We're just sayin'...

In May 2009 we opened up this Indochine Room Diffuser for our first photo shoot. We've moved it around quite a bit - from the front office to the back office - and it has always maintained a light fragrance - never too strong, but always present.


As I mentioned earlier, we opened it up well over a year ago... and look how much is missing ... practically none!

For you math types...I'd say so far we have used about a 1/4 - that's about $24 worth over the past 15 months - $1.60 each month - or hey... about 5 cents a day!

Now isn't your home worth it?

We're just sayin....

NCIS Called....

One of our favorite TV shows called this week and asked that we overnight a set of our Nordic Drinking Horns to them - guess who? NCIS!

Because we are fans, they sent us a SIGNED script, autographed photo and a very nice thank you note - How cool!!

Autographed photo


Front page of script - it's the "Make Up" copy

Episode Cast List

Our Nordic Drinking Horns

Flowers for a Cause!

We are in the process of developing a new product for our collection and donating the proceeds to a national charity.

Although our company is small, we have a diverse group of people working under this one roof! Our warehouse manager/shipping & receiving specialist/florist-in-residence is Kyle. (You may remember him from our last post?) And our Creative Director, Barry C. Webber also has a background in horticulture.

With this in mind, it seems only natural that we create a limited-run arrangement for the holiday season and GIVE BACK to our community. We are experimenting with arrangement, color, types of flowers, materials...and this is our first attempt. What do you think so far?

Here are the photos, in sequence, of Kyle putting together two arrangements.

First, the (Faux) Flowers ...

#1 Gold Coventry Compote Arrangement:

The Arrangement Develops...

Almost complete...

Close up...

And, voila!

#2 Green Coventry Compote Arrangement:

The careful cutting & planning...

Add a splash of red...

Here it is!

We are excited to utilize our creative staff and our means to support our community! Next experiment - a preserved floral arrangement made to our specifications by one of our creative manufacturers. Stay tuned! ~ERB

Our Green Initiative...continued

Our Warehouse Manager, Kyle, is off to one of our furniture manufacturers today. While many high quality manufacturing facilities are located in North Carolina, this one happens to be in the Northeast. Although it is our policy to never disclose our manufacturer information, I will tell you this - this family-owned, New York state-based facility is one of the BEST.

Take a look at some of the hand-crafted, upholstered furniture pieces this manufacturer custom makes.

...for your Highland Study:

...our Tartan Chair
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...for your Architect's Room:

...our Darcey Library Chair and Ottoman

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...for your formal salon or your guest room, perhaps:

...our Salon Divan

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...for your Country Bedroom:

Our Tranquillo Upholstered Bed

&

The Muses Armchair

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...for your Explorer's Study

...our Wales Wing Chair

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...and for your Mountain Retreat:

...our Tyrol Divan

Although he is visiting for several reasons, he primarily will take a look at this manufacturer's highly-regarded eco-friendly facility and attempt to implement some of their envrionmental strategies at our warehouse here, in Connecticut.

Can't wait to see the photos! Stay tuned! ~ERB

"Think Global, Act Local"

Perhaps it's the relentless heat or perhaps it's because it's the middle of the week, in any case - I'm wearing one of my comfy Target (pronounced "Tar-jay") tees. And the front reads, "Think Global, Act Local." And how fitting, because our catalog is almost here...

When planning this catalog, it became clear to us that there is a move towards a more eco-friendly, "paperless" marketplace - one where more customers have access to the Internet and can shop virtually from the comfort of say, their Roosevelt Leather Arm Chair (shameless plug, I know).

However, there are several of our customers who would rather not use the computer, who would rather keep our gorgeous (I mean it - it is gorgeous) catalog on their Creme Carved Side Table, and peruse the beauty, creativity, and thoughtfulness of our catalog before a restful sleep in their Tranquillo Upholstered Bed. Or at least that's how we imagine it.

And so, to reach our customers without exhausting more natural resources than necessary, we uploaded our Summer 2010 Catalog to our website. It still delivers exceptional rooms, exclusive designs and romantic inspiration customers have come to expect and enjoy, yet it does so in an eco-friendly format. It may not be much, but if we all take small steps we can reduce our effect on climate change. Remember my t-shirt? Think Global, Act Local.

We do recognize that not every person would rather shop online, some do not have access to the Internet, and still others feel colors are more accurate in a catalog rather than a on computer screen. Therefore, our catalog can be purchased for $5.00, and with it, we send along a $25.00 off coupon code for any purchase over $175.00. (By the way, the coupon does not expire - but can only be used once...) For now, we ask that you contact our Customer Service Department at 1-888-543-2804 to order a catalog. Soon, however, you will be able to purchase it directly from our website.

And did I mention? our catalogs are almost here... ~ERB

TENT SALE!!

We're gearing up for a Tent Sale here at our location in Winchester, Connecticut! Saturday & Sunday, May 15th & 16th!

Curious to see what we've got around the office? Take a walk with me and I'll give you a sneak peek at some of the goodies you'll find at our sale!

Upon entering our building, Clementine (or, "Clemmie" as I call her) greets visitors.

Behind her, our Spool Settee, Scalloped Tray Table, Petit Point Insect Pillow, Dragonfly Garden Pillows, Rococo Carved Looking Glass, American Classic Side Table, Concord Candlestick lamp...the list goes on...(by the way, this is where our designer, Barry Webber sits - lots of great sunlight and surrounded by all the pretty things!)

Now to the left of the settee...

Atop our Oxbow Bunching Table, we have Scholar's vases, a Blanc de Chine Mum Vase, Marie Covered Box, Elephant Lamp, and a coffee set sample from Limoges...

And to the right of the settee...

Our new Gabriella Arm Chair, Windrose Accent Table...and Fagiano Soup Tureen - of course! Our photo shoot samples are ALWAYS discounted at our sales by 25 - 35%!

Walk with me down the hallway...

Pictured here - Our Duke of Arden Dining and Game Chair, Orleans Chest of Drawers, Grade Leaf Needlepoint Chair, Winter Solstice Arrangement, Golden Wheat Bouquet, To The Hounds Pillow... and our debut catalog's story board! (Catalog is due out this month!!)

And into the great room where the staff sits in one, collaborative room...

I probably shouldn't be sharing this photo - because this is our lunch table!! Our Asian Root Table is topped with samples, returns and product development. I can't wait to clear this off and sell everything you see!!

Piled on top: Golden Lion Collection Double Old Fashions & Coaster, Garden Cloche Set, Le Jardin Ice Bucket, Artichoke Tulipiere, Country House Candle Collection... and more!

A little further in the room...

Our "fun" Clemens Front Porch Rocker, The Muses Armchair (completely organic, by the way), and a pair of Lion et Fletches Fireplace Fenders, in the distance - a bronze Elk and a repaired Dashwood Bullseye Mirror...

Ahh the entrance to the boss's office...

In front, our Directoire Commode, Vincoli Table Lamp, Golden Conga Line, Comfrey Crystal Bowl and repaired Tartan Chair...in his office - check out the Gemsbok Table Lamp, Galileo Console Table and Architectural Print

Here's a closer look at the chair -

We have an in-house carpenter that repairs returned furniture for us. This chair had some arm surgery, very minor... We're selling it for 40% off the retail!

Stay tuned! We'll share more photos and products as we unearth, sort and price! ~ERB

Don't forget:

Saturday & Sunday, May 15 & 16 10am to 4pm

125 Price Road, Winchester, CT

888-543-2804

We've been working on new, exclusive collections of etched crystal glassware~

The weather is getting warmer...the sun is shining more...we're thinking THE BEACH!!

And what better way to drink it in ....Take a peek at our NEW Coral Reef Collection!

We love sea turtles, and we couldn't resist incorporating them into our new stemware ~

Here he is on our Coral Reef Water Glass

We really went overboard with this latest design...check out the shells, sea anemones, coral, and that fabulous school of fish!

When it came to designing our Coral Reef Highballs, we no doubt HAD to bring in a large collection of interesting sea creatures...like squids, an octopus and a manta ray ~ and isn't the hand-cut detail on one side so interesting?

Ready for their close up!

And now, for your complete Coral Reef experience... our Whiskey Decanter!

Note all the fabulous close-ups to the right. (Available Soon! Would you like to pre-order? Call us! 1-888-435-2804.)

As always, our glassware is 24% lead crystal for amazing quality and clarity,

and our decanter is lead-free

More NEW designs to follow!! ~ERB