Labor Day

We'll be closed on Monday, September 1st, 2008 in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!

HGTV Change the World

Carter has a special section on the HGTV website about how to go green. Hints for conservation and revitalization. Check it out at http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/ah_change_the_world/text/0,,HGTV_30676_65472,00.html

Favorite Green Paints

I've been home sick for a few days, shoulder surgery postponed for two weeks, and I've been catching up on my magazine reading. I found these choices for a more green solution to painting your home. I can't wait to try one.
1. Sherwin-Williams...Harmony, low-odor, no-VOC.
2. The Freshaire Choice from Home Depot...available in 65 colors.
3. Aura by Benjamin Moore...self priming and never needs more than two coats! Wow!!!
4. Olympic Premium, No VOC

Pottery Barn furniture

I have a friend that is interested in selling the Pottery Barn furniture in her son's bedroom. The distressed black twin bed, chest of drawers, nightstand, gas pump, television and lamp are all included at $900. This furniture is not in the store but arrangements can be made to see it at your convenience. As you can probably imagine she paid a lot more than this for the ensemble but she needs to make some changes in sleeping arrangements because of another baby on the way. Congratulations to her family and to the lucky person that purchases this set for such a great price!

Lamps

I had a customer in the store today looking for good quality lamps at a reasonable price. I have in the past been lucky with a few suppliers purchasing lamps at great prices - new ones! However, they still aren't cheap. Unfortunately, I have to pay so much that I still have to ask $70-$100 EACH. I have learned the hard way that you get what you pay for when purchasing lamps. TJ Maxx has some great looks but they NEVER last. The ones I have loved always have some damage or break very easily. Target has cute ones too, but if you have to buy the shade and the other parts it adds up very quickly and you are investing over $100. We try to put some of our good lamps on the website. We will be happy to pass along any great deals that we may find in the near future.

Paint Class for Fall

Interested in painting your own furniture??? Well, we have just the class for you. We have spent the summer wrapping up a few projects that took a little longer than the four week session and now we are ready to start again. The only problem is that I will be having shoulder surgery next week and we will have to allow time for me to heal. So, October sounds good. Call us 336-229-3699 to sign up!