LOFTY LIFESTYLES OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

HAVE A SEAT!...mmm, can't you smell that leather?!

SOME MARKET GOODIES - NOW ON OUR FLOOR!

Joe, Freida, and Chris sure did a number at the April Market in Hickory, NC! They walked the enormous showrooms tirelessly over their three day spree, scoping out all of the hot new trend items and hip pieces. By all accounts, attendance was up from previous markets - just ask Freida how she gracefully maneuvered her way through the masses! Actually, the increase in buyers is a great sign for the biz! Furniture Today had some positive stats to boast - check out their article! So of course, you must come see all of the fruits of their labor...market goodies are coming in and hitting the floor daily! 

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING

The weather has been amazing the last few weeks, and we've all enjoyed spending time outside (minus the whole pollen issue!). Spring is definitely underway, and Summer is close on its heels...so make sure your outdoor spaces are ready for some entertaining! We have some gorgeous new patio sets and separates on the floor along with great accessories for all of those cookouts and garden parties that make this time of year so exciting. Here's a little peak...

BRIDGE RUN 2010

What a great day it was on Upper King! The 2010 Cooper River Bridge Run brought the route back to King Street; taking the runners off of Meeting Street, and guiding them onto King just North of our store! The hilarious costumes & high spirits of the runners were amazing! Bands & locals cheered from sidewalks as the masses pushed their way through the city. Thanks to those who helped bring the route back to King... and EXCELLENT job, runners!!

WEIGHT A MINUTE....

 

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NOBODY'S  WATCHING!

There is an interesting phenomenon going on here in Morris Sokol - it seems that a "doctor's scale" is totally irresistible to the unsuspecting customer. Now I have an advantageous view, so I've really gotten to study this intriguing behavior.

There are two basic weighing types...

First, you have the "sly scaler". This weight curious creature seems to be unaware of the big white scale until the most opportune moment. Usually a browser, probably thinking something like....ooo, nice mirror...maybe I could put this sea grass in my foyer...I like this lam- SCALE! hmm, what is a scale doing here? Then the "sly scaler" ever so casually glances around, not drawing attention, but obviously checking to see if anyone is watching...little do they know, I am! After confirming that they're in the clear, they slowwwly step on - oops! ...jingled the metal sliders too loud! Ok, no one is looking...hmmm...does that say...? And then there is usually a look of total devastation or smug indifference, occasionally there is smile.

The second weigher is the "Professional Pound Puncher." This one has no time to waste. As soon as he/she spots the scale, it's GO TIME! Sometimes it even seems like they knew the big white tower would be waiting on them. Quick and steady with anxious curiosity, the "Triple P" hops on gracefully. Skilled fingers glide the balancing hooks along the bar effortlessly and with great speed. There is usually no look of surprise once the number has been determined - this one knows their weight, he/she is just a compulsive weigher. Satisfied and affirmed, the "Triple P" hops off just as gracefully as he/she hopped on, and is off to browse the rest of the inventory!

.........ok, maybe I have too much time on my hands.

SPRING MIX - AND WE'RE NOT TALKIN' LETTUCE!

If you've not caught on to the latest word trend, you're not minding your "P's" and "Q's"! Word Art is a hot new sensation,  spelling its way into  our showrooms and homes. Playful phrases and common cliches are being etched onto everything from  new canvas to  salvaged old wood, and becoming electrifying statement pieces. Retro patterns and big florals are hot on fabrics, welcoming Spring with a color bursting "heyyy!"

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

What a beautiful weekend we just had! Finally, some Carolina sunshine to heat up our lowcountry after these low temps we've been battling! The BB&T Wine & Food Festival was a huge success, bringing lots of happy tourists to our friendly city. Hopefully you noticed our outdoor display...somebody sure did, as evidenced by the crab legs remnants!

HUGS FOR HAITI

Please join us in our Hugs For Haiti campaign, and bring a stuffed animal to our in-store donation basket to be donated to the children of Haiti. There are countless drives collecting monetary and supply donations, but do not underestimate the importance of comfort. We do not know the joy that a simple toy may bring, and in the wake of these tragic circumstances, wouldn't it be nice to bring a smile to these little faces?! So again, we welcome you to join in our effort to keep these children in our hearts, and send our love from afar.

HUGS FOR HAITI

 

 For more information, call 843.722.3874

SALE OF THE SEASON!

That's right...the little warehouse sale that was born 2 years ago, and has since become a sale-sation across the lowcountry! Inquiring minds have been calling all Fall to beg the question, "when is the warehouse sale?!" We changed things up on you a bit this Winter, and brought the sale to the showroom. In an effort to keep our bargain shoppers warm and comfortable, we displayed crazy mark downs all over both floors of our King Street store, even opening the on-site warehouse to the anxious sale hunters! We are pleased to say it was a success, and no one went home empty handed! We even extended the sale through a second weekend (previously unheard of!).

If you didn't make it over for the official sale, no worries - you have not missed the mark [down!]. We need to create more space for new arrivals, so come in to see mark-downs hitting the floor daily!