Jubilee Furniture weekly update for Friday, May 17th 2013

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My brain is all a whirl trying to take in both my daughter’s graduation of less than two weeks ago and my son’s graduation tomorrow.  My daughter can now add “MSW” (masters in social work) after her name and my son will have his undergrad degree in media communication (emphasis on film).

(here’s a photo of me and Abby after her graduation)

STOP THE BUS – when did my kids become adults?  Weren’t we just changing diapers and singing the Barney clean up song?  With a blink of an eye we went from signing report cards without grades (I always thought that was sorta pointless – and maybe they don’t do it any more – but every kid quickly learns that a “-“ means “bad”) to needing our child’s written permission to see their grades!  Did I enjoy Abby and Jack’s growing up years or was I too busy working and cleaning the house?  Would I have regularly stopped in at Jubilee Furniture or thought a dingy warehouse is no place for young children?

Thankfully, I can answer that last question with great confidence since – though, indeed, Jubilee Furniture is a dingy warehouse – it’s also a great place to bring kids with our entrance table loaded with delicious FREE cookies; our child-size table and chairs where little ones can color; and our large showroom filled with fabulous furniture which is perfect for a rousing game of hide-and-seek (though no running, please!)!

So, I invite you – and your youngins – to stop in either today from 1 to 8 or tomorrow from 9 to 4!  The following photos are just SOME of what you’ll find currently in the store:

sleek, modern café height table with two adjustable stools – priced $125 for the set

fabulous brown micro-suede chair and ottoman – there are two sets – priced $195 per set (set included chair/ottoman)

sweet writing desk – missing several pieces of decorative trim (at the corners) priced $75

comfy, floral sofa – some general wear – priced $50

lovely Smithe-Craft sofa – love the interesting contrasting trim – in excellent condition – priced $195

two matching wingback chairs – both in great shape EXCEPT need to be cleaned – priced $75 each

fabulous sofa by Cisco Brothers (their Cosmo sofa) in excellent condition priced $175; glass and black metal coffee table for $55

we received an amazing donation of about 160 of these STACKABLE chairs made in Italy for Target.  They are wood and metal (making painting them or refinishing them super easy) and show some wear but overall are in great condition.  Very comfortable too.  Priced $15 each

wonderful Century brand sofa – priced $175; matching oversized chair is $135; neat coffee table in front of the sofa is $60

this Broyhill sofa (shown in both photos) is fine EXCEPT there’s some fabric wear on cushions and arms so is priced only $85; matching ottoman has even more wear and is priced $20; wonderful square end table has one drawer (at bottom of piece) and it’s $50 and there are two of ‘em

great loveseat by Vanguard priced $135 – in excellent condition

sweet as can be sleeper sofa for $145

wonderful chair (covered in silk-like watermark fabric) priced $75

fantastic wall-hugging (so both pieces can sit smack dab up to a wall and still recline without hitting the wall) reclining sofa for $225; matching reclining loveseat for $165

amazing retro loveseat – fabulous, wipe-able vinyl – priced $45

another retro piece – this time it’s a SLEEPER loveseat in a vintage plaid – priced $40

this is a GORGEOUS two piece (sorry, we didn’t have any guys around to help us place the hutch on top of the buffet) lighted china cabinet by Thomasville – priced $275

7’ long conference table priced $175; rolling conference chairs are $35 each and we have six of them

leather chair and ottoman – love the nail-head trim – priced $135 (leather is showing wear/has cracks in various places)

I’m in love with this loveseat with contrasting trim and fabric on the back – priced $125 (final photo shows a sorta weird stain)

wonderful mission-style coffee table with two drawers priced $60

Though I could all too easily go to a negative place of feeling like I was a distracted parent worried about finances and dust bunnies – I choose, instead, to remember the long summer mornings spent at our favorite park and bath time where my two mixed up “concoctions” until the water got cold – and look into their dearly beloved – adult - faces and marvel at how much I really LIKE them – and smile.

We done good, dear reader.  We done good.

We are family…I’ve got all my sisters with me!

May 10, 2013 VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

I was raised in a family who mark occasions.  My mother was the original DIYer who created amazing birthday parties for each of us five kids (I remember one which included a small cloth doll – that my mom made - for each of my friends sitting as the centerpiece on the dining room table with ribbons connecting them to a place setting).  Gathering family and friends to celebrate both the large – and small – events of life is a way of affirming both the person being honored (“Yay – good for you”!) and the importance of community. 

Community is also a huge part of what we do at Jubilee Furniture.  Connecting with our customers is something we work hard at doing (whether you buy something or not).  Wanting to affirm uniquely you and connect in some small but meaningful way – is very important to all of us at the furniture store.

You just want to shop our amazing selection of quality used furniture without anyone bugging you?  We understand and respect that too!  We’re all pretty good at picking up on the “thanks, but no thanks don’t need/want any help” vibe! 

And what might you find if you stopped in the store either today from 1 to 8 or tomorrow from 9 to 4?  Let’s take a look at some of the furniture donated this week!

this is a way cool sofa/bed by Innovation and is in excellent condition – though some minor fading – and priced $295

okay – this accordion is something I donated – been in my husband’s family for years – case is pretty battered and there’s a hole in the bellow – yet a beautiful instrument – and priced only $30

this is a FABULOUS three piece sectional – yet all the seat cushions (and some of the back cushions) have weird bleach-like spots (see last photo) on BOTH sides – the main body of the sectional is fine (go figure).  Looks great from a distance (?).  Priced $275

lovely burgundy velvet dining chairs – priced $150 for all four; glass and brass dining table is $425 (measures 6’ x 41 1/2”)

this sweet four drawer dresser was hand-painted by one of my volunteers – and I love it – priced $75

wonderful button-back loveseat (needs to be cleaned) priced $95; three panel folding screen for $25; mahogany end table for $65 each (there are two of them)

here’s the second mahogany end table – you can see the leather insert better in this photo – again, priced $65 each; love the needle-point foot stool which is priced $15

ahhh – who needs a sweet cradle?  EVERYONE that’s who!  Priced $55

wonderful, old, two piece kitchen hutch priced $80

nice plaid sofa in great condition priced $85

fabulous trunk priced $125

 

you better get in fast to buy this metal folding shelf which would be prefect outdoors in your garden and is only priced $35 – before I decide to buy it!

so sweet painted dresser by Thomasville for $85; matching nightstand for $35; twin headboard, footboard and side rails for $75

fabulous set of four chairs (two with arms; two without) with a lovely blue stain on the wood priced $100 for all

great round side table – dust free with purchase! – priced $40

neutral sofa priced $35; matching loveseat for $20 – both are frayed in spots and need to be cleaned

great white wicker set – no cushions – sofa is priced $40; chairs are $20 each; chest of drawers is $75; fabulous long retro coffee table is $75

gorgeous two piece china cabinet manufactured by the United Furniture Company (which is located in the United Arab Emirates) priced $245

great bar-height stools – love the rush seats and green stain on the wood – priced $45 each

wonderful sofa in good condition priced $125; matching loveseat – also in good condition – priced $75

Though there are many disadvantages to Jubilee Furniture only being open two days each week (I’m sorry – but there’s nothing we can do about it right now!) – one advantage is how it feels a little like a celebration when we do open!

So, dear reader, I hope amazing, one-of-a-kind you can come celebrate with us, ‘cause – sing with me now – We are family…!