Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Meet our Warehouse Manager, Garrett Hilliard

This intro is kind of overdue since Garrett started in his role as Warehouse Manager mid-May - but I think we've all had that weird time warp thing going on for the last year plus (did I call my mom yesterday, a week ago or a month ago? WHO KNOWS!).

Some fun facts about Garrett!

  • He grew up in south California and is definitely a laidback CA guy who's loves nothing more than being at the beach (which now doesn't happen much since he lives in ILLINOIS - sorry, Garrett)
  • His wife, Dina Hilliard, is the Executive Director of the Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream (one of Outreach Community Ministries service sites)
  • Their eight year old daughter, Macey, was 12 years in the making and truly is an incredible gift from God!
  • Their move to Illinois about five or six years ago was so Macey could grow up near her grandparents
  • Garrett is a long time Los Anglos Dodgers fan! 

We're absolutely thrilled to have Garrett managing things in the warehouse! If you see him be sure and give him a warm welcome! 



As things with the Delta Variant worsen in DuPage County - we've updated our face mask policy as follows: 
  • We strongly recommend all customers wear masks and it's required for staff and volunteers who are not vaccinated
  • We're reintroducing social distancing while you're shopping and in our warehouse, please
  • Hand sanitizer is provided in several locations in the store and all are welcome to use it
Now let's take a look at SOME of our current inventory! 





this is a gorgeous Penny Mustard storage piece! Measures: 18 1/2" by 70" and stands 46" tall. I could see this with a flat screen TV over it or in an entry or mud room to corral tons of stuff or - anywhere you want a beautiful piece of furniture and lots of storage! In excellent condition and priced $495





I didn't notice immediately that these two pieces are similiar but not the same (Connie had to point it out after I asked about the price discrepancy). One is a sofa (arms on both ends) and is priced $395 and the other a chaise for $375. The three bolster pillows are ATTACHED to the arm 
and so won't shift or move. Both pieces are in very good condition




excellent condition side chair for $75






there are several spots on this tufted back side chair (second and third photos show faint spots) 
but it's still in fine condition and priced $65



very nice swivel, tan, micro-suede side chair for $95






ugh - I hate when my photos turn out lousy! Sorry! This is such a cool, retro piece! LOVE it! One drawer and then the bottom door SLIDES UP to reveal a storage spot (I THINK vinyl records would fit but I'm not 100% sure). Brass legs could use some cleaning though have a nice patina on 'em. 
Priced $65 (and there's only the one). Measures: 14" by 18" by 25"





lovely plaid side chair - with some contrasting accent pieces in good condition (third photo down is trying to show you an area where there's a very slight tear). Priced $145




excellent condition Max Home brand sofa - upholstered in that micro-fiber 
that's so comfortable! Priced $225




love, love, love the color of the leather on this vintage side chair! In very good condition EXCEPT one area where the leather has a blemish (a "scrap" on the front of the back rest). Priced $85



these five 31" tall (from floor to top of seat) bar stools have just been recovered in new fabric 
and are fantastic! We're selling all five for $175







American Signature brand table (42" x 64") with one leaf (18" wide) and four chairs - in 
excellent condition EXCEPT the leaf has some damage (last two photos - it 
wouldn't be seen once the leaf is in the table). Priced $425




four black, excellent condition, SWIVEL bar stools - 29" from floor to top of seat 
and priced $175 for all four







lovely Kling brand dresser with mirror and protective glass (small chip in the glass). Priced $75. Not sure what the two wheels are for but they're in one of the drawers and come with the dresser (#littleextraneverhurt)







okay these two matching pieces are FABULOUS! Both the sofa and loveseat have been covered in plastic (I'm assuming since the donor purchased the pieces) - except the legs - so in pristine condition! Look at the wood trim! I especially love it from the back (last photo). 
Selling the sofa for $125 and the loveseat for $95





very cool industrial metal base and wood top desk. Measures: 28 1/2" by 58" and priced $165. I don't love the painted top and so checked underneath (last photo) and it is wood and I wondered how hard it would be to remove the top and flip it over so it's natural wood. Intriguing, right? 








oh my goodness - this two piece hutch is INCREDIBLE! Seriously, so amazing! There are shelves and drawers and bins and cool original hardware and a beautiful patina to the wood! 
It's stunning and a real showstopper! Priced $495

Before I wrap up, dear reader - Jean told me she's marked down a TON of our "smalls" at 50% off whatever already low price they were marked! You really need to check 'em out! Take care!