Saturday, September 29, 2007

2007 NWSID Golf Tournament

Partial proceeds from this years tournament went
to ReFIT (Remodeling for Independence Together).
ReFIT is a non-profit volunteer organization providing
home modification services for physically
and financially challenged homeowners who wish to
remain living independently in their homes. For more
information go to www.ReFITPortland.org


My sister Carol (left) and I prepare for the NWSID scramble.










All in all this years tournament was a testament to the dedication and commitment of the members in this organization. It is people like you that make it possible for us to achieve our goal of helping our community and showing the Portland area what a great organization NWSID is. If you would like to participate in next years tournament, e-mail us at nwsidgolf@msn.com.

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Friday, September 28, 2007

Ottoman Bench - A Great Accent Piece For Any Room

Jesse Akre has written an article about the Ottoman Bench:
One of the best types of accent furniture that you can buy is an ottoman bench. Many people spend their furniture shopping time focusing on things like beds, cabinets, and desks. There are more furniture items out there that you need to consider, though. You can sleep in your bed, but you cannot play cards there. You can do some work at your desk, but it won't provide extra seating when you have guests over. Accent items are important pieces because they complete your home's look and they add to the primary furniture items that are already in place. The ottoman bench is one of those items that you don't have to have, but it adds something to your house that other furniture items cannot.

If you want an ottoman bench, you aren't limited to one size, color, or style. More and more people are becoming interested in buying these items, so there are plenty of options out there. If you like leather, then choose from many wonderful leather options for your ottoman bench. That isn't the most popular type of ottoman bench, though. Generally, people prefer softer upholstery for their accent items. Since these items will not be used in seating most of the time, they will be there for looks.
Generally, the ottoman bench is a big item that can seat up to two people. Unlike its smaller ottoman counterpart that attaches to a small chair, this accent item is meant to accommodate more than one person. Because of its bulky size, you will need creative when figuring out a good place to put it. Ottoman benches are usually found in large hallways towards the front of a home. Other families choose to include the ottoman bench as a part of its living room furniture. This is alright as long as it is simply an extra piece and not the actual couch.

As far as shopping for an ottoman bench goes, people have become very creative in the past few years. Around ten years ago, people would use furniture stores almost exclusively when shopping for an item like this. These days, folks are much more willing to use the internet in order to find a good deal on an ottoman bench. There are plenty of dealers on the internet that are willing to give you a good deal on one of these items. Others have done one better, bidding on items at places like EBay in order to find a great deal on an ottoman bench. This is probably a little bit irresponsible, though, as you are never sure what condition you will get on items like that.

An ottoman bench can do wonders for a home that is in need of a little bit of accent furniture. It can provide not only a good look, but a place for people to sit when they come to visit your home. Finding an ottoman bench on the internet has never been easier, as well.

Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery carries many styles of ottoman benches. Those pictured above are examples from Sherrill, Sam Moore, Whittemore - Sherrill, and the Moondance collection from Stanley.

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Thursday, September 27, 2007

Marriott Works With Hekman

Marriott has opened a luxury hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan reports Chris Knape and Jenna Carlesso.
From the giant Polish vases filled with locally provided flowers to the hundreds of photographs from sites in Ga District, Ghana; and Perugia, Italy; and other Grand Rapids sister cities, the glittering downtown hotel is a study in cosmopolitan fusion.

Local touches were everywhere during Monday's "sneak peek" media tour of the landmark $100 million, 337-room luxury hotel.

[..]

Furniture from local companies -- primarily Steelcase Inc. and Hekman Inc. -- is found around every turn.



Yes, Hekman is a local company in Grand Rapids, however Marriott is very sensitive to every detail in this spendy refuge for travelers and still chose Hekman. We are proud, as well, to feature Hekman products.

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007

The Sultry Shades of Gray

Tracy Bulla Senior Product Editor HOME ACCENTS TODAY.RELISH writes about "Smoke & Mirrors."
Gray, the color of the season, arrives in sultry shades of platinum, gunmetal, slate and anthracite. Poised between black and white, gray lends the illusion of mystery, intelligence and extreme sophistication with a silvery smooth, fluid presence. While subtle whispers betray an aura of cool, collected and infinitely understated richness. Whether applied to classic or contemporary designs, the result is effortlessly modern in the absolute.

Wow, all that to describe gray! Too bad you aren't able to see the two page photo layout of Smoke & Mirrors, but Relish is not online yet. I will tell you that I will keep the magazine in the store. You should also know that we ordered a gray sofa some weeks ago and it will be on our floor soon. Give us a call to see if it has arrived.

UPDATE: The sofa is here and it's Fantastic!

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

The Sultry Shades of Gray

Tracy Bulla Senior Product Editor HOME ACCENTS TODAY.RELISH writes about "Smoke & Mirrors."
Gray, the color of the season, arrives in sultry shades of platinum, gunmetal, slate and anthracite. Poised between black and white, gray lends the illusion of mystery, intelligence and extreme sophistication with a silvery smooth, fluid presence. While subtle whispers betray an aura of cool, collected and infinitely understated richness. Whether applied to classic or contemporary designs, the result is effortlessly modern in the absolute.

Wow, all that to describe gray! Too bad you aren't able to see the two page photo layout of Smoke & Mirrors, but Relish is not online yet. I will tell you that I will keep the magazine in the store. You should also know that we ordered a gray sofa some weeks ago and it will be on our floor soon. Give us a call to see if it has arrived.

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Sunday, September 23, 2007

Hekman: Tuscan Estates



At the October Fall Market 2007 Hekman will make some exciting new introductions.

Hekman has a long Heritage of shopping Italy for unique antique furnishings in the areas century's old estates or in the fine shops of the Tuscan Region running along the Tyrrhenian Sea trom Carrara to the north to Capalbio on the south, Cortona on the west, with Florence right in the middle.

This Tuscan area is full of fine artisans who reproduce and finish these antique finds in small family run shops where time honored techniques continue to be used to manufacture and finish furniture. It is not unusual for family members to labor over pieces for weeks using old world lacquer techniques and adding layers of color, sanding through the finish build up with river rocks and river sand to produce an exacting replica of a fine antique from one of the Tuscan Estates of the area.

Hekman over the years has stored in a warehouse their favorite samples of these fine antiques from the Tuscan Region and is reproducing them and some adaptations in a collection they are calling Tuscan Estates.

This collection consists of two dining rooms, four occasional groupings, entertainment and home office pieces totaling 31 items. The crafting of this collection reflects the use of the time honored techniques of the artisans of Tuscany using hand planed thick veneers randomly laid in horizontal and diagonal patterns and hand rubbed with bee's wax to reflect the patina of an old planked floor. This creates the core finish to the collection named Weathered Walnut. Then on a select number of pieces with generous turnings and carvings Hekman layered color and lacquer and then sanded through these layers using old world sanding techniques to create a rich Rubbed Onyx color.

Hekman married the Rubbed Onyx color in tandem with Weather Walnut to high light the carving details and the flowing lines of each antique reproduction. To finish the collection they have reproduced a jewelry finish called Tortoise Shell using hand detailing like, the ancient artisans to create the mix of colors necessary for this finish.

Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery is proud to have carried Hekman since 2001.

Bev & Mike

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Monday, September 17, 2007

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

The Phillips Collection

High Point is coming soon! Show dates are October 1st - 7th in North Carolina. We are receiving some very interesting marketing pieces from vendors and I thought this was unique for giving a flavor of a company's design. The Phillips Collection, where every piece is a conversation, has been in business for 20 years. We carry many of their accessories at Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery.



Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Monday, September 10, 2007

Thursday, September 6, 2007

One Day Sale - South Shore Bedroom Furniture


A platform bed One Day Sale featuring the 3070 Series Platform Bedroom Set by South Shore Furniture! For 24 hours only, this set will be listed at a discounted price of $499 (marked down from $549).
Take advantage of this extremely stylish and already affordable bedroom being offered for just one day at an even more affordable price. How can you say no?
The set is only available at this price from midnight to midnight on Wednesday, April 18th, so act fast!
Price includes the Queen Bed, Dresser and Nightstand.

Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding this, or any, One Day Sale offer at (866) 595-8930.


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iannone: new products

ALTHOUGH WE’VE FEATURED THEM PREVIOUSLY Iannone is one of those designers who continues to come up on our must-have lists for their blend of eco-friendly and creatively designed furniture. Above are several new pieces, all featuring their signature inlay technique; combined they are a who’s who of sustainable woods and materials. [...]

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kali-art bathtub

AS BATHTUBS GO Kali’-Art appears a bit on the slim side, but its dimensions are fairly standard at 30 inches in width. Its svelte form is owed to its minimal curves and clean lines; wrapped in wood and leather with an acrylic interior, the modernist bathtub comes optionally with two marine [...]

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One Day Patio Furniture Sale! June 27th, 2007


Wednesday June 27th, we will help usher in the summer with our One Day sale featuring the Captain's Outdoor Dining Set by Poly Wood Patio Furniture.
Regular price of $1189 will be cut for 24 hours only from midnight to midnight to just $1089!
The Captain's Pub Dining Table Set by Poly Wood is made of recycled plastic polymer which is the same material that makes plastic milk containers. This patio furniture set is unaffected by sun, rain, snow, chlorine and saltwater, that means this rocker can be left outside year-round! The unique nature and design of this dining table set makes it flexible and comfortable.
Set comes in Black, White, Sand, Green, Teak or Mahogany with a 36" round table (upgradable to 48" for just $199).
Help us welcome summer with this great patio set...many other styles of patio furniture are also available!


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New Ferdinand Furniture Sets! What Price Would You Pay?

Ferdinand Furniture has started to make new living room and bedroom furniture sets. These furniture sets will be ready to order at Wholesale Furniture Brokers soon. We are interested in your opinions on these hot new sets! What price would you be willing to pay to have one of these collections in your home today? We are doing a focus group on these new sets to get you the best price possible. Please Comment the price you are willing to pay for each of these sets. We truly appreciate your opinions!

Madrid Bedroom Furniture Set
Madrid Bedroom Furniture Set
Featuring
Transitional Styling
Tropical Hardwoods
Espresso Finish
English Dovetail Drawers
Platform Bed Frame
Expertly Crafted by Master Craftsman

Urban Leather Sofa Set

Urban Leather Sofa Set

Featuring
Sable Brown Waxed, Distressed Top Grain Leather
Kiln-Dried Solid Wood Frame
Individual Muslin Coil Springs
Dense Foam Padding
Urban Design Perfect for Modern Lifestyle
All Pieces Individually Handcrafted

Valencia Leather Sectional Sofa Set

Valencia Sectional Sofa Set

Featuring
Dark Cappuccino 100% Genuine Bi-Cast Leather
Solid Hardwood Frame
Individual Muslin Pocketed Coil Springs
High Density Foam Padding
Dark Brown Hardwood Legs
Sofa and Chaise Securely Connected with Metal Pins
Transitional Design Suited for Any Lifestyle
All Pieces Individually Handcrafted

Let us know what you would be willing to pay for each of these new furniture sets from Ferdinand Furniture by adding a comment to this blog. These products will be available at Wholesale Furniture Brokers soon. We want to give you the best possible price online!


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Save on the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season at GoWFB.coms Christmas Sale!

At Wholesale Furniture Brokers, you will find exclusive online specials this holiday season! Click on the image below to view the Christmas Sale gallery and find hot, regular items and in-stock specials that will make your Christmas wonderful and bright!



Looking for a Sleigh Bed for Christmas? Click on the following sleigh bedroom sets for more details. Find even more bedroom furniture on sale at GoWFB.com. Order online now to ensure in-stock furinture is delivered before Christmas!


City Leather Sleigh Bedroom Set - Reg. $2249. Sale Price $2,149.


Savannah Cherry Sleigh Bedroom Set
- Reg. $1,999. Sale Price $1,899.

Visit our Furniture Sale page or call us toll free at (866) 595-8930 to find out which products are on sale and in-stock!

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New Products at Las Vegas

Home Furnishings Business has photos of new products at the Las Vegas show in late July.

A small Arabesque table from Global Views offers an airy feel with a hand-tooled leather top.

Hand-decorated wooden vases from Bard International appear to float on black pedestal bases. Suggested retail is $229 for the set of three.

Part of the Candice Olson collection at AF Lighting, this clever lamp features natural horn on a square base.

Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery, located in the Pearl Design Center, offers accessories from the vendors and much more!

Bev & Mike

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New Charlotte Platform Bedroom Set by Lifestyle Solutions Available at GoWFB.com

Find the new Charlotte Platform Bedroom Set by Lifestyle Solutions at GoWFB.com. Give your home a relaxed and casual style with this charming platform bedroom furniture set. The Charlotte takes the best of popular Lifestyle Solutions designs and accents them with a sleighed headboard, shaved moldings, paneled doors, and carved bracket feet. This bedroom set comes with a queen low profile sleigh bed, nightstand, dresser, and mirror. View the Charlotte bedroom set to watch a detailed video on every piece of furniture included in the set.


Charlotte Platform Bed

Complete your bedroom collection by adding a matching chest and armoire. You can easily customize your bedroom set the way you want online at GoWFB.com.

If you have any questions about the new Charlotte Platform Bed by Lifestyle Solutions, you can call us toll free at (866) 595-8930 or email Sales@GoWFB.com. We will get back to you promptly.

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loope loopita

IT’S JUST SCREAMING FOR A HOTWHEEL, but loope is intended mainly for oh-so-practical adult sensibilities. Made from red oak, a single loope offers seating for two that is not quite intimate yet not quite exposed; high density foam padding keeps tushes comfy. Conceptually several variations have been explored with modularity in [...]

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Wholesale Furniture Brokers now Advertising on "5 Minutes for Mom"

Wholesale Furniture Brokers has posted advertising on a website that we feel is worth some extra kudos. Started by fellow web-entrepreneurs Susan & Janice (who are both very pleasant to work with), 5 Minutes For Mom is a great web ring for all work-at-home moms, helping with recipes, experiences, website/blog links and, yes, kids furniture. Check it out, and don't forget, moms, we have grownup furniture too!

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Hemlines Are Plunging

Check out this "Boomer" friendly news from The Wall Street Journal's Cheryl Lu-Lien: Tan

The fashion pendulum is swinging to extremes these days. Pants, which were super-skinny just this summer, are flaring out to sail-like widths this fall. Tent-like trapeze dresses are giving way to close-cut pencil skirts. And now most dramatically hemlines are dropping.

One of the biggest themes emerging at this years New York fashion week is the longer hemline. Heres a peek at a few top designers sketches of this new look.

One of the biggest themes emerging this week at New York fashion shows, which are displaying styles for next spring, is much longer dresses and skirts, many extending to midcalf or even the ankles. Today, Badgley Mischka and Bill Blass are scheduled to present long dresses and skirts for the spring. In the following week, labels including Michael Kors, Donna Karan, Peter Som, Nanette Lepore and Tracy Reese are planning to show longer pieces, many of which are flowing dresses meant to be worn during the day.

The longer looks are a big departure from the micro-mini shifts and short, youthful baby-doll dresses that have dominated stores and runways for several seasons. Just this spring, thigh-skimming looks reminiscent of the mod 1960s were the big trend that retailers and designers were pushing.

Designers who pooh-pooh the old stock-market adage that falling hemlines presage a falling market say its only natural for the fashion pendulum to swing toward a new shape as the industry seeks to capture shoppers interest. Fashion has been careening from one extreme to another particularly quickly these days amid speedier clothing production and broader consumer interest in frequent updates.
As an unofficial and unelected member of the fashion police, I am charged with ticketing any violators of this new fashion, even though it will probably take a year for it to get to PDX. I will say this is great news for boomers and our gravity challenged skin above the knees.

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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One Day Sale! Westminster Dining Suite!

On Wednesday, April 11th only, you can take advantage of an exclusive online sale for one of the most popular dining room suites at Wholesale Furniture Brokers! The Westminster Dining Set's large size, heavy hardware, full leather seating and rich birch solids and veneers will give your dining room a true taste of the Old West. This handsome set by Coaster Company finds its appeal in any home and comes with the dining table, 2 arm chairs, and 4 side chairs. The set will be marked down from $1499 to $1449 for 24 hours only!







This is your warning to watch the site for this and many more regular specials! For more details, please call us, toll free, at (866) 595-8930.


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Price Drop on Modus Bedroom Furniture at GoWFB.com!

Select Modus bedroom furniture has been reduced to a new low price at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. Compare our prices, these deals are hot! These bedroom sets feature the contemporary Nevis additional furniture pieces. Shipping is included to your local GoWFB.com outlet.


Nevis Low Profile Panel Bedroom Set

Reg Price $1759. Sale Price $1499!


Veneto Low Profile Platform Bedroom Set
Reg Price $2029. Sale Price $1699!


Umbria Platform Bedroom Set
Reg Price $1699. Sale Price $1599!


Riva Platform Bedroom Set
Reg Price $1599. Sale Price $1499!

Modus furniture is designed to ensure consistency, quality, and a premium finish. The high standards set along with their sustainable furniture program help create amazing eco friendly furniture that will bring a new style to your home for a lifetime. Modus Furniture International uses 100% kiln dried tropical hardwood for strength and longevity.

Complete your MFI bedroom set by adding a Nevis Armoire - $849, 5 Drawer Chest - $549, and Lingerie Chest - $549. Click on a bedroom set for more details. You can call us toll free at (866) 595-8930 for help customizing your order.

View our Modus Furniture page for even more great choices.

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Furniture Shoppers Want Your Opinion Online

Globe & Mail recently reported that consumers (possibly one reading this sentence) are shopping for furniture online, rather than going store-to-store in their community.

"About 38 per cent of online buyers visited more than one online store this year before making a purchase, an increase of four percentage points from 2006, the study by J.C. Williams Group found Wednesday.
The survey also showed that online buyers are early adopters of social networking such as writing or reading blogs, customer reviews, and community websites. They're more likely to share their opinions and give reviews online than people who shop the old-fashioned way."


It stands to reason that people prefer to hear opinions and information from their peers as opposed to reading a splashy sales ad from a business trying to make a sale. Wholesale Furniture Brokers has always displayed customer opinions on their furniture testimonial page and is already featuring their Furniture Review pages and look forward to sharing thoughts and opinions with their customers across North America.

Click Here to read the full article.


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Lifestyle Solutions Amalfi Bedroom and Living Room Furniture is Now Available at GoWFB.com

Have you seen the new Lifestyle Solutions Amalfi Furniture Collection? You can now order this collection at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. View the convertible sofa bed and each platform bed to be inspired by the beauty and style that makes the Amalfi so desirable. More Amalfi bedroom, dining room, and living room furniture will be added soon. Subscribe to this blog to find out when you can order even more Amalfi furniture from GoWFB.com. Visit GoWFB.com to view even more bedroom furniture and convertible sofas from Lifestyle Solutions.


Amalfi Leather Convertible Sofa Set


The Amalfi Black Leather Convertible Sofa Set by Lifestyle Solutions inspires with its impeccable class and style. This convertible sofa set features genuine leather upholstery. The multi-positional sofa bed convertible includes a Click-clack mechanism that converts the sofa and chair into a bed within seconds. The arm rest of the sofa locks into two positions, raised and flat. The living room furniture in this set can be assembled quickly and easily. The available ottoman includes a hidden storage compartment.


Amalfi Leather Platform Bed


The Amalfi Leather Platform Bed by Lifestyle Solutions is fully upholstered in luxuriously supple PU Bycast leather. Enjoy the time you spend in your bedroom with the elegant style of this leather platform bed frame. This platform bed features durable solid wood frame with 13-slat pack, center support legs, and a center support bar for added support.


Amalfi Platform Bed


The Amalfi Platform Bed by Lifestyle Solutions will bring your bedroom a tranquil style you can enjoy as you retreat into your sanctuary. This bedroom furniture set includes a headboard upholstered with supple PU Bycast leather. This platform bed frame features durable solid wood frame with 13-slat pack, center support legs, and a center support bar for added support.

You can view the entire Amalfi furniture collection at the Lifestyle Solutions website. You can call us toll free at (866) 595-8930 for help customizing your Lifestyle Solutions Amalfi furniture order.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Amalfi Coast area including history, accomodation, restaurants, shopping, and more, view the official website.

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Tragic End to the Charleston Furniture Store Fire

On Monday, June 18, 2007, Charleston, SC firefighters were battling a fire that destroyed the local Sofa Super Store.

The fire broke out about 7pm in the warehouse, forcing officials to close off nearby roadways. The fire at the Charleston furniture store was still blazing six hours after the first call.

A salesman from a nearby car dealership said he saw firefighters rescue four people from the building.

The cause of the fire was not confirmed. View the original article for more details.

On behalf of our local Charleston furniture store and the entire Wholesale Furniture Brokers team, "Our sympathies and hearts go out to the families of the 9 firefighters who were tragically and heroically lost in the fire that destroyed the furniture store in Charleston, S.C."


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tufty time sofa

TUFTS GENERALLY ACT as an innocuous backdrop for more grandiose design elements, but not so with Tufty Time. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, this seating collection of traditional sofas, corner sofas and islands is consumed by tufting to the point that they seem to be composed of discrete cubes. Even the seatbacks [...]

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Sale on Modloft Dining Room Furniture Sets at GoWFB.com!

Find select dining room sets from Modloft on sale at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. Each dining room furniture collection features a sophisticated European style that will bring your home a decorating solution that will last a lifetime. You can find more Modloft dining room furniture sets on sale in our furniture sale gallery.


Beekman Extendable Dining Table Set
$1999


Barrow Dining Table Set
$1999


Mercer Glass Top Dining Table Set
$1999

Call us toll free at (866) 595-8930 or email Sales@GoWFB.com for help customizing your Modloft dining room set today. You can also find the Asian-inspired Worth platform bed on sale at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. Shipping is included to your local GoWFB.com outlet.

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SALI Interview Of Bev & Mike


Kathy Long of Passionate Interiors just lit up her MySpace page with an interview of Bev & Mike for Cascade Artisans Guild which is part of SALI.
Founded in 1984, the Stencil Artisans League (SALI) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the art of stenciling
Stencils include decorative painting, e.g.: faux finishes, murals and trompe loeil, stenciling, business and more.

We are pleased to be singled out for an interview and hope that interior designers and contractors will contact Kathy Long and her organization for some wonderful ways to decorate the walls of a home.

Passionate Interiors, LLC
11965 Northwest Kearney Street
Portland, OR 97229

(503)819-6758

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Spotlight On Lighting

We received some lighting tips from Julie Johnson at Lux Lighting. There's some great information here about lighting your home interior:

To Make A Room Appear larger
  • Use wall washers on a large expanse of light colored wall
  • Use up lighting to bounce light onto the ceilings and walls
  • Create panels of light at one end of the room - your eye will be pulled toward it, making the room appear larger.
To Make Your Room Appear Taller
  • Use vertical light beams
  • Hang pendent lighting low
To Make Your Room Appear Cozy
  • Use several table lamps to create low pools of light
  • Don't allow light onto the ceiling
Julie has many more tips to share and she's in the Pearl.

Lux Lighting
1333 NW Glisan Portland, OR 97209
503-299-6754 X110 or julie@luxlights.com

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Online Furniture Store in a Fight

Luxury furniture makers and their affiliated sellers are taking aim at Europe by Net, an Internet company based in London. It is run by Julie Edwards and is offering $11,000 Italian sofas for $8,000. Why the controversy? Read the full story on this online furniture store fight.

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Announcing New Shadowbrook Furniture at GoWFB.com!

Just in time for the holidays, you can now find select home office and living room Shadowbrook Furniture at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. Exceed your dreams of comfort and style with these amazing furniture collections at low wholesale prices. Click each listing below to view more details on these hot furniture sets. For even more great choices, view our Shadowbrook Furniture page for our entire collection. Shipping is included to your local GoWFB.com outlet.


Giordano Leather Sectional Sofa Set



Terisi Leather Club Chair



Arcadia Office Furniture Set

If you have any questions about our new Shadowbrook Furniture, you can call us toll free at (866) 595-8930 or email Sales@GoWFB.com. We will get back to you promptly.



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Exclusive Online Thanksgiving Specials at GoWFB.com only until November 23, 2006!



Select dining room, living room, and bar sets are now on sale until November 23 at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. View our Thanksgiving Specials to find exclusive prices for hot, name brand furniture by Stanton International, Fairmont Designs, Rizzon, and Coaster Company. Shipping is included to your local GoWFB.com outlet.


$2,259 - Stanton International 337 Sofa Set - In Stock in Rajah Stone - will ship in 1-3 weeks.


$1,449 - Cicero Pedestal Dining Table Set - ships in 2 - 4 weeks.

Visit our Thanksgiving Specials page or call us toll free at (866) 595-8930 to find out which products are on sale!

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planet dinnerware

NO NEED TO CHECK THE LEGS, your table isn’t lopsided: CB2’s Planet Dinnerware has a definite slant that will drive compulsive tabletop arrangers nuts. Dipped in white glaze and featuring a low-cut profile, these oval plates aren’t quite minimalist but definitely have a chic appeal. Viewed from above, their slightly skewed and [...]

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Announcing New Ferdinand Furniture at GoWFB.com

Ferdinand Furniture is now available at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. View the Prague Square Dining Table Set for a solid wood counter height table that seats up to 8 people comfortably when it is fully extended. This dining table extends from an intimate rectangle table to a large square dining table with its 18" leaf. The bi-cast leather side chairs are easy to maintain and feature a 360 degree swivel with full footrest. The hardwood legs are stained in a warm cappuccino finish. The Prague dining room set comes with a square dining room table and 8 side chairs for a low wholesale price.


Square Dining Table

If you have any questions about the new Prague Square Dining Table by Ferdinand Furniture, you can call us toll free at (866) 595-8930 or email Sales@GoWFB.com. We will get back to you promptly.



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conventio wing chairs

WITH A FEW NOTABLE EXCEPTIONS office chairs tend to follow fairly tried and true formulas for design, since ergonomics necessarily rank first in importance. Ergonomics and design aren’t completely incompatible however, as evidenced by HAG’s Conventio Wing chairs. While the bifold crease is largely for looks, the ventilated polypropylene shell [...]

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Announcing the New Rotunda Round Dining Table Sets by Lifestyle Solutions

The contemporary styled Rotunda Round Dining Table Set by Lifestyle Solutions includes a 60 round dining table, long stool, small stool, and side chair. This dining room furniture set is a classy choice for any contemporary home. Choose between Beige and Baby Blue upholstery. Quantities are limited so order now.


Rotunda Beige Round Dining Table Set


Rotunda Baby Blue Round Dining Table Set


Easily change your dining table size from 60" to 72" on each listing. Click on each image to view more details on these contemporary round dining table sets. If you have any questions about the new Rotunda Dining Sets by Lifestyle Solutions, you can call us toll free at (866) 595-8930 or email Sales@GoWFB.com. We will get back to you promptly.

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solas lighting

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE GLOW: Cj O’Neill’s Solas Lighting seems to hover in mid-air with special acrylic brackets that offset them slightly from the wall. Graphics such as flying birds, swirling dots and arrows are all applied to give a sense of movement, while simultaneously adding further contrast to the light [...]

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futon lounger

IT’S ALWAYS NICE when the lounger itself appears to be lounging; West Elm’s Futon Lounger is about as relaxed as it gets, with a generously padded mattress that just begs to be occupied. Its ground-hugging chocolate-stained hardwood frame is distinctly Asiatic in style, with a slight upward kick towards the end. Available [...]

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GoWFB.com featured on Eco Furniture Episode of Alive and Well!

Eco Furniture available to order online at Wholesale Furniture Brokers was featured on an episode of Alive and Well with Michelle Harris. Alive and Well with Michelle Harris is one of the highest rated healthy lifestyle shows in national television. View part one of the episode that includes the Stanton International 449 Sectional Sofa with Chaise, Modloft Chelsea Sideboard, Soho Grand Dining Table Set by Rizzon, and Wilshire Canopy Platform Bed by Lifestyle Solutions.





View all three parts of the eco furniture episode of Alive and Well - Green Home Eco Make-Over at YouTube.com.



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Leather Recliner Chair Sets by Stanley Chair are Now Available at GoWFB.com

Stanley Chair recliners feature supple top grain leather in a variety of colors. Each recliner also comes with a stylish contemporary base and a natural wood finish. An easy patented latch release mechanism allows the chair to recliner back. Add a luxuriously comfortable Stanley Chair to your modern home today! View the entire recliner chair collection at Wholesale Furniture Brokers.



R-028 Series
Featured Colors: Black, Buff, Celery, Ivory, and Raisin


R-139 Series
Featured Colors: Butter, Celery, Tan, Wine, Brick, Mocha


R-262 Series
Featured Colors: Black, Brown, Red, Yellow


REC-86 Series
Featured Colors: Brick and Mocha

As an added bonus to you, Stanley Chair leather recliners include shipping to your local GoWFB.com outlet. View the entire Stanley Chair leather recliner collection online at Wholesale Furniture Brokers.

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One Day Sale! Chicago Bycast Leather Sectional Sofa


One Day Sale Alert!

On Wednesday, April 4th, you can take advantage of an exclusive online sale for Wholesale Interiors' Chicago Leather Sectional Sofa at Wholesale Furniture Brokers! The offer includes top grain bycast leather and your choice of color between dark brown and cream! You also have the option to add the matching ottoman and to select which side the chaise goes on, left or right.

From midnight to midnight only, this set will be put on even further discount for just 24 hours, so act fast!








For any additional information on this sale (or any other items!), please give us a call at (866) 595-8930 and visit us online at www.GoWFB.com.

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