Take a look at our ad in Westcoast Homes and Design Magazine!

Sofa beds sale on now until July 28, 2015

Summer heat brings Summer Savings to House Warmings!!

Sofa beds can quickly transform a sitting room into a bedroom for your summer guests.  

For a limited time, save on

in stock sofa beds Reg $1,495 

Now 20% off $1,195 PLUS free local delivery

Come early for best selection

 

Below are four favourite styles.  Call me for more details at 604-535-6554 or better yet drop by to see the swatches.  

 We are open every day 11am - 5pm, closed Tuesdays for the summer.

The special is on now until Tuesday, July 28th.

We hope to see you soon,

Briar

Style #1103

Style #1104

Style #1106

Style #1108

Thank you everyone who has supported us over the years and welcomed us back to Elgin Corners.  We are grateful for the opportunity to have helped you make your house a home.   Our anniversary is upon us and we would like to invite you to celebrate with us.   Please enjoy a  20% off* discount on all in-stock and custom furniture  on now until Wednesday June 17 as our gift to you for your continued support.  Specializing in Décor-Rest upholstery & leather.   Made in Canada. We hope to see you soon, Live your Style! Briar Codesmith House Warmings *new orders only please

$200 off Your New Sofa, Love Seat or Chair

Stop by this long weekend and SAVE!

Sale ends Monday May 18th.

See you soon!

Briar

Celebrate Mother's Day With a Unique Gift That She Will Love

Happy Mother's Day to all Moms!

If you are still looking for a one of a kind gift that will delight your mom, come by and see us.

One of our favourites are these jewellery candles.  As the candle melts away a piece of jewellery is revealed.

How unique is that!

If candles are not your style, no problem.  Come in and I will help you select the right gift that your mom will love.

I look forward to seeing you!

Briar

Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

Sunday May 10 is Mother's Day

Don't forget to treat your mom to something nice.  She may already have everything and will tell you that she really doesn't need a thing from you.  All she wants is to spend time with you.

But something small will make her smile.

Here are some of our suggestions:

SECRET JEWELS CANDLES 

A piece of jewellery is hidden in every candle.

  

SCARVES

We have some wonderful new styles for spring!

JEWELLERY

One for you and one of your mom!

LUCIA LUXURIOUS BATH AND BODY PRODUCTS

Come in soon to find the perfect little something.

Briar

Sofa Sale this weekend!

If you are looking for a new sofa or upholstered chair, you are in luck! We are having a 25% off custom and in stock upholstered sofa and chair sale this weekend, March 27, 28 and 29.

You can pick your style and pick your fabric so that when you new sofa arrives you will love it!

Here are some of our favourites from Stylus, Van Gogh Design and Decor-Rest Furniture.  But go ahead, browse their online catalogue and find your favourite.  Then come in to choose your fabric and voila!  You will have a new sofa or chair arriving soon.



From Stylus Made to Order Sofas:

Leif Add a Chaise

Cisco Chair

Topaz Sofa

From Van Gogh Designs:

Costanza Sofa

Madelyn Sofa and Loveseat

From Decor-Rest the Steven & Chris Collection:

7634 Morgan Chair

7793 Grand Salon Sofa

Hope to see you this weekend!

In honour of March 8 and the International Women's Day

Check us out in this Thursday's Peace Arch News, Women in Business section.

Happy to be part of this wonderful community!

Words for the New Year

If you are setting an intention for the year ahead, perhaps a word rock can be a nice reminder.

Our 2nd Anniversary at Grandview Corners!

Can you believe October marks our second anniversary at Grandview Corners? Time is really flying by! If you haven't had a chance to pop by yet, we're located at #30 - 2443 161A Street in Surrey (two doors east of Kitchen Therapy).

We want to celebrate by giving away something very special! We'll be drawing a winner for a Wood Decor Sign on October 16. All you need to do is visit our Facebook page by clicking HERE to enter the draw.

The 48" wood signs retail for $89 and the winner will be able to choose from a list of available sayings. You can check out samples by visiting our website HERE.

Good luck everyone! We'll post the winner on Facebook, so stay tuned :)

Farrow & Ball's new colours for 2013

Farrow & Ball published their list of new colours for 2013, and we're happy to report we've got them covered. There's something to coordinate with each of the new colours in the store right now. We're especially tickled that our little shining star yellow chair is right on trend with F&B's Yellowcake No.279!!! The perfect pop of colour for a mud room, front entryway or a bedroom.

vegan lunch bags...

We have the coolest (is that a word?) lunch bags ever. They're vegan!

They're completely animal-friendly and totally fashion fabulous! How perfect for going back to school, or back to the office after a summer vacation?!

made in canada...

Can you believe it's nearly the middle of August?! In a blink-of-the-eye we'll be heading into September and all the wonderful colours of fall!

We love the design and quality of our "made in Canada" furniture pieces. Lots of them are on sale right now. We like to think of it as giving everyone a little boost as we savour the last days of summer!

Come for a visit. We'd love to see you at Grandview Corners shopping centre - #30 - 2443 161A Street in Surrey!

Drop in for a visit and check out all our furniture...

If you're at Grandview Corners shopping centre, make sure to drop in and say hi. We're two doors down from Kitchen Therapy and across the street from De Dutch Pannekoek restaurant!

There are lots of furniture pieces on sale right now, and our design centre is all ready to go with any of your custom upholstery needs. We carry gorgeous sofas and chairs in VanGogh, Stylus and Decor-Rest.

If you're on FACEBOOK, make sure to follow our page. We'd love to keep you up-to-date on all the daily "goings-on" at the store! Click here to like our Facebook page.

If you're on TWITTER, we'd love to tweet with you! Click here to follow us on Twitter.

You could win a Pink Door Design Lab gift basket worth $129!!!

my new friend Eastwood

Three weeks ago a new girl came into my life. What makes this so unusual is that my own cat Misty had just recently passed away. Busy at work I did not have any time to miss her, 1 week later I had a day off and spent it at home. I really noticed her absence and was very sad. The next day I told my husband I do not have a cat to say goodbye to I want a new cat Sob Sob. Half an hour later I was opening up the store when Eastwood showed up !We thought she was lost and called the phone number on her collar her owner came to get her and told us that she often comes to to the mall and knows her way home
What a coincidence I thought! But  much to my delight she is now visiting us daily and I have a new friend !!

TODAYS the day !!

I promised myself I would start my blog this year... so here goes...Urban Romance is the name of my style
We are still working on a definition
A lifestyle of easy elegance  is what I have so far and I hope to explore it more in the coming days and weeks with you all

Tuna? Something's not fishy!

This makes us happy!  Raincoast Tuna, is paving the way for a brighter and more responsible future for our oceans!  They have received approval by both the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise program and Greenpeace Canada, which recently awarded the company top marks for it's sustainability.  How?  By not using purse seine nets or floating lines that trail with thousands of baited hooks, the way most tuna companies do it.  Every fish the company cans is caught from healthy stocks in the Pacific Northwest by surface trolling or pole and line, which means a single barb-less hook on a single line attached to the back of a boat.  And then the tuna is cooked in its BPA free cans to retain its nutrients and naturally occurring oils.  Yum!

Now if only we could convince other canned fish companies to get on board with these healthier and environmentally friendly ways, we would be sure to make a very positive impact.  Perhaps in time, and in the meantime I will be only purchasing Raincoast Trading products to show my support.  Well done Raincoast!

A bit more about the company:

The founder of Raincoast Trading comes by his concern for the future of fish and their habitat legitimately. Mike Wick's family has been in the fishing business for four generations and he learned very young to embrace environmental stewardship and responsibility.

Raincoast Trading has been selling premium wild seafood products since 1978. Based in Vancouver on the west coast of Canada, the company is proud to offer consumers sustainably-harvested, gourmet canned seafood.

Raincoast Trading adheres to the highest sustainability standards when catching, processing and packaging its seafood. The company's seafood is single-cooked and packed in natural fish oils, which results in a rich, dense flavour and loads of extra nutrition typically not found in most canned seafood products.

Raincoast Trading is the first Canadian packaged retail seafood company endorsed by the respected Ocean Wise™ conservation program as an environmentally-friendly seafood choice for retail grocers and consumers around the world.

Find out more at Raincoast Trading and browse through a great selection of recipes.

Anna Magazine - Our Fave!

Have you all heard of Anna? 

Anna is amazing!  Let us show you...

 

Now that we have your attention, let us tell you about this Winnipeg based magazine:

Founder and Creative Director, Mari Loewen, after much soul searching, found herself at the age of 40, realizing the lifetime of sketches and ideas could be something more. The idea of a magazine seemed daunting and exciting all at the same time, and after much brainstorming, a concept presented itself. A unique marriage of food and inspiration, with simple beautiful recipes, exceptional design, beautiful photography and luxurious paper.

As much of the magazine’s inspiration came from Mari’s own family traditions, it was named ANNA, after her Mother. As a frugal homemaker, she used only fresh local ingredients and took the time to make things special. Long before organic became fashionable, Mari was privileged to enjoy this way of life. Although named after her Mother, her father's entrepreneurial spirit that taught her anything is possible. Today, ANNA Magazine sells throughout North America.

And from the pages of Anna, here's one of our favorite summer recipes:

Lemon-curd tart with blackberries

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon fine sea salt
11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups lemon curd (see index)
2 cups fresh blackberries, washed

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a medium ovenproof glass bowl, add butter, oil, water, sugar, and salt. Place in oven and cook until mixture is boiling and butter starts to brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from oven and quickly add flour, bit by bit, until dough pulls away from edges of bowl. Form into a ball and press dough into an 8-inch pie dish. Chill for 30 minutes.
Pierce bottom of crust with fork, line with foil, and fill with pie weights or dried beans; bake for 15 to 17 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool completely before filling.  Spread lemon curd into prepared crust. Chill 2 hours. Slice and serve with blackberries.  Makes 8 slices.

Lemon curd
6 egg yolks, room temperature
2 eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, cubed and chilled

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and lemon juice. Pour into a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring with wooden spoon until thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in butter, piece by piece. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour or up to 2 days.
Makes 11⁄2 cups lemon curd.

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Creating a perfect outdoor space.

Outdoor spaces should be just as functional and desirable as your indoor space. 

Like the inside of your home, your outdoor living space can reflect that same personal style that you have created and grown to love.  Don't be afraid to add some fun and inviting elements outdoors to make it truly livable and welcoming, it really can be an extension of your home by creating a useful space to lounge, entertain or play. 

Here are some easy rules to follow when creating your perfect outdoor space:

Comfortable Seating - whatever your design style is, don't be afraid to still reflect your personality.  There are many options now-a-days for every budget and style.   

Some shaded areas - this is a must for every backyard space.  Keep guests, pets and little ones comfortable with a designated shaded area.  An easy and beautiful way to do this is by creating a simple wood structure and letting a variety of vines and flowering plants grow their way up and over.  This takes a bit more time and patience by the rewards are well worth it.

Cooking area - nothing goes better than a great plate of food with a comfortable place to sit.  A large budget is certainly not needed to have your own outdoor kitchen.  Create your own beautiful outdoor grilling space with second hand furniture, and your basic barbecuing essentials. 

Finishing touches - and now for the fun part!  Fill in all those empty corners and frame walkways with an eclectic mix of planters, pots and buckets.  Give it some personality, whether its modern or country, be creative and keep it neat and tidy for a lovely polished look. 

And lastly, lighting - use candles, strung lights, pathway lanterns, mason jars or a chandelier.  Nothing sets the mood better than the right use of lighting. 

Have fun creating your perfect outdoor space!  Hope we were able to help inspire you.