Hang on to your hats!!!!!

Let me just say this... 2012 is off and running with a BANG! Many of our readers follow us for market news and of course much of this is related to our construction business and I can confirm that trends are up. It is interesting to see how much of our renovation is turning into "restyling" as well. We see that people not only want to improve their living space, but they want to change how they live and re-invent their personal style to fit a new age. Out with the clutter and heavy appointments. Home styles are going more feminine, lighter, more streamlined and without a doubt - downright flirtatious in their appearance. Fresher colors, softer neutrals.

It is on this note, that we write our dear friends and notify them that the demand for consigned items is not what we expected and sales and orders for new furnishings are well above anything we considered. Due to that demand, we have decided to let our consignment end go and embrace where the market leads us. We are moving to suite 100A offices two doors down, less showroom space since what we do is mostly ordering in. We are very excited about how the "market" is dictating what we need to be and flexibility is key here. So let us know as we will be in Highpoint for the spring market, if you are looking to expand or change your home style.

For our construction clientele, stay tuned as an important announcement is soon to follow in our next blog. Many things are happening - by the minute. It is almost as if a bear has awakened from hibernation. What a relief! It has been a long four years and we are thrilled to receive the calls from our loyal clients asking for more of everything.

Out of the dark and into the light... Peace and enjoy!

Lila

Welcome 2012!!!

Amazing how time flies! We have been busy bees at The Nest on Main. We had our February tag sale and saw many familiar faces and some new ones too! We are preparing for a trip to High Point Market to see the new lines for spring. And we have been at work preparing the way for some new vendors to rep for custom installs.

Our workshop schedule has started with a terrarium building class led by, none other than, Nancy Wallace of Wallace Gardens. You are certain to go away with a cool terrarium with today's designs built with your own hands. We will offer up several workshops through the year... it is our way of saying "come socialize, enjoy and bond with us while learning many ways to refresh your style and showcase your things in a new way!"

It is an exciting time to grow a business. Being a very hands on person - I can tell you that the small business world is changing everyday and it takes lots of creativity and motivation to stay on top of all the ways you need to be savvy to make a business successful. I am no longer certain that any of the old rules apply. Opening a design center and dabbling in a little retail to service our clientele has been a very motivating and rewarding addition to our services.

Henderson & Adams continues to add new projects to the spring schedule board with complete kitchen overhauls and master bathrooms as a popular contender. While we always have a unique terrace level project on hand - the strongest additions that we see in the new market year are add ons! We have several new clients in some popular golf communities taking the plunge into adding on family rooms with new casual dining, while reworking the kitchen and adding outdoor living. The vibe is very upbeat, modern and there is definitely a more streamlined look now.

It seems that spring has the potential to offer all the requirements needed to wash off the winter doldrums and head into a vibrant, exhilarating new year! I am sure we will see you there! :)

Peace and Enjoy.... Lila