Monday, December 11, 2023

Happy Holidays!

A VERY last minute decision was made around some unused vacation time due me and I'll be off for the rest of this year! Wow and yikes! 

Both our Lombard and Carol Stream stores will be OPEN our regular store hours this holiday season. 

Our pickup team will continue to offer donation pickup of quality used furniture and Lars will be following up with any donation inquiries - so both stores should be chocked full over the next three weeks! It's just the blog that will be quiet until my return.

Wishing you every good thing, dear reader! Take care! 





Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Hip, hip, hooray for volunteers!

We celebrated our Jubilee Furniture volunteers last night - and it was so fun to see just how many people are investing in the store! Some are newer to volunteering and some have been doing so since the store opened over 17 years ago! Wow!

Because we use volunteers to primarily staff the store - we can keep our expenses down thus maximizing the amount of funds generated to help support the programs and services at Outreach

Speaking of volunteers - last week I shared how a volunteer had completely transformed this old TV armoire in order to inspire people to see beyond the obvious to how so many pieces we have at the store can be repurposed in beautiful ways! Remember?






There was lots of response from people who wanted to BUY this piece - so we're trying something new! 
Our first ever MANAGER'S SILENT AUCTION! 

Enter your BEST bid at the register (starting bid is $250) and on Wednesday, 12/20, the top bid will be announced! This beautiful bar can be in your home in time for Christmas/New Years! 

As always, there's so much additional inventory at our Carol Stream store than just the following photos - but this will give you a taste! Let's take a look! 


















yes, there are some issues with this American of Martinsville bedroom set but, overall, it's just so cool! The main issue is on both of the nightstands there's some veneer missing from one of the top drawers (see where it's lighter?) - otherwise, it's small dings in the wood. Let's start with the taller chest of drawers. On the protective glass with this piece is this decorative stencil. Priced $395. We're selling the two nightstands together as a pair for $195. Full size headboard, footboard, side rails and slats for $175. Dresser w/mirror (no protective glass with this piece) for $395





very nice, two piece sectional in a gray/blue/brownish upholstery - priced $325



I LOVE this floral swivel rocker - in excellent condition and priced $165





there are two of these Lane brand three drawer chests and they are in PRISTINE condition! 
So, so pretty! Priced $125 each



very nice looking leather sofa for $225





really unique and lovely round side table - Asian inspired - priced $75 and in very good condition




also in excellent condition is this Walter E. Smithe sofa - priced $325




we have a set of very narrow nesting tables that are as cute as a button! 
In very good condition and priced $75 for the set of three





two very good condition, Smithe-Craft, matching plaid loveseats - each $195

If you love shopping at the store, dear reader - you might love volunteering too! There's an online application you can complete and either Mindy or Lisa will follow up with you! Many thanks!

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Welcome!

I'm back and extremely grateful to be feeling better! I hope you're doing well too! What follows are photos of SOME of our current inventory at our Carol Stream store! Let's take a look!







Heywood-Wakefield dresser with mirror for $175 and matching chest of drawers for $225. 
Overall, both pieces are in very good condition! 




four drawer black dresser with protective glass top - even with glass some damage to the top 
(second photo) but otherwise in good condition and priced $135





gorgeous leather and wood king size headboard, footboard and side rails - in very good condition and priced $155. Verlo USED king size mattress for $175. I couldn't find the 
price tag on the set of king box springs (sorry!)



Room & Board sofa - in excellent condition - for $1,495



electric LIFT recliner (reclines AND also lifts you to your feet) in pristine condition and priced $465







Sealy brand sofa for $425; matching loveseat for $375 and accent chair for $125. 
All three are in very good condition! 






two piece Broyhill (from their "Premier Division") mid-century modern storage cabinet - 
in good condition - and priced $225





FABULOUS Ethan Allen sofa in excellent condition and priced $425. Last photo is simply trying to show you the fabric - has a lovely weave/texture to it!





this Room & Board chair from their Sadie Collection (white oak frame and etch grey fabric) - has been discontinued which is too bad since it's a gorgeous chair! Marked down to $899 (if you can find one) and ours - which looks like new - is priced $495. Does sit firm 
(which as I've aged I've come to appreciate! Haha!)







a customer recently went to the time and trouble to repurpose an old entertainment center (which we don't accept for donation and I tell donors to list 'em for FREE on freecycle.org or Facebook Marketplace) into this incredible BAR! The inside back is covered in wine corks and she added lighting (I couldn't figure out how to turn them on - though probably obvious once you know where the switch is) and acrylic shelves and adorable signs and it truly is the cutest thing ever! New hardware on the two drawers at the bottom finish the look - OH - and she did paint it too! For you creatives out there - this seems like an easy(ish) DIY! This is NOT FOR SALE - customer wants to 
inspire others to see beyond the obvious especially when shopping at Jubilee! 



very good condition sofa for $225



Hickory Chair floral, swivel side chair and ottoman - in very good condition - for $245




Highland House brand neutral sofa in good condition and priced $265




we'll wrap up with this Crate&Barrel loveseat that looks like it was never sat on! 
Pristine condition and priced $395

Take care, dear reader! Thanks for stopping by!