Wednesday, July 28, 2021

50% OFF select lamps, mirrors and artwork! Woot!

Every now and then we run a 50% off select lamps, mirrors and artwork and it's always very popular! I'm happy to tell you it's back! We get everything from framed art prints to original paintings donated to us. Our lamp collection runs the gamut from vintage pieces to super modern. Additionally, we have an excellent selection of gorgeous mirrors (mirrors are such a great way to bounce light around a room!).  So, you really need to stop in and check out our inventory of lamps, mirrors and artwork that's 50% off this week only (there are some exclusions)! 

As has been the case for a while now - we can hardly keep up with incoming donations! Everybody and their uncle (I recently heard someone say "everybody and their cousin" and I thought the expression was always "uncle" but apparently not! Haha! You learn something new every day!) seem to be downsizing or redecorating (or both!). What follows are a few pieces that caught my eye when I was in the store yesterday. Let's take a look!






these are stunningly gorgeous pieces from Room & Board from their Linear Collection! The taller cherry chest of drawers retails for $2,099 and the matching cherry dresser is $2,599. Our price? $695 EACH! That's 67% OFF the retail price of the chest and 74% OFF the retail price of the dresser! Wow! There does seem to be some sun fade on the wood that shouldn't be an issue if the wood was oiled. Also, some scratches on the top (that I could only see from a certain angle). FYI



two cool looking white metal chairs in excellent condition and priced $55 each




Tomlinson brand retro sofa in fantastic condition and priced $165



sorry about the crappy photos - this is a WONDEFUL white metal shelving piece that measures: 
15" by 5' across and stands 6' tall. In good condition and priced $255





super sweet Century Chair Company small loveseat in very good condition (I spied a small stain on the left - as you're looking at it - bottom edge of the back cushion). Note the small 
dots of color threads in the fabric. Priced $175




two very good condition (upholstery looks a wee bit faded) side chairs priced $55 each




if you've been reading the blog for any length of time you know I love a good plaid - and this one is FABULOUS! I also love the shape of this Plunkett loveseat! There is - unfortunately - a stain on the seat (second to last photo) but otherwise in very good condition and priced $95



Stickley brand recliner in excellent condition and priced $195




there's a bag containing some decorative rope and finials that go with this fun sofa! Jubilee Furniture donors are THE BEST! In very good condition and priced only $45! Such a deal! 





the chairs that go with this Walter E. Smithe 66" square table are stunning! Gorgeous red micro-suede upholstery that looks to be in excellent condition! Price includes the table, six chairs and a bench that can seat two! Really a beautiful and unique dining set and priced $725





OH MY GOODNESS - how amazing is this Yellowstone Ware by Canonsburg? LOVE IT! Priced $50 total for the following pieces: five cups, sugar bowl, creamer, platter, serving bowl, three dessert plates, five bowls, four plates and a salt and pepper shaker (stopper missing). 
All pieces seems to be in very good condition! 




beautiful Richard Honquest sofa for $125




maybe I'm "officially" a granny (in the sense of my style though I AM a granny to a beloved dog and cat) but I totally gravitate to pieces like these Temple brand sofa and loveseat! Both appear to be in very good condition and I think they're incredible! The loveseat is priced $35 and the sofa is $45! 





and then grab these two Smithe wingback chairs to complete the look! They're in 
excellent condition though seem a little dusty. Priced $20 each





we'll wrap up with this very fun side chair - that looks fit for a queen 
(except for a small stain on the seat - second photo)! Priced $20

I hope you're staying healthy, dear reader! Thanks for stopping by! 

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

We're so grateful!

I look at the following images and feel so thankful for the generosity of the manufacturers and showroom managers at the Merchandise Mart! And then I look at the photos of furniture from individual donors and my heart kinda wants to burst with gratitude!

I was talking with a donor on the phone, explaining we're looking for furniture still in very-good-to-excellent condition and her response was, "That's ridiculous! Why would someone give you furniture if it was still in excellent condition?" Great question! There are lots of reasons, actually, but here are the top three - downsizing and the furniture was in a room rarely used; death in the family and no one needs the furniture; redecorating and want a change. 

You see, we really are trying to make sure every square inch of our showroom works hard for us in order to maximize the proceeds that are helping to support the programs and services at Outreach Community Ministries. Your purchase isn't simply you buying a piece of furniture but it's also your funds having a positive impact on those most vulnerable in DuPage County! Woot! 

We picked up EVEN MORE from the Mart - so this first group of photos are all outdoor furniture that's directly from the showrooms there. There's a photo of the furniture then one of the price tag and I won't provide any commentary unless I think something needs clarifying. 

Let's take a look! 









so the first blue and white set we're selling exactly as you see it! However, the next two sets 
you can swap chairs around to get whatever color combo you want! Sweet! 










there two loveseats LOOK the same (same fabric on the cushions) BUT the frames are 
different and they're priced differently. FYI























this chair looks like it folds - but I didn't actually try to fold to and check







again - there are slight differences in the style of each of these swivel chairs











again, a slight difference in the style of each of these chairs

And now moving inside the store - what follows is a small percentage of our current inventory!





this is an absolutely STUNNING Stickley eight drawer dresser! I found one tiny blemish on the top (second photo). Priced $1,495 (here's a link that provides info about this 
gorgeous dresser including dimensions!)




beautiful Sherrill brand small sofa in excellent condition and priced $225





Lazboy brand SLEEPER sofa that's in PRISTINE condition! Seriously, it's fantastic! 
Up close photo is a better representation of the colors. Priced $95





the donor called this a "davenport" and I actually had to look up the meaning which is: a large upholstered sofa, typically able to be converted into a bed. Looking at this incredibly FANTASTIC - like new condition - piece I can see that it's probably long enough and deep enough so someone could sleep on it! I truly don't know how something from the 1950s could be in such 
excellent condition! Priced $195



here's another excellent condition sofa - from Ethan Allen - and priced $395




this Plunkett Furniture sofa is also in very good condition and priced $175





Plunkett side chair (matches the sofa I just showed you) - also in very good condition and priced $OH MY GOODNESS I didn't note the price! I'm so sorry!

There's SO MUCH MORE currently in the store and I hope you have time to stop by and take a look yourself! 

I can't close without expressing my gratitude to you, dear reader! Really what's the point of all this fabulous furniture if no one buys it?! THANK YOU!