Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Introducing Michael Carlson - Assistant Warehouse Manager for both our stores!

I haven't given up hope that some day I'll get a photo of Donna - but we're like two ships passing in the night - so I'd like to introduce you to Michael this week! 

Michael and his wife are transplants from sunny Florida and he still isn't used to our winters (and probably never will get used to them!). He loves food and has found lots of great eateries in the  Chicagoland area - though thinks the deep dish pizza is overrated! Haha! 

You'll find Michael at both our Carol Stream and Lombard stores - moving back and forth as needed. He's out on the truck doing donation pickups with Bob - our Lombard Warehouse Manager - every Monday as well! He's a bit of a jack of all trades! 

I enjoy working with Michael because - look at that smile! He's also always willing to help and though I might feel old when he says "Yes, Ma'am" I know it a sign of respect and I appreciate it! 

We're grateful to have Michael as part of our team! 

Moving on - I could have taken a LOT more photos - we're that full and have that many really excellent pieces but had to draw the line somewhere - so what follows are SOME of the things we currently have at our Carol Stream store:




this is a FULL size loft bed in very good condition! Priced $145. Full size USED mattress is $185. 
I've shown you this futon before - it's priced $115





I LOVE the basket weave on two of the six drawers on this mid-century modern Lane brand dresser with mirror. Some marks on the surface - but drawers work well! Priced $135










Pottery Barn Kids FULL size headboard, footboard and side rails for $195. Full size USED mattress for $125 and full size USED box spring for $55. Pottery Barn Kids nightstand for $65 and dresser WITH mirror for $165. There are some blemishes on the tops of both pieces - but 
LOOK AT THE HARDWARE! So sweet! 




gorgeous king size headboard, footboard and side rails in excellent condition and priced $235. King size used mattress for $425 (from Tuft and Needle - LAST WEEK FOR 50% OFF ALL KING SIZE MATTRESSES!); king size used set of box springs for $100





STUNNING Bassett Furniture table (46" by 76") with one 18" wide leaf and six chairs for $450. 
Truly in excellent condition! There are ten chairs in the photos but we sold 
four of them - so only six now which actually works better around the table









I love, love, love this Nichols & Stone 59" round pedestal table with one 18" leaf and FIVE chairs for $425. Alas, some puppy went to town chewing all four "feet" on the base and the arm of one of the dining chairs (two of the chairs have arms). Still such a nice set! 





Ethan Allen tall buffet (18" by 48" by 42" tall) - pine is such a soft wood there are a lot of nicks and dings on the top but it's still so pretty! Priced $85






GORGEOUS Wesley Hall (made for Toms-Price) small sofa/loveseat in excellent condition and priced $375. My up-close and personal photo is trying to show you the pattern and color of the fabric






this is a different take on a coffee table/ottoman! Century Furniture brand piece in excellent condition - tray lifts out. Priced $325. Measures: 34" by 4' by 22" tall








such a GREAT rattan set! We have a chair and ottoman for $245; loveseat for $325; sofa for $395; coffee table for $145 and end table for $75 OR buy all for $1,000 and save $185! Woot! 



great condition black leather sofa for $265







after 17+ years you'd think I'd seen it all but this chair/bed is a new one! Brown side chair pulls out (takes some muscle) to a twin-ish size bed! We have two of them and they're in 
good condition and priced $225 each






Lazboy sectional - both ends recline - good condition and priced $425



be still my heart! I absolutely LOVE this sweet 41" round pedestal table with the scalloped apron! 
In very good condition and priced $155

Ack - store opens in 15 minutes and still don't have this post up - gotta go, dear reader! Forgive any typos/mistakes!