Wednesday, November 17, 2010

'Tis Getting Close

Yesterday morning I woke up and was checking my email and saw one concerning a family gathering NEXT WEEK, I thought surely this cannot be true, sure enough it was. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. After that comes holiday parties, shopping, more holiday parties, family visiting, going to visit family, new years and then all of a sudden it is January and you somewhat feel as though you missed the whole holiday season. That being said I am enjoying the holidays while I can!
These appeared over night in the store:

Schumacher, J Ennis, and Chealsea Fabric, Serena & Lily Bench, Riado Candle Holders,
Stanley Dining Room Table, and Currey and Co Chandelier

Kravet and Greenhouse Fabrics, Phillip Jeffries Wall Coverings, Young America Nursery Set

Just shows that not all holiday decor has to be green, red, and gold.
We also have some great wreaths for sale, and they are already decorated all you need to do is hang it up!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Nothing says the holidays are here like ...

Cheese Straws.

Didn't expect me to throw that out there did you? I'm sure you thought I'd say the beautifully decorated trees adorning the mall, or the glistening ornaments glaming up the showroom. Or even the promise that the U-Mall Santa is on his way...

Nope, cheese straws.

I have fond memories of being a little girl and baking cheese straws with my mom to package up and give to family friends as holiday party hostess gifts. Those tasty snacks and fond memories are now available in a pre-packaged version in the showroom without the work & time to make your own! Best part, they are just a good as the ones you make at home, in fact, I'll venture to say the cheese rings are better than homemade.
Ginny O, a Raleigh producer of cheese rings, bakes up delicious batches of these tasty rings daily from their over 150 year old family recipe. Listed as one of Oprah's favorite things, featured on the Food Network, served on Air Force One, & in the NC Governor's mansion, these cheese straws are sure to become a holiday favorite!

Why don't you stop by for a sample, and pick up a package or two to take as a pre-feast munchie next week?

Monday, November 15, 2010

What's your wish?




Just in time for the elves to take note, The Virginia Gail Collection is offering a holiday wish list! Stop by the store, peruse, & list your favorite things. We're happy to keep them on file for any elves that might need a holiday shopping idea!
Best part, everyone who creates a wish list will be entered into a just before Christmas drawing for a VGC gift certificate!

Friday, November 12, 2010

Busy Busy

always a good thing.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

It's Coming....

With the holidays quickly approaching, we are getting ready!

We have more coming in every day, seriously every day!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Living in Color: Purple

Being a designer and a resident of an apartment building I am constantly struggling to add color, and life, to my new post college home. It has been a little more of a challenge than I thought it would be. At High Point I noticed that purple is slowly making a come back and I must say, I like it.A set of these were in the Currey & Co showroom and I have been trying to find a place to use them in. No such luck yet, sadly I don't think they would quite work in my home.

This Kravet Fabric could easily go from casual to modern.

These ruffle shower curtains by India Rose are very fun but the purple makes it slightly more daring.

The dark purple is great for fall and can also transition very well into holiday decor. This card is from www.smudgeink.com and I love the different shades of purple used.


I also think I need this skirt from Banana Republic. I need a fancy skirt for the holidays, and I think this is perfect. Also, if you go to Banana's website and search for purple you'll be amazed at the amount of great stuff that is there right now.
Have a great Wednesday everyone, try to stay warm!