Author Archives: Christy Brown

Christy Brown

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”–Alan Kay

Christy Brown began her career at Furnitureland South in 2004 after graduating from High Point University. She has enjoyed the opportunity of growing within the company, holding multiple positions in our sales, training and marketing departments. As Brand Manager, Christy helps to develop Furnitureland South’s overall branding strategy, media buying, and social marketing. She also coordinates promotional and charity-related events and works to showcase the amazing personality and talent of of our staff through social media.

Christy lives in Greensboro with her two cats, Izzy and Christian. When she is not at Furnitureland South, you can find her teaching Jazzercise classes!

To contact Christy, call 866.436.8056 ext. 2153.

Gloster Outdoor: On Cloud 9?

By Christy Brown | Published: April 10, 2012
I marvel at the innovations continually made in the quality and style of outdoor furniture these days!  It seems like only a few years ago the only choice we had to put on the patio or lawn was either old fashioned rocking chairs, Adirondack chairs, or white wicker.  Oh and don’t forget the classic red picnic table for meals! And we didn’t even think [...]
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Keeping Our Options Open

By Christy Brown | Published: May 18, 2011
When is a sofa not a sofa?  When it’s art. I believe one of the most fun parts of a design project is making the upholstery take on a life of its own…the part when the products go from being just stuff to being functional works of art.  Our design consultants are so talented.  It is amazing [...]
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Design Rules? Break ‘Em!

By Christy Brown | Published: May 11, 2011
Frequently I am asked by clients about design “rules.”  ”Is it okay to put this with that?”  “Does this match that?”  Well, I have good news!  The rules, as we have always known them, have changed.  The trend right now is that there is no trend! Or perhaps the true trend is that of  mixing styles!  [...]
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From Natural to Fashionable

By Christy Brown | Published: April 27, 2011
One of the showrooms I make sure to visit every Furniture Market is Huntington House Furniture.  Huntington House is the number one selling upholstery manufacturer at Furnitureland South, and that’s no accident when our shoppers literally have hundreds of upholstery manufacturers that they could go with. Huntington House has the unique combination of great construction quality, [...]
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National Wear Red Day

By Christy Brown | Published: February 4, 2011
Today is National Wear Red Day!  All across the country, people have been wearing red to show their support for Go Red For Women to help raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of women in the US.  And while you’re wearing your red, check out these great pieces of furniture that are also [...]
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There is nothing morbid about black…

By Christy Brown | Published: January 16, 2011
The first home I ever helped design was my own–when I was 12.  My family was getting a new house, and so my mom let me pick out all the colors for my room.  And one of the most SHOCKING things that I picked was in my bathroom:  a round black bathtub with black cabinets [...]
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Christy & Kristi Visit the Huntington House Showroom

By Christy Brown | Published: November 27, 2010
Christy Brown and I visited the Huntington House Furniture showroom at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC a few weeks ago, and they let us take a video camera!  We found some great pieces and were just blown away by their latest trends in furniture fashion. A big thank you to Josh Piersall and Sheridan [...]
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How Michael Weiss just made me rethink my whole living room

By Christy Brown | Published: November 16, 2010
I’ve never met Vanguard Furniture designer, Michael Weiss, but I’m starting to think that he and I would get along fabulously!  Yes, I do believe that Michael Weiss is my new BFF – he just doesn’t know it yet!  I just received photography of two of Vanguard’s newest collection additions from the 2010 Fall International Home [...]
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Grandover Hosts Furnitureland South Design Team

By Christy Brown | Published: September 10, 2010
Because we have clients from so many different locations around the globe, it is very important for us to have great partnerships with local hotels. One of our favorite partners is Grandover Resort, located so close we can actually see the top of the hotel from our campus! Last night Grandover hosted our Design Team [...]
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Hobby Cabinet Winner!

By Christy Brown | Published: September 1, 2010
Congratulations to Karen Eisensmith of Lake View, NY!  She is the winner of the Hobby Cabinet from Hooker Furniture!! Send article as PDF to
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