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]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-1983638.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>How to SAVE CASH on Back-to-School Needs!</title><dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:26:42 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/2008/7/12/how-to-save-cash-on-back-to-school-needs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">192026:1855969:1983570</guid><description><![CDATA[<font size="1" face="Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#343d3a" style="color: rgb(52, 61, 58); font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Print</span> out a list of your back-to-school needs<span class="full-image-float-left"><font><img src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/stockxpertcom_id287549_size0.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1215826248069" alt="stockxpertcom_id287549_size0.jpg" /></font></span><br />2. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Assess</span> what supplies you already have on hand<br />3. Set a budget<br />4. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Start shopping</span> a little every week to make it easier on your budget<br />5. Keep your shopping list with you. Keep a sharp eye on local sale circulars, flyers and web sites<br />6. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Visit <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xuhrapcab.0.0.ksfa7obab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitelephant.com&id=preview" target="_blank">The White Elephant</a> or <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xuhrapcab.0.0.ksfa7obab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wexthrift.com&id=preview" target="_blank">WExchange Thrift Shop</a> often</span> for <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; opportunities to purchase, well below retail , many items on your list.<br /></div><br /><font size="2" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">&nbsp;Our ever-changing stock offers you a great opportunity to purchase recycled, sustainable, earth-friendly fashion and home goods, save money and 'Do Good' for the planet - effortlessly!</font><br /></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="2">clothing, shoes, backpacks and accessories</font></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="2">study desks, chairs, lamps</font></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="2">dorm room furniture, refrigerators, microwaves, irons,fans</font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">miscellaneous organizational items&nbsp;</span></font> </li></ul></font>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-1983570.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>How to MAKE CASH in the Next 30 Days!</title><dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:24:37 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/2008/7/12/how-to-make-cash-in-the-next-30-days.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">192026:1855969:1983566</guid><description><![CDATA[<font size="1" face="Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#343d3a" style="color: rgb(52, 61, 58); font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><font size="2" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font size="1">Our stores offer community members a simple, easy, time-saving way to generate extra income to help cover costs of many things - including your Back-to-School shopping needs.<br /><br />In Virginia, kids go back-to-school in summer weight clothing because it's still hot outside! We listen to our customers and still make summer weight clothing available throughout the month of September. You can easily find economical, great back-to-school clothing in our shops. Beginning July 18th we'll even be increasing the selection for you!<br /><br />How can YOU make CASH in the next 30 days?<br /><br />Go through your closets and consign any summer clothing before September 1st when we will begin accepting only fall items. Be sure to follow our <a href="http://www.whitelephant.com/faq/">guidelines on clothing.</a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xuhrapcab.0.0.ksfa7obab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitelephant.com%2Fcustomer-wish-list%2F&id=preview">Check the  list of items that our customers are currently looking for. </a>If you have something like it that you may no longer have need for - consign them now!<br /><br />In 30 days, return to the store and pickup YOUR check from the sales of your goods - </font></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><font size="1"><span style="font-style: italic;">or shop against your earned credit as you go!</span></font></span></font></font>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-1983566.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>How to SIMPLIFY Back-to-School</title><category>Newsletter</category><dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:23:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/2008/7/12/how-to-simplify-back-to-school.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">192026:1855969:1983564</guid><description><![CDATA[<font size="1" face="Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#343d3a" style="color: rgb(52, 61, 58); font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><span class="full-image-float-none"><img alt="image001.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/image001.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1215826357527" /></span><br />1.<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Print out</span></span> either our back-to-school lists for grade school or <a target="_blank" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xuhrapcab.0.0.ksfa7obab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitelephant.com%2Ftips-and-tricks%2F&id=preview">college students</a> we've compiled to help you organize your needs<br />2. <a target="_blank" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xuhrapcab.0.0.ksfa7obab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fvirginia.schooltree.org%2FFauquier-County-Schools.html&id=preview" style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Visit your schools website</a> to determine if they are recommending any additional supplies not covered on our list, and print out the school calendar NOW<br />3. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Take a few minutes </span>and go through closets, home supply shelves or cabinets and desks to determine what supplies you already have of 'consumable' items such as paper, glue, notebooks etc.. This will help you avoid spending funds on items you don't really need!<br />4. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Take stock </span>of your wardrobe or that of your kid's. Have they grown this summer? What condition are their clothes? What items will they need immediately when they do go back to school? <br />5. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Set a budget</span> for yourself or each child. Keep your list with you when you are out shopping. Consider starting to shop now. Shopping for your needs a little each week will make it easier on your budget and help minimize any last-minute impulse buys that can break your budget.<br />6.<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Visit these websites</span> for more helpful tips:<br /><br />Great organizing tips from <a target="_blank" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xuhrapcab.0.0.ksfa7obab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlineorganizing.com%2FExpertAdviceToolboxTips.asp%3Ftipsheet%3D65&id=preview" style="text-decoration: underline;">onlineorganizing.com</a> - great checklists for everything!<br /><br />Great checklists and fun stuff to download. Great tips to for the school year from <a target="_blank" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xuhrapcab.0.0.ksfa7obab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internetfamilyfun.com&id=preview" style="text-decoration: underline;">internetfamilyfun.com</a><br /><br />Don't forget health and safety tips and information! Click on <a target="_blank" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xuhrapcab.0.0.ksfa7obab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthatoz.com%2Fhealthatoz%2FAtoz%2Fcommon%2Fstandard%2Ftransform.jsp%3FrequestURI%3D%2Fhealthatoz%2FAtoz%2Fhc%2Fpar%2Finfo%2Fbschecklist.jsp&id=preview" style="text-decoration: underline;">healthatoz.com </a>for important health, vaccinations and safety reminders</font>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-1983564.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Our First Video!</title><category>Commentary</category><dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:03:22 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/2008/7/5/our-first-video.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">192026:1855969:1968569</guid><description><![CDATA[<div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="sizeGreater40">Check out our first <a href="http://www.whitelephant.com/home/">video</a> on our Welcome page on this site!<span class="full-image-float-left"><img src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/thumb%20of%20video.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1215826487433" alt="thumb%20of%20video.jpg" /></span></span></div><h4></h4><h4>&nbsp;</h4><p> It's only our second attempt at trying to edit some raw footage taken with our new camera - so be gentle! We are new at this - obviously.<br /></p><p>We thought our customers and fans would appreciate seeing something besides words, words, words on our site - and we're trying to accomodate y'all! We hope to replace the static photographs of 'New Arrivals' into the store with video footage to give you a much better idea of what you may be missing!&nbsp;</p><p>This short little video shows what just three random customers had to say one Saturday in our Warrenton store.</p><h4><em><span class="sizeGreater60">Stay Tuned!&nbsp;</span></em></h4>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-1968569.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Arrivals in Our Stores!</title><category>New Arrivals!</category><dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:23:10 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/2008/6/26/new-arrivals-in-our-stores.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">192026:1855969:1948567</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>MIDDLEBURG</strong></p><p><em><strong>Check out all the designer style going on .....&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong>Kate Spade</strong></em> size 7 straps sandals with black canvas upper on 4&quot; rattan covered wedges. Charming!</p><p><em><strong>Eric Javits</strong></em> natural fiber handbags.&nbsp; Classic bucket bag styles.&nbsp;&nbsp; One has black and white horizontal stripe accents and the other&nbsp; has croc embossed leather trim details. Simply elegant.<br /></p><p><em><strong>Elaine Turner</strong></em> summer straw bag with faux tortoise shell twist handles. Capital 'C' cute! <br /> </p><p><strong>R. Chee</strong> chunky turquoise, mabe pearl and sterling silver medallion.&nbsp; Extra-large sterling silver cross encrusted with an assortment of colorful, individually mounted, cabochons with a matching 1/2&quot; wide cuff bracelet.&nbsp; Investment quality pieces.<br /></p><p><em><strong>Gucci</strong></em> signature slip-on shoes in size 6 1/2.&nbsp; Brown print with cornflower blue silk insoles.<br /> <br /><em><strong>Michael Kors </strong></em>black rectangular shadow framed sunglasses.&nbsp; Oh so cool!</p><p><em><strong>Francesco Biasia</strong></em> taupe silk evening bag with adjustable or removable silver chain shoulder strap.&nbsp; Simply elegant - 3 in 1 bag.</p><p><em><strong>Minolo Blahnik</strong></em> salmon and gold silk pumps.&nbsp; Fab find for the lucky size 9.<br /></p><p>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.&nbsp; Subtle and sexy style!</p><p>Lots and lots of foreign boutique labels just in from one of our favorite world traveling consignors.&nbsp; If you wear&nbsp; S or XS&nbsp; and like distinctive, high quality, garments you won't find in the States - hurry in for the best selection. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="full-image-float-right"><img src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Bronze%20elephant.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1214591077767" alt="Bronze%20elephant.jpg" /></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WARRENTON</strong></p><p><strong>College dorm/apartment furnishings galore</strong>.&nbsp; 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.</p><p>Vintage wrought iron grape pattern rectangular <strong>glass top table and 6 chairs i</strong>n black.&nbsp; Similar table and 4 chairs in white with rose pattern scroll work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Set of (3) <strong>old English stained glass windows </strong>in green, red, yellow and clear textured glass in original frames with multiple layers of paint.&nbsp; No cracks!</p><p><strong>Playskool backyard play house </strong>in molded pink plastic. &nbsp;</p><p>New white laminate crib in excellent condition.&nbsp; White plastic <strong>toddler bed</strong> with tubular aluminum frame and another in beech . </p><p>Walnut framed l<strong>adies slipper chair</strong> with original velvet upholstery. <br /></p><p><strong>Creme and green floral, high back, sofa </strong>with box pleat skirt and solid sage velvet corded trim.<span class="full-image-float-right"><img src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/MBUmbrella.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1214591124113" alt="MBUmbrella.jpg" /></span></p><p>Quality black<strong> bamboo daybed</strong> with custom black and tan giraffe pattern covers.</p><p><strong>Architectural elements</strong> including (2) carved mahogany door frames with fluted side columns and double crown headers, a&nbsp; fireplace mantel and assorted statuary pedestals.</p><p><strong>Triple library display cabinet</strong>.&nbsp; Mahogany with 3 locking glass doors, moveable interior wood shelves and a gallery top - on casters!&nbsp; </p><p>Heavy iron<strong> gargoyle wall sconce</strong>.</p><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">New rolling oak television stand with 2 door cabinet base.</div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><h4><span class="sizeGreater40">More stuff every day folks! Even if you aren't looking to buy...come in and sell....or just be entertained in air-conditioned comfort for free!&nbsp;</span></h4></div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-1948567.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Hot Onto the Floor!</title><category>New Arrivals!</category><dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:42:07 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/2008/6/19/hot-onto-the-floor.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">192026:1855969:1931807</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;<strong>A Comfortable Summer</strong> 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.</p><p>&nbsp;<span class="full-image-float-none"><img alt="whitesofa.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/whitesofa.jpg" /></span></p><p><br /><strong>A Desk is Not Just A Desk</strong> 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...<span class="full-image-float-right"><img src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/100_0581.jpg" alt="100_0581.jpg" /></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The fabulous and unique oak <strong>horse-shoe shaped desk</strong> 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!&nbsp;</p><p>Beautiful, <strong>light mahogany partners desk</strong> 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.</p><p>An oak counterpart to the desk above, this large, yet<strong> elegant desk</strong> 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.</p><p>For those who love the parred down desk - a <strong>small,</strong> <strong>light beech computer station</strong> 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!&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Love black accents</strong> in rooms? How about a <strong>daybed with black bamboo</strong> turned ends, and black with cheetah print upholstered accents? No? A large, <strong>black Victorian birdcage</strong> 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 <strong>black end and occasional tables</strong> on your list? We've got 'em!</p><p><span class="full-image-float-none"><img alt="Leopard.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Leopard.jpg" /></span>&nbsp;</p><p>Like the formal look for your dining room but need chairs? Dark, nearly black set of <strong>six reproduction Chippendale</strong> dining room chairs with crem, striped damask seats that are a snap to recover if you like may be just the ticket.&nbsp;</p><p>Harvest tables to your liking? We've an exceptionally large (<strong>seats eight comfortably) dark oak topped harvest table</strong> 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. &nbsp;</p><p>Love antiques? Need a statement piece above a mantle, in a hallway, above a console or hunt board? This large, ornate, early <strong>1800's Federal mirror with carved screaming eagle</strong> 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 <strong>mirrors, mirrors on the wall..</strong>...</p><p><span class="full-image-float-left"><img alt="Mirrors.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Mirrors.jpg" /></span>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Like the unusual? This lighter wood <strong>hunt board/sideboard with lots of old, dark brass accents and brass handles</strong> 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&nbsp; or just country modern looks. A definite stand out! <br /></p><p>Don't know how it's happened...but we have<strong> a ton of plain wooden four-legged stools </strong>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? </p><p>If you've been meaning to pick one up for your kitchen counter, need one at your work counter as your craft...<br /></p><p>&nbsp; <span class="full-image-float-none"><img alt="Stools.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Stools.jpg" /></span>&nbsp;</p><p>Entertain the kids outdoors with all the <strong>fabo Little Tykes stuff</strong>. 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!&nbsp;</p><p><span class="full-image-float-right"><img alt="Burgundycouch.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Burgundycouch.jpg" /></span>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Could care less about home furnishings? Fashion more your thing?&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Sex-in-the City Manolo Blahnik shoes</strong> 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!&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Torry Burch, Lilly Pulitzer, Nannette LePore and more....Helmut Lang</strong>....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&nbsp; at our Warrenton store...which is why for those in the know...we're a daily stop on their hunt for budget-friendly shopping!</p><p><strong>Need a clock or two or three?<span class="full-image-float-left"><img alt="Clocks.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Clocks.jpg" /></span>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em><strong>Stay tuned for the latest news on arrivals at our Middleburg store later today!&nbsp;</strong></em></p><p><em><strong>&nbsp;</strong></em></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-1931807.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Make Like Martha</title><dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:48:33 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/2008/6/7/make-like-martha.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">192026:1855969:1892737</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Here at The White Elephant consignment stores we love to do what we can to make our customers happy. If you're going on vacation in your own neck-of-the-woods this year like so many, here are some of our staffs suggestions on How to Make Your Vacation at Home Memorable:<br /></p><p><a href="http://www.whitelephant.com/tips-and-tricks/"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;"><span class="full-image-float-left"><img alt="Make%20Like%20Martha.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Make%20Like%20Martha.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1212850993390" /></span></span></strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><a href="http://www.whitelephant.com/tips-and-tricks/"><strong><u><strong><font size="3">5 Things to Make 'Going Nowhere' Seem Like 'Going Somewhere'</font></strong></u></strong></a></h2><p>and</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><u><strong><font size="3"><a href="http://www.whitelephant.com/tips-and-tricks/">5 Ways to Entertain Your Kid(s)This Summer</a><span class="full-image-float-right"><a href="http://www.whitelephant.com/tips-and-tricks/"><img alt="Entertain%20Kids.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Entertain%20Kids.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1212851110468" /></a></span><br /></font></strong></u></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">The Younger Crowd That Is!</div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">We'll keep putting our heads together and posting any other ideas we think you might find helpful! Enjoy your vacation! See you when you get back! Remember - take pictures 'cause we can't wait to see them!&nbsp;</div><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-1892737.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>How To Create a Memorable Vacation at Home</title><category>Commentary</category><dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:11:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/2008/6/6/how-to-create-a-memorable-vacation-at-home.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">192026:1855969:1891915</guid><description><![CDATA[<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" bgcolor="#ffffcc" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); width: 100%;" id="textEdit"> 	<tbody><tr> 		<td style="color: rgb(109, 133, 59); font-family: trebuchet ms,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 16px; font-size: 8pt;"><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span class="sizeGreater40">Join the 'Staycation' Craze!<span class="full-image-float-right"><img src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Staycation.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1212850647156" alt="Staycation.jpg" /></span></span></div><p align="left" style="text-align: left;">(Even if the term drives you crazy!) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  <br /></p><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></div><h4 align="right" style="text-align: right;"><font size="6"><font size="5"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="3"></font></span></font></font></font></h4><font size="6"><br /></font><div align="justify" style="text-align: justify;"><font size="6"><font size="2">'Going No Where'&nbsp; </font></font><font size="2">has a new definition that adds a gloss of going 'Some Where.'&nbsp; </font><br /><br /><font size="2">The latest fad word for the good, old-fashioned strategy of staying close to home on your time away from work is 'staycation'. It's a phrase taken from an obscure,&nbsp; to most Americans, Canadian tv show. Urbandictionary.com defines a staycation as '</font> A vacation that is spent at one's home enjoying all that home and one's home environs have to offer.'. <br /><br /><font size="2">'Staying home' during your vacation from work is nothing new. During the last few years of America's great spend-a-thon it just didn't hold much broad appeal. If you did choose to 'Go No Where' instead of 'Some Where' back then you almost felt like you had to apologize to all your friends and family whisking off on more expensive jaunts or paying through the nose in pursuit of exotic experiences. Now it's the 'in' thing. Go figure.</font><br /><br /><font size="2">Maybe the simplicity of staying home to rejuevenate yourself from your work-a-day world is what made it so hard for people to find it appealing. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how to 'do it right' or even 'make it memorable'. But for those embarking on this wondrous adventure, here are a few basic tips to help you plan:</font><br /></div><u><strong><br /><font size="3">5 Basic Tips for a Memorable 'Staycation'<br /></font><br /></strong></u><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">             &middot; <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Plan Ahead</span> - set a day, date and time. <a href="http://www.countdownclockcodes.com/vacation-countdown-clocks/">Make use of a countdown clock</a> to help generate excitement if need be! Do some research beforehand. Investigate new places, shops, parks you've never taken time to explore. Check out what the local calendar in your community has on schedule for activities and events. In short, check out your own backyard!<br /><br />&middot; <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Set Rules</span> no tv, cellphone,&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; computer; normal daily chores<br />&nbsp; like grocery shopping, opening mail, cleaning or laundry except feeding the pets and taking out the garbage of course!<br /><br />&middot; <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Make A Budget</span> - and stick to it. Are you able to spend a little money or is it all about saving it? Have a little extra cash? Fit in a night's stay at a local hotel with a pool. Schedule a massage. Budget conscious? Buy a little wading pool and use it? Buy an inexpensive set of new drinkware&nbsp; - plan to 'Be Martha' and pick up some thrifty new little decoratives for your dining table. Your budget will influence how you plan your 'staycation' activities.<br /><br />             &middot; <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Clean Up Before You Start!</span> Don't spoil your time at home by getting sidetracked by the temptation of 'cleaning up a little'. Do your housework, clean up before your staycation starts! You'll be glad you did!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">             &middot;<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;"> Do Something You Love - </span><span style="color: rgb(109, 133, 61);">that you 'don't have the time' to do normally <br /><br /></span>             &middot; <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Relax and Enjoy It!</span><br /></div></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 102, 0);"><font size="2"><a href="http://www.whitelephant.com/tips-and-tricks/" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Click on the link</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(109, 133, 61);"> for suggestions on little, thrifty ways our consignment stores can help you make your staycation memorable. Remember, it's often the little things that make the biggest difference!</span></span><br /></span></font></div></div></td> 	</tr> 	</tbody></table>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-1891915.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Arrivals in Warrenton June 4th, 2008</title><category>New Arrivals!</category><dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:10:49 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.whitelephant.com/blog/2008/6/5/new-arrivals-in-warrenton-june-4th-2008.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">192026:1855969:1887464</guid><description><![CDATA[<p> MAKE A STATEMENT at an entry, create a focal point in a room easily with this large, yet lightweight carved mirror&nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="full-image-float-right"><img alt="Whitemirror.jpg" src="http://www.whitelephant.com/storage/Whitemirror.jpg" /></span>  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  <br />THE UBIQITOUS 3 SHELF BOOKCASE in mahogany for less than $50 assembled? 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