That's right, Summer is here. The weather is turning. It's getting hot and the time is right for barbecues, parties and family gatherings. June is always a BIG month for weddings, but this post is going to detail some of the upcoming Greek Festivals in the Chicagoland area. Please come out to support the Greek Orthodox faith at these festivals. Eat, Drink and be merry... OPA!!!
June 7-8 St. Basil, Chicago, IL (312) 243-3738
June 13-15 St. Demetrios, Elmhurst, IL (630) 834-7010
June 20-22 Annunciation Cathedral, Chicago, IL (312) 664-5485
June 20-22 St. Nectarios, Palatine, IL (847) 358-5170
June 27-29 St. Nicholas, Oak Lawn, IL (708) 636-5460
July 11-13 St. Sophia, Elgin IL (847) 888-2822 (Our home church - We'll be there!!!!)
July 19-20 SS. Constantine & Helen, Rockford, IL (815) 963-8625
This is just a small list of the MANY festivals coming this summer in the Chicagoland area. If you are looking for a festival outside of the Chicagoland area, check out www.greek-fest.com/greekfest.shtml.
Don't forget to check out a new feature to this blog on the right....My new opinion poll has a different question every 7 days. Check back often to see current results.
Have a great summer. See you at the fests!!!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Thanks for the Memories...
Today is Monday, May 26, 2008. Memorial Day.
When thinking of Memorial Day, most people think of picnics, barbecues and family gatherings. For sports fans, specifically racing fans, the running of Indianapolis 500 has been a long standing tradition since 1911. Some Americans also view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of Summer. For us, Memorial Day is a time to remember the people that helped free our nation, as well as those working everyday to keep it free.
At Koziol Kreations, our motto is "Helping to 'kreate' unique memories...one special occasion at a time." Every day is a great day to call Koziol Kreations for all of your special occasion needs. You contact us three ways...
Call --- 815-861-3478
Email - koziol@koziolkreations.com
Visit -- 121 W. Main St. (Route 72), West Dundee, IL 60118
When thinking of Memorial Day, most people think of picnics, barbecues and family gatherings. For sports fans, specifically racing fans, the running of Indianapolis 500 has been a long standing tradition since 1911. Some Americans also view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of Summer. For us, Memorial Day is a time to remember the people that helped free our nation, as well as those working everyday to keep it free.
At Koziol Kreations, our motto is "Helping to 'kreate' unique memories...one special occasion at a time." Every day is a great day to call Koziol Kreations for all of your special occasion needs. You contact us three ways...
Call --- 815-861-3478
Email - koziol@koziolkreations.com
Visit -- 121 W. Main St. (Route 72), West Dundee, IL 60118
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Profit isn't everything...
Hello again.... Anita has an order to fulfill for a customer. She needs almost 200 mini chinese take-out containers. You all know what those are... little square type boxes with the metal "hangar" to carry them by. So anyway, she placed the order with one of our suppliers last week. Everything on schedule right??? WRONG!!!!! There was an email sent today, a week after the order was placed, saying the item is no longer available. There was also an apology attached.
So what was Anita doing this afternoon? She was driving around to different craft stores (Micheal's, Hobby Lobby, etc.) looking for them. While we will be paying retail cost for these items, instead of our normal discounted price from our supplier, we are fulfilling the order. This is cutting into our profit, obviously, but it shouldn't always be about profit. Every bride deserves the wedding of their dreams and Koziol Kreations makes sure to do whatever we can to help give each bride that dream.
So what was Anita doing this afternoon? She was driving around to different craft stores (Micheal's, Hobby Lobby, etc.) looking for them. While we will be paying retail cost for these items, instead of our normal discounted price from our supplier, we are fulfilling the order. This is cutting into our profit, obviously, but it shouldn't always be about profit. Every bride deserves the wedding of their dreams and Koziol Kreations makes sure to do whatever we can to help give each bride that dream.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Word of mouth...
Well then... I didn't think I would be posting again so soon, but we received an email from a customer today that HAD to be shared. For one thing, this customer (Christina) lives in Kansas City and found us on the internet. She asked about the baptismal items for a Greek Orthodox baptism. After much thought, Christina decided to place an order with Koziol Kreations. This was especially challenging for Christina and us, because this customer would be paying for merchandise that she would not see until the items were received. She was only able to see pictures of previous items.
Christina received the baptismal box and was, to say the least, very pleased. To share her exact words: "You did an amazing job!!! My husband and I were blown away when we finally got to see the box upon our arrival. It was absolutely beautiful and I appreciate all of your attention to detail. I have passed your website on to people...and will definitely keep you in mind for future occasions."
This is the kind of service that Koziol Kreations provides to each and every customer, for each and every special occasion. Anita is currently working on another baptismal box for a customer from Des Moines, Iowa. This box is being shipped to New York. Hopefully there will be more words of thanks and encouragement from this customer for me to share as well.
Until then, feel free to call Koziol Kreations at 815-861-3478 for all your special occasion needs or visit the website at www.koziolkreations.com.
Christina received the baptismal box and was, to say the least, very pleased. To share her exact words: "You did an amazing job!!! My husband and I were blown away when we finally got to see the box upon our arrival. It was absolutely beautiful and I appreciate all of your attention to detail. I have passed your website on to people...and will definitely keep you in mind for future occasions."
This is the kind of service that Koziol Kreations provides to each and every customer, for each and every special occasion. Anita is currently working on another baptismal box for a customer from Des Moines, Iowa. This box is being shipped to New York. Hopefully there will be more words of thanks and encouragement from this customer for me to share as well.
Until then, feel free to call Koziol Kreations at 815-861-3478 for all your special occasion needs or visit the website at www.koziolkreations.com.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
I'm no genius.....
This is my first post on my first blog. I am not a whiz kid of any kind when it comes to computers, that would be my brother Tom. I am not a whiz kid of any kind when it comes to building airports, that would be my brother Ken. I am not a whiz kid of any kind when it comes to the bridal industry, that would be my wife Anita.
My wife, Anita, has been working hard to support her business, our business, Koziol Kreations for about 6 months now. Her dedication to this has been absolutely incredible. She has no idea that I created this blog. I will tell her once I complete this first post.
For those of you that do not know anything about our business, let me tell you a little bit. Koziol Kreations started as a dream. Anita had been talking about starting our own business for some time. She always loved to create things and help people plan special occasions. Anita is of the Greek Orthodox faith and decided to start this business based on the need for a local store that could service the needs of Orthodox weddings and baptisms.
It really started about 7 years ago with our own wedding at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago. It was difficult to find anyone that carried the traditional items such as stefana (wedding crowns), lambades (candles), stefana trays, etc. In fact, there was only one store that carried them and they were 50 miles away from where we lived. The local Greek Store that Anita and her family had been loyal to for over 30 years. It was time for change. Anita began making the stefana, boubounieras (favors) and other items herself.
Koziol Kreations also provided the traditional items for Greek Orthodox baptisms, including the complete baptismal box. The complete box is a sturdy cardboard that is nicely decorated to keep for years. We also offer unique special occasion favors and bridal party gifts.
In January 2008, we met with David Gaffke in West Dundee for a tour of a building that would become The Complete Bridal Salon and Plaza. We knew immediately that we could not let this opportunity pass us by. Our new location...our "store" has been opened since January and as really started to flourish. The salon is located at 121 W. Main St. (Route 72), West Dundee, IL 60118. Feel free to stop by and see her. Or you can call her at 815-861-3478. Or you can view the website at www.koziolkreations.com.
I am so proud of my wife for following her dream and starting this business. I know she will do well and continue to expand her line of products. Please look back to this blog frequently as I will continue posting as new and exciting things happen.
My wife, Anita, has been working hard to support her business, our business, Koziol Kreations for about 6 months now. Her dedication to this has been absolutely incredible. She has no idea that I created this blog. I will tell her once I complete this first post.
For those of you that do not know anything about our business, let me tell you a little bit. Koziol Kreations started as a dream. Anita had been talking about starting our own business for some time. She always loved to create things and help people plan special occasions. Anita is of the Greek Orthodox faith and decided to start this business based on the need for a local store that could service the needs of Orthodox weddings and baptisms.
It really started about 7 years ago with our own wedding at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago. It was difficult to find anyone that carried the traditional items such as stefana (wedding crowns), lambades (candles), stefana trays, etc. In fact, there was only one store that carried them and they were 50 miles away from where we lived. The local Greek Store that Anita and her family had been loyal to for over 30 years. It was time for change. Anita began making the stefana, boubounieras (favors) and other items herself.
Koziol Kreations also provided the traditional items for Greek Orthodox baptisms, including the complete baptismal box. The complete box is a sturdy cardboard that is nicely decorated to keep for years. We also offer unique special occasion favors and bridal party gifts.
In January 2008, we met with David Gaffke in West Dundee for a tour of a building that would become The Complete Bridal Salon and Plaza. We knew immediately that we could not let this opportunity pass us by. Our new location...our "store" has been opened since January and as really started to flourish. The salon is located at 121 W. Main St. (Route 72), West Dundee, IL 60118. Feel free to stop by and see her. Or you can call her at 815-861-3478. Or you can view the website at www.koziolkreations.com.
I am so proud of my wife for following her dream and starting this business. I know she will do well and continue to expand her line of products. Please look back to this blog frequently as I will continue posting as new and exciting things happen.
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