MIDDLEBURG

Check out all the designer style going on .....     


Kate Spade size 7 straps sandals with black canvas upper on 4" rattan covered wedges. Charming!

Eric Javits natural fiber handbags.  Classic bucket bag styles.   One has black and white horizontal stripe accents and the other  has croc embossed leather trim details. Simply elegant.

Elaine Turner summer straw bag with faux tortoise shell twist handles. Capital 'C' cute!

R. Chee chunky turquoise, mabe pearl and sterling silver medallion.  Extra-large sterling silver cross encrusted with an assortment of colorful, individually mounted, cabochons with a matching 1/2" wide cuff bracelet.  Investment quality pieces.

Gucci signature slip-on shoes in size 6 1/2.  Brown print with cornflower blue silk insoles.

Michael Kors black rectangular shadow framed sunglasses.  Oh so cool!

Francesco Biasia taupe silk evening bag with adjustable or removable silver chain shoulder strap.  Simply elegant - 3 in 1 bag.

Minolo Blahnik salmon and gold silk pumps.  Fab find for the lucky size 9.

Cache black and white ruched bodice 3/4 sleeve deep scoop neck top in size M plus 2 matching pairs of slim crop pants in black or white - both new with the tags.  Subtle and sexy style!

Lots and lots of foreign boutique labels just in from one of our favorite world traveling consignors.  If you wear  S or XS  and like distinctive, high quality, garments you won't find in the States - hurry in for the best selection.     

WARRENTON

College dorm/apartment furnishings galore.  We have everything from inexpensive chest of drawers, night stands, desks, study lamps, bookcases, trunks, folding chairs, mini-fridges and dinette sets to cool accessories to personalize your space.

Vintage wrought iron grape pattern rectangular glass top table and 6 chairs in black.  Similar table and 4 chairs in white with rose pattern scroll work.  

Set of (3) old English stained glass windows in green, red, yellow and clear textured glass in original frames with multiple layers of paint.  No cracks!

Playskool backyard play house in molded pink plastic.  

New white laminate crib in excellent condition.  White plastic toddler bed with tubular aluminum frame and another in beech .

Walnut framed ladies slipper chair with original velvet upholstery.

Creme and green floral, high back, sofa with box pleat skirt and solid sage velvet corded trim.

Quality black bamboo daybed with custom black and tan giraffe pattern covers.

Architectural elements including (2) carved mahogany door frames with fluted side columns and double crown headers, a  fireplace mantel and assorted statuary pedestals.

Triple library display cabinet.  Mahogany with 3 locking glass doors, moveable interior wood shelves and a gallery top - on casters! 

Heavy iron gargoyle wall sconce.

 A Comfortable Summer can be experienced from the cushy seats of this well priced off-white, nubby little sofa! Perfect for all around use in the family room, sun room, guest room or such. Change toss pillows with the seasons. Simple.

A Desk is Not Just A Desk as you'll see when you pop into the Warrenton store this week. For those of us who need some desk top space to stay organized and really get some work done efficiently there are some terrific pieces newly arrived. How about...

The fabulous and unique oak horse-shoe shaped desk with double drop down leaves? Sit within the 'U' created by this beautiful, yet somehow compact little number and easily find everything right at your fingertips! 

Beautiful, light mahogany partners desk with turned legs has a large work space to die for! In perfect condition you'll wonder why you ever thought you should try and get away with less room to work.

An oak counterpart to the desk above, this large, yet elegant desk isn't a true partner's desk but it's benefits are about the same - space to work with am impressive, elegant look all it's own.

For those who love the parred down desk - a small, light beech computer station that will neatly fit wherever you or your children need it is a great deal. No nicks, scratches or flaws this small little wonder is waiting for you now! 

Love black accents in rooms? How about a daybed with black bamboo turned ends, and black with cheetah print upholstered accents? No? A large, black Victorian birdcage on a stand may be the perfect thing for birds or plants or all on it's own. Adds great height and a certain look to a room. Small black end and occasional tables on your list? We've got 'em!

Like the formal look for your dining room but need chairs? Dark, nearly black set of six reproduction Chippendale dining room chairs with crem, striped damask seats that are a snap to recover if you like may be just the ticket. 

Harvest tables to your liking? We've an exceptionally large (seats eight comfortably) dark oak topped harvest table with hunter green legs waiting to go home with you. Play Martha and add your own eclectic assortment of chairs to make a design statement of your own.  

Love antiques? Need a statement piece above a mantle, in a hallway, above a console or hunt board? This large, ornate, early 1800's Federal mirror with carved screaming eagle on the pediment is it! Please some buy it so the girls can close up early and enjoy a long weekend! You'll see it displayed with it's cousins - in our mirror section - we've got mirrors everywhere and in every style and price range. Truly we are offering mirrors, mirrors on the wall.....

Like the unusual? This lighter wood hunt board/sideboard with lots of old, dark brass accents and brass handles on each end fits the bill. A series of doors across the front give great access to all the stuff you can store inside to keep your clutter under control. Works with the French country, Americana, High Sierra  or just country modern looks. A definite stand out!

Don't know how it's happened...but we have a ton of plain wooden four-legged stools in the shop. So many we create them their own display. White legs, beech legs, oak legs - counter height, pub table height and even a little shorty with the screw type rising seat?

If you've been meaning to pick one up for your kitchen counter, need one at your work counter as your craft...

Entertain the kids outdoors with all the fabo Little Tykes stuff. Playhouses, cars, play 'grills' and kitchens, teeter-totters - even beds - keep them out of your hair and busy enjoying the sunshine as they soak up some good old Vitamin D! 

Could care less about home furnishings? Fashion more your thing? 

Sex-in-the City Manolo Blahnik shoes are waiting for you - along with Stuart Weitzman, Escada, Cole Hahns, Chanel and more. If you don't care what brand shoe you wear as long as you have LOTS to choose from in your closet - we're a must stop! Shoes are everywhere ready to step out into summer fun! 

Torry Burch, Lilly Pulitzer, Nannette LePore and more....Helmut Lang....clothes are flying in and out and our customers are having a blast pouring over our huge selection of affordable fashion fun! We process an average of 400 new clothing pieces a day, every day, seven days a week  at our Warrenton store...which is why for those in the know...we're a daily stop on their hunt for budget-friendly shopping!

Need a clock or two or three? 

Stay tuned for the latest news on arrivals at our Middleburg store later today! 

MAKE A STATEMENT at an entry, create a focal point in a room easily with this large, yet lightweight carved mirror                                                                             
THE UBIQITOUS 3 SHELF BOOKCASE in mahogany for less than $50 assembled? Can’t beat that!

STORAGE ISSUES ARE SOLVED with this cedar lined wardrobe with big, deep lower drawer

SMALL AND SWEET petite oak hall tree with mirror will fit any size entry hall or mudroom

GO RUSTIC or back to the woods – imagine your living in the high country of the Sierra Nevada with this queen log beg with matching end table

SUBTLE PAINT on this portable, versatile bamboo console table with shelf with glass top makes it a go-anywhere additional to most homes

SMALL DISPLAY LADDER for magazines, collections – even to lean on a wall and hold your shoes – at less than $20 why wait?

WHITE WICKER everything for summer or just to create a light, airy mood in your home. Trunks, laundry hampers, dressers, desks, mirrors, end tables – lots to choose from if you don’t dwaddle or waffle about

SWEET AND NEAT lightly hand-painted antique mantel with a nature medallion hand-painted with bird nest

STAYCATION essentials abound around the shops – like these new but way less than normal retail party tubs – perfect to hold ice downed drinks for the crew and you

RAMP UP TO STAY HOME IN STYLE THIS SUMMER - NEW square teak-look (Shorea wood) table and chairs from Oxford Garden Designs – a classic to fit any outdoor style at far below retail from a shop closing

ASTONISHING tall, wrought iron floral stand – very heavy painted green – breezy days won’t topple this thing – create a unique outdoor setting with this ‘never have I seen one before’ piece (and I’ve been doing this 20 years!)

CAFÉ TABLE of green, powder coated steel round table – diminutive – with four chairs with outdoor ‘wicker’ seats – this set will fit in the smallest of gardens, on the tiniest of balconies, patios and such – or even in a sun room or breakfast nook with the tropical look – new – from a shop closing – VERY well priced 

LARGE OPEN WALL SPACE need something to visually bring the ‘eyes’ down? Covered outdoor wall space on the patio or deck need a statement? Two very large, crackle finish framed painted nature/leaf art pieces will do the trick in all but the most formal and traditional of spaces. Cheap to boot at less than $60 each. Very current – very echo chic!

DVD BOXED SETS! TV Series boxed sets like new - Will & Grace. Friends and more

COMMUTERS will love all of these great audio books on tape - what a selection - turn your commute into a semi-bearable task with these great tapes!

SEE MORE PHOTOS OF SOME GREAT NEW STUFF - CLICK HERE!

With all the rain lately, our loyal customers and new converts to the wonderful world of consigning have been spending time indoors - cleaning out! 

Here are just a few highlights flowing onto the floor yesterday:

-PUB TABLE AND CHAIRS very modern - basic black with colorful, abstract, modern top and cushioned chairs. A modernists statement to be sure!

-PETITE GREEN UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIR - the perfect small sized, sage green - go-anywhere chair at a steal deal

-ROUND MESH TOP PATIO TABLES AND CHAIR SETS - three came in on one day - choose from antique rust, white or black - the black set is vintage - the weather should be perfect for outdoor fun this weekend - celebrate the holiday with room for everyone!

-ANTIQUE FOX-HUNTING PRINT very well framed - the perfect piece to 'comlpete' that empty wall

-LARGE, COUNTRY BLUE PAINTED BENCH - reminds you of cornflowers billowing in a summer breeze beside a covered white front porch - where it would look wonderful! Or...if you'd rather...a great entry hall piece - perfect to encourage family and guests to sit and take off the shoes!

-COMPUTER DESK ANYONE? All shapes, sizes and styles!

-PAIR ANTIQUE, VELVET UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS in a pale peach print - a very comfy pair to go anywhere!

-LOVE SUMMER DAYS READING IN A HAMMOCK? Payley's Island hammock at a fab price - new in the box! Hurry!

-WICKER, WICKER everywhere. White wicker side chairs - antique and not - green club chairs with cushions  - singletons in red and black....your choice is darn good today!

-Great, medium sized split rattan and wrought iron dining set and four chairs. Nice, simple seating solution at a price that won't break your budget!

-NATURAL WICKER LOUNGE CHAIR with cushion - laze away those vacation days on the patio, deck or porch - truly comfortable and waiting for YOU!

-GREAT GIFT for the hostess of the house - two floral painted trays and matching stands for the hostess with the mostest! (ummm...I couldn't resist, sorry!)

-KNICK KNACKS AND COLLECTIBLES DRIVING YOU CRAZY? Love 'em but not the dust? Several well-priced curios in different styles with glass fronts waiting for you to fill up, shut the door and simplify your life!

-PAIR OF OAK SIDE TABLES with cabriole legs - not your standard oak end tables!

-VICTORIAN BENT? Loveseat and two matching chairs will turn any room instantly into your favorite look for a room!

-CAPTAIN"S TABLE with four chairs - two sided drop leaf to save space in smaller spaces when not in full use - very practical and budget friendly!

-BIRD LOVER WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR? An area shop closure brings you a bright array of whimsical garden decoratives including very humorous animal bird houses! All prices that can't be beat!

GOT FURNITURE? Our customers are looking for upholstered chairs and loveseats and small furniture pieces of all types - they are flying out the door! You'll get a great price selling through us - and our constant stream of loyal patrons ensures a wide audience! CONSIGN IT TODAY! Dressers are also currently in hot demand - we've wish lists to fill! 

The ladies at the Warrenton store are hard at work keeping up with all the new spring arrivals of great stuff for your shopping and browsing adventures! Check out the latest photographs under 'Elephant Tales' on the sidebar to see some of the stuff - and some of the wonderful crew in Warrenton!

Click on the first picture and it will put the entire set into a gallery view. Better to see all the fabo merchandise up close!

Have YOU started your spring cleaning yet? No? What are you waiting for? Besides, who couldn't use some extra gas money?

We've customers especially looking for outdoor furniture and garden stuff as well as small chests, dressers, bookcases, loveseats and upholstered chairs and tables. We're overstocked (and currently not accepting) at both stores with indoor rocking chairs and dining tables. Have any you'd like to sell? We'll get you the best price possible! More than a garage sale. And, our service is so much easier than Craigs List or eBay! We'll see you soon!

Spring is one of our 'seasons'. Those crazy, fun-filled days of madness when the receiving doors at our Warrenton store welcome, quite literally, tons of stuff from our loyal fans divesting themselves of their own 'white elephants' and making others in the community happy to help them by snapping it all up and giving it a new home!

It's tough to tell those who've never shopped our stores regularly just what this time of year is like. If we try to explain just how fast stuff comes and goes, people just think it's hype. Huh! 'Til they see it happening in front of their eyes! Come on down to our Warrenton store some Saturday afternoon and just watch. Pure, simple and FREE entertainment watching all the amazing stuff just come and go!

Here's a few of the new things spotted sliding out of the consignment room onto the sales floor yesterday: 

Lovely storage can be had if you purchase this perfectly sized, hand-painted, white armoire. Decorated with topiaries and florals on the front doors. The room accent you always needed. The organizational capacity you crave.

You can’t get better than this! A great little black, outdoor, faux cast-iron garden set. Round table and two chairs. It looks so real you’ll find yourself preparing to lift some heavy weight as you go to move a chair – but it’s light as a feather!

New, retro modern burnt two-toned orange, square leather chaise/sofa will add the punch of color you’ve been looking for in your living area, loft or office. Great, strong, clean lines! Well-priced. Take it home today!

Eco-trend style? This tall, two-panel, rice paper screen has a very slight wiff of the oriental about it but is hand-painted in modern ‘eco’ bamboo/natural scenery. A ‘goes anywhere’ piece.

Love rustic? Love ‘modern country’? We’ve some lovely accent pieces – many of them downright useful too! Long, wooden old trugs to tote all manner of stuff about and keep it organized while you’re at it. Old flour tins and cans. Tall or wide – we’ve several multi-mini drawer wall units to keep all those bits under control. Old kitchen tools. Crocks – many sizes. Find that special something you need to ‘finish’ a room or ‘finish’ a collection.

Just a traditionalist at heart? Great mahogany pieces await! Tall dressers, triple dressers, tallboys and desks. You choose! Fill up that empty guest room before summer and friends and family arrive!

A light golden brown, leather Pottery Barn sofa is calling your name! Do you hear it? Well-priced, like-new condition – you can have the PB look at a fraction of the price from The White Elephant!

Tropical jungle and/or animal prints a favorite look? Like a little spice in your life? Adore comfort? Pamper yourself and your family with this fantastic, like-new upholstered chaise lounge. Two arms. Very comfy! In light tan, subdued ‘cheetah-ish’ print. Relax after those long, hectic days!

Love to cook? Love to craft? Just need some work/table top space and some storage to keep things all together? How can you go wrong with this almost 5’ long, light beech colored work center that’s – on casters! Roll it here. Roll it there! A row of drawers and two rows of shelves below will keep everything you need right at your finger tips!

Got porch? Need seasonal seating? Don’t bust your budget or spend your government refund check dressing up your porches or acquiring seating for family and friends to gather ‘round. We’ve got you covered! A couple of cans of cheap spray paint and an hour of your time will turn any number of chairs we’ve got in into the perfect solution for you! Single chairs, chairs in pairs, sets of four and six – you name it we have it!

Organizing this spring? Where can’t you use this pair of light wood colored bookcases? They are simple. They are unadorned. But, my what they won’t hold and organize for you. In a closet, in a room. In a basement or garage. In a study in a kid’s room. Hurry! Bookcases are one of our hottest sellers.

Tiny tables . Odd little tables. Small tables and stands you can lift with one hand and move wherever you need it – any time! In wood, in metal. In rattan and bamboo. White, red, black, hunter green and hand-painted. Everybody has a place they need a little table! We’ve piled them all together to make it easy for you to pick!

Don’t bring your children to The White Elephant …..unless you’re prepared for them to bug you to buy them all manner of great stuff! Bratz dolls, games and accessories. Hanna Montana! Legos and doll houses. Riding toys and Fisher Price everything! Trikes, bikes and exer-saucers. Kites, books and DVD’s. The clothes? Whether for play or for school or church – we’ve got them covered with all the best name-brands they crave!

Flip for our flops! Low-rise wedge flip-flops have arrived in all the basic shades you need to carry your feet in style right through spring! At less than $5 bucks a pair buy several! You know you’ll need them. We know you’ll love them!

Passion for fashion? Hung up on clothes? A fast pass of the hand through any of our multitudinous racks will make you an addict to our way of shopping! Lilly dresses, skirts, shorts and halters for less than a Thomas Jefferson? Abercrombie and Hollister for the young people among you without a trip to the mall and a hole in your wallet? Fresh spring colored tops, tees, halters, shorts to fill in those missing bits from your wardrobe! It pays to shop at The White Elephant ‘cause you leave with piles of stuff and some money still left in your wallet!

We’re an eco-friendly, sustainable, planet conscious business that has offered you the best in experienced fashion and home goods for almost 20 years. We help meet your needs for goods in a smart, practical way that makes cents! Join the trend! Remember Earth Day April 22 and Arbor Day April 26^th. Come celebrate our mutual gifts with us and see what’s ‘in-store’ for you!

Watch a quick slide show made today from random shots of our Middleburg store. They were busy moving in a load of new furniture so we couldn't, unfortunately, get too many upclose pics!

Just a few quick notes of intriguing new stuff I noticed as I chatted with friends and customers amid the hub-bub:

-Need glasses to read the time? Solve your problem at home and buy all three of the grandfather clocks in the store and spatter them in strategic places about the house! Problem solved!

-Love Prada? Who is going to be the lucky gal to snatch up this fabulous white Prada bag (such a baaaargain darlin') for spring?

-Paris Hilton fan? Love the look? Check out the rhinestone sparklies - all the 'rage' with many

-Wonderful art deco cedar chest - perfect to pack away those sweaters and winter woolies you're just oh so tired of!

-Tired of dusting? Purchase this small, very useful black and glass curio cabinet with mirrored back. double doors on top and bottom, both glass. Put those collectibles and whoosey-whatsits in this lovely piece and be done with the dust!

-Unique set of framed turn of the century children's, hand-colored alphabet cards - sets the little creative mind whirling!

-Love roosters? Haven't transitioned to owls yet? Cluck, cluck, cluck...they're everywhere you look -on every sorta thing!

-Love J Crew, Hollister, Abercrombie? Adore Lilly? Hustle your bustle on in 'cause new fresh batches hit the racks today - about 200 pieces as I estimate it...

-Tried bamboo ladders for displaying ooohhh...let's see? Magazines (draped over), vintage linens, throws you may still need on chilly spring eves? Hang framed photos, dried flower....let a plant climb away? Or, just plain cool mounted on the wall - up or down - two brackets and one turned sideways makes a unique kinda shelf!

-From Gumps a dramatic porcelain, lidded, black background patterned large tureenish (no spoon though) - it's a decorative - and definitely can stand alone to make that entryway make a statement! Or, a fab focus on shelves or sideboard and such.

-Happiness! From Gump's - you'll love scooping out the last of winter's ashes from your fireplace and dressing up that gaping hole with the special oriental round firescreen - round - the Chinese symbol for Happiness. Beautiful - as onyl Gump's can do. Perfect condition - never saw a flicker nor flame yet in it's life.

-Pottery barn 5 x 8 muted sage and cream oriental-ish, POttery Barn rug - 2 months old - roll up this quick remake for a room and take it home!

-Rare and old books. Check our downloads for a list. One set of books, in great condition, leather bound - are over 200 years old. Some signed by author/illustrator, like 'Goodbye Mr. Chips', limited edition of 600 Birthday Edition with special jacket.

Hope you enjoyed our little slide show. Stop by and let us take your pic! You'll be famous! 

We're quite happy to report for all our bargain-conscious shoppers that our consignment rooms have been sizzling with new savings, bound for the sales floor! Let's see, where to start? Hmmm.....Let's talk about our WARRENTON, VA store today...

• A lovely lady is redecorating her entire house so you can guess what that means! Draperies, curtains and custom valances - oh my! Pictures, silk posies, painted Italian pottery - oh yes! Love Thomas Kincaid? Original, signed artwork you'll love...stay tuned, keep checking...she has only just begun!
• Gorgeous Horchow medium-tone, bamboo legs and trim, extra large desk at quite a steal! Absatively like new!
• Have a large Master suite? Current furnishings getting lost in there? Check out the king-sized Horchow head and foot board if you like the rich, large look with matching oversized chests for nightstands. A beautiful set at waaay below the original cost - all of it mint condition!
• Love red like I do? Love that zap of color it lends! Check out the cute old rattan open server with rounded oval top that's been painted a deep, bright red! Great accent for the front porch, back deck, sun room - just about anywhere!
  
• Pair of very old, very comfortable, deep club chairs in dark brown cocoa velvet and carved wood feet. The unique thing about these venerable old pair is the gorgeous needlepoint that covers the top of the seat cushion, which are down filled!
• Need to butter up DH before you hit him with a long spring 'honey'do' list? Buy him one of the like-new commercial steel shelving units on hand. Extra deep shelves. Units are large, hold big, heavy guy-stuff (neatly) and knock down and assemble with a rubber mallet. He'll love you forever...and, hopefully, grouse less about your long list!
• Love our cheerful Gerber daisy displays? Dying to have one of these extra large, free standing flowers to call your own? While we originally purchased them just for our spring displays - you'll be glad to know the first shipment for our customers delight will be arriving very soon!
  
• Have a large wall in an entry, a space above a hunt board or server that needs some punch? Dressing room, above the vanity or vanity in your bath need something? Check out the beautiful, very large, wide gold gilt mirror with carved ribbons...can't go wrong on this one!
• Modern your style? Like the sleek, minimalist look? Scope out this set of four slim chrome frame bar stools with low beechwood backs. Low profile - high style!
• Your turn to hold the family Easter celebration at your home? Can't remember for the life of you where you stashed all the fancy entertaining stuff you rarely use? Or, don't want to bother hauling it all out and unwrapping it? We've got it! Crystal wine glasses, tumblers, water glasses. Serving platters, cutting boards, covered tureens and casseroles. Calphalon pots and pans, Le Cruset, All-Clad and more...flying out the door - hurry! Dishes galore, gravy boats too!
• A pair of three shelf, white wicker corner shelves are eagerly waiting to be whisked away to grace your porch, deck, bath or bedroom! These will not last long at the price!
• Have a VERY SPECIAL man in your life? Want to treat him like a king? We certainly have the chair for you! This very old, Spanish looking chair is mammoth! He'll feel like a king at the head of the table seated in this chair with it's extra tall back and carved detailing. Covered in dark green velvet....what a unique piece! Are YOU the one that will know just what to do with it?
• Teach your youngsters to be organized as you get them to help you spring clean their rooms! We've several nice, kid sized wardrobes, doors on top and drawers below that are perfect for the young one's first lessons in keeping their stuff neat and tidy!
• Rugs! Do you say rugs? Oriental rugs, runners - room size to 2 x 3 - beautiful selection! Chinese carved wool rugs - several - light blues and cream in one, peach and tan in another! Like the bamboo look? Bound split bamboo area rugs for the eco-minded fans! Braided or hooked your thing? Hurry! These are popular and we've currently a bunch to choose from!
  
• Jewelry more your thing? Our gems and jewels will light up your life as they sparkle in our cases just waiting for you to stop by! Great selection of rings, necklaces, semi-precious, sterling, gold......
• Ferragamo shoes for the narrow of foot, several Prada bags will have you stepping out ins style, Kate Spade, Vera and Lilly also await!
• Fashionistas will love our brightly colored racks...and racks...and racks of sprightly spring styles, all manner od makes, no matter your take on what's 'in' or what your personal style! LaCoste, Abercrombie, Hollister, St. John, Lilly, Fresh Produce, Calvin, Seven, Barney's, Neiman's....you'll have so much fun!
• Little Tykes tables and chairs, rocking horses, games, video games, books, toys, toys, toys....
• Oh! I forgot! I love pale, Virginia stucco yellow don't you? A lovely 4', rectangular, upholstered footstool cum coffee table (add a glass top) was just wheeled onto the floor! Pottery Barn dark wood feet....now if I only had a place for it...but never mind - I'm sure you do