At McElheran's, we do more than just sell furniture. Our experienced staff will also provide you with information about the latest design tips, furniture trends, caring for your purchase, specials, news and maybe even some interesting stories from McElheran's Fine Furniture.
Friday, August 13th, 2010
It’s not every day that we are given custom order sales from our manufacturers but for some reason all the stars have aligned and we have been offered some special savings from not 1 but 5 of our most trusted suppliers. These 5 suppliers include Sherrill upholstery, Whittemore Leather, Hancock & Moore Leather, CTH occasional and Motioncraft recliners. The savings range dependent on which supplier we are talking about, but rarely, if ever, have we seen an opportunity to save on purchases from this many suppliers all at one time. To give you an example of just one of the supplier’s savings take a look at this scenario:
Our best selling Sherrill sofa is a 72” demi sofa that is perfect for smaller spaces and yet provides a generous amount of seating for two. In a grade 9 fabric with standard seating it would regularly price out at $3,949.00. During this sale with the extras the factory has given us we can now custom order you this same sofa for $2,999.00 - plus we can upgrade your seating to the luxurious spring down cushion for free (that is a $450.00 value). In total you would save $1,400.00 on this sofa. Don’t forget about our ongoing US dollar discount program, which at the time of writing this, is an additional $150.00 off and now your savings are $1,550.00. You can see now why we are so excited about this.
Most of these offers end early in September so hurry down to get started on creating that perfect room you have always desired. Don’t forget that our talented design consultants are always available to come out to your home to assist in putting your masterpiece together.
Sales like this only come around once in a blue moon so don’t miss out.
Tags: CTH, Hancock and Moore, Sale, Sherrill, Whittemore
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
Anne and I were given the opportunity by VISpring to tour their factory as well as witness firsthand how London retailers inform and marry their customers to the perfect VISpring mattress for them.
We decided to turn this trip into a mini holiday where we went sight seeing in and around London. Upon our arrival we navigated Hyde Park, waved to the Queen at the Palace and indulged in a plate of fish and chips.
With that out of the way we spent the next day at Westminster Abbey and The British Museum (where we were in awe of the Elgin Marbles). They were a bucket list thing for me and an eye opener for Anne.
Our day excursion outside of London to Hampton Court was a colourful experience with the locals (ask us). Hampton court is a castle that dates back to medieval times and was finished by Christopher Wren during the Renaissance.
We then spent a day apart doing our own thing I went museums and Anne went shopping.
Friday we connected with the VISpring group and so began our journey into the professional world of Fine Hand Built Mattresses.
We toured London retailers who sell and specialize in VISpring.
These included And So To Bed, Selfridges and of course Harrods’s!
Each store had a slightly different take on how to demonstrate the proper mattress for the individual. But they all had the common goal of making certain that each customer was getting the correct firmness and comfort to promote a sound, restful sleep. Anne and Bruce both benefited greatly from this experience….. the mattress specialist at Harrods was especially helpful and demonstrated a knowledge base that was most impressive. Just an FYI VISpring is Harrods premiere mattress and VISpring has it’s own gallery within Harrods. Two models exclusive to Harrods are both made by VIspring!
Upon arriving at Plymouth we toured the harbour and waterfront taking in the sea air and smells of the various restaurants wafting thru the narrow streets.
Our tour of the factory and VISpring headquarters demonstrated the breadth of the product line as well as the truly handmade quality that the dedicated workers put into each and every mattress.
Here we saw the entire mattress building process from the raw materials thru to the shipping of finished product. All fibres are natural and there is no off-gassing. Their exclusive alloy springs are spun cold (not tempered) which contributes to the longevity of their tensile strength.
Tags: Mattresses, VI-Spring
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Think Audrey Hepburn. Graceful. Distinctive. Tasteful elegance. And we have her sofa!
Pride in quality and craftsmanship is one of the cornerstones of our supplier, Regency House. Not unlike the award winning Hollywood sweetheart, the Hepburn sofa reflects the results of over 35 years of hard work and dedication. A timeless beauty makes a lasting impression.
Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of urban chic, and so is her sofa. The curved back design is blanketed in golden fabric, silky to the touch. Beautifully encased in an espresso wood frame, the stunning accent pillows make it a classic. Gorgeous!
A visit to our showroom is all it will take to convince you that quality is indeed affordable. Regularly priced at $4,369, we are excited to be able to offer it at just $2,999. Add the matching X backed armchair and it’s Tea Time At Tiffany’s.
Tags: Audrey, Hepburn, Sofa
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
Employment Opportunity
Do people say you’re a little bit anal? Can you accurately cost out a purchase order, answer the phone and enter details about a problem a customer has, balance the cost of an incoming load of freight with the invoices, phone customers to schedule delivery and vendors to check on an order, and do this all without someone looking over your shoulder telling you what needs to be done next? Can you interact with customers in a fun but professional manner? Does it bother you enough that when things don’t quite add up you become a private investigator to get to the bottom of it? Do you like variety in your workday and can you work a schedule of Tuesday through Saturday? Can you survive happily on 30K – 38k per year? In short are you my next customer care specialist? Now you’re probably wondering if all this will keep you busy all day and the answer will be no. In your spare time you will help out printing price tags making signage and host of other small jobs, maybe even helping a customer load a smaller purchase into their vehicle. It’s hectic. But you’re going to be working surrounded by beautiful things. That’s always a plus. And you’re going to love your co-workers. Convince us that you’re the person that we need. Send your story to careers@mcelherans.com, fax to 780-448-2593 or apply in person.
Tags: employment
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
It’s a rule of retail: things are always changing. Right now at McElheran’s Fine Furniture, it just so happens that for us, change means huge savings to our customers! How does up to 70% off sound to you?
We are very excited about the wonderful new pieces we selected at market that will soon be donning our showroom with their beauty. So, what’s the dilemma?
Where are we going to PUT them?
Clearance! Clearance! Clearance!
It is the only solution.
It’s simple: we have to clear inventory, and the only way to do that is to mark it down and move it out! We’re talking hundreds of furnishings and home décor items. Top brand names. Superb quality and exquisite styles. ALL UP TO 70% OFF!!
As an added incentive for our online customers, for a limited time, we are offering FREE DELIVERY on any clearance items.
It has never been this attractive or this easy to own the quality home furnishings you’ve always wanted. Be sure to shop early and snap up that favorite piece you’ve been coveting….before someone ELSE does.
Tags: clearance, Sale
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
If you think black is classy. Sleek. Sexy. That black is the new, old and only black… hurry to McElheran’s Fine Furniture to see the Metro Black Modular Home Office Group by Loft 102. This midnight finished set includes a freestanding desk, desk caddy, corner table, file storage cabinet and mobile file unit. With its straight lines, long pulls and metal legs it’s modern yet timeless. Perfect for the trendsetter… Usually $4645.00, we’ve got two left for $1,999.99. Always bet on black at McElheran’s.
Tags: Home Office, Loft 102, Metro Black
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
Is there anything Dad likes more than kicking back? Sure, he’ll say he likes you better, but he’s being nice. Now through June 20th McElheran’s has a special we have put together with our supplier on leather bustle back wing chair recliners for $1699.00 instead of the regular price of over 4 grand. He’ll love it! Mom will too! With no unsightly handles sticking out the side they’re waaay more stylish than his relax-a-pants. The Chippendale or Ball in Claw looks come in Burgundy, Brown, Olive, Navy or Rouge. Come get him one before this special ends.
Tags: Dad, Fathers Day, Recliner
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Monday, June 7th, 2010
Tranquility Bed (Actual bed does not have canopy)
You will spend a third of your life in your bedroom so you need it to be tranquil. Just received in we now have 2 sets of the Tranquilities collection at an unbelievable price. The Tranquilities bedroom features softened lines and geometric shaping that implies serenity and balances the movement suggested by burled veneers and the collections antiqued finish. Uniting contemporary and Asian design elements, the Tranquilities collection features parquet tops with Burl veneers, blocked feet, rectangular shaping and tabbed hardware pendants with a burnished Coppery finish. You can now reinvent your bedroom with this set that includes a king size poster bed, two large nightstands plus a triple dresser. This set normally sells at over eleven grand but we got a buy on a couple of sets and have them available for only $3999.99 while they last.
If you really want to complete the tranquil feel of your room don’t forget about our VI-Spring mattresses.
Tags: Bed, Tranquility
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
We, at McElheran’s, truly believe that it is more than okay to have fun at work and possible to do so while being productive. No one has demonstrated this more than our warehouse/delivery workers. It is pure joy to be around these guys when they are in a playful mood and they have managed to turn many a frown upside down, both with staff and customers.
Recently, West Edmonton Mall’s Comic Strip, held their 5th annual ‘Funniest Person With A Day Job’ Contest. Our very own warehouse worker extraordinaire, Scott Belford, not only made it to the final round but ‘smoked em’ with his uncanny humour. He won the grand prize! It was an amazing evening of nothing but laughter and good times. Everyone in attendance was impressed with the talent demonstrated by this city’s, fun loving, ‘day job’ workers, not to mention the courage and moxie they would need to go up onto that stage. None were more impressed and proud, however, than the staff of McElheran’s Fine Furniture. That’s our boy!!
“I’ve made people laugh my entire life which mostly got me into trouble until I was out of school. My mom tells me one of my junior high school teachers confessed needing to bite on the inside of his cheek to keep from laughing as my behavior was definitely considered inappropriate in the classroom and he didn’t want to encourage it…..but it was so funny! In high school my chemistry teacher tried to console her by saying “You can always sell him to the circus!” I am just a happy guy and I like to make my days fun, regardless of where I am or what I am doing”
Humour is life’s good medicine and those who deliver it are definitely gifted. How fortunate, for us, that Edmonton’s 2010 Funniest Person With A Day Job lights up our lives daily! Thanks Scott and Congratulations! We are all so very proud of you.
Tags: Edmonton's Funniest Person, Scott Belford
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
If you’re trapped in an office but you’d rather ride horses, we have the desk for you. The Winchester double pedestal executive desk by Sligh features a wood framed brown leather top with tooling that gives a smooth writing surface that your pen won’t impress its brand on. For those of you that think that pens are outdated it has a fast-on-the-draw flip-down keyboard drawer with ergonomic wood palm rest. The two pedestals each have one letter/legal file and two box drawers all on ball bearing slides providing the perfect place for you to keep your bank roll. You can almost smell the gunpowder. More than a desk… it’s a state of mind.
If you need more than just a desk the collection also has a credenza & hutch, file cabinet and a bookcase.
This desk has been our bestselling desk but thanks to a special offer from Sligh we were able to buy a few of them for a fabulous price. It regularly is over five grand but we’ve got three for $2599.99, while they last. Hurry on down before someone else corals up this great buy.
Tags: Home Office, Sligh, Winchester
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