April High Point Market, There were some winner and losers , It was like a monopoly board game was tossed in the air. We lost some palyers and the lay of the land was all different. None of my regular vendors were in the same place. The future of some manufacturers are completely in limbo. Leather tanneries are crying the blues, slow production schedules are predicted, also with a price increase coming our way. Some showrooms were giddy with the prospect of orders. Seems we are headed to our way

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April Furniture Market is coming up , and I find myself excited to attend. Thinking about who I want to see , who will still be around. The one thing for sure, the economy has changed the business. I feel bruised but not defeated. Almost all of my vendors have made major changes. Most of my vendors have relocated their market space. Between the companies who have closed or restructured some major retail real estate has opened up in High Point. I di dnot attend the Fall market due to a back injury,... Tags: Untagged

It is rainy weekend in Sugar Mountain , but that did not stop the October Fest visitors from coming anyways. Next time you are planning your vacation, may I suggest, coming to our humble town. The leaves are spectacular, the town is quaint,and the beer and bratwurst are flowing. Then you can also stop in at Maple’s Leather Furniture and pick out the new sofa just in time for the holiday. The fall is the best time to buy furniture, especially before Oct 15th for two major reasons. 1. If you order... Tags: Untagged