Designing for the Sexes

Find love and style before the big V-Day with us and Pamela Hope Designs at our Washington Ave showroom on.  Learn the ins and outs of how to attract and keep love through good design. We’ll be serving up cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and, of course, good design. Whether your single and ready to mingle or hitched … singles, couples and design lovers welcome!

Designing for the Sexes at James Craig Furnishings

RSVP: admin@pamelahopedesigns.com

Preservation Houston Honors Architectural and Cultural Legacy

James Craig Furnishings participates in Preservation Houston Villa de LuxeHouston sometimes gets a bad rap for not restoring and celebrating its history. That’s why we are so excited to be pitching in for the Villa de Luxe Designer Showcase sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design™ magazine the first three weekends of February – that’s this weekend!

The event, at One Longfellow Lane, will kick-off Friday with Villa de Luxe Opening Night Soiree at the Speakeasy [tickets $250], unveiling the transformation of a stunning 1920s-era Venetian Revival-style estate in Shadyside, one of Houston’s oldest and most exclusive neighborhoods. Award-winning interior designers and Preservation Houston board members Jane-Page Crump and Bill Stubbs are co-chairs for the entire event. We were lucky enough to work with Jane-Page Design Group and provide a sectional for one of the rooms. Of course, we’ll also be at the Opening Night Soiree and hope to see you, too! Continue reading

New Designs for 2013: Lyndon Furniture

This post originally appeared on Lyndon Furniture’s blog. To read the full post, please visit: http://lyndon.com/blog/2012/12/new-designs-for-2013/

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The R&D office stands bare. The shipping company just pulled away, hauling off this year’s one-off prototypes to new homes. As the 2012 design period comes to an end, the new products are added to the catalog and website.

Help us welcome in 2013 by celebrating our latest and greatest pieces.

Brand new to Lyndon this year is the Newfane Collection. If you’ve been following this blog you’ll know that we began this style as a tribute to how mid-century modern design shaped today’s contemporary furniture. Click here to read more. The Newfane stands upon splayed, round taper legs, which connect seamlessly but yield great strength and stability.

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We always look forward to new designs from our friends. This year we are particularly excited about what’s next. Who is on your watch list for new designs?

A Designer’s Perspective: Vanguard Furniture

We follow lots of blogs on design and furniture. And we highly recommend you read designer Donna Vining’s. This post originally appeared there. It was such a great piece, we just had to share it with you! Read the original post in it’s entirety here.


Vanguard is a beautifully designed high-end furniture line that has been in the business for over 40 years. They are a fashion-driven company with a mission to lead the furnishing world in style, value, and quality.

Vanguard has many collections in the company, two of which are with impact designers, Michael Weiss and Thom Filicia. Each collection is has a distinct style, but with all 7 collections, Vanguard has pieces for all design styles. Another collection Vanguard offers is the ‘Make it Yours‘, which allows you some custom ability, ranging from case goods to upholstery. To see more of their collections, click Here.

Also, Vanguard is very aware of doing their part for our environment. Their green initiative recycles 95% of all manufacturing waste, recycle paper, fabric scraps, metal, wood scrap, plastic and corrugated products. Vanguard is a founding member of Sustainable Furniture Council. I’m always happy to hear about furniture companies doing their part to help our environment.

Michael Weiss collection available at James Craig Furnishings

Michael Weiss Collection

Vanguard collections available at James Craig Furnishings

Michael Weiss Collection

Vanguard collections available at James Craig

Thom Filicia Collection

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This piece in the Thom Filicia Collection is totally customizable: there are several finish/paint options, cabinet door front options, etc.

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Read the original post on Donna’s blog in it’s entirety here. Thank you, Donna for sharing your knowledge of Vanguard with us. We’re big fans, too! In fact, now through December 21, we’re offering 20% off to our readers, fans, followers and friends. Stop in the showroom and tell us you heard about our Very Vanguard Holiday offer online.

Wishing you a Very Vanguard Holiday for all of us at James Craig!

Have a Very Vanguard Holiday

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Chestnuts roasting? Check.  Halls decked? Check. Temperatures dropping? Well … it is Houston. Most importantly: Did you get that Michael Weiss bed? Because now through December 21 VANGUARD furniture is 20% OFF at James Craig.

That includes the American Bungalow Collection, Coastal Living Collection, Thom Filicia, Compendium by John Black, Michael Weiss and the Make It Yours collections.

 

All Vanguard on sale at James Craig thru Dec 21

Stop in and make it yours … for 20% off.

5 Dining Tables to Dress for the Holidays

In one week, we’ll be sitting down to carve the turkey, pass the carrot souffle and have just one extra piece of pecan pie with family and friends.  You’ve got all the sides and accouterments picked out but what about the table itself? We’ve curated our Five Dining Tables for the Holidays whether you like tradition, rustic or modern. Hoping to freshen up your space this season? Stop in for 20% off all custom Saloom and Dinec dining through November 25.

Rustic dining from Saloom available at James Craig Furnishings
The Weston Trestle from Saloom adds a little edge to your room with it’s rugged feel. Cozy & comfy … perfect next to a warm fire place and a turkey centerpiece. Personalize it with their distressing option for a family heirloom look … it’s built to last for many generations.

Clean dining from Dinec at James Craig Furnishings
The Seabreeze from Dinec exudes timeless style. Curved legs and upholstered seating keep the style casual and suited for family dinners of all occasions.

Family dining from Dinec at James Craig Furnishings
Classic design on the pedestal table with some mid-century modern-ness complete this look by Dinec. Make it yours by choosing different upholstery and table finish.

Modern dining from Saloom at James Craig Furnishings
Available on a variety of finishes and sizes this original modern design by Saloom is in solid maple. Choose the size and color to fit your city space.

Modern dining from Saloom at James Craig Furnishings
Design doesn’t have to be complex. This perfectly stated Ari set from Saloom sets the scene for any occasion.

What dining designs make your heart pitter pat?

Stop by the showroom through November 25th for 20% off your custom dining. You design it, they build it.