Wisteria Warehouse Sale!

Without a doubt my favorite catalogue is Wisteria. And it’s been that way for years now. What a fabulous company it is – started by the Crown Prince & Princess of Design, Shannon and Andrew Newsom - Wisteria is wildly popular with both designers and the people who want a designer look on a budget. Wisteria is always up on the latest trends, anything you are seeing in the magazines, they will have the look.

Over the years I have bought much from Wisteria and have not been disappointed – ever. The merchandise is well made, yet the prices are so reasonable it makes it hard to resist.

The people who live in the Dallas Metroplex are the lucky ones though. They live near the Wisteria Outlet store. I’ve heard many tales about the Outlet – all the incredible steals and bargains people have gotten. I’ve never been, but I’m dying to! The rumors are that the very best time to go is during the Wisteria Warehouse Sale. And, there is one this week: Thursday – Saturday! Don’t miss it is all I can say!

(Note: this merchandise shown above is from the catalogue and not the Warehouse Sale! Pictures of merchandise guaranteed to be at the Warehouse Sale are shown below.)

Here they are, waiting on line for the doors to open last year. These are the smart ones, they don’t want to miss a thing.

Rows and rows and rows of merchandise, all hugely marked down.

Wisteria sent me a few pictures of merchandise guaranteed to be at the Warehouse Sale! Enjoy:

This Wisteria staple – the chest and mirror - are going to be on sale at the Warehouse this week! I’ve wanted this for years!!!!

Note: only the black mirror is available - not the chest BUT all the other colors are available in the chest!!!!!!!!

I love this table and bench – they are going to be on sale too. The table would make a great desk!

I can’t believe these are going to be at the Warehouse sale – they are new merchandise! I love these book boxes - I would buy a bunch for Christmas gifts.

And this assortment of cute felt animals is going on sale at the Warehouse. Even more perfect for Christmas gifts!

THE DETAILS:

If you live in the area – be there: The sale starts this Thursday and ends on Saturday: 11 am until 5 pm.

September 24-26, 11am-5pm
2055 Luna Road, Suite 182
Carrollton, TX 75006

For more information go to: www.wisteriaoutlet.com

Where’s Carrollton, you ask? If you live in the United States – the Wisteria Outlet is at the orange arrow in Carrollton, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.

And, again, at the orange arrow on the top left side, right off the President George Bush Turnpike which is right off the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway. They sure like our Texas presidents in Dallas.

If you do go, let us know what bargains you got, ok?

Veranda Magazine

 

Cover story:  Magnificent Swedish clock/desk combination.

I love when a magazine's cover is beautiful.  I'll spy the new issue on the stands and my heart skips a beat while I rush to the checkout counter.  If the cover is especially pretty, I won't scan the magazine on the way home.  Instead, I'll wait until I can take the article all in, with no distractions.  The new Veranda magazine has such a cover!   The story centers around a gorgeous, remodeled Dallas home owned by a young Texan couple, both of whom have ties to the design world.  The Newsoms started and own the wildly successful Wisteria catalogue, a favorite source for designers and design lovers everywhere. The wife, Shannon, is the daughter of one of Houston's great interior designers, Jane Moore - who also owns the shop Jane Moore, Ltd. which specializes in Swedish and French antiques.  And, as if that isn't enough design pedigree for one couple -- Andrew, the husband, is the son of Veranda's founder and editor Lisa Newsom (a fact which was news to me.)  No wonder Wisteria is as fabulous as it is!!  With genes like these, how could Shannon and Andrew go wrong? 

Have I told  you yet just how fabulous their home is?  Filled to overflowing with painted Swedish and French antiques, it is a vision in soft, muted colors.  Gustavian furniture is a close cousin to French furniture and they mix well together.  Plain and checked linens cover the peeling painted wood frames of the chairs and sofas.  Walls throughout are painted white and the wood floors are just as light.  No fussy drapery here, instead wood shutters cover the windows.  Sprinkled throughout the house are pieces from the Wisteria catalogue, but mostly the accessories are one-of-kind antiques, some of which will serve as inspirations to copy for the catalogue.  Veranda magazine is based out of the deep south and thus, isn't available everywhere, so for those unable to buy it, here are a few highlights from the Newsom house:

 

One side of the living room, Gustavian chairs, French console.

Gorgeous antique mantel, french chairs.  I love the old books on the mantel.

The dining room with new steel table from France, antique French chairs and chandelier.  Swedish Moro clock in the background.

Living room with Chelsea Editions check on custom sofa.  Swedish chairs and center table.  Modern lamps are an unexpected touch.  Wisteria green jug on table.