Gardenology Newport Beach Grand Opening Celebration

We hope you will be able to join us for our first ever event at our new location. You can click on the photo above to view it larger. The details:

Thursday, September 16, 2010

530-8pm

1701 Westcliff Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-650-9900

Please join us for champagne, hor d'oeuvres raffle prizes and fun with the Gardenology girls and gents.

See you there!

THE MAKING OF GARDENOLOGY NEWPORT BEACH

The Grand Opening Celebration for Gardenology Newport Beach is coming up soon (Sept. 16)!
Right now the store looks so fantastic .. all of the beautiful furniture thoughtfully arranged, decorative accessories painstakingly placed to perfection, the bed ... luxuriuosly, invitingly rumpled.

It didn't always look this great, though.

So we thought you might enjoy seeing the before and after pictures of the transformation.

  It was a labor of love for several months. We took over the space at 1701 Westcliff Drive that Les Interieurs occupied for years.

Owner Lili McIntire says this space just spoke to her... the layout, the multiple courtyards and big, sunny windows. It was perfect for her purpose.

 We made significant changes to the space to tailor it to our needs. First, our wonderful contractor, Jamie Acetta, gutted it nearly completely, taking out the bathroom, most of the interior walls, the ceiling, an old kitchen and the carpet.

The concrete floor was then scraped, washed and sealed.

After the girls finished the floor, they had a little fun in the parking lot!

 

Our contractor also built this beautiful custom cabinet for our cashwrap area.

 There was some pretty heavy lifting involved, too.

 A crane was required to lift our custom concrete countertop onto a cart and then wheeled inside. It took several men to install.

 We finished the cabinet with wood corbels, which Meredith stained.

Voila! Beautiful!

After all of the construction and painting was done, it was time to fill our new space with furniture, flowers and accessories.. 

 

It took about 2 weeks to get the store ready for customers. We flung open our doors on May 28, 2010 without a working credit card machine and skeleton crew. It wasn't perfect, but it sure was fun!

We are so grateful for the wonderful reception we have received in Newport Beach! And we're glad we made the move to expand. We love Gardenology and are so glad you do too!

 We hope you'll join us for the Grand Opening Celebration Thursday September 16, 530-8pm.   

Mother's Day Ideas

Mom.
She picked up your dirty socks for an entire decade. She wiped your tears with the sleeve of her good blouse. She cut the crusts off your sandwich, and was your personal chauffer for years.... Your beloved mother. She may not be perfect, but she did her best. This Mother's Day let her know how much you appreciate her and all that she did for you with our unique gifts. We have some great gift ideas that Mom will love no matter her style…  
   

  We just received new jewelry from designer Mark Edge. His eco-vintage line (pictured above, left) is deceptively simple and classical and can be easily worn with a t-shirt or jeans or dress it up. It is really wearable.
    And we love the handcrafted items by California artist Jeanine Payer. Each piece is inscribed with a poetic verse, like this one from Rilke: “truly being here is glorious.”  (above, right)

And let Mom know how sweet she is with one of our best-selling candles - the Savannah by Archipelago, with sweet scents of Jasmine and Gardenia. Or try the refreshing scent of Luna: Verbena, Lavender and Thyme. Add a cute box of matches to complete the gift.

Mom works so hard, give her a break with maintenance-free flowers. We have the best botanicals around. Choose her favorite flowers and a vase or urn and let us put it together for you with our special finishing touches.

These handmade decoupage glass trays will be perfect for her dresser or vanity top. They are made in Oster Bay, NY with lovely sayings and quotes.       

Or these pillows made from antique Kimonos will quickly become a coveted family heirloom.

We also have a great collection of frames right now. Just insert a picture of you with Mom when you were little and her heart is sure to melt…

And, finally, Mom will surely brag to her friends about our amazing pieces of hand-crafted Italian pottery that are one-of-a-kind, just like Mom...

We can also giftwrap and ship your gift directly to Mom if you like.

Happy Mother’s Day from everyone at Gardenology.

Money-Saving Green Tips

   Want to save money in these tight times? Stop buying cheap furniture that you’ll have to replace every few years!
    Buying furniture and home accessories that will last a lifetime will actually save you money in the long run. It's also more environmentally friendly because of the manufacturing energy and trucking pollution it takes to make and move these items.  
   That’s where Gardenology comes in. We carry quality items that you will love and want to keep forever, because they will last that long.
   Some suggestions: our zinc-topped tables. They are virtually indestructible and are super versatile. They look great indoors and out, and are kid-friendly. These metal-topped tables only look better with age.

Another great money-saving idea is slipcovered furniture. We carry several lines that are all made right here in southern California, so a pollution-spewing truck or boat isn't traveling thousands of miles to get your furniture to you. Slipcovers are also great, because you can easily machine wash them or have new ones made when you want a new look.

Are you tired of buying plants only to throw them out in a few weeks because you forgot to water them? Then choose our ever-lasting botanicals. Check out our back wall - blooming with inspiration to help you create an arrangement that will look good forever, that you’ll never have to remember to water.

Vintage or reclaimed pieces are also a great way to create a beautiful and environmentally responsible home – re-using at its best! Many of our pieces are created from reclaimed wood and have beautiful character. We also have numerous one-of-a-kind vintage décor pieces that you definitely won’t see in your neighbor's house.

   Need some inspiration? We have a full design services to help you make those important decisions that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Our talented interior designer can do everything from offer a few tips on pulling your room together or she can create a gorgeous room for you from scratch.
   We believe that the importance of a beautiful home shouldn’t be forgotten in this economic climate. And if you’re helping the planet while you do it – even better.

Outdoor Furnishings Have Arrived

    The time change is in 2 weeks - oh, how we look forward to more daylight and sunshine. A great way to enjoy our gorgeous weather and beautiful sunsets is to create a relaxing oasis in your own backyard or patio with our new outdoor furnishings.


We just got in gorgeous new Brown Jordan furniture you are going to love. Brown Jordan is noted for its   65 years of superior quality and award winning design. And great news, we are having a special promotion with Brown Jordan- 35% off retail pricing, plus an additional 10% off, including special orders.

Whether you're hosting Easter brunch for the entire family or planning the neighborhood Fourth of July party, entertain your guests in style and comfort. Or for a quiet evening - slip off your shoes, grab your favorite drink and and watch the sun dip into the Pacific Ocean from your new chaise lounge with custom cushions. We have so many styles and fabrics to choose from, you'll be sure to find something to fall in love with.

So come on in and let us put together a fabulous outdoor room for you. Hurry, the special Brown Jordan event only runs through April 19.



  

Gardenology Spring Event!

Spring is on its way!

Come on in to gardenology & save on all Brown Jordan collections!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Valentine's Day Special from Gardenology!

Valentine's Day Special from Gardenology!

The new year came blowing in with wind, rain and hail...January went the way of the storms. We now greet the next month...Ah, February....the month of love & romance.

Love Is In The Air
Valentines Day is fast approaching & love is all around us. Maybe you have a special dinner planned or want to see a romantic movie. (btw, we recommend the movie "Leap Year", comedy and romance all rolled into one.) And lets not forget breakfast in bed, hmmm....champagne mimosas for two? Yep, we have champagne flutes for the occasion.....and how about some fabulous new bedding for the boudoir perhaps? Just in time to spruce up the bedroom, we are introducing Belle Notte Fine Bed Linens! Scrumptious velvets with textured linens and plump down filled pillows in the latest grey colors or soft neutrals....or rich color tones...you decide!

Our Valentine gift to you...

for the month of February receive

20% off all bedding!

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Your friends from Gardenology,

Lili, Rose, Vicki, Teri, Amrit, Morgen, Shyama, Julie....and of course Fletcher