McElheran's Issue 7 - September 2017

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How To Be Inspired And Motivated At Your Desk YOUR DESK, YOUR WORLD. -Pg 2

INTRODUCING A Collection That Dives Into Artistry, Antiques, And The Culture Of Texas -Pg 6

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017

Having trouble being

inspired and motivated at your desk?

There’s not a person I know who doesn’t crave a desk not only beautifully styled, but functional as well.

I want my desk to look like it just leapt off the cover of Architectural Digest. However, I must admit, my desk is the worst you’ll ever see! It falls short in pretty much every way possible. It’s constantly piled with, art supplies, lists and notes scrawled and tossed about, books I meant to finish, business cards, water bottles and various other tools I find myself using daily. If any of that sounds familiar then I hope the following 15 tips for styling a desk also increases your productivity and your creativity!

The desk itself. Ask yourself, is your desk managing to serve the functions you need it to? If you’re just surfing the web and paying the odd bill a smaller desk will probably do. On the other hand, if you find yourself constantly working at your desk then your needs will be different. Things like storage and functionality need to be considered. Is there enough storage for your papers and or enough work space for you to spread out? Of course, you should also choose a desk that is a reflections of your personality. A little more artful if you are, it should match who you think you are—which isn’t boring!

Purge. Clean the slate and say goodbye to the clutter. Remove all files, papers and trinkets that no longer have useful purpose. Store only important documents.

Location. Consider how you work best. Maybe you’d prefer your desk beneath a window for lots of natural light and good daydreaming. On the other hand perhaps you don’t need the distraction and would prefer the desk facing a pretty picture.

Rethink. Try replacing personal pictures with motivational thoughts or places you plan to travel to keep your motivation high.

Move: Picture frames on top of your desk can create clutter and perhaps are better hung on the wall.

Edit. Only keep what you need on top of your desk. Aim to have everything you need handy but not in the way, think efficiency.

Choose. Practical accessories that express your personality. For example, a mason jar with pencils or a sleek stapler. It should be a pleasure to be at your desk.

Compose. Think odd numbers 3’s and 5’s when displaying your things just as you would for a fireplace mantel.

Change: Your computer’s desktop image regularly to a motivational quote or something inspiring about the season.

Pin-up board: Creative types will have a mood board others will call it an achievement board. Regardless, it is a place where the distraction of inspiring thoughts, images, swatches, thank you cards, certificates of achievement and business cards can be posted and easily reconnected with.

Reuse. Don’t be afraid to reuse your favorite items from around the home in a whole new way. For example using a pottery sculpture your friend or relative made as a paperweight or an old vase for holding your pens and pencils.

Life. Why not add some plants or flowers? A water piece might also be considered, like a table top fountain or fish tank. Items like these can change a room and lift your spirits by adding oxygen, movement and life.

YOUR DESK, YOUR WORLD.

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Barton Creek Wyatt Desk Reg. 2,829 Johnson Deck Reg. 3,579 Johnson File Chest Reg. 3,769

Brentwood Desk Mina Side Chair

Reg. 3,189 Reg. 1,289

Francis Damon

Reg. 2,999 Reg. 2,499

Sale 2,249 Sale 1,879

Patty Hayes

Reg. 1,719 Reg. 2,649

Sale 1,289 Sale 1,989

Sale 2,129 Sale 2,689 Sale 2,839

Sale 2,389 Sale 969

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Natalie Chair Arden Sofa

Reg. 1,769 Reg. 3,989

Sale 1,329 Sale 2,639

Lamp Table Harper Sofa Harper Armless Chair Harper Occasional Chair Oval Cocktail Table

Reg. 1,059 Reg. 3,649 Reg. 3,129 Reg. 2,869 Reg. 1,489

Sale 799 Sale 2,739 Sale 2,349 Sale 2,159 Sale 1,119

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Leather Wing Chair Starting at 4,699 Sale starting at 3,529 Metropolitan Sofa Starting at 9,769 Sale starting at 7,329 Cafe Noir Cocktail Table (Disc. 1 Available) Reg. 2,619 Sale 1,969.99

MADE FOR YOU! Sherrill Sofa Starting at 5,839 Carved Chair Starting at 4,369

Sale starting at 4,379 Sale starting at 3,279

Wing Back Chair Starting at 2,989 Sale starting at 2,249

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A casual American collection that takes a deep dive into the artistry, antiques, culture, natural terrain and landmarks of the hill country of Texas, the refined estates of Napa Valley, and the natural beauty of the bluegrass regions of Kentucky.

Hill Country is a collection of bedroom, dining, home office and accent furniture crafted of flat-cut rustic white oak veneer that is cracked before the finish is applied to appear seasoned over time. Selected pieces are crafted in a carved “Gambel Oak� motif inspired by the scrub oaks that are so prominent in the American West.

Woodcreek Mansion Bed: King Reg. 6,599 Queen Reg. 6,199

Sale 4,949 Sale 4,619

Carved Bachelor Chest 3 Drawer Nightstand

Reg. 2,549 Sale 1,919 Reg. 2,199 Sale 1,649

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Mason End Table Lytle Writing Desk Comfort Upholstered Arm Chair Bunching bookcase

Reg. 1,319 Reg. 2,199 Reg. 1,419 Reg. 4,299

Sale 989 Sale 1,649 Sale 1,059 Sale 3,229

The main finish is a timeworn saddle brown that is paired with an anthracite black with light dusty-wax hang up to create a two-tone finish that is as authentic as the countryside from which it emanated. The accent finish was inspired by native Sandstone with characteristic aged black highlights that has been quarried in the Texas Hill Country for centuries.

Comfort Upholstered Side Chair Bandera Dining Table

Reg. 1,229 Reg. 4,929

Sale 929 Sale 3,699

Theodore Office Chair Hedwig Executive Desk

Reg. 1,979 Reg. 6,599

Sale 1,489 Sale 4,949

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There's nothing better than throwing on some pjs, grabbing some popcorn and lounging on your favorite sofa for a movie. In contrast to a formal living room used for entertaining guests, your casual living room should be a place of relaxation, movie watching and catching some zzzzzzs during a midafternoon nap.

Here are some designer tips when choosing furniture for your casual living space: 1. LINEN Upholster your sofa or sectional in a light textured linen. Linen appears to be the oldest textiles in the world and is still the go to for a comfy casual look that can be dressed up or down with pillows and accessories.

2. LEATHER A comfortable leather chair is the hallmark of any casual living room or den. You want your leather to be soft but resilient. There really isn't anything better than being able to prop up your feet while binge watching your new favorite tv show on Netflix. There are many types of recliners that would look great in your causal living room without looking like something your grandpa would own.

3. OVERSIZED whether it’s a deep sofa, or an oversized chair and ottoman, big and comfy furniture is perfect for curling up to read your favorite book or to enjoy your morning coffee.

4. TEXTURE - add texture to your casual living space! You can add a cozy wool throw, velvet cushions, faux fur throw, and or a soft shag carpet.

You can also create many textures just by layering some of these items together.

5. FAMILY HEIRLOOM or TRAVEL PIECES - Don’t be afraid to display some nick knacks, as long as they have some meaning to you.

These items can add personality creating a sense of comfort with and give a lived in feel.

6. SLIPCOVERS - It creates an image of relaxing at the summer beach house or curling up with family on the sofa. The slipcover not only looks stylish, but having the ability to take it off and wash it whenever you want will change your world!

7. NATURAL ELEMENTS - Bring the outdoors inside with a touch of rustic. Sisal rugs, light wood finishes in the flooring, case good pieces or décor items. Items that reflect life from the outdoors pair well with a casual living space.

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Bryce Bed: King Queen

Reg. 4,189 Reg. 3,459

Sale 3,149 Sale 2,599

Mirror Reg. 1,319 Sale 989 Dresser Reg. 4,519 Sale 3,389 Caddy 3 Drawer Nightstand Reg. 2,259 Sale 1,699

The Arch

SALVAGE COLLECTION It’s all in the details. It’s an artfully placed row of hammered nailheads or the sparkle of a faceted glass drawer pull. It’s a footboard with cedar-lined storage for bed linens or the carved corbels on a dresser, inspired by the embellishments of a neoclassical marble mantelpiece. The Arch. Salvage Collection from A.R.T. marries the timeless beauty of traditional European architectural detailing with thoughtful functionality for today’s living.

Gwynn Curio Cabinet Reeves Upholstered Host Chair Mills Side Chair Pearce Dining Table

Reg. 9,899 Reg. 1,559 Reg. 1,119 Reg. 5,689

Sale 7,439 Sale 1,169 Sale 829 Sale 4,279

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IF A MATTRESS COULD TALK. Stories we have heard & experienced selling luxury beds.

One of my favorite stories about Vispring mattresses came from an elderly gentleman who we will call Angus. You will see why we call him that shortly.

Angus had owned a Vispring mattress for many years and was in our store one day wholeheartedly recommending that his kids purchase one of these luxury beds for themselves. You see Angus grew up, many, many years ago, across the pond in Scotland. Like most young Scottish men, he enjoyed spending the odd evening having a pint with the boys at the local pub. The only downside to his evenings out was when it was time to go home and sneak into bed next to his young bride in the wee hours of the night. There wasn’t a time that Angus was able to slip in to bed without waking his wife and being reminded of how late it was. Life carried on this way for a while and eventually the mattress they were sleeping on needed to be replaced. Angus and his wife decided to invest in a Vispring luxury bed seeing as they were made just down the road in Plymouth, England. The new bed arrived and after a short adjustment period Angus and his wife enjoyed many nights of blissful sleep. A curious thing happened the next time Angus spent an evening with the boys at the pub.

At the end of the night he crept into his bedroom while his wife was fast asleep, carefully slipped into bed and waited for the reminder of what time it was, but it never came. The next time, same thing. He would slip into bed and his wife just kept on enjoying her night’s sleep, undisturbed.

As much as Angus enjoyed his Vispring mattress for the great night’s sleep it gave him and his wife, it was the fact that when he had stayed out a little later than planned he could slip into bed without waking his wife that made him a raving fan of the Vispring mattress.

A bedspoke bed by Vispring is a guarantee of supreme luxury and untroubled sleep.

For over a century, we have been refining the subtle art of pairing the perfect combination of spring size, tension and resilience with the finest materials nature has to offer. Material combinations vary from wool, bamboo, cotton, vicuna, mohair, cashmere, silk and horsetail.

Stop by the store today to see what combination suits your sleep style.

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HWT Features: Sofas Starting at 6,219 Chairs Starting at 3,519

Sale starting at 3,499 Sale starting at 2,049

FEATURES CUSTOM PROGRAM BY: IT’S EASY TO CREATE YOUR OWN HICKORY WHITE CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY SELECT FROM: • 2 Seat cushions/depths • Welted or weltless

• 7 Arm/cushion styles • 20 Configurations

• 4 Back styles • 6 Bases

ARM & CUSHION STYLES:

20 WILTON Panel Arm to the Front

21 WILTON COURT Panel Arm T-Cushion

24 OXFORD Sock Arm to the Front

25 OXFORD COURT Sock Arm T-Cushion

27 ESSEX English Arm T-Cushion

28 KENT Modified Track Arm to the Front

30 MADISON Slope Arm to the Front

31 NEWPORT Track Arm to the Front

LEG STYLES:

D Dressmaker Skirt

M Metropolitan Leg 5"H

S Kick Pleat Skirt 9¼"H

T Turned Leg 5"H

W Wedge Leg 2"H

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London Club Sofa: 92.5” Leather Reg. 4,749 116” Leather Reg. 5,429 92.5” Fabric Starting at 4,599 116” Fabric Starting at 5,269

Sale 3,569 Sale 4,069 Sale starting at 2,969 Sale starting at 3,559

FULL-GRAIN vs. TOP-GRAIN Marquis Recliner: Leather Starting at 3,769 Fabric Starting at 2,579

Sale starting at 2,749 Sale starting at 1,939

Full-grain and top-grain are two terms that refer to what section of the hide the leather comes from and how it is processed. Full-grain leather is taken from the outermost section of the hide and is the most sought-after leather for its durability and character. Top grain leather is usually sanded down to remove any imperfections and then imprinted with imitation grain to give it a more uniform look.

Modern Push Back Recliner: Fabric Starting at 3,529 Leather Starting at 4,389

Sale starting at 2,649 Sale starting at 3,289

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This is not a sofa bed.

3 Seat Queen Sofa Sleeper Starting At 3 Seat King Sofa Sleeper Starting At

Reg. 6,619 Reg. 6,999

Sale 4,949 Sale 5,229

It’s the launch pad for great memories.

Stylish sofa by day. Comfortable bed by night.

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Azure Sofa and Chair Package Reg. 9,738 #designerdeals 2,993.99 Curved Cabinet Reg. 13,191 #designerdeals 3,942.99 Butler Chest Reg. 10,439 #designerdeals 1,957.99

Petrified Stump Reg. 1,889 #designerdeals 596.99

Leather Entertainment Console Reg. 6,129 #designerdeals 1,972.99

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Bar Cabinet Reg. 6,579 #designerdeals 1,973.99

designerdeals

Lucas Bookshelf Reg. 4,559 #designerdeals 981.99

Fuzzy Occassional Reg. 3,969 #designerdeals 1,485.99

Upholstered Dining Chair Reg. 2,089 #designerdeals 458.99

Faux Horn Cocktail Table Reg. 4,459 #designerdeals 1,264.99

Chair Reg. 4,089 #designerdeals 987.99

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Queen Upholstered Headboard Reg. 2,919 #designerdeals 492.99

Executive Leather Inlaid Desk Reg. 9,629 #designerdeals 2,177.99

Haven Side Chair Reg. 1,069 #designerdeals 426.99 Plaza Chair Reg. 2,859 #designerdeals 687.99

Flip Console Reg. 2,379 #designerdeals 583.99 Industrial Floor Lamp Reg. 499 #designerdeals 97.99

Carved Mirror Reg. 1,979 #designerdeals 478.99 Gold Floor Lamp Reg. 2,539 #designerdeals 596.99 Natural Jute Rug Reg. 1,579 #designerdeals 351.99 Hand Distressed End Table Reg. 1,499 #designerdeals 555.99

Burgandy Crocodile Chest Reg. 1,619 #designerdeals 574.99

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BUY MORE, SAVE MORE! On already reduced clearance items Beverly Glen King Bed with 2 Drawer Nightstand: Reg. package 6,987 Sale 2,699.99

• Purchase over $2000 and receive an additional $100 off your order • Purchase over $3500 and receive an additional $250 off your order • Purchase over $5000 and receive an additional $500 off your order

*Includes all in-stock clearance items. Does not include custom orders.