The seasons are a changin’ (farewell beach weather…you will be missed…and I surely hope you won’t be gone too long…), but as the leaves turn, and cooler days call for cozier, more intimate gatherings indoors, I am often inspired to spruce-up the home and add something fresh for Fall…
There is simply no easier fix than swapping out your throw pillows AND we have just gotten in several HUGE shipments from all sorts of different places…here, there …..everywhere!!!
Have a look at some of the photos I just took during a quick spin around the store…Pillows galore I tell you…and best of all…They are all 20% off until Weds, November 9th!!! In fact, ALL IN-STOCK ACCESSORIES are 20% OFF. Bedding…Rugs…Lamps…Art…Mirrors & More….Thanksgiving is around the corner…company’s coming….be ready!
Happy November….Rebecca
November 4 2011 | Leave a Comment
buf· fet - noun
a counter height piece of furniture intended to stand at the side of a room, with drawers, cupboards, and shelves to hold silver, china, linen, etc.
Boo-fay?..Buff-fey?..Buff-eht?
To-may-toe..To-mah-toe…However you would like to pronounce it, we are having a HUGE SALE on all of our In-Stock Buffets!!! Take 30%-50% OFF of ALL buffets at both the Store & Outlet locations. The guys just unloaded a brand new container yesterday that was chock full of clean-lined, solid-wood beauties from Indonesia…multiple sizes and finishes, so the in selection is pretty dynamic right now!
The holidays will be here before you know it…perfect time to get a jump start on sprucing up the dining room!
see some pics..lots more in the store!!!…..Rebecca
October 6 2011 | Leave a Comment
de•sign
— v.
1. to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully
Hi there!
It’s Celadon’s delinquent blogger here….New shipments from all of the summer shows have just been pouring in since our return from Mexico, and I must say the store is looking pretty fantastic filled with all of this great new stuff! Working here will give you the “I wants” something terrible…
Since we try to keep things nice and natural with our casegoods, sofas, and sectionals (the big stuff), the accessories are where you can really have some fun and keep things fresh. It’s amazing how changing throw pillows can sometimes flip the entire feel of a room.
Anyhow…all of these new throw pillows, lamps, mirrors, and art have inspired a SURPRISE Storewide Accessory Sale. This Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Sept 23rd-25th) get 20% OFF ALL In-Stock Accessories. This includes all rugs!
I’ve attached some photos of some of our favorites that just hit the floor, and the receiving area is still both “embarrassingly” and “excitingly” chock-a-block with boxes of new goodies, so there is plenty more to come!
Happy first Friday of Fall (where did summer go????)……..Rebecca
*New photos just added to “Celadditions” of both accessories and upholstery (take a peek!)
**Special Thank You to Taloo Lesniak for modeling one of our new tutus! This one looks too cute (and hilarious)on a Corgi but they are of course made for little girls and they start at $9.
*** Only 2 weeks left of Semi-Annual Upholstery Sale!!! 20% Off all In-Stock & Special Orders
September 23 2011 | Leave a Comment
Hi Hi! Hola! Hola!
Elizabeth and I are back from Mexico (we went on somewhat of an impromtu buying adventure for Celadon last week). We have been busy unwrapping all of the one-of-a-kind treasures we found in market mazes and little outdoor stands manned by working artisans while on the trip…….
We still have more to open, and I intend to write a proper travel journal entry that does the people and places we visited full justice next week. It was truly an amazing trip, and I simply cannot say enough great things about how friendly, helpful, accommodating, endearing, smiley, etc…etc..etc…the people of Guadalajara, Mexico are! Stay tuned for that…
In the meantime….I thought I would give you a sneak peek of some gorgeous handmade clay crosses, the sweetest crocheted gauze dresses for the little ones, and hand-beaded bracelets that are each so intricately detailed and down right fancy, it’s impossible to decide on just one!!
Have a look…more to come…..all of these are on the Celadon floor as of today!
Happy Labor Day Weekend! -Rebecca
September 1 2011 | 1 Comment
Ah, the bed. The most coveted piece of furniture in most homes (well, at least my home), whether you realize it or not. It’s a place to rest your weary bones at the end of a long day, the spot where you long to crawl when you’re not feeling well, the ideal locale to steal a nap (nap? what’s a nap?) every once in a blue moon, and boy it sure does make a lovely canvas for the art that is your new bedding. It’s also the one place that always earns an appreciative sigh when I climb in at night, lie down, pull the covers up to my chin, and know that I can relax. Sighhhhhh… Bed. Ah yes. How I love thee.
The bed can say so much about your personal style as well; you may have a one-of-a-kind, hand-carved bed from India or a soft, tufted linen bed with curvy lines. Maybe it’s a distinctive four poster bed with a dark finish, or a classic three-panel bed to complement any décor. Don’t have any of those? Well, we sure do! And they’re gorgeous. On display now on the showroom floor. Come get inspired! Isn’t it past your bedtime? -M
August 23 2011 | Leave a Comment
“To see once is worth more than hearing a hundred times.”
— African Proverb
Orders from Atlanta Market are already starting to trickle in…which has made the beginning of this week just fly by! We are such a large store with the premise of selling home furnishings….but sometimes it is the little things that come in that get everyone around here all excited!
I wanted to share just a few snaps of some fun cards, jewels and other accessories that just arrived. We got in some great looking bracelets, baubles and necklaces that are super inexpensive from the Atlanta Show, as well as some new “noodle bracelets” that you must see on!!! These are designed and handmade by a local woman (who is a mother of 5!!!!) and are super sophisticated wax cord and metal creations. She has also stocked us with her handmade wrap bracelets (which I think every person on staff has purchased one) that come in an array of cord and bead colors and could be worn anywhere from work to a fancy night out on the town.
Another talented jewelry designer out of Richmond that has been a Celadon staple for years, just brought us in a fresh sampling of her newest vintage re-designs on Friday and those will hit the floor today!!
Keeping with the local theme….our friend Adam of Rewined Candles, who’s business is simply soaring after his praises were recently sung in both Charleston Home Magazine and Garden & Gun, just dropped a fresh shipment of his green, environmentally friendly, soy candles made of re-purposed champagne bottles. They have a fun look, long burn, and fresh scent. We couldn’t be happier for him and all of his recent success. Pop in and get them while they’re hot!!!
I personally still love the art of writing a letter, so I am a complete sucker for unique cards/stationary/etc. We just picked-up a new line out of Wilmington, NC that boasts both beautiful, letterpress quality, and laugh-out-loud designs. I can’t tell you how much I love this pink elephant…its so sweet it makes my heart melt!
A new shipment of cards by Breathless Paper just arrived as well. Breathless churns out an array designs straight from their Atlanta workshop, and the Owner/Designer, Jessica, also owns a fantastic store in the Virginia Highlands called Urban Cottage. I try to make it by whenever I am in the Atlanta area. The Highlands in general is one of the city’s greatest jewels, and Urban Cottage stages an eclectic mix of home things, clothing, gifty items…really just cool stuff all the way around…and is so inspirational in the way it is so well-merchandised. The website cannot even begin to do it justice!!! You must stop in for a peak if you are in the area.
Anyhow…Some unique small treasures and tiny wonders have arrived that we just can’t get enough of and thought we would share with you…..Rebecca
PS. Just got in a shipment of this airy, bohemian Savannah Gauze Linen Bedding….It makes a bed look like heaven…just had to share…
August 3 2011 | 2 Comments
We just popped the top on another GORGEOUS container of unique finds and one-of-a-kinds from India. This one was filled to the brim with high quality, solid wood pieces that marry something old with something new.
A couple of our favorites that just made their way into the store are a set of glass-topped, round coffee tables with bases made of repurposed, wooden architectural pieces that have been left unfinished. The juxtaposition of the old wood with all its elegant imperfections and the sleek glass is simply spot on!! Pair one of these with a clean, crisp, white/natural sectional and bold, geometric throw pillows and you have an eclectic space that tells a story, feels uncontrived and is anything but “themey”.
We are also all loving this lattice backed shelf….The way the light pours through the back gives the piece such individuality… and the vibrant color would make storing white dishes, glass or even gold items so visually appealing.
There is much more to see…a demi-lune that I am sure will not make it through the weekend without being sold, and some shelves that I am personally partial to. They are made of old pieces of wood that still have their original metal shipping tags attached. In all fairness, I have NO IDEA what these tags say, but they tell a tale of this object’s former life many years ago on the other side of the world. I had my eye on a similar one when this sort of container arrived last summer…well as the old saying goes…you snooze, you lose!…hopefully whoever has it now loves it lots. No two pieces from this vendor are ever alike, so should you see something that fits your fancy..make your purchase!!
Come take a peek…Lot’s of new things to see, and there is more at the Celadon Outlet..The Annual Summer Sale is in full swing at both locations. Happy shopping! -Rebecca
P.S. If I was being graded on photography for this post let’s just say I would not get an A. Our new camera is on the way!!!
P.P.S. I am loading a few pics of other new things that came in this week…click on CELADDITIONS to see…
July 29 2011 | Leave a Comment
Nothing says summer like food, friends, and festive spirits….Whether you’ve whipped up something gourmet style or ordered good old-fashioned Chinese take-out, the joy of gathering for a meal simply brings people together in a way that transcends cultures. So shouldn’t the table at which you sit be AMAZING??!!
Well…we have recently gotten in quite a few stunners here at Celadon, and they are ALL 15%- 40% OFF through Wednesday, July 20th. From beautiful white-washed, distressed, farmhouse tables to solid dark wood and round, the selection of styles, sizes and finishes in the store right now is really phenomenal.
The guys just brought in a one-of-a-kind, 10 foot, solid wood table that has been left in its original “treeform”. We found these in Indonesia, and they boast impeccable craftsmanhip, artistic vision, and some serious weight! Moving this puppy was no small feat, but it would be the absolute shining star in any home!! We have them in several lengths, and each one is completely unique in its table-top shape. We only get containers of these in twice a year and these tables fly right out of the door every time…so come have a look! (BTW…I think this would make an insane conference table!!!).
Have a look at some of the photos below of what’s in –stock. Please forgive the pitiful photography..I was having some technical difficulties (unfortunately not uncommon) today and had to use a camera from the days of yore 
…hopefully you’ll get the idea and come in for a peek.
Happy Weekend! – See below a recipe a friend of mine recently sent me from Bon Appetit Magazine (I’m a paella enthusiast..so she shot my way). I think this would be perfect for a sweet summertime soiree (with your closest of friends of course) on your new table. Serve with crusty bread and a great bottle of wine! Yum!
Long Live Summer!!!!!….Rebecca
Grilled Lobster Paella
6 servings
Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/07/grilled-lobster-paella#ixzz1SDKmUGfo
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3/4 pound Spanish chorizo, sliced into 1/2″-thick rounds
- 6 stalks green garlic, thinly sliced, or 2 finely chopped leeks, white and light-green parts only
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 1/2 cups short-grain rice
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 7 cups hot seafood or chicken stock
- Kosher salt
- 3 1-1 1/4-pound lobsters, halved lengthwise, claws cracked
- 2 cups fresh shelled peas or frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 lemons, halved
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ingredient info
Spanish chorizo, pimentón, and calasparra, Valencia, or bomba rice can be ordered from
latienda.com.
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special equipment
16″-18″ paella pan
Preparation
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Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill. Let burn down to red-hot coals; rake to edge of grill. (For backup, start a second round of coals in a charcoal chimney on pavement nearby.) Put paella pan on grill grate; heat olive oil. Add chorizo and green garlic or leeks; cook until golden, 3-4 minutes.
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Add smoked paprika and rice; cook, stirring often, until rice is coated, 2 minutes. Add saffron threads to hot stock. Add stock to pan and season to taste with kosher salt; stir to distribute ingredients. Let cook, undisturbed, until stock simmers and rice begins to absorb liquid, about 10 minutes. Rotate pan every 2-3 minutes to cook evenly.
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Arrange lobster halves over the rice. Continue cooking, rotating the pan often, as the rice swells and absorbs the stock. Add more coals from charcoal chimney to maintain even heat under the pan. Cook until the rice is almost tender and the lobster is cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
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Scatter peas on top. (If the liquid evaporates before the rice is tender, add more hot stock.) Cook without stirring, allowing rice to absorb all of the liquid, so that a crust (the socarrat) develops on the bottom and the edges begin to dry out and get crusty, 5-10 minutes, for a total cooking time of about 40 minutes.
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Remove pan from grill. Cover with large clean kitchen towels and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemons, making sure to scrape some of the socarrat from the bottom of the pan onto each plate.
Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/07/grilled-lobster-paella#ixzz1SDKaY5Bo
July 15 2011 | Leave a Comment
free-spirited
— adj.
1. someone who isn't weighed down by the troubles of everyday life, is always themselves regardless of the situation and lives life to the full. Not restricted by other people's opinions.
***This is a “re-post” from when our blog first got up and running…but with a heat index today of 120 degrees (which seems like a joke)….no better time to pay homage to summer and its signature color …that we embrace all year round. …WHITE***
Like most good things in life, great style seems to be achieved when it comes organically and does not feel forced. We like to think that the feel of our store is no different.
Celadon’s look is nestled in a unique ambiguity of casual but dressed-up, masculine but feminine, current but timeless, chic but comfortable, clean but inviting. Riding this fine line is almost our signature. We often find that using natural fibers, textures, and color palettes for the large pieces in a space, and letting the accessories tell the rest of the story creates just this feel. That’s why one of our favorite colors for upholstered furniture here at Celadon is….drum roll……WHITE.
I know, I know, I know……you are rolling your eyes and fully armed with at least 25 snarky remarks on the practicality (or lack there of) of life with a white sofa. Images of muddy paw prints after the dog takes a seat, junior having a hey day with crayola, or a clumsy moment with a glass of red wine are probably just a few of the mental pictures that have sent you running toward the dark brown sofa that you might currently be sitting on. But life in white is actually easier than you think!!!! Slipcover styles are more popular than ever, and have also stood the test of time. A slipcover style can fit the bill anywhere from the beach to a downtown loft. Choose a quality, durable fabric that can go straight to the washing machine, and there is almost nothing that bleach can’t get out!
A white sofa or pair of great white, slipcovered chairs are a blank canvas, and create a clean, airy feel that can easily be changed and updated with throw pillows, wall art, rugs (dare I say painted floors), coffee table books, etc. If you are still too scared to take a seat on pure white, then try out large wood pieces with a fresh coat of the color slathered on. It can completely change the feel of a room. Take hints from http://www.whiteberryreinvented.com/
This DIY diva has made a business out of the color white and has a great blog with before and after shots that really convey the power of white. We love the natural, sophisticated look. Below are some of our favorite white furnishings right here at Celadon as well as some “happy places” from Holly’s blog (one of my latest and greatest obsessions)!
Keep cool….-R
P H O T O C A P T I O N S
1. This photo was taken here at Celadon this past Fall. We love how the plushy all white bed could not be more inviting, but also lets the natural, rustic bed shine. Throw pillows could take this look in one million different directions depending on your choices.
2. Also here at Celadon, a variation from stark white, this Natural Duck fabric is probably our most popular for both stock and special order. These slipcovers pull right off for cleaning and swapping out lamps or pillows make for easy updating.
3. Oh, the bravery! –Ha! Even former Vogue and Elle editor, Kathleen Boonen, is with us on white slipcovers!! Her daughter, Lila, is getting creative just a few steps away. Have a look at this fantastic post from Design*Sponge that gives a peek into she and her family’s artistic, eclectic home. Could little Lila be any cuter (I want her outfit!)?? Photos: Juan Carlos Ponsa and Enric Montes
4. For the truly brave! Life in the Fun Lane Blogger and Whiteberry Reinvented owner, Holly Baker, has fast become one of my favorite design inspirations. Have a look at some of her photos that show not only the power of white upholstery and linens, but the power of a white coat of paint! A few of my favorites from her blog are below, but if you are a fan of “Before & Afters” have a look yourself!!! Beware…you could be at your computer for hours.
5. Holly’s daughter, Wren’s, bedroom.
6. Dining Room….possibly one of my favorite rooms ever! All items were found at thrift stores or on Craiglist (including the wingback chairs!!) and repainted by Holly. Read more on her site and prepare to be inspired!
July 13 2011 | 1 Comment
