Hello Again! Clean, Fresh & New for 2012

So it's been almost 6 months since our last blog post . . .as an independent retail store, we shift into high gear just before October to get ready for the holidays and with only so many hours in the day, the duties of blogging get lost in the shuffle. The good news is that we kept ourselves very busy and for that we are grateful!

Fast forward to February and we're back with lots to blog about. We went down to Atlanta for the Gift & Home buying show in January and every day we are so excited to see all of the new merchandise that we picked out finally arrive in the store.

We kicked off our new arrivals with a beautiful touch of spring featuring crisp whites, greens, purples and yellows mixed with textures from burlap, stone and tin.

Customers are always longing for something new to freshen up their homes after the holidays are over and all of the decorations have come down and been put away. We feel the same way in the store and we love the energy these little bits of spring bring into our space!

We were also so pleased to find many wonderful new furniture pieces at market that also have a clean and fresh feel. They can help open up your spaces at home by infusing them with lighter woods, glass and refreshing colors.

Gwenieve Wood & Glass Cocktail Table $575

Othello Iron Mirror Coffee Table $795

Cassidy Console $598



Oneen Lamp Table $595



Kate Linen Table $595

Take a look at our slideshow of many of the new furniture and accessory pieces that are arriving in our nest daily! We look forward to getting back on the blogging track and keeping you updated on this year's happenings in the store, in the design world and more!

Fantastic Wall Decor Idea from Spicher & Company!

Wow! I was on the Spicher & Company website this morning quickly looking something up for a customer, caught a quick glimpse of this wall arrangement and haven't been able to stop thinking about it, so I had to share.

As we've posted about before, we've just loved Kolene Spicher's artwork since we opened the store and we're amazed at all of the new things she produces every year. I'm crazy about how they used her simple letters and numbers to make such a statement on this wall and then combined them with a newer take on her seashells and coral. You could do this for so many things (kids rooms, entry ways, kitchens, game rooms, vacation homes, etc.). Just terrific and so very fun!

Join us for our First Day of Fall Open House this Friday!

We're celebrating the First Day of Fall this Friday, September 23, with an Open House at The Nest Egg from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Join us to sample, shop and see all of our new fall merchandise!

We are also very excited to be welcoming Domenica Marchetti back to the store to sign her new cookbook, The Glorious Pasta of Italy.

Kim Jones of Stella & Dot will also be back at the store to show the beautiful new fall jewelry collection.

Catstudio will be giving away a free glass with the purchase of any 4 Catstudio glasses and we're offering 15% off of all Catstudio pillow special orders taken during the open house.

Finally, to keep your energy up for all that shopping, we'll also have samplings of Tea Forte and Celebrate! Cake Pops and of course, you'll be able to enter to win lots of fabulous prizes including a $100 gift certificate to The Nest Egg. We can't wait to see you! Click here for more details!

The "Pouffes" Are Here!

     

So technically they are called ottomans, but at the store we've all taken to calling them "Pouffes" and regardless of their official title, they couldn't be more fun! (I have to admit . . .I wasn't even quite sure how to spell Pouffe so I searched and found the correct spelling on Wikipedia. I did notice in the October Country Living magazine last night they have a feature where they spell them Poufs but according to Wikipedia, that spelling is for the 18th Century French hairstyle made popular by Marie Antoinette which apparently fell out of fashion shortly after she did.)

But, back to the original post . . .when we introduced Lee Industries upholstery a few months ago we brought in a few of these pieces and they sold right away. We ordered 6 more for the store which arrived last week and they are fantastic! We chose some of our favorite fabrics, but take a look at all of the Lee fabrics and see which one strikes you for your very own pouffe!

These little pouffes are a terrific price (all shown here are between $278-$285 at our store) and such a great way to introduce that favorite fabric you've been dying for but aren't quite ready to commit to for an entire sofa or chair. At just 23x23x17h, they are really handy and functional. They are big enough and sturdy enough to use as extra seating (they don't collapse when you sit on them), perfect for the actual use of an ottoman and they are great to throw a tray on and use as an extra table. You can also tuck them under a table or console and pull them out whenever you need them. They are also slipcovered so in a few years if you change colors, you can simply order a new slipcover.

Wikipedia also mentions that pouffes are similar to tuffets . . . Little Miss Muffet knew what she was talking about!  

(1940s Poster promoting reading among children from Wikipedia)

We're Lighting It Up! New Lamp Arrivals

We received 3 pallets of lamps yesterday and more are on the way! Two of these styles are best sellers that are back in stock but the rest are all new to us (and you we hope!). We brought in some fun colors and interesting shapes with this shipment and we hope you like them as much as we do.

It's hard to believe but fall is almost upon us. Fall is a great time to refresh your lighting as the daylight hours start to get shorter (sigh . . .). On the up side, a beautiful lamp in the evening can help create a wonderfully cozy environment inside which is always something to look forward to. Here's a peak at what arrived. Call us for additional information on anything you see here!

Save 25% on all Runners from Company C in August!

Runners are perfect for a hallway, kitchen, bedroom or any other slender space in your home. Help muffle the sound of footsteps in that long hall while adding zing and luscious color to an otherwise boring walk. These narrow, long rugs can continue a pattern from an adjacent room, or provide the perfect opportunity to try something new! Take a look at all of the fantastic colors and patterns available and SAVE 25% off of all runners from Company C through August 31.

Visit The Nest Egg to see all of the rug swatches in person and to place your order! Swatches are available to check out and try at home for color matching. Remember, no shipping charges apply when you order through our store. We'll see you soon!

Congratulations to our Sid Dickens Blog Contest Winner!

Congratulations to Heather Irene, the winner of our blog contest celebrating the launch of the new Fall 2011 Sid Dickens introduction!

Heather has won one memory block of her choice from the new Fall collection. The new collection is scheduled to arrive in our store in early September! Thanks to all who posted and entered!