiding your eye in and out of the path they carve out of the landscape. When my parents installed the fountain outside the breakfast room window I suddenly realized how mesmerizing the sound of falling water was and knew that someday I would have to have a fountain in a yard of my own.

In one way or another each of the outdoor additions described above is in some way a type of what we now consider “Outdoor Art”. Creating an outdoor oasis that becomes an extension of your home and, a place that gives pleasure to you and your family, is key to a successful outdoor environment. Enhancing your outdoor area, whether on a grand scale, or small scale, there are no hard and fast rules of right or wrong. It’s what makes you smile. It’s where you feel relaxed and happy to be there. This can be a wonderful journey of discovery where you can experiment with new ideas and enjoy the process of creating a personal expression of your desires and pleasures.

With spring and summer fast approaching, this is a perfect time to start planning or adding to your outdoor environment. Outdoor art is very “in” right now. What was once a couple of folding lawn chairs and pink flamingos, is now an entire industry devoted to outdoor furniture and accessories. As far as furniture the choices range from wood, to wrought iron, cast aluminum and cast stone, just to mention a few. There is even a weatherproof wicker collection on the market now.

Cast stone furnishings are probably the newest rage. (Fred and Wilma Flintsone were actually ahead of their time.) You can find stone benches, stone lounges, stone tables, stone garden seats, and even stone chairs. You can even design your own furnishings out of stone, that is, if you know the right people of course,….hello, are you paying attention? Just checking!

Ok, continuing with the “stone” theme, some of the other very popular outdoor objects’de art are of course fountains, fountains and more fountains. You really are not in the groove if you do not have some sort of water feature. It can be as simple as a table top fountain, or more elaborate such as a free standing, tiered fountain, all the way to an entire sheet of water trickling down a twenty foot wall, to soothe your senses and take you away from the stresses of the day. I have a three-tiered stone fountain on my patio that serves not only to enhance the outdoor experience, but also is strategically placed next to a screened window off of my family room. During months when it is too cold or hot outside, I can open the window just enough to hear the sound of the water falling while being in the comfort of my air-conditioned or heated home.

No yard is complete without at least some planters, with greenery and seasonal flowers cascading in abundance. Planters and urns come in a multitude of sizes and material as well. You can have small planters or ones large enough for a small person to stand inside depending on what your space will allow. This is an easy way to add color and texture to any outdoor environment at relatively minimal cost.

Other ways to add color and an artistic flare to your outdoor space are with one or more of the decorative trellises, arbors, or arches available. I have three trellises along one section of my fence for my climbing roses. I have also incorporated two arches in my outdoor environment for climbing vines. One arch is visible from my breakfast room window with a small wall fountain nestled under it. The flowering vine growing up and over the arch is natural art at its best, and the sound of the wall fountain during morning coffee is just the perfect addition to an “oh what a beautiful morning” for me.

If you’re looking to add a little romance or whimsy to your outdoor area, statues are a great way to achieve this. Again, you can go as small or as large as you have room for. There are statues to suit any taste. I, being a complete romanticist, love cherubs, and have invested in a couple of accent statues to embellish my outdoor oasis. The contrast and serenity of the ivy and other climbing vines against the little stone cherubs always makes me smile.

There are endless suggestions for outdoor adornment. Colorful and decorative welcome mats, bird feeders, gazebos, bird baths, hanging wall art of numerous materials and styles, decorative address markers, gazing balls, and, decorative holders for garden hoses can even become an aristic addition to your outdoor environment. It goes without saying that one of the number one outdoor additions, which I consider an artistic expression, is an outdoor fireplace/pit/chimenea. I personally couldn’t live without my cozy chimenea.

Last, but not least, I have to mention the ever popular and sometimes overlooked stepping-stone. Stepping stones beckon you to find out where they will lead you. So simple, but if placed just right, they can lead you on an unforgettable journey, to paths of beauty, tranquility and peace in your own outdoor sanctuary.

Bruno Mascolo grew up in England, where he began his career behind the chair in his family’s salon. He moved to the U.S. in the mid-80s to create TONI&GUY for the States. It was his dream to carry on the family business internationally.

Bruno has always had a passion for art. He is an avid self taught painter. Bruno’s paintings are displayed thoughout the TONI&GUY/TIGI corporate office, as well as his personal gallery located in his Dallas home.

Bruno: “Hairstyling design is obliquely related to painting composition in its form. It was a natural transition for me to move into art. The time I spend in my studio allows me to nurture the artistic part of my brain, and rest my business mind. In a sense, I am able to relax and feed my artistic craving simultaneously.”

Roy Taboli has been exhibited in exhibitions at museums and galleries throughout the United States and abroad. In addition, his sculptures are in public, corporate and private collections.

Using ideas from notebooks, notes on scraps of paper, and wire with fluid resins, Roy builds stories suggesting cosmological landscapes, mythical beasts, and heavily textured, expressive renditions of the people and places in his life.

Dr. Jennifer Spencer holds a doctorate in painting and art history from Illinois State University.

Best known for her figurative works in watercolor and pastel, she has been widely exhibited in the Dallas metroplex and elsewhere, earning numerous prizes and awards.

She was also involved in the development of numerous sculpture gardens, including that of Dallas’ historical Meadows Building.

Jeff Scott is an artist known for his dramatic imagery of America’s historic and cultural landscape. He has exhibited widely in the United States, and his work is in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as Elvis Presley Enterprises, Disneyland, Polo Ralph Lauren, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

As always, if you need more information, please drop me a line. Wine and  hors d’oeuvres served from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Texas Hats are off for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) . Stone Legends signed on as a Media Sponsor benefiting the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Tour proceeds as well as several fund raising events put together by the sponsors will go directly to the SRH. The fundraiser is the brain child of Mark Molthan, President of Platinum Series Homes and Luxe Magazine. The charity drive is centered around the first home to break ground in the Hillwood Development at Royal and Inwood called the Creeks of Preston Hollow. Texas Capital Bank and Briggs Freeman are on board insuring that this will be one of the more publicized charities this year.

Stone Legends’ founder Richard Carey said this of JC Montgomery Jr., President of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. We see this as a note worthy cause to bring attention to. “Anyone JC touches is sure to prosper. How could you not with such prestigious companies behind this? We are excited to be a part of this. We do most of our business nationally, delivering architectural stone to an address; sending a lot of drawings back and forth, a rather impersonal exchange compared to seeing it in our own back yard. This project is people to people, an opportunity for our people to be involved directly with our community. As for me I get a certain comfort in being a part of Scottish Rite fundraising. It gives me sense of pride in knowing my hometown folks will support such causes in innovative ways. I know all involved will be blessed.”

Ross Perot, Jr. of Hillwood Development had this to say, “Dad’s house is right behind here and he is asking about every detail including transplanting the trees. With dad watching from next door everything is going to be done right. We know Mark [Platinum Series Homes] feels the same way. We are pleased to have him as a part of this development.”

Then it was off with their gold shovels and photo opportunities of the ground breaking ceremony for the first house to break ground in The Creeks of Preston Hollow, a 22 acre enclave in Preston Hollow.

ABOUT STONE LEGENDS
Stone Legends, (www.stonelegends.com) and its affiliate companies, are recognized leaders in stone products for residential and commercial construction. Stone Legends manufactures cast stone and cut stone of the highest quality. We specialize in crafting beautiful cast stone columns, cast stone veneers, balustrades and window and door surrounds.  The company, founded in 1990, is known for helping to standardize many of the industry’s most critical business processes as well as continuing the tradition of the stone building craft.  Stone Legends is privileged to work with many of the world’s leading architects, designers, and builders, helping them develop successful projects with flawless execution. For more information about Stone Legends, please visit our weblog www.blog.stonelegends.com.

“I take with me a wealth of knowledge that without either one of you in my life I would not be who I am and who I want to become.”

- Victor Escandon

It has been an honor to work for both of you, and I take with me a wealth of knowledge that without either one of you in my life I would not be who I am and who I want to become.  You two have showed me that with hard work, persistence, and a hunger for learning that anything is possible.  I wish nothing but continued success for C.S.C.S., Inc. and I will have a special place in my heart for each of you.
 

Pictured from left to right: Richard Carey, Victor Escandon and Fred Carey

RC,
You have showed me so much, and I wanted you to know you have been a great mentor for me either knowing or not knowing you were one to me.  Thanks for every opportunity you have given me. 
 

FC,
I can’t say enough. Thanks for the time you have shared with me and all the talks we have had.  I’ve learned so much.  I will cut down on the weight : ) 

I can’t say enough and whatever I write will not due justice to the way I really feel .  Thanks for providing me with an opportunity to make a living for myself.

Sincerely,

Victor Escandon

“Never compare your weaknesses to other people’s strengths, but rather match your weaknesses to their weaknesses and your strengths to their strengths. You will be surprised at the reactions.”

- Richard Carey

Richard Carey was a participant in the Project Heroes Program at Shelton School & Evaluation Center in Dallas which teaches life-coping skills by providing students with role models who have achieved success in their own lives despite learning difficulties.

He visited the school in 1998 and gave a very motivating speech to the students and faculty about growing up with dyslexia and how he overcame his disability, becoming a successful and inspirational businessman. Growing up with dyslexia to this day is very challenging. Imagine being an adult and misinterpreting a simple phrase like, “nip it in the bud” to “nip it in the butt,” sparking a revolutionary phrase with the students of “kick it in the ass!”

The students greatly appreciated his candor as well as enthusiasm, writing him many thank you letters. Among his most prized possessions, he keeps them [the letters] tucked away. When I asked to see them, a sentimental grin arose across his face as if he drifted off somewhere for a moment. “Young people,” he said, ” … now that is a tough audience.” They will search you out and touch you. I was humbled by their words,” as he hands them to me. Flipping through the letters, I find that one of the students is Bo Pilgrim’s grand-daughter. Most of them are filled with much the same spelling errors he must have dealt with all these years. I commented quite cynically how much of a struggle it must have been conveying the message. How was it seeing & making out the dramatic errors I ask? With a voice of familiarity I hear him say, “First time spelling ever made sense, it was no struggle to me.”

Todd Reisman | Julie | Stephanie Huberman | Cody | Matthew Huckin | Leslie Wall | Kyle Hayes | Catherine Epps

There was one story he told that seemed to identify with the authors of these letters. So I ask, “what did you compare the suffering of dyslexia with when you were speaking? ” Here is one of the stories he conveyed to me that he told the students:

“You see it’s like computers, the brain has to store a lot of information so you get it when you need it. As an illustration to explain this further, it’s a little bit like wiring a house light, something you might take for granted. Everyone knows to turn the light on in the house, it takes a switch. To make that switch work, you have to run one wire from the switch to the light. Most people think like this on and off are the only possibilities. You know, the type of people who memorize all the answers and repeat them back even when they may not understand the reasoning. You ask and you always get the same answer. What if you’re not asking them the right questions? You won’t get the right answer unless you’re at the one place to turn on the switch.

“Now lets suppose you’re dyslexic. It would be like wiring the light with two switches called a three-way switch, the kind you can turn the same light on from the back door or the front door. It does not take one more wire like the light and the single switch. It takes total of three wires to have two switches that turn on the same light. Likewise, you can now come in either door and still turn the light on. In parallel, your brain is a lot like the three way switch, it may take longer to wire, but you’re the type that can light up with the right answers even if the exact right questions are not ask.  Furthermore, he told the students, “Don’t beat yourselves up. Don’t worry that others may call you slow, your day will come. It takes a little longer to run three times the wire, but then look at all the time you save not running back and forth between the front and the back door. So in time, when you start making the connections they will begin to understand how important all the extra wiring really is. In the end I expect you will be one of the ones that asks the right questions, the only time the right answer is worth anything anyway.”

Another story he shared with the students:

“Once I sent a crew to paint a house. When I wrote down the address I transposed the street numbers (as dyslexic people often do). Well, I found out that there was a life lesson in this and it has stayed with me ever since. It was the basis of a riddle that still proves to be true these days. Why does one mistake cost me three times? Well they showed up at the address I wrote down, but it was the wrong house. That was a good crew and they did the job right! Unfortunately for my wallet they did not paint the right house.”  With that, he asks the students a question “Answer this riddle: How many houses did I paint?” The consensus was “two” rebutting soundly he explained that, “mistakes always come in threes.” I had to paint the wrong house twice, once to the wrong color and then again back to its original color. By the way, neither of which I got paid for. Then I had to paint the right house because it was the one I was going to get paid for.

Moral of the story: Clearly there is difference between the people who do things right and the people who do the right things. Before you paint it right, you better make sure your painting the right house.

Judging from the stack of letters it was clear that his message made a difference. As I walked away from that visit, I couldn’t help but think about his closing words:

“You see all these people who think they get it right will be working for you someday when you have wired the many switches in your brain.”

Little did I know that I’d find myself working for him some years later? I am always intrigued by the way he thinks; it is an out of the box style. As an educator in my former career I cannot help but reflect on the many students over the years, and it has broadened my perspective as well increased my understanding. These people that do the right things really are the people the rest of us work for. It touched me to know, as a teacher, how much a difference this must have made for the them, after all my job was to teach, and to be good at it, I first had to become the student. I think this is what he was trying to say: to do the right things, one must first be the student then be willing to consider the big picture before the details even matter.

Heartfelt he left this message with the students and I believe it’s one that we all need to adhere, “Never compare your weaknesses to other people’s strengths, but rather match your weaknesses to their weaknesses and your strengths to their strengths. You will be surprised at the reactions.”

“Obligation is a well-considered promise and the means to do so. Passion is a feeling about a decision and a travesty if it’s the decision-maker.”
 
For this reason I learned to control my passions. It is better I direct where my passions are, rather than them directing me. I know them well, passions are quick to speak. When I control my tongue so goes my passions. Now when obligation is clear, it is time to unleash my passions on it.
 
Once upon a time my decisions were driven by my passions which soon obligated me. When I realized the proper order, I decided with sound reason to be obligated and then the decision was made to use my passion. Before then, passion always took me places, now I take my passions with me to places.  That day changed me forever, with a decision made my obligation clear, I then took my passions instead of it taking me.
 
Which comes first, I lost my passion for obligation or made an obligation with my passion?

I have met and networked with some really interesting people from Starbucks over the years. Anybody who knows me will attest to why they called me “King of Starbucks.” I personally think it is because I do not know when to shut up. Political correctness is not a part of my nature.

I have held various discussions from relationships to philosophical conversations on trends that many of which have come to pass, the economy, finance and have noticed how different men and woman’s perspectives are on these topics.  By “jawing with folks” I have learned a wealth of knowledge.  I have an assortment of friends from there - and all of them have contributed to what now is a reputation I live with.

I have had a great time making fun of life’s journey. We are not that much different from one another. If you have an open heart and listen you will find people are people. Money matters little in a coffee shop, even poor people can keep up with the Jones’, for the price of a cup. More noteworthy are conversations with people you could not approach in any other venue.

I first saw what an impact this social network of coffee drinkers would have when I joined the circus. While our act was in Quebec, Canada, a romantic city, the streets were lined with people sitting on the patio talking and drinking coffee. While there I envisioned the Starbucks Kingdom in the USA. Starbucks was not around at the time. People from all walks of life found themselves on a level playing field and it didn’t matter how much money you have, because the cost of admission was a cup of coffee.

Later I found myself taking up residence in my own local Starbucks where I have forged many meaningful relationships. It seems when people speak exactly what is on their mind, then something special happens. This last decade has brought me joy and a long list of friends I would never have met otherwise. I look forward to seeing each of you, and never tire of our conversations. Most of all, I enjoy laughing with all of you. I will tell a story below that my friends like to hear me tell that sealed my fate for the nickname.

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“If you’re not here after what I am here after, the you’ll be here after I am gone.”

I am sure my story is one of many across the country - a testament to the success of Starbucks.

By: Richard Carey

Drew Pearson recently spoke to an attending woman’s book club at Galleria Pierra, our stone showroom. It’s good business practice to cater to women and try to ingratiate ourselves gender specific any chance we get. Guys, what can I say? We know where to go to get things done. It seems that Drew knew the value of such an audience too.I was making my usual commercial appeal for business and introduced Drew Pearson. I got caught by my dyslexic eye and arranged to show up at the time it was to be over. My bad! Well, after a where are you call? I rushed to make the event even though I had missed my cue. When my people realized I was not going to make the MC announcement one of my staff members stepped up to the plate in my absence. My late arrival proved to be fortuitous as I watched the event unfold before me. Rob Peterson, our National Sales Manager, stepped up to the plate and made the unrehearsed typical announcement thanking all for coming to our stone gallery. As he pointed out all the stone carvings of statuary and fountains, the architectural facades of photographs hanging on the wall, he even spoke of all the talent surrounding us. He then turned our attentions to the man of the hour - Drew Pearson.

Drew had a lot of stories to tell - both entertaining and informative. I am afraid his life story paled in comparison to the genuine nature in with which Drew spoke from his heart. He has a way of touching you with his words. You could almost care less what he was saying because the way he said it made you feel so special that you felt he was talking directly to you. I know because I was not the only one forming this very personal bond with a man I didn’t know prior to that day. He shared some of his experiences that formed his character. He was careful to give credit where credit was due. If you don’t know his story you should. This is man is a class act. He shared his struggles and icons of his professional football career. You could hear word for word what went on because he was there and he put you there!As he finished his story on the book he opened a question and answer session and many participated.  It was evident that Drew had the same respect Landry. He commented during his presentation Couch Landry had as expectation of your conduct on the field as well as off the field. I personally believe his leadership is exemplified in this statement and is what made the Dallas Cowboy’s “Americas Team.” It is clear to me Drew knew this though not a word was said related to this.  I asked, because he actually knew the late great Tom Landry, a man I personally admired, “What was your most memorable comment from Coach Landry?” He replied without hesitation, “A Commitment to Excellence, the keyword here being Commitment!” How befitting was this answer because we just released a blog post that I had written some time ago to our employees about the relevance of Excellence.  I ask them to continue the quest for excellence and practice these traits of excellence as they go.  I couldn’t share it then and I would like to now for I hope someday Drew will read this for himself.  Drew, I think what I was trying to say is commitment

• Excellence is warehoused in the smallest of details. Do micro manage.
• Excellence is elusive, but obvious if ignored. I didn’t know, but now I do.
• Excellence is knowledge, captured it’s worthless until released. Share what you know
• Excellence is what you know coupled with what you do not; success is knowing the difference. The more you know, the more you realize there is to learn.
• Excellence is the marketplace, judge and jury. You cannot buy it. Serve well and rewarded.

There were many personal questions that followed. I distinctly remember one question, “How did you get through all the tragedy and the twists of life that came your way?” He paused and gave his only one word answer, “Faith.”

When asked about his upbringing, he proceeded to speak of his mother and honored her for being such a large part of his faith. He then followed it by how she used to whip him for skipping church to play ball. You could not help but think what a humble and wonderful guy he was for opening his heart towards you. It was not the speech I was expecting, in fact he was so personable, I was really having a good time. One of our customers had his eleven-year-old son there. Drew called him out in front of all of us and put his super bowl ring on the young man. Then cameras started flashing and there wasn’t one of us who didn’t wish that at least for that moment we were eleven again. Drew knew how to make you feel special and he did it with such sincerity that I surrendered any skepticism I had harbored, as did the rest I am sure. What a privilege it was to meet a person like Drew Pearson in this most intimate of settings. What unfolded next moved me to my core.

(Pictured from left to right: Rob Peterson, Aela Zamecki, Drew Pearson, Cathy Martin and RC) 

I have never been more pleased to be associated with an employee and after this many years, a dear friend Rob Peterson. Rob laid a question on Drew that I did not hear at first. All I heard was Drew in his charismatic voice say with zeal, “Get him on the phone!” Rob stepped back and began to dial the phone. I knew he was in the doghouse with his teenage son for not taking him to meet Drew Pearson, so naturally I jumped to conclusions. I was moving to intercede with a suggestion of opting for a more appropriate time as Rob was dialing, just as the phone was ringing he retorted, “No this is not my son but a guy in the hospital with cancer and Drew just agreed to speak to him. Drew said to do it and hey I’m doing it. A doodlebug in a tire rut wasn’t any lower than the way I felt then. When I realized it was not as I had thought and Rob had asked Drew to call a friend in the hospital trying to beat cancer, I was shocked. As I reeled from my overconfidence in jumping to conclusions, Rob handed Drew the phone. In a voice with such resonance that Gabrielle’s trumpets came to mind, Drew says, “Hello …  how are you?” With the warmth of sunshine emerging over spring day, the room lit up. The two began an exchange; I could not help myself but to strain my hearing so as not to be noticed as I eavesdropped.  The room changed something special was unfolding.

It humbled me so that Rob was bold enough to ask for something so selfless. Equal to the call, Drew responded in the same selfless manor. Right in the middle of the book signing Drew said without hesitation, “Get him on the phone right now, I’ll talk to him.” And talk to him he did. We all waited 20 minutes while he completed the call. Drew was giving his undivided attention to this stranger a friend of Rob’s in need. Drew emerged from the conversation saying we are going to go fishing as soon as he is strong enough to get out of that bed. I could feel the difference in Drew’s voice as I overheard him consoling and befriending someone he had never met. I looked around the room sheepishly; mine were not the only eyes tearing up as we witnessed the compassion of the exchange. One who was bold enough to ask on behalf of another and the other was bold enough to respond with the nobility of a stallion. I could not help but think to myself that today we are in the presence of men real men.

Richard Carey

Like many Kings and Noblemen who came before us, it has been your vision we yielded to. Demanding the Legends be relived, you have (against much opposition) come forward, insisting there be someone to deliver stone, much like artisans of days past.

Ignoring the rhetoric of an industry bent on the status quo, you sought out, funded and nurtured the art of casting stone. If not for your vision, your tolerance for risk, your willingness to take charge and your confidence in us, casting stone would still be a craft literally lost in time.

Our livelihood was dependent upon your selecting us, and you took the chance. We know full well that we a part of something very special, which became the revival of an art.

When it comes to the credit, it is you who deserve it all. I applaud each of you, but most of all, thank you for your patronage, which affected so many as we recreated an art that seemed to have no past, say the legend etched in stone.

          To our future patrons:

          “Practice makes perfect and fact is that old saying has
          never been true then when casting in stone. Our craft
          requires many well-coordinated skills sets, and the
          more diverse the cumulative skills of the work force,
          the greater  the value of their service. Like the
          artisans’ who cast stone more than s thousands years
          ago, we have honed our  skills through practice and
          patience, making a lot of stone over many years. And
          the more we make the better we  get.

          We should understand that, like a blacksmith
          hammering iron, every stone is hand forged. Think
          back to the days of  our youth as we played in the
          sandbox, hand packing buckets to make our
          sandcastles. Casting is quite similar; the  difference
          being that we are more skilled now. Today, we mimic
          the forces of nature to compress the stone so tightly
          and smoothly; that it is difficult to tell cast stone from
          quarried stone, even side by side.

          Even though the press dates back to Roman Empire,
          the art of casting stone was almost lost. Little was ever
          recorded of the techniques. Its seems the craft never
          made the literary world, leaving us to rediscover what
          was common once.

          Today, we have the means to model any size; any
          shape, and ensure every stone will fit exactly as
          planned. We  have been doing it really well for quite
          some time now, and that allows us to say with
          confidence, “ Yes, we can do  that. Let me take care of
          that for you.

          In closing, I wish to highlight one salient point:

          It is not the cost of the purchase, but the cost of
          ownership that we come to respect over time. The
          choice of  investing in cast stone is one you will never
          regret for the beauty of the stone will endure many
          lifetimes.

          Be a Legend in your own time.