"Enrich the lives of those we serve..."

The entire vision statement is that we want to: "Enrich the lives of those we serve, as we help them to create and enjoy their homes." Hum. What do I mean by that? I mean that I hope we will inspire each of you to think of your home as a canvas, upon which you can paint a wonderful environment for you and your family, using your own creative vision and love. And, that the mood you create will also enrich your family's life. I also mean that I want our service to be personal and special to each person we touch, and that each point of contact will make your day a little brighter. Or, maybe we could say - to inspire you to think of each day as a gourmet meal that you create to live in...through the care you take to find each ingredient, to add layer upon layer of flavor, and to always serve with love. How do we see ourselves reaching these lofty goals? Well, we are excited about improvements and new products! You can now search on our website, to find what you are looking for, we have added new products and new convenience for your shopping!
Our new line of Miniature Garden Furniture is a perfect way to garden in a small space, or a city apartment. We think you'll like our new Birthday Cake Fragrance in spray and candles...to get your Birthday Party started early - or when you really need to feel like you're at a Birthday Party! We've added new fruits and veggies to our Artificial Fruit Market to help you celebrate a new color you like or every season of the year. Bon Appetit!

Celebrating Mother's Birthday

Mother was always my best cheerleader. She thought I could do anything, and always encouraged my every attempt. She was a great Mom. She knew all my faults and shortcomings, but always focused on the good that she could see through her Mommy eyes.

Today would have been her 95th birthday, but she died last March. She always said "she left" about a loved one, rather than "died" or " passed away". I think I will say that from now on.

You may wonder what musing about my Mother has to do with my blog about all things Home.

I guess, because she made our home Home with her warm love, the yummy aroma of dinner cooking when we walked in the front door and her very special support of our dreams.

When I started my business, Furniture Gourmet, she was excited and positive about it, and had great advice, too.

As I think about her today, on her birthday, I know in my heart of hearts, that the most important thing to have for happiness at home, is Love. So, I will admit, that without the warmth of acceptance and love, the most special blue & white candlesticks, or the perfect color of paint or a pretty tray made in Italy, will not fill in the spaces in the heart that yearn for love.

But in defense of the importance of those "things", they can be expressions of love, and can help create a place of comfort, belonging and self-expression, and can add even more to the marvelous gift we give our family each day, that is all wrapped up in that one special word, LOVE.