Wednesday, February 28, 2024

72 degrees, thunderstorms, tornado watch, hail, 21 degrees, snow and sun - all within the last 15 hours! Even for Illinois that has to be some kind of record!

Today I wanted to introduce you to Donna Seiberlich - our assistant store manager at both our Carol Stream and Lombard stores - but when I tried to snap her photo last Thursday she asked if I'd wait until she had some makeup on - and our two schedules haven't overlapped since then! Haha! So Donna will have to wait!

Instead, let's get right into some of the wonderful things I spied at our Carol Stream store yesterday when I was taking photos! Remember, these pieces are only a small percentage of our current inventory and - as always - we have a second store in Lombard that's brimming with goodness too!





two matching nightstands - both in excellent condition and priced $80 each








two matching Old Hickory Tannery swivel chairs! LOVE the fringe though did notice some is missing from the back of one of the chairs (see third photo down). Priced $195 each and - 
other than the missing fringe - in excellent condition





another set of matching side chairs also in very good condition and priced $235 each. 
These are manufactured by Kravet Furniture



gorgeous, buttery tan, leather bench with chrome base - in excellent condition and priced $175. Measures: 19" by 43" and is 18 1/2" tall





beautiful and unique multi-fabric/leather sofa from Hickory Chair!
Excellent condition and priced $525



beautiful 44" round (and 20" tall) two tone top coffee table - 
in excellent condition and priced $125




gorgeous side chair in excellent condition for $175



French Provincial upholstered bench in excellent condition and priced $345




stunning side chair for $175





cool mid-century modern reproduction chair for $125. 
There is wear on the leather on the seat. FYI










there is something about this dining set that I absolutely love! Henredon Pan Asian, walnut table (42" square) with three leaves (each 15" wide) and six chairs. I did notice one of the curved pieces that connect the legs has been repaired (seems solidly done but it's just so obvious). FYI. Otherwise, normal wear (especially along the back of the chairs where you'd pull them out). Donor provided additional fabric that matches the seat cushions AND there are table pads too! Priced $650 for all

Having been born and raised in Illinois - I should be used to our crazy weather, dear reader - but I'm still often surprised and amazed by the extremes we have within a short period of time! I also wonder what people - who live where the weather is fairly consistent - chat about with others throughout their day? In that regard - Illinois never fails to provide you with something to say! Obviously, nothing earth shattering but a small connection that helps remind us we're in this thing together (which, actually, can be extremely important and very helpful - in my opinion). Take care!

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Introducing our Assistant Warehouse Manager, Bryan!

I happened to stop and really look at the blog a couple of weeks ago and realized I hadn't updated the side bar info in forever! John Hilaire - our beloved Transportation Coordinator - moved onto another job several years ago and yet his photo was still up! Since we have a number of wonderful "new" people (since Bryan told me he's been working here almost four years - I'm not sure "new" is the correct word but bear with me!) who deserve to be showcased!

So, over the next few weeks I want to introduce to some of our team who you've probably seen around the store/warehouse for a while but who you might not know - and we're going to start with Bryan Moore!

Bryan is our Carol Stream Assistant Warehouse Manager and also drives the truck for donation pickups once every other week when Gary is off. As I was deleting the side bar that included some info about John - I'd written he's unflappable - and I'd actually say the same thing about Bryan! Bryan is one of those people who quietly goes about his business without complaining and is open to being interrupted if someone needs something from him. I've never heard him raise his voice or seen him get upset! 

When I put Bryan on the spot and asked him if there was anything he wanted to share - after a brief pause - he told me he likes pina colades and getting caught in the rain..I was laughing as I walked away. That's Bryan! 


Okay - now let's look at some of our current inventory in our Carol Stream store!





this is a beautiful, excellent condition floral sofa by Ethan Allen! Priced $195



I still really like these mixed fabric pieces! This sofa is also in excellent condition and priced $225

















Tri-Bond Furniture bedroom set includes a dresser with mirror for $225; taller chest of drawers (bottom drawer is cedar with a "lid" you close over it to really protect your clothes) for $295 and then we have two nightstands and we're selling the pair for $80. The nightstands are in the roughest shape with several places on each that's missing veneer. Dresser and chest of drawers have some 
minor dings but overall in better shape. I LOVE the black stain/finish!








these two mid-century modern pieces need some work - but I absolutely LOVE the design! 
Dresser and mirror for $375 and nightstand is $60





53" round pedestal table with glass top and four chairs for $375. There are some dings in the wood of these pieces and the four seat cushions need to be cleaned (or replaced). FYI







I don't remember if the same donor who gave us the Tri-Bond bedroom set gave us this cool piece too - but they probably did! Haha! High grain, black stained wood veneer is striking! 
BUT needs a lot of work! Priced $115. Look at the unique hardware! 
Measures: 20" by 5' and stands 32 1/4" high





excellent condition side chair by Rowe for $175. This chair must have been placed in a corner and never sat on which is too bad because it's extremely comfortable!




sunny, muted yellow vintage sofa in very good condition (last photo makes the sofa look beige and it's not). Priced $225. Photo with price tag is best representation of the true color





man - we have a LOT of really excellent condition pieces right now - including this side chair for $145. Again, I left the price tag photo so you can see the pattern of the fabric




wonderful side chair with nail head trim - priced $75. In excellent condition




fabulous Ethan Allen muted floral chaise in...excellent condition (of course!) for $175



this is also in excellent condition - cool wood frame and micro-suede upholstered chair - BUT it sits low to the ground - very low - which might not be a big deal but be aware. Priced $125






we'll wrap up with these TWO matching sofas - both of them have recliners on each end. I'd describe them as in almost excellent condition - the only "issue" is the back cushions on one of them are a bit "saggy" (and as a 65 year old woman I don't use that word lightly - haha!). Priced $225 each

So to continue the word of the day - I hope all is excellent with you, dear reader! Haha! Take care!