OCTOBER 22, 2009

Here's the big, fat, FUN  list of some of the stuff that your friends and neighbors consigned in the last few days as they de-clutter, re-organize and simplify their lives. We'd love to help you do the same! Fall is a great time to consign. It's also a great time to stop by, browse and have some fun watching as the inventory changes every day. You're sure to see something you thought you could once, never afford. In this economy - you can! You may not need it. You may not even want it. But gosh, isn't it fun to look?!

Jewelry, Bags and Accessories

-14k Liberty coin ring

-14k gold garnet ring set with 2 cz's

-18k rose gold ring with 2 carat diamonds

-GUCCI black kelly-style handbag with bamboo handle

-14k gold aquamarine and 3 diamond ring

-14k rose gold moonstone ring

-GUCCI black on black signature sunglasses with case

-14k gold green tourmaline and diamond ring

-14k gold 3 carat diamond ring

-14k white gold and canary cz ring

-TECHNO-MARINE diamond pace bezel ladies diving watch. Three (3) bands - new with instructions etc.

-14k rose gold band ring

-14k gold nugget ring

-14k gold tanzanite and diamond channel set ring

-14k gold and single pearl ring

-GUCCI ladies chrome watch, round black face. Sharp! New in box!

-14k gold red tourmaline and mystic opal and diamond ring

-14k gold and lapis ring - a stunner

-3" embossed sterling cuff with Egyptian motif

-Sterling silver and turquoise lariet

-Lapis stone beaded necklace with silver accents

-Aquamarine stone necklace with sterling silver drop pendant

-Brown beaded necklace with cream, carved rose pendant

-GUCCI large signature canvas hobo bag, ivory with golf hardware - like new!

-Marcasite 'buckle' ring

-Assorted David Yurman bracelets and earrings.....and more

-PRADA wool tote in charcoal grey - absolutely like new at a mere fraction of original retail

-MINOLO BLAHNIK black pattern evening sandle size 7 1/2

-Cute pair of fox wrist cuffs

-PRADA - size 6 1/2 orange red/silver sporty trainers

Furniture and Decoratives

-Burnished iron baker's rack with marble top

-Pair of footed, green-glazed majolica table lamps with grass cloth shades and green glass finials

-Yachts of America schooner print well framed

-Demi-sized chaise. Left-hand, rolled arm back in two-tone taupe magnolia print fabric and channel bun feet. Made for southern ladies!

-Set of 8 woven sea grass topped wood bar stools a la Pier 1 -cheap

-Matched pair of burled walnut. 1/2 round, decorated antique French twin bed head/foot boards converted into settees (need seats). VERY cool! Perfect to flank a fireplace. Cozy up for conversation or read a book! The hard parts been done.

-3 light colored mission-style bookcases. Two standard width, one very narrow

-Small bergere armchair. Down-filled cushion seat in wheat velveteen. Go anywhere. Goes with any style - classic to modern!

-Two sets of antique wooden, cross country skis to cheaply make a room over to the 'lodge' look

-Large lot of framed antique botanicals. Assorted frames and mats. Birds, fish and sea creatures!

-Pair gilt-iron, 3-D floral motif, Italian table lamps on grey granite/brass bases with hand-sewn silk shades. Stunning.

-Five porcelain lighthouses from the Thomas Kincade 'Points of Light' series.

-QUEEN FOR A DAY, red velvet armchair with brass button-tufted back and cabriole legs. Kewl!

-Vivitar refractor telescopr - still new in it's box - great Christmas gift to tuck away

-Large yellow and blue, very large star-shaped ottoman with fat buillion fringe

-6-arm French hunting horn chandelier. Brass 'ribbon' and 'tassel' detail.

-Henredon ladies writing desk with glass top - a steel

-Lovely 3-arm Venetian glass centerpiece. White handblown lilies, clear leaves and mounted votive/bud vase cups and 24k wire 'stem' bindings

-Pottery Barn dining room table and 6 chairs, we kid you not $375! Better hustle on this one!

-Dark chocolate leather chair and a half with nail head trim in absolutely mint condition for a paultry $200! You won't be able to match that price anywhere. Consignor says sell it cheap! We are! You unfortunately missed the matching leather sofa for $375 that sold the day it came in.

-Don't want antiques? This pretty antique woman's dressing table with mirror and shelved storage behind prettily carved doors might change your mind. Why buy mass-produced when you can have lasting quality stuff that's unique?

-Glass top table with four bistro chairs - lime green cushions. Target style - but even easier on your budget!

-Adorable, Lilly Pulitzer-like twin, upholstered headboards with lillies in pink,white and green - of course - instant room for the Lilly lover young or old

-Two (2) low-seater, knarled grapevine root benches with locust slab seats. Sweet! Great gift at the holidays for a gardener. Unique.

-Large oak table and four chairs. Chairs have block print, upholstered seats. Company coming? An inexpensive, quick fix.

-28" round, button-tufted ottoman with flounced skirt in small natural/brick leaf pattern - twill

-Antique English oak, triple seat entry bench with original brick floral-pattern upholstery. Carved wood detailing and brass nail head trim. Screams 'Country Life'!

-Beautiful brown leather, pillow cushion back sofa - matching chair also available. Original cost over 3200 - a steal at $800!

-'Midnight Lilies', 36" x 46", gilt-framed, quad-matted, original art. Vase of gold Calla Lillies - tones of lavender/blues/greens with black

-Round, antique, inlaid vetrine side table with brass accents. Burgundy silk display cushion under glass.

-They say Shabby Chic is making a comeback! We've got the perfect shabby white, primitive corner cupboard to anchor a room on the cheap and get you started!

-Cluster of violet to purple, Venetian glass tables. 'Grapes' wired on old vine. Beautiful! Very unusual.

AND MORE!

-Love Vera Bradley? We have a large amount of totes and accessories in almost every print and color, many still with tags - think Christmas for a small fraction of the retail price

-Pink and tan Coach handbag with matching scarf - check another great gift for someone off your list

-NEW Louis Vuitton baseball cap - perfect gift for the sporty fashionista - NEW - authentic!

-Ashley Belle collectible western themed figurines - know some cowgirls you'll need a Christmas gift for this year?

-ESTATE ENTRANCE GATES would look lovely with this enormous, outdoor apple/pear/grape and magnolia harvest wreath attached. Welcome guests before they even reach your door!

-Ruby-red pendant-drop, fabric covered swag lamp for an easy add to the mysterious, foreign flare to your decor

-Civil War Reenactors? - Several nice pieces have come in to add to your wardrobe! Well-priced

-Natural colors, Coach signature wristlet - NEW - another great gift

-Pair Ballard Design 20" square, tapestry pillows. Brick/wheat diamond trellis with green leaf/cornflower blue dots.  (Geesh - best way to describe!)

-Original Jean Bowman signed and numbered print, 'The Orange County Hunt 1988'. Quarter maple framed and matted. - Great Christmas gift for OSH members!

-Bronze 2-piece fireplace insert/cover. Scrolled fern motif with center angel holding torches in the 'clouds'. Very different. One-of-a-kind.

Pair large, substantial brass candle stands made in India. Fits 4" column candles.

-New in box POTTERY BARN medicine cabinet - 1/2" glass wall shelves and nickel towel bar with twin rack top - a true steal

-RESTORATION HARDWARE leather ottoman with removable tray top

-Many, many wool runners - thick Chinese to handmade Iranian in rainbow of patterns and colors.

-CASHMERE - ladies black cashmere and wool blend car coat with leather horn toggle covers and hidden brass zip

-CAVALLI size 46 men's one button short waist jacket

-DOLCE & GABANNA, size 40 men's wool cardi with red rose/green vine sequin detail

-Size Large - Peruvian Connection alpaca zip front cardi - NWT - great gift

-Pair Jessica Charles swivel rocker, roll-arm, armchairs (what a mouth-full huh?) - Red/green/gold/plum plaid - CHEAP CHEAP

-JAY KOS young men's cashmere sweaters, vests and dress slacks. Gorgeous quality and colors. Teals, cornflower, kelly greens. New - with tags - great gifts. Dress the young gentleman in style for the holidays!

-Pair CUSTOM MADE, EXTRA TALL fireplace covers. Stiff mesh with copper/stainless accents/handles. For anyone who lives in an old Virginia manor with fireplaces you can or can almost walk into. Here's your opportunity to solve a problem in style - at a price less than 1/2 what they cost to have custom made.

-Set 5, open back, walnut dining side chairs in silver sage/cream velveteen. Very graceful. Fits all decors in style - unless you're the 'matchy-matchy' sort.

-HAYWOOD WAKEFIELD - pair walnut captain's chairs!

-GEIGER! NEW!! Sixteen (16) Geiger of Austria 100% wool jackets. Lovely blues, lodens, black with pewter ,military style - pinks - unbelievable prices! If you love Geiger - steal away with these - if you hurry!

-Dale of Norway men's and women's ski-lodge sweaters - hot, hot, hot! HURRY! Cheap, cheap, cheap (Did I say hurry?!)

-Gina London 'wow' evening shoulder bag. Black crocodile/silver leather with rows of Swarovski crystals. A beauty!

-CARTIER lucite and copper Art Deco era alarm clock - for the discerning collector of course!

-A.K.R.I.S. cashmere blazer in lush rust with aysymetrical closure. Patch pockets and banded cuffs with large wood buttons. - Softer than soft!

-ST JOHN pant suit - perfect for the understated, classic holiday. Cream slacks with band collar. Zip front knit jacket with barn red/cream/sparkling gold threads in a delicate horizontal, demi-stripe. New.

-ARMANI pleat-neck blazers in black and another in choco-brown!

-White POTTERY BARN, 2-tier desk with low cubby-hole hutch top. If you could never afford PB - YOU CAN NOW!

-Wall mountable, printed Chinese silk screen. Four-panel - Peonu and bird motif

.....believe it or not - there's TONS MORE! But, I have got to go - keep checking back as I add more - and more pictures (sorry - it's hard to keep up with the flood!).

Better yet, cruise the stores this weekend - and see for yourself! Happy Fall everyone!

All hard-working, red-blooded, modern American women......have....well... NEEDS!

You know what I mean.

We need EXCITEment. Va-ri-ety. Oh...and fun! Tons of it.

And bargains. Lots, and lots and lots of bargains. That's why our friends and fans flock to our stores. The White Elephant has just what modern American women need right now. And LOTS of things we just really WANT too!

Vacuum cleaners, pet crates. Pillows, carpets and lamps. Linen. Cookware and kitchen stuff. Cookbooks. DVD's. Live plants, jewelry and art. Books, games, dishes, glassware, hats, gloves and, of course - shoes!

Oh - and fashion. We've got lots and lots of fabulous clothes that no one will ever know cost you just a few bucks.

Fall has arrived early in the Virginia Piedmont! Our consignors are piling in the doors with terrific stuff. Do something nice for yourself! Take a break from guiding your life and your family through our complicated world. Do something simple.

Stop by and fill your needs. Browse about. Chat. Forget your cares for a bit in our lively, fun, fashionable shops over-flowing with an ever-changing variety of bargains in so many categories. But, fair warning! We'd love to see you, even if you just want a break and 'window-shop' our stores. But,  you may not be able to resist some of what we have on offer. After all, we women have needs! Many are quite simple!

This is the day we remember the 2,975 Americans that died as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks (2,751 of them at the World Trade Center). We must remain vigilant and well-prepared, both individually, and as a nation. Our heart goes out to the families of all of the victims of that horrendous day.

Ethan Allen kidney-shape, lowback loveseat. Like new. Button tufted in forest/raspberry floral. - Middleburg

Plush, barrel back armchair in dark pink with matching half-moon ottoman on casters. Kick your feet up and read a good book! - Middleburg

Stubbs & Wootton needlepoint flats. Size 6.5 and matching hobo bag (sold separately) in geometric pattern of corals and yellow. Who doesn't love these shoes? Plus, an attractive hobo in needlepoint leopard with gold hardware details. - Middleburg

Brand new men's Louis Vuitton black 'Taiga' messenger with dual brushed nickel closure. Laptop can travel in high style. - Middleburg

Gorgeous new selection of bling rings in 14k gold with diamonds and precious gems. Including a stunning, wide-shank band with 6 rows of pave diamonds and 8 karat oval aquamarine in raised two-tone setting. - Middleburg

8' French country, splat-back bench in pecan hardwood with checked cushion. Useful/pretty piece for covered porch, entry hall or mudroom. - Middleburg

Huge, antique, decorative plate collection sold by the piece. All types, sizes and colors including flow blue, handpainted Lomoge florals and bird motifs, transferwarem Severes, Haviland patterns and Wedgewood pictorials of Washington, DC landmarks - Middleburg

Forty-piece (8 five piece place settings) heirloom sterling flatware in Damask Rose pattern - Middleburg

Ralph Lauren yellow cabbage rose queen comforter ser with two (2) window treatments - Middleburg

Pottery Barn teen, full-size comforter set in purple/green large polka dot with contrasting sheets/shams - Middleburg

Romantic, high-back, late Victorian era walnut bed. Full size. Make a statement or paint it for a clean, modern look. - Middleburg

Ikea desk, tall lingerie chest, tall book display cabinet with frosted glass in beech with brushed silver hardware - Middleburg

The Hottest Party in Town! It's a GOLD Party at our Middleburg store!

Helping our loyal customers and consignors is a priority here at The White Elephant. So, we thought you all might benefit from an easy, convenient way to earn some extra cash this fall - turning your old gold into cash!

• Bring your unwanted gold jewelry and you could walk away with ca$h!

• A gold rep from The Gold Refinery (a fully licensed company) tests and weighs the gold right in front of you and makes you an offer

• You can either accept or decline their offer to buy right on the spot - no pressure

• Bring whatever you can find - broken bling, knotted necklaces, single earrings, gifts from old boyfriends, bracelets, ring - etc.

• Come over for 30 minutes and walk away with extra cash for all that old gold you have laying about in your jewelry box that you can't or don't even wear! They buy at top dollar

WHERE:     The White Elephant - Middleburg Store

WHEN:       Monday, August 31st, 10am to 5pm and Saturday September 5th, 10am to 5 pm

Sending a kid off to college? Someone moving in to a first apartment? Getting ready to send the kid's back to school? We're here to help!

Check out our offerings daily for great, inexpensive, gently-used goods the kid's may need to make their college 'home-away-from-home' more comfortable and productive. Good used desks, small dressers and bookcases, storage containers, desk lamps and bedding are all things you can routinely find at our stores.

Young people over 10 will find high-quality, name-brand clothing they love at a fraction of new. Abercrombie, Hollister, American Eagle, J Crew and more. Bring the kids in to shop and you and your budget will be happily surprised at what you can really afford!

Here's a short list of just a few of the latest new arrivals to the stores - remember we receive stuff all day, every day - seven days a week! It pays to browse frequently!

-Pair of apple green modern lamps with black shades and accents by Shine - like new - cool, retro, modern

-Set of four Brazilian hard wood unfinished rustic bar stools with backs - cheap

-Cooking at home more? Need more space? Kitchen needs more organization? We've got several baker's racks in various styles and colors that are a great help and fit just about anywhere in the kitchen or pantry!

-Pink canvas with blue trim Coach handbag - six other styles to choose from. Dooney and Bourke too!

-Prepare for fall when you may need more lighting in your home. Beautiful pair of 'Tiffany-look' floral painted lamps - bases are painted as well and are lit from inside.

-Beautiful, like-new Hermes scarf for collectors at an unbelievable price

-Wii console and loads of Wii games just in - check out the selection in Warrenton's display cases and save some bucks on entertainment

-Capodimonte vases and several other mint condition pieces for collectors

-Great, new girls Hannah Montana bedding set new in bag  includes sheets and shams for twin bed

-Aria 6 string acoustical guitar in case

-Blue Lazy-Boy lounger in perfect condition as well as a beige lounger, new, with heat and massage!

-A cute Mickey Mouse phone will make those land-line calls fun!

-Floral, Queen Anne style sofa in pale cream and muted color floral print - very pretty - clean and cheap

-Cheerful and bright cornflower blue, roll-armed sofa with white floral print. Great family room sofa to watch your favorite shows

-Oversized upholstered chair with nubby fabric in an English tack-room print - perfect for horse enthusiasts in our parts!

-Pair of black Ashanti stools for those who love Asian inspired furnishings - cheap but useful

-HUGE selection of jeans for the family has recently grown even bigger. Who doesn't wear denim any more. Name brands for 1/4 of original retail. Bring your family's sizes in with you to snatch up some deals!

-Our fuller-figure women's department has really become popular. Come shop it today for well-priced, fashionable clothing that's hard to find in our area! Lots of overstock from a famous full-figure fashion catalog. Bring your own under-loved fuller-figure fashion clothes in to consign when you do! We need more!

As the 'economic down-turn' grinds on - don't forget - our stores are a fun, up-beat place just to come visit, browse around, and run into people you know - and let us know what's going on with you - so many friends after all these 20 plus years! We'd love to see you and learn how you're doing!