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Special Delivery: New Stationery!

May 24, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

It’s always fun to receive real live mail isn’t it? And that whole Sound Of Music ‘brown paper packages tied up with string’ still holds an appeal for me. Well if this makes any sense to you, you’d appreciate how fun it was to open this brown paper package tied up with string…

What could it be you ask? Especially with such thoughtful and charming packaging? It was a box full of new stationery for Penney & Company! There are sea gulls and starfish and lobsters and crabs – all perfect for a quick note this summer. I can see these used as thank you cards for a weekend at the cottage or as invitations to a lobster boil and corn roast. Or just a quick summery hello!

Penney & Co Nautical Note Cards $5 each

They look pretty great in a picture frame too I might add!

Penney & Co Nautical Note Cards $5 each

And don’t worry, we’ve still got lots of Rifle Paper Company cards too!

Penney & Co Rifle Paper Co Cards $5.95 each

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New Casegoods Section Online

May 23, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

I’ve been battling some sort of bug since the long weekend and have had it up to here with feeling under the weather! However, having some enforced ‘sit-still’ time on Monday gave me a moment to create the long-overdue Casegoods section of this website.

Simply hover your mouse over the SHOP PENNEY & COMPANY tab at the top of the home page and a menu will drop down. As before you’ll see the UPHOLSTERED PIECES tab and now you’ll see a CASEGOODS tab too! Click and you’re in!

As you know, Penney & Company specializes in both unique vintage finds and beautiful reproductions and new items. This casegoods section allows you to see the many wonderful items you can either order or buy in store. With so many new items to choose from, there’s definitely something for everyone! Enjoy!

Here are some examples of what you’ll find…

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NEW! At Penney & Company: Pillows Galore!

May 22, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

It’s been a little while since we had a complete pillow refresh at Penney & Company, but I’m please to announce that we have pillows galore right now!

With new, higher quality feather inserts, these custom-sewn pillows in fantastic fashion fabrics are to die for. All come with a hidden zipper so it’s easy to pop off the cover and launder them. This collection has a decidedly summery feel and would be perfect for refreshing your home for the warmer months or sprucing up the cottage.

Come see what all the fuss is about – new Penney & Co pillows are here!

Penney & Co Custom Cushions

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Retro Patio Furniture

May 21, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

I just can’t shake the idea of retro metal patio sets! Maybe it’s because I’m just tired of all the dark wicker-look sets I see out there, but this light and airy metal and glass set with a punchy umbrella seems just right.

I just want to pair this old set (fixed up of course!) with this red and white umbrella from Ikea

Makes me think of St Tropez!

So retro chic!

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Long Weekend

May 20, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

Happy Victoria Day Weekend Everyone!

Hope you’re relaxing, having fun and soaking in this gorgeous weather!

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NEW! At Penney & Company!

May 18, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

It’s a gorgeous Saturday morning in Whitby and if you’re anywhere near the shop, be sure to stop by and see all of the new and exciting items at Penney & Company! So many things to choose from and lots of unique finds to make your home more ‘you‘.

Penney & Co Vintage Finds

Penney & Co Vintage Finds

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Town House Upgrade

May 17, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

Check out this home tour from houseandhome.com!

It’s got tons of useful tips and tons of inspiration. Goes to show how some stock moulding, soothing paint colours and classic furnishings can take a typical new build home and make it a stunner! I especially love the home office and you might remember when it was on the cover of House & Home a few years ago – it was one of my favourites while I worked there.

P.S. the kitchen counter treatment is exactly what I recommend to lots of my clients – honed black granite the looks like soap stone. Now you can see what I mean…

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Penney & Co Headboard All Gussied Up!

May 16, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

At Penney & Company, we sell some pretty gorgeous headboards at some pretty gorgeous prices. This queen size headboard with nailhead detailing costs only $459 .

Believe me, a headboard can really transform your bedroom and make it feel finished and polished.

Penney & Co Queen Upholstered Headboard with Nailhead $459

Case in point, this shot from The Little Green Notebook blog. Here Jenny’s used the very same headboard in her punchy and sumptuous bedroom at home. I just love the pairing of this Penney & Company headboard with rich colours and hotel sheeting.

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You can get this look too, so come check out the many headboard styles at Penney & Company today!

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Decorating With Maps

May 15, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

Last time I was on The Marilyn Denis Show, I saw my friend Margot Austin demonstrate some fun and fresh cottage-inspired decor DIYs. My favourite was her vintage map that was blown up by poster jack into a large scale wallpaper. Watch the video below!

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It got me thinking about other examples of decorating with maps that I love. It seems timely with cottage season just beginning and it’s always great for a kid’s room or family room.

Check out these ideas – you might see one thats just right for you!

This image goes to show that maps don’t have to look too masculine. This little map looks sweet in a little girl’s room.

Steven Gambrel

Steven Gambrel has wallpapered in a collage style with these beautiful subtle maps. The colours aren’t too bold so the effect is still high end and sophisticated. The bottle glass lamp furthers the costal feel.

Steven Gambrel

You can even get map printed wallpaper right on the roll from Ralph Lauren through Kravet Canada.

Ralph Lauren Wallpaper

Here’s the Ralph Lauren wallpaper in action in a classic bathroom with bead board. Tempering the effect with painted woodwork half the way up the wall is a smart idea.

Finally, here’s an exciting image! This was a map Kent bought at Penney & Company recently. He took it to Theresa at Frame By Design in Whitby (just up from my old location on Brock) and had it framed.

Looks like a million bucks to me!

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Fun Day With Family

May 13, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

As many of you know, Penney & Company is closed Mondays since I work Saturdays and need to carve out some down time and also time with family.

Many Mondays still get swallowed up with work, but today was just perfect. Sara, Violet and I travelled as a family to Toronto to pick up a huge pile of custom-sewn pillows for the shop (and that was IT for work, believe me!). I can’t wait for you to see them, there are so many great patterns and colours! Violet slept both to and from the city and was the perfect travelling companion. We had tea and she met her first kitty cat with our friend and sewer-extraortinaire Pat.

The rest of this family day was made up of naps, playing, shushing, story reading and capped off with a fresh batch of banana muffins (Violet lost interest in the how-to and had to go down for her nap) and some cuddles. So all-in-all a pretty wonderful day for our little threesome.

Hope your Monday was just as good.

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