Drees

Mother’s Day Garden Party!

Ruthann — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:48:20 +0000

It’s a tradition, our Mother’s Day Garden Party! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 10, 11, 12. Enjoy selecting one great gift for you or your mom at 20% savings while sipping delicious refreshments and tasting our newest gourmet food offerings! Beautiful complimentary wrapping and gift with each Mother’s Day purchase this weekend.

ps. We would love your help with our snail mail list. Let us know if you would like to continue receiving invitations from us via mail or prefer email. hello@dreesofolympia.com

Lakewold Designer Showhouse April 3 – 21

Ruthann — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:54:35 +0000

Exciting event for Drees! We have been working overtime this past month preparing for the Lakewold Gardens Designer Showhouse. David has been asked to design and furnish the Master Suite. The work is a collaboration of David Bettencourt Goularte Interior Design with furnishings supplied by Drees. The event benefits Mary Bridge Hospital of Tacoma, Washington State Chapter of ASID, and the lovely Lakewold Gardens.

For us at Drees, this is an opportunity to show what we can do for your home, and to show more of what we can offer you through Drees. The room will be featuring exquisite upholstery from Hickory Chair combined with hand picked accent pieces and custom drapery. David and Drees have had many years of projects together. We would love to hear what you think. If you go, be sure to allow some time to see the lovely gardens.

Postcards from Drees will be going out this week with the opportunity to win two design hours with David. We will have extra copies in the shop. Should be fun for everyone!

For more information on the ShowHouse hours, directions, etc go to http://www.lakewoldgardens.org/

Beds 101 – a class about the mattress

Ruthann — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:44:23 +0000

We believe, everyone deserves a good night’s sleep.

If you have been into Drees this last Fall and Winter, you may have noticed that we have a mattress displayed on our floor.

Many of you have said that you are curious and confused about all the bed options available today. We took your queries to heart, and are having a ”how beds are made” day.

You will hear from Tom Sarkala, who has been in the home furnishings business for 30 years. He will explain how most beds are made, most importantly, what they are made of (most with polyurethane), and how true quality mattresses are constructed today. He has a vast knowledge of the bed industry, and will share the history and construction of the Royal-Pedic and other true quality mattresses. If you think you may buy another mattress in this lifetime, this class is for you. You will be a more educated consumer.

Everything you ever wanted to know about beds!

Friday, February 1st

Tom will talk at 2:00 and 6:00

Please reply to: paul@dreesofolympia.com or 360.357.7177

Help us un-decorate the store!

Ruthann — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:07:58 +0000

We love the Holidays and surprisingly, (or not so surprisingly) part of our fun happens the day after Christmas. Our friends help us clear of out Holiday decor for new Spring arrivals. If you haven’t ever joined us, it is fun. What’s left is yours at great savings, 30% – 50% off. Starts at 11 am until 5 and then during regular store hours until December 31. A few added surprises every day!

Open Wednesday, December 26th at 11am for our After Christmas Sale!

Candles for the Holidays

Ruthann — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:41:34 +0000

As we get ready for the Holidays, I wanted to share a few words about our candles. One favorite is Creative Candle, a basic at Drees long before I owned the shop for one very simple reason: their quality. Trained artisans have handcrafted each Creative Candle in small batches for almost 50 years. They are made from the finest blend of waxes to create an exceptional-performing candle. Not mass produced, the candles are dripless, and the burn time is close to an hour per inch. The taper sizes range from 6″ to 39.” The 24″ and 30″ are two of our favorite tall candles. We sell mostly ivory because of the luminescence, but we also love the seasonal colors and will special order any of their spectacular colors for you.

Bayberry Candles are another Drees Holiday favorite, made in limited batches for the season.Traditionally, Bayberry candles given as a gift and burned to the nub on Solstice, Christmas, or New Year’s will bring health, wealth, friends and good luck in the coming year. Bayberry wax comes from boiling the berries and skimming off the precious wax coating.

Back by popular demand, our 100% rolled beeswax candles. Taper candles as well as fabulous pillars. We especially love the beeswax votives.

We wish all of you a very special Thanksgiving.

We will be open at 9 am Friday morning with hot coffee and sweets — for those who are not midnight shoppers, or maybe after midnight shopping!

We are celebrating Small Business Saturday on the 24th. Open from 10 – 6.

“Downtown for the Holidays” is Sunday the 25th from noon until 5.

What’s up for Fall?

Ruthann — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:28:25 +0000

We’re into our annual Fall and Holiday Shuffle now. Great gifts for you and others bulging out the back room; a very busy time. We have set dates for some enticing events you will want to get on to your calendar. We’re starting a new group of evening events. We”ll be sharing information about of favorite products with refreshments and good times with friends.

Thursday , September 27th, from 1 – 7 pm, we will be having our first Peacock Alley Trunk Show. We will show a complete new bedding ensemble on our all natural RoyalPedic mattress, and help you with wonderful bedding selections. Our favorite “linen” teacher, Lynn Sultemeier will guide us through all the bedding options. We will be sending out more reminders so be sure to sign up for our mailing list for details. Fun day, refreshments, 20% saving on orders. Bedding samples will be with us through Sunday, September 30th.

Sally Reichlin, Friendly Grove

Shelley Carr, Sandman

Friday, October 5th is ArtsWalk in downtown Olympia. This Fall we will be hosting artists Sally Reichlin and Shelley Carr. A lovely evening event to get out and see all that our downtown has to offer. Art will be at the shop Saturday as well. Friday ArtsWalk hours 5 -9, Saturday 10 – 6.

Saturday, October 27th, from 12-6 pm, we will have our Le Jacquard Francais Table linen event. We invite you to bring in your plate and table sizes for a fun evening wardrobing your table for the Holidays. Refreshments, of course! Linen samples will be with us through the weekend.

We look forward to seeing you!

Summer cometh after the 4th of July!

Ruthann — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:49:51 +0000

In the Pacific Northwest we have come to know July as our first Summer month. This year has been no exception, but we all know why we live here. When our Summer sun finally arrives, the Northwest is one of the most glorious places on earth.

We run our Lloyd Flanders Outdoor Wicker Sale during the month of July. Take 25% off all Special Orders through July 31st.

Why do we love wicker from Lloyd Flanders? The company is over 100 years old and made in the USA. We love the comfort, the earnest style, the quick-dry fill, and the new options with finishes and fabrics.

Shown here with Paul, is one of our favorite frames in the Driftwood finish. Lloyd Flanders does have some very contemporary offerings as well. Come in and check them out; three great fabric books to choose fabric options, and 17 finishes.

Back to Summer in the Northwest . . . . May it be your best ever! Let’s all enjoy the Sun.

Summer Sale June 22 – July 3

Ruthann — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:20:09 +0000

We’re busy at Drees; we have one eye on Father’s Day weekend, and one eye on our annual Summer Sale which starts next Friday, June 22nd. We’re switching it up a bit this year, and I think you will have a great time with some surprise sale items. In addition to our “SALE” tables, we are offering 25% off Lloyd Flanders outdoor wicker special orders, 25% off all special order pillows, and 20% off all in stock lamps through July. One more thing, ”Sale” item purchases over $100 will receive our Drees shopping bag. Save the dates; get this on your calendar!

Mother’s Day Garden Party

Ruthann — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:35:27 +0000

It’s a tradition at Drees to enjoy Mother’s Day weekend with a special celebration. We start with delicious refreshments and samplings of our new gourmet foods. We will be introducing a lemon-infused shortbread, as well as our favorite artichoke with truffle oil tapenade, and a few other surprises.

This year our theme is “mothers and daughters.” When you bring your mother, (or your daughter) you will have a chance to win one of our five $75 Drees gift certificates.

We will be recognizing, with special discounts, our favorite companies with mother-daughter participation . . . Linnea’s Lights, Avindy Jewelry, and Rosanna.

As always, enjoy selecting one great gift for you or your mom at 20% savings. Beautiful packaging for mom and we do ship throughout the USA.

Mark you calendars and watch for our list of Favorite Gifts for Mom 2012. Join us at our Mother’s Day Garden Party, Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12. Look forward to seeing you!

Drees Sparkles for Easter

Ruthann — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:05:12 +0000

Easter is just around the corner; it’s time to start planning your celebration! Drees has special decorations and touches to help you create a memorable day. Whether you prefer a casual brunch with friends or a formal family dinner, we can help you.

Here are a few of my favorite things….

From baskets,

to bunnies

to fuzzy chicks

to chocolates and candies

to color for your table

and beautiful cards we have chosen for you with extra special care,

Drees is ready for Easter! Are you?

Happy Spring friends!

-Ruthann