Busy Weekend

Whew... is it Tuesday already? We had a great, busy weekend at Artifacts. The Cart Barn Inn had a full house and they sent them all to see us, everyone was looking for Mother's Day and graduation gifts and gift certificates, and those who couldn't work in their too-wet yard also came to see us!

Mike and Brett were kept busy rearranging furniture to fill up the "holes" and we were able to create a small break in an aisle in the middle room. We're going to try it for a while and see if it continues to be as handy as it was Saturday! You'll have to stop in and give us your opinion.

Still no progress on the camera front -- mine is being repaired and Brett's new one is stuck somewhere in customs because we bought it from a Canadian ebayer!! Duh -- should have looked at that before we bought it! As soon as we do get a camera, we'll post photos of some of the new furniture. We got most of the home decor shipment on the website using a borrowed camera, and many of those items completely sold out this weekend. Going to update that right now... remember to check the webpage often: www.artifactsbrucems.com

Also, some new bridal selection shots are up for Amelia Tunnell, too. Some that you can actually identify what she has selected, not like the earlier shots we had from the cell phone! Just bear with us while we work in the visual world of the internet without visuals.

Mother's Day Coming up May 10

And just in time, we have received a new load of home decor items. Some really nice crosses, vases, metal wall pieces, cookbook holders.... Ladies, this is the time to send your men in to buy you a gift!!



Just a reminder -- don't forget your own mom. We have plenty of more traditional pieces she would love like an accent chair, a nice print, a mirror....

And for you male readers, don't forget the MOTHER OF YOUR CHILDREN!!! We have some special gift certificates printed up for Mother's Day and Graduation. You can see samples here.



Keep in mind the printed gift certificates look better than the stretched/squished versions I put on that page!

LOTS MORE PHOTOS on the store website. Go check them out! www.artifactsbrucems.com

Camera Crisis

As Brett went off to shoot the alumni game at Calhoun City Saturday night, he discovered the camera had died. Soooooooo, no pictures of the NEW GOODIES that have arrived. And we have lots of new goodies, so this is the point I'll have to ask my blog readers to use their imaginations!

We have in some new credenzas and cabinets from Stein World, new lamps, and due to arrive later this week lots of new wall decor.

I have also packed up our sick widdle camera and mailed it off to Nikon for repair. Keep your fingers crossed for a swift recovery.

What's Hot

Sugar molds, wooden bowls, and wood wall brackets -- that's what! I was thinking "why wood all of a sudden?" Then it dawned on me that people are ready for summer and more outdoorsy type stuff and eating on the patio or deck and making their dining table more informal and...well, I guess wood just fits the bill!
Metal wall pieces remain popular for outdoor and indoor use too and more are one the way soon. Some great wall planters and other wall pieces coming soon.

Shower Reminder - Jesi Rogers this weekend

Just a reminder that the shower for Jesi Rogers, bride-elect of Jim McCormick, will be this Sunday, April 19. Jesi registered for a large curio at Artifacts (t0 house her large collection of crystal she tells us!) and if you would like your name added to the list as a gift-giver, just give me a call (983-8481) or email me & we'll make sure you're represented at her shower.

We have several new furniture pieces in -- tables, credenzas, decorative curios, bombe chests -- and lots of new lamps. Also some great metal wall pieces that would look good inside or out. Come see us!

Lamps and More

We have several new sets of lamps in (because we're having a run on lamps lately -- with bridal selections and with people just needing to spruce up their homes for spring.) I thought these were especially pretty and looked good with this bowl & tray.

We also got in one of the prettiest credenza/console pieces we've ever had. I have to get the styrofoam it's shipped with out of it & get it up front so it can be seen better. Until I do you blog readers and web page browsers will get the first peek at it. I mean this piece would make a STATEMENT in an entryway! Would also be great as a dining room buffet, wouldn't it?

Shower Reminder - Chris Suber & Emily Rawlings

Shower will be this weekend... See all their selections on the Bridal Selections Page