Our New Online Shopping Site Has Launched!

We've just launched a new way to shop at The Nest Egg . . .online!

We've revamped our site to include top selling lines and products from our retail store. These items are now available to purchase online and ship anywhere in the country. A great option for gifts (now you can avoid the post office . . .phew!) and as always, all gift packaging is complimentary!

We have terrific ideas for babies, weddings, birthdays and more! Favorite lines included online are Mariposa, Seda France, Votivo, Lafco, Trumpette, Jellycat, Angel Dear, Lollia, Antica Farmacista and many more.

We also have a selection of home accessories including mirrors, trays, frames and lamps. More home decor items will be added soon.

Stop by today and SHOP! To help us get the ball rolling, blog readers can save 15% off of all online purchases now through July 30 using promo code: 15BL711

Visit http://thenestegg.bigcartel.com or find our online shopping through our regular website: www.shopTheNestEgg.com

Enjoy!

Sid Dickens Fall 2011 Memory Blocks Release Contest

For the past 2 weeks, Sid Dickens has been revealing a new memory block each day from his new Fall 2011 Reflections collection and today they're all available to see! Take a look at the nine new memory blocks below.

Post which one is your favorite and why and you'll be entered to win a memory block of your choice from the new collection. Be sure to post by 7/31. Drawing to be held on 8/1! (We're doing a separate contest on our Facebook page so post there too to increase your chances of winning!)

We are placing our order for the store today so call or stop by anytime to pre-order yours!
Hidden Truth (T270)

Child of Light (T269)

Equinox (T268)

Mystic Love (T267)

Promise (T266)

Travellers (T265)

Opera 1827 (T264)

Gate To Paradise (T263)

En La Kesh (T262)

New In Our Nest - Pillows!

Yesterday we posted about our wonderful new upholstery line, Lee Industries, but I realized later that I neglected to mention that most of the fabulous pillows enhancing all of those pieces in our slideshow are from Lacefield Designs.

Jennifer (our store manager) and Rachael (our interior designer) chose a perfect selection of throw pillows to compliment the fabrics of the sofas and chairs that arrived last month from Lee. Each one adds a punch of color, a little texture or takes a vignette in another direction (like the zebra ikate thrush pillow on the more formal apartment sofa above). It's always refreshing to see how pillows can help transform a room!


(The pillows in the back are Lee throw pillows that we chose with the sofa; front pillows above and below are from Lacefield Designs)

The Nest Egg Welcomes Lee Industries!

We are thrilled to welcome Lee Industries, our newest upholstery line, to The Nest Egg! Known for their outstanding quality, frame styles, fabric selections and their commitment to being a "green" company, Lee has been manufacturing beautiful upholstered furniture, made in the US, for over 40 years. Here's a sneak preview of just a few our new floor pieces. Click here to see them all and visit us soon to see and feel everything in person!

Aidan Gray Laura Mirror Featured in Real Simple Magazine

The new July issue of Real Simple Magazine features a "Personal Shopper" for Mirrors in their Home "The Guide" editorial. They include mirrors within the "Under $200", "$200 to $500" and "$500 and up" budgets. There are some wonderful options included from lines we carry including Global Views and Arteriors.

One of our favorite mirrors currently in the store is the Laura Mirror (above) from Aidan Gray which is included in the "Under $200" listing. They describe the mirror as a "medieval relic". At 30" the weathered frame and the antiqued glass fit into many decor styles and at $198, it's a terrific find!

Here's a beautiful Aidan Gray shot (above) incorporating the mirror along with many of their other accessories, including the Dana Lamp shown above and below.


We put a pair of the Dana lamps atop this beautiful stained media center from David Lee Furniture. They are a great contrast to the wood stain and really give the piece a new feel. At 21", these lamps could work bedside, in an entry or on a small console ($245.)

Aidan Gray is a wonderful line full of items that add a warmth to interiors through their antiqued finishes, reclaimed woods and European inspired designs. Take a look at all they have to offer. We're happy to special order anything you see that we don't currently have in stock.

Our Father's Day Gift Top Picks

The special day for Dads that comes just once a year is right around the corner. Sunday, June 19 is Father's Day and we've pulled together a few of our favorite gifts from the store for the Dad, Husband, Grandfather or Uncle you'd like to celebrate!

1) Whiskey Rocks (set of 9) $22
Chill your favorite spirits just a touch without diluting their perfectly balanced flavors. Also available paired with two tumblers for $62.

2) Carpe Diem Statement Tray: $39
Made in Mexico from recycled aluminum, this little tray from Mariposa is not only a beautiful reminder to "seize the day"but also serves as a handy catch all for change and more.






3) Leather & Upholstered Recliners: Price varies by design and fabric/leather; contact or visit store for more details.
Recliners never looked so good . . .or so updated! Let us help you choose and order the perfect new comfy chair for him from Lee Industries (and when they look this good, it'll sort of be a gift to you as well)!

4) The Backyard Bartender: $16.95
When summer arrives and the temperatures climb, there's no better way to unwind than with an ice-cold cocktail. With more than 50 recipes for stylish martinis and fizzy libations that celebrate summer's laid back attitude, "The Backyard Bartender" brings out their inner mixologist and turns your yard into summer's coolest hangout.

5) Set of 4 Washington DC Coasters: $44
Our Italian tumbled marble coasters from Studio Vertu have been a top seller since we opened the store. Choose from a great selection of images and styles.

A Brief, But Colorful Visit . . .

Early last week we received a terrific shipment of unframed giclee prints on canvas. Before we knew it, someone had snatched up this guy and we hadn't had a chance to include him in our "What's New In Our Nest" slideshow for May. The customer who purchased the print is taking "him" to her farm house where I imagine he'll be right at home!

We were excited to show him off and we've already ordered another one for the store, but we thought we'd share him in the meantime. The title of the print is called "Lost In Emotion" ($285, 36x36). We look forward to receiving a new one soon!