TRADE FAIR TRENDS...

Well, that's another Melbourne Trade Fair done and dusted, and as usual, The Miners Couch team have scoured high, low, and everywhere in between, to source the very best of everything. Very soon, all of the latest furnishing trends, homeware designs, décor delights and gifting gorgeousness will be filtering through our Moonta store in into the homes of our valued customers.

 

Trade Fairs are always fun. Let's face it... it's like having a couple of extra Christmases a year! And if you've been keeping a sharp eye on our Facebook Page, you'll have seen Nicola's comprehensive photographic preview journey through this year's offerings. Miles and miles of offerings in fact, taking in every element of décor imaginable!

What became almost instantaneously obvious from the photographic journey, was the fact that rustic is 'still very much the 'in thing', so all things rustic will remain at the forefront of furnishings and décor for at least the next six to twelve months. Get set for the warmth and character of recycled timbers in natural finishes, highlighting gorgeous grains and touchable textures. Furnishings which bring craftsmanship to the fore with panelling, parquetry and old style joinery.

 

 

Perfectly offsetting this warmth and workability, will be fabrics, weaves and floor coverings which either pop with bold patterning, or take the natural warmth and texture of timbers (and the cool sheen of polished concrete) a step further... with earth tones and naturals and pastels. I also noticed plenty of plants for indoor display, and all of the accessories which go with them, from beautiful ceramic pots, to wonderful woven plant baskets.

 

 

The fantastic thing about the continuation of rustic influences in décor and design, is that under the 'everything old is new again' credo, we are all given free reign to create. Our job is to provide you with the building blocks for your creativity. When you're buying, choose from the heart. Choose pieces you love to look at and spend time with. Amongst the definitions of rustic, you'll find terms like 'simple pleasures' and 'having qualities ascribed to country life'. Surround yourself with things you love, and don't be afraid to mix and match to create your own personal style. Bend the trends to create an environment that brings pleasure to you and your loved ones.

 

 

EVERYTHING WE DO IS DESIGNED TO MAKE SHOPPING EASIER FOR YOU...

Here at The Miners Couch, we are always fine tuning things, to provide the very best shopping experience for our customers. Of course that all starts with sourcing an optimum range of products to choose from, with a focus on quality and variety, and within those perameters, the all-important elements of style, trend and function.

Once we have the solid foundation of a great range of products in place, our next emphasis is on making it as easy to access as possible for our customers. Many of you will already be aware that, apart from enjoying our in-store shopping experience, you can now shop at The Miners Couch online, and to a lesser degree, our Facebook Page. If you're looking for even more on the social media side of things, you can also check out the fabulous visual representations on our Instagram Site.

If you weren't aware of some of these access options for The Miners Couch, now's your chance to click on the links, add them to your favourites lists and explore away.

Of course, with such a fantastic range to choose from, and such a diverse array of media to access that range, The Miners Couch has become a 'must visit' destination for gift givers. Quite honestly, if you look hard enough here, you'll find something to suit just about anyone you're looking to give a gift to, however the constraints of time and distance can often get in the way.

This is where the trusty Gift Voucher comes in. Not only does the gift voucher save the gift giver much of the time and internal agony of the deliberation process - the should I or shouldn't I, the will they or won't they - the Gift Voucher gives the receiver, complete access to a store full of magnificent gifts.

It's no wonder then that our Gift Vouchers are very, very popular items! The value of each voucher is totally at the buyers discretion. Gift Vouchers are valid for six months from the date of purchase, and can be used for one big gift, or numerous smaller ones, to the monetary value of the voucher. You can also chip away at your total voucher value, over several shopping expeditions during the six months the voucher is valid or have one big spend. It's free range gifting!

And now, you can free range gift online! That's right. For all those customers who for one reason or another don't have easy access to our Moonta store, Gift Vouchers are now within easy reach via our website here, Gift Vouchers. Simply fill out the details and pay online, and we'll mail your Gift Vouchers off ASAP!

There's nothing left to do... but GO SHOPPING!

CHRISTMAS? IN JULY?

Please, please, don't make me start thinking about Christmas now!

I know that's how I respond internally, when people start talking Christmas at this time of the year...

 

That said though, times are tight, so there's probably more reason now than ever to start putting some money aside for a Christmas spend... be that on yourself, or on gifts for others.

 

With that very thought in mind, we at The Miners Couch have decided to start up our very own Christmas Club, to encourage our valued customers to put a little aside when they can now, in preparation for the silly season which is now less than five months away.

 

 

Our Christmas Club is open now, and you can start yours with as little as $5. Add to it whenever you're in town and have a little cash to spare, and for every $200 you save, we'll give you another $10, as our special Christmas Bonus. You can keep adding to your Christmas Club account right up to November 30 this year... and then... from December 1 right through to December 31, spend your savings in store on whatever takes your fancy. You may even choose to re-gift some of your savings as Miners Couch Gift Vouchers (and these of course will further extend the spending time frame of your Christmas Club cash!)

For full details of The Miners Couch Christmas Club, pop into the store and pick up a brochure outlining the full terms and conditions of the plan, or click HERE to go to our Christmas Club info page. Remember, the sooner you start saving, the more money you'll have to spend!

Just think of all the beautiful gifts you'll be able to purchase come December... and without having to dip into your wallet or bank account at the time! For our part, we're already sourcing the most exquisite gifts and decor items available, to provide you with huge range to choose from. Let us help you make Christmas 2016 one of the merriest ever! 

 

 

 

Wedding Thanks!

We had an absolute ball styling a wedding for Cain and Chelsea! You can look back through our blog posts to see more at My Decorating Tips for the Perfect Wedding! We just received this thank you note from Chelsea and just had to share with our followers!

Thank you to Nicola at the Miners Couch for helping to style our wedding. She helped me to put my Pinterest wedding board into a reality by using her keen eye for decor and secret love for weddings. She was able to get me the most up to date decor to fit my style through her many suppliers and kept me in loop through the whole process. She made my wedding planning a lot less stressful and helped me to make decisions with confidence. A great professional and a great friend - Thanks again Nicola!

 And remember we are more than happy to help you source all the décor you need to make your day extra special too!

 

WINTER ILLUMINATIONS

This winter, a quick-and-easy lighting update can illuminate your home with style.

 

 

 

Black never goes out of fashion. It’s not just a colour of the season – it’s an always colour! Amalfi’s Abby Floor Lamp embraces this look with a black base and shade - and its streamlined form gives it a sought-after Scandinavian edge. Abby is perfect in the living room, hallway or even in the bedroom – particularly if space is tight and you’d only like to have a bedside table on one side. A floor lamp injects light and balance without taking up too much space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re after a warm colour that doesn’t dominate or compete with your existing décor, the taupe-shaded Kit Table Lamp is a smart choice. At 70cm tall, we think Kit works best as a statement piece - place it in your hallway to create a great first impression when people step inside your home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the home office, the ideal lamp should have an adjustable shade – so that kids won’t strain their eyes whilst doing homework and grownups will be able to direct the light source to their needs. The Amalfi Clifton Desk lamp is a very attractive choice – and pairs alluring navy blue with copper. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A huge trend across interior decorating this winter is concrete. It doesn’t matter where you live – homewares that feature concrete bring a contemporary, edgy and chic vibe to any setting. Think: urban warehouse conversion in an interior decorating magazine. What’s more, concrete's understated grey tones aren’t going to clash with what you already have going on! Bring this look to your home with Amalfi’s Calder Floor and Table Lamps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feel like making a change or bringing a little somethin’ somethin' to your décor without going all out?  Then go for some new pendant lighting. This type of mini room makeover is like wearing a winning new shade of lipstick - people love what they are seeing but aren’t quite sure what’s making you look so fabulous! Amalfi’s spherical Oriel Pendant - with copper wire mesh - brings an on-trend metallic edge to a room. The Hackett pendant - with its clear glass shade - lights up the room with a more classical type of elegance.

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting does more than just the obvious. Some carefully-chosen pieces build atmosphere, tie together your décor and fine-tune your home so that it truly expresses your unique style. All featured lighting is currently available in store.

 

 

 

INAUGURAL GARAGE SALE @ THE MINERS COUCH

If you're looking for something to do on the upcoming long weekend in Moonta, look no further than The Miners Couch inaugural Garage Sale! That's right folks, to make way for new stock, The Miners Couch is having it's first ever Garage Sale out the back of the shop, this Sunday 12 June from 10am until 4pm, with all Garage Sale stock being sold at an incredible 50% off! Entry is via the main shop entrance on George Street. Just wander though the shop proper and out the back door, and you'll find the sale in our back yard!

As for what will be available at our Garage Sale, it's all going to be something of a surprise on the day, but we have been very busy rummaging though the shop proper, and two shipping containers, to find a huge selection of items which will all be selling at 50% off on the day. Items for sale cover that full range of Miners Couch stock, including furniture, wall art, décor items and gifts, so if it's bargains your after, it's bargains you'll find!

Of course, you'll also have the opportunity to check out our fantastic winter range in store, and we still have new stock arriving every week, so along with tried and true labels including Yankee Candles, Madras Link, LilyCo and DWBH Homewares, you can check out some of our newer acquisitions from the likes of Boho, Noosa Living, Sarah Anne, Casa Uno and Guzzini.

Don't forget, if you can't make it to the shop itself, you can shop online at our website. You can also catch stock updates as they happen via our Facebook page, and see some wonderful images of our in store design and stock items via Instagram. Simply follow any of the links below.

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                     MADRAS LINK's Winter Style 2016!

For our latest blog, we are excited to have some insights on the 2016 winter range of cushions and throws from the amazing Madras Link team! Shop their styles at http://www.theminerscouch.com.au/#!cushions-and-throws/ctxk

 

Welcome to Madras Link's Winter 2016 collections. This season we immerse ourselves wholeheartedly in rich colour, an abundance of texture and sophisticated layering with our range of textiles, furniture and accessories designed to complement traditional and modern living.

With visions of the future blended with past references we bring you our Modern Masters range of lush colour and pattern that reference the traditions of the old Flemish masters with new interpretations of the iconic and the traditional. Rich tactile fabrics such as velvet are made modern with a contemporary take on prints and tone on tone layering of jewel colours such as teal, brown, and deep green. Meanwhile combinations of black and gold and brushed brass accessories create that perfect layering of metallic accents, moody colour and texture.

 
 

 

For those who love unique and distressed touches our Artisan range includes a collection of textiles featuring block prints in intricate patterns, patched and combined with fabrics in textured weaves and finished with knotted trims. This range celebrates the handmade with imperfect, weathered and mottled characteristics in blended colours of indigo, stone, pewter, chalky grey and white.

Evoke a feeling of calmness and contemplation with the new season Serenity range. Fabrics are soft and tactile with abstract prints and geometric designs in frosted, foggy and milky tones of pastels and shades of grey overlaid with hints of metallic.

Our licensed range for Country Style continues into Winter 16 with the addition of a range of bedding in up scaled traditional floral prints in gentle faded colours, inviting one to snuggle up against an approaching Winter. Add to this by filling your surrounds with textiles in loved hand painted designs, block prints and accessories that capture the Country Style aesthetic in new wood and leather combinations alongside metal baskets.

It's been a true joy designing this collection. As always we look forward to braving the wet and cold Winter months with you as we snuggle up in style. 

 

 

Check out our Facebook www.facebook.com/theminerscouch and Instagram www.instagram.com/minerscouch pages for more shots of how to style your new cushions and throws!

 

And remember... Shop all these gorgeous goodies at http://www.theminerscouch.com.au/#!cushions-and-throws/ctxk