Thursday, December 02, 2010

Great Gift Giving


We're all about texture this season at Curious Sofa. When the snowy whites fill the store I have to focus on bringing in more texture to keep things interesting. The photo above is the perfect example; Plush Polar Bear, Antique Candlewicking Coverlet, Linen Patched Grain Sack and Rippled Felt Pillow. How cool would it be to present all your Christmas gifts with a theme?

Imagine your family or friends surrounding the tree and all the presents you give are tied together somehow, like the image above. Maybe everything is red, or everything is glitter or all of your gifts are silver; you get the idea. Suddenly everyone realizes they are receiving a little bit of YOU.

Maybe everyone receives something about angels from you...
Giant wooden angel wings are hung behind our counter.

Or something about lighting...
This amazing antique lamp has finally returned from rewiring. Stunning!

Our lighted branches are nearly sold out too. (White also available.)

Or crowns for all the queens in your life.
Small and large glitter Crown Wands.
A customer is lining their walkway with them!

All of these just added online!

Anything religious is always popular for church goers or collectors.
The above from our assortment of vintage prints.

No one will have to guess what you believe with this necklace!

We're all loving these glitter stars to sprinkle through
centerpieces or adorn packages.
Available in blue, green, pink or silver.

If glitter is not your thing, try these manuscript flowers.

And the bling just keeps on coming:
From unique artisan styles (above) to inexpensive costume jewelry below:


After Thanksgiving we added our Christmas kitch:
Plastic Santas, giant felt poinsettias and vintage choir candles.

And hats and scarves for nearly every single family member.

More to ideas to come next week!

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10 comments:

Patti's Artful Design said...

Just beautiful, Debbie! Nothing else needs to be said except, "Happy Holidays to you!"

Charlene said...

LOVE the hat in the last photo

linnea-maria said...

Gorgeous ! Your store is stuffed with perfect christmas gifts!! /Therese

suzy marie hachey. said...

i adore it all. too much.

The Farrier's Daughter said...

Those wooden wings are absolutely amazing! Are you selling any in the store?

Debbie Dusenberry said...

YES! One pair left.

Vintage Home said...

...oh my the necklace is stunning!

Mitzi Curi said...

Every time I visit your site, I'm totally inspired and excited by your products and the creative display ideas. Thanks for all of the eye candy, and have a Merry Christmas!

Coordinately Yours said...

I'm so sorry to see you go from the Prairie VIllage shops. Look forward to continued inspiration and finds!

Anonymous said...

I'm so sad. I just got your post card announcing your store closing. I loved your store! I know that financially that online is a cheaper alternative than the overhead of a store front, but it's heartbreaking to people like me who like to see,touch and feel items before we buy them. If I have no choice I will, but I'll miss the ambiance that your store and your staff! I'll be making my way back to your store to see if I can buy something awesome from your store before you close! Your way of merchandising will be missed! I hope that it's only temporary. I wish you nothing but the best,and may you have much success with your online store.
Lynne