Tag Archives: furniture

Splurge vs. Steal

I am really passionate about finding great deals (and who isn’t, especially with today’s economy)!  It is so much fun to hunt for treasures at bargain prices and with the money saved, to afford the more pricey items you absolutely love!  I am so very lucky to be surrounded by 1.25 million square feet of the [...]
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Glamour is Forever in Style

Think Old Hollywood style – the glamour of Bette Davis and Marilyn Monroe with the sophistication of Cary Grant and Clark Gable. This style draws greatly from the “Roaring 20’s” with lots of jazz-age sizzle. It incorporates 21st century classical styling, modern traditional styling, and a touch of glitz and glam into a [...]
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Yesteryear comes anew…

New items do not always represent new trends. We tend to keep the best and most appealing looks from past eras. Minimalistic has become the new modern, and today’s modern draws heavily from the Mid-20th Century. This classic style is heavily influenced by Scandinavian & Art Deco designs and in fact dates all the way back to [...]
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Making the Transition?

At Furnitureland South we have such a large variety of furnishings, we can easily fit every style, scale, and budget. Many of my clients come in to “make the transition” from traditional to transitional furniture. Whether you have those hand-me-down pieces from your family that don’t quite fit your idea of a “dream home,” or [...]
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A Home for the Holidays

Having graduated from college 3 years ago, I fondly remember those special times my parents would visit me. My apartment decor consisted of random hand-me-down furniture brought in by four college girls with different tastes. And by taste, I mean whatever our parents’ tastes were in the 70s and 80s. Groovy! Needless to say, our living [...]
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What to expect when you’re selecting…

Just like everyone else, you probably don’t buy home furnishings every day and, even in the current information age, details about what your expectations should be are not readily available to even the savviest consumer. When you’re preparing to purchase new furniture, asking yourself some important questions can make your entire buying experience more enjoyable. How [...]
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What’s on your Wish list?

It’s hard to believe we are already well into November, and the holidays are just around the corner.  Time has flown by and it’s not going to be slowing down anytime soon. Have you or someone you love been dreaming of  some new home furnishings to wake up to under … well maybe beside the [...]
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Cozy Comfort

Days like today put me in a nesting mood. It’s a misty kind of day … the gray skies that bring drizzle all day long make me want to curl up with a cup of tea and a good book. So today I’m on the hunt for the perfect chair. Not the most glamorous chair, [...]
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Let Patterns Do The Talking

Ahhh, I just love patterns! I love the color and excitement they bring to each space. Don’t you feel like a room is more inviting with patterns? So … why not use them? Lexington Home Brands offers beautiful patterns that will bring life into your space like on these Montaigne Armless chairs! … or make a bolder choice [...]
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Furniture Market vs. Furnitureland South

Have you ever wondered what Furniture Market is all about? Since the Market is a trade show requiring special passes only available to buyers and exhibitors, we decided to give you a look through our eyes of what you may have always wanted to see. Furniture Market is full of exciting, wonderful new products – new [...]
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