Let's hear it for the boys!

As someone who has given her father many, let’s just say colorful father’s day gifts (e.g. several coffee mugs, an eyeglass repair kit…it is important to note that he did not wear glasses at the time and countless mini tool sets…because, of course, you need more than one), I feel pretty confident in calling myself an authority of what not to get your father on Father’s Day. That being said, with age comes insight. Or at the very least, the ability to recognize one’s gift-giving flaws. Because of this, the want to help others in their quest to find the perfect present weighs heavily on my mind.

Speaking from personal experience alone, the gifts with the biggest impact are the ones that play a role in his everyday life. We all know that dads have a tough gig. It is a lot of responsibility; there are no holidays, vacations or even time-off for good behavior. Essentially, being a father is the very definition of job security. So, here is my thought…just because fathers are always working doesn’t mean they can’t be comfortable while doing so. Get him something to relax in (e.g. a recliner) or something that he can enjoy (e.g. an entertainment console for his plasma) the whole year-round. Coming from someone who is trying to forget the unforgettable eyeglass repair kit, it is never too late to remedy past mistakes. FYI: Crowley Furniture is offering free delivery until the end of June.

Happy Father's Day!

Summer days are here again!

We are now on the brink of summer. Light has again become a welcomed friend; it visits for most of the day and only reluctantly saunters off to bed in the late evening hours. And with light, comes color. Vibrant and fantastic, flashes of color seem to be everywhere. Our yards have become littered with brightly potted flowers, gardens grow to their full potential and even our clothes tend to mimic the changing season. The world itself appears to have lit up as if it is under the gaze of a spotlight.

And color is infectious. For most, summer is a time to be outdoors. But there is no reason to not bring the outdoors in. It is time to give life to your home again. Add a colorful accent chair. Replace your sofa and loveseat pillows with a new, refreshing shade or pattern. Adorn your walls with brightly hued pictures. Throw out a colorful accessory or two. Above all, don’t be afraid of color. If Mother Nature isn’t, why should you?

Go Green!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Enjoy the day!

Spring Forward

Don't forget to reset your clocks! Let's not look at it as losing an hour of sleep, but instead as gaining an hour of light. Throughout the week, our stores are open until 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy the light with us!

All you need is love...and something to sit on!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Open your eyes and I promise you will see it everywhere. Schools, stores and restaurants alike are decorated with hearts (small, big or candy-coated), balloons (regular, aluminum or on sticks), streamers and many other perfunctory artifacts that supposedly embody the idea of love. And we, the masses hurriedly run to find the perfect gift. Cards, flowers and chocolates are in great abundance. What do we choose?!? Oh, the flowers are so beautiful! Wow, the chocolates look divine! Yay, this card is perfect!

However, I want you listen carefully because this is the cold, hard, unfortunate truth: they are time stamped (minus the cards of course). And the expiration date is quick. Flowers wilt. Once chocolates are consumed, they are gone forever…except on those pesky hips. And then for a whole year, Valentine’s Day is just a distant memory. I promise you, I love flowers and especially chocolate…but why not make Valentine’s Day a year-long event?

As a colleague said, “Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate our loved ones and the home in which we live.” Are you getting the hint? I’ll give you a clue…furniture. Furniture does not have a quick expiration date. In fact, it is quite the opposite. It is constantly giving.

So here are a couple of options for you. You can either surprise your loved one with a gift certificate or you could make a seemingly impromptu stop at any one of our locations. Either way, come in together. This way you can avoid any decorative disagreements and walk away happy with your purchase. Plus, I don’t think I am far-fetched in saying this; there is something intimate about picking out furniture with the one that you love. Not only is it an activity that you are doing together (time spent together is always a bonus), but you are accessorizing your life and the home that you have built as a family. Okay, I admit that was cheesy, but it doesn’t make it less true!

Above all else though, enjoy the day! It is a rainbow of red, white and pink out there. Chase the rainbow.