Thursday, April 21, 2011

[going out of business]

for a business owner [going out of business] is not something they forecast in the early stages of their business plan.

however, for consumers and deal seekers, this phrase often causes a u-turn in the middle of the highway, spilling coffee, jelly beans and perhaps having pickles from your sonic burger smashed on your brand new ralph lauren cream linen pants (huh...wat?).

well there is a home furnishings store i used to visit while working as marketing representative for my former job. the prices weren't bad, but they weren't at a level where i just had to buy something. in fact i only saw one thing i wanted disappear in the two and a half years i bopped in there.

well a few months ago they announced they were going out of business and everything was 50% off.

well i found out like last week.  which was probably for the better.

a good friend and i hopped into the car and paid the store a visit. we didnt do any major damage, but here is what i came away with.
VOTE VOTE VOTE....right HERE!
Rashon aka Mr. Goodwill Hunting


15 comments:

Carmel @ Our Fifth House said...

Those are great! Sorry about your pants ;) Looks like it was worth it though!

Samantha @ Black Velvet Chair said...

GOLD! Are they Vase for flowers? I have been on a hunt for a good ice bucket/ champaigne coller since seeing yours ;) Samantha

Simply LKJ said...

Great find! Love the gold color, very rich.

A Delightful Design said...

Gorgeous! I love your eye--such smart style.

lizziefitz said...

Those would look amazing in my son's room. They remind me of trophies in the gold finish. Great find! Please come enter my giveaway:)

Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...

It always makes me a little sad to see a store going out of business-getting a great deal softens the blow a little though!

Tiffany @ Savor Home said...

Great find! I'm THRILLED about your trip to NY- again!! So happy for you and look forward to the next show!

The Sister Sophisticate said...

Perfect! This is right up your ally! And pickles on your RL linen, um "WAT" is right!

~L~ of Avid Accents said...

lord, how i love a good 50% off sale!!! Those vases are magnificent!

eddieross said...

Great finds, and something very practical that will have many uses.
Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend.
Xo,
E&J

ladycreates said...

Can we know what store, or is it a secret? Sorry about your pants!

Hamptontoes said...

So fabulous! Can't wait to see the many ways you plan to use them. Love them just they way you have them sitting right now too!

Mimi said...

I love those! I want those! Great find. Lucky you.

Style Studio said...

fabulous find! something I would have in the store-Tanya
www.stylestudiollc.com

carriesdesignmusings said...

Bittersweet.
I literally cried in the middle of Williams Sonoma Home when they were closing shop in Phila.