Custom Vintage Signs

A true favorite of ours! The perfect addition to any home or a great gift for someone who has everything, these Vintage Customized Signs a great!

And now you can order them online at our Market Place! Check out a few options available, and keep checking back as we add more. http://www.kgcvt.com

New Items and Special Savings!

As I spend more time on our Market Place I'm learning new things! In addition to adding new items, I've also discovered how to make the all time favorite COUPON.

Who doesn't like alittle savings here and there! I get excited when mom brings me the coupons from her sunday paper! Anyways.......if you're on our mailing list you should have received this special offer already. If your not, your still special since you're reading this blog.

And for that simple reason....I am going to share the coupon with you.

But I would also incourage you to join our mailing list. (send an email to design@kgcvt.com and ask to be added to our mailing list)

$5.00 OFF any purchase of $25.00 or more when you shop at the MARKET PLACE between now and June 30th, 2010. Enter 01PROMO at checkout.

*Cannot be combined with other coupons. Must be used before 6/30/10 and is off purchase price of $25.00 or more before tax and shipping. Valid on any product on the market place.

New Items

Now Available

The Famous....Archipelago Candles!

Havana, Luna and Madagascar.

And as always, we are accepting special orders for any scent.

www.shop.kgcvt.com

Now Open!

NOW OPEN!

Click here to visit the Keeping Good Company Online Market Place.

Please be sure to check back as we add new products including the all time favorite, Archipelgo Candles and more Furniture.

Market Place

It's Coming! The Keeping Good Company Online Market Place!

I'm putting in the last details, running the last tests, and crossing my fingers I can make it live in the next few days!

Keep checking back - I can't wait for it to be live!

Industrial Look is Hot!

So in doing a little bit of research for some barstools I came across these AWSOME industrial look stools that adjust from counter to bar height.

And then I came across this adorable garden bench

Which then followed by this really cool pub table! Just picture it.....surrounded by four chairs, something funky of course, topped with four micro brews and a big dish of nachos in the middle. Facing of course a large tv screen with your favorite game playing (I will name no team, for I don't want to offend anyone!)

LOVE IT....JUST LOVE IT!

Unexpected Change in Events....

So my goal of having our Market Place up and running by the end of this week won't be happening! But, it isn't all my fault or due to something I could fix (if I could it would probably save me some $$). Yesterday my computer started making it's own decisions (something I wish it would do more often if it would help me!) and decided it would shut down, and not come back to life....



So, after time on the phone and dad and me both pushing every F-something button there was no hope we could get the silly thing to boot up! And then the decision was made...it was time to take her down to CSI (some computer fix-it group) and hope they can get it up and running.



But...the drama doesn't end there. As we were pushing all those buttons assuming I really know what I'm doing dad says..."so what's the last backup you did...like last week or something..."



Yeah, about that. I'm usually really good with the computer. But I've totally spaced on running backups on the computer, just those automated ones that are SAVED ON THE COMPUTER. So, hopefully in addition to the guys at CSI getting the computer to actually boot up I'm praying they can save all my documents. Cause honestly, if they can't....lets just say I'm up a creek without a BIG PADDLE and that's not gonna be good!

So I'm here to say...I am very sorry that our Market Place won't be up this week, lets pray next week you'll see a link on the website. So until then just keep checking back!

Spring is finally coming....

Oh the sun is out and the weatherman said it's going to warm up, FINALLY! Mom and I just returned from a nice get-away in Oregon, visiting family and taking in the beautiful snow capped mountains. I think we both needed a re-charge, and Bella did too!

Now it's back to work....working on getting out online Market Place up and running!

My goal: by the end of April (early May if I get in a snag) to have our Market Place up and running with our spring picks. I've already got most of the images together, and we're in the process of navigating our way through the online shopping cart world! Keep checking back and hopefully soon you'll see a big banner that says....

MARKET PLACE NOW OPEN

But for now you'll see this...Market Place....Coming Soon!

Testing the waters....

After 4 years of being asked...."Do you sell online..." we can finally say yes...well we're working on it! We're in the process of putting together our 'Market Place' which will showcase a few of our favorite items and change with the seasons.

Until it is up and running I've decided to post some of the items we have for sale on my blog to allow people to get back to getting their fix of Keeping Good Company. You won't be able to directly purchase from the blog, but you can call...802-759-3040 or email...design@kgcvt.com to place your orders. Items will be shipped as avilable, some pieces may take 2 weeks since they travel across the US, but we will let us know at the time of purchase.

Here are a few pieces from the Spring Collection - All items can be purchased.

Preserved Boxwood Single Ball Topiary - 19"h

$98.95

plus s/h - $10.00

Caldrea Home Products - Lavender Pine

Dish Soap ~ Linen Spray ~ Hand Lotion ~ All Purpose Cleanser

$9.00 ~ $12.00 ~ $12.50 ~ $12.00

plus s/h $5.00 - $10.00

Timeworks Clock

Villa Tesio 31"

$285.00

*additional sizes avilable - 11" & 23"

Timeworks Clock

Harrison Gray - 23"

$144.00

*additional sizes avilable - 31"

Archipelago Candles

Havana ~ Ambiant ~ Luna ~ Jaipur ~ Madagascar ~ Stonehenge
4x6 ~ 2.5x5 ~ 3.5x3.5 ~ 2x3 (2x3 ordered in pairs only)
$37.50 ~ $23.50 ~ $24.50 ~ $10.50ea.
plus s/h - $5.00 - $15.00


Please contact us at 802-759-3040 or design@kgcvt.com to purchase any of these items or other items you are interested in. Special orders are always welcome!

Perfect for Easter Brunch!

I'm sticking true to my word....here's another recipe. And this one sounds like it belongs in Vermont! It looks long...but the pictures sure make it look worth it!

Maple Syrup Pancake Muffins
makes 12 glorious muffins

For the muffins:
7 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt

For the Maple Glaze:
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Put a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line muffin pan with paper or foil liners

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Keep an eye on the butter. Melt and cook down the butter until little brown bits appear in the pan. The crackling will subside and butter will begin to brown fairly quickly after that. Keep a close eye. Remove from heat.

Whisk milk, egg, yolk, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined. Add the brown butter and stir to combine.

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl Add milk and butter mixture all at one and stir gently to combine.

Divide the batter among muffin cups and spread evenly.

Bake until golden and crisp and a wooden pick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 18-20 minutes.

While the muffins are baking make the maple glaze.

In a small saucepan simmer maple syrup and lemon juice, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a thick (thicker than maple syrup) syrup. This will take about 15 minutes over a low flame.

Remove from heat and wait for the muffins to finish baking. When muffins are out of the oven and cool enough to handle, poke a few holes in the muffin top with a toothpick and dip each muffin top in the maple glaze. After dipping all twelve muffins, start with the first muffin you dipped and dip each muffin again.

Recipe Time!

I'm thinking of starting something new....If I can remember. I'd like to post a new recipe each week, and if I'm really good, I may even try and do each one myself!

So here's the first one....from Joy The Baker Cinnamon Sugar Biscotti


makes about 24 cookies

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla

For Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 beaten egg (for brushing biscotti before baking)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and arrange two baking racks in the upper portion of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Also whisk together the cinnamon and sugar for the topping and set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, fit with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Scrape down the down and beat in the egg followed by the egg yolk. Beat in the vanilla extract.

Add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter all at once. With the mixer or just with a spatula, bring all of the ingredients together until a somewhat stiff dough is formed.

Divide the dough in two on the two making sheets. Shape each half of dough into a 9-inch long and 1 1/2-inch wide log. Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle very generously with cinnamon sugar. Bake the two sheets on two different racks in the oven for 20 minutes. Rotate the cookie sheets for even baking and bake for 20-25 more minutes until golden and firm to the touch.



Remove from the oven but keep the oven on. Let biscotti cool until able to handle. Using a serrated knife, cut logs into 1/2-inch wide diagonal slices. Place biscotti cut side down on baking sheet and sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar. Bake again until pale golden, about 10-15
minutes.



Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Good Luck - I'd love to hear how your's comes out!

Caldrea

My goal this week....Getting our products up online for purchase! Hopefully within the next week you'll see a link for our online products. And of course, if there's anything special you're looking for all you have to do is let us know!

And don't forget we've got



I've got an order going in, so if there's anything you'd like, please let us know!

As always, you can contact us at: design@kgcvt.com or 802-759-3040

Bedding

Even though it's already March - the 2010 catalogs are rolling in with new products and designs! One of our favorite people....the FedEx man....delivered the new Pine Cone Hill Catalog.

This pink and orange bedding is so fresh and young - I just love it!

And neutrals are always so popular, there's also a black and white crewel that I love!

Guess it's time to update our sample box....

Fabrics!

Sorry for the long pause between posts, it's been a bit crazy around here! It's everyones favorite time of year....when we all get sick! Little Bella has been down for the count for two weeks now and of course it's passed its way along to everyone, and everyone has been taking care of each other. But I think we've finally gotten through the worst of it!

Ok, on to the nitty gritty....New Fabrics Have Arrived!!! Here's a few of our favorites from Wesley Hall and Highland House. There are so many great ones we didn't know which ones to take pictures of.

Adorable doggie fabric from WH - Definitely think we'll

be using this one for some roman shades!

An array of my favorites from WH - There are so many to pick from, but these caught my eye first

An entire stack from Highland House!

Some coordinates from HiHouse - Can be used together for an entire room or individually

Texture like a corduroy - in many different colors!

Furniture Anyone.....

We're back up and running and now we've got our fabrics hanging, books on our racks and Pam's already off and consulting! Normally I'd add some pictures....but moms got my camera, so hopefully by the end of the week I'll get some pictures up of the new design room. And, for those who saw the last post, my mudroom is ALMOST back to normal!

Up and Running!

We're up and Running! After a long weekend of closing out the store and moving boxes we've successfully transitioned from the store to our new Design Studio! Well, I won't say we've completed the transition...but it's a start!

Here's the new office, freshly painted and ready to be put together. Atleast I've got the computer up and running!

And here's the rest of the stuff that needs to be unpacked. Fabrics and more fabrics and vendor books and samples. Can't wait to get my mud room back! Mom's convinced that in the next few days my house will be spick and span!

And most important of all....Bella is back at work just as hard as ever! And she couldn't be happier to spend her first morning in her jammies!

As we get things together I'll post more pictures - and don't forget about us! We still have all our same lines and are already placing orders for customers! If you need anything please contact us at Design@kgcvt.com or visit our website www.kgcvt.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Final Days....

Just Announced....

Final days of our Clearance Sale

~~~~~~

65% OFF

Furniture & Home Decor

75% OFF

Christmas & Trees

Great Pieces still on the floor....

Great Furniture ~ Great Price!

Fine Print...**Baby not included**

Great Savings on Furniture!

Need some new pieces for your Home???

Great Deals on these Items!

Call for Pricing - 50% OFF - 802-288-9415

Gateleg Table

2 Piece Curved Sectional

Wine Cabinet w/Marble Top

Checkers/Backgammon Table

Swivel Chair and Ottoman

It's a NEW YEAR...

Time for a NEW ADVENTURE...

We are Selling All Inventory to clear out the store

Savings of 50% to 75% OFF Storewide

We have decided it's time to close our Keeping Good Company store in Williston and we are moving our business to a smaller Design Center location. We will sill be in the Home Decorating business, we plan to focus our energy on our Interior Design business and personalized services. We love working with the many friends we have made over the past four years as we have built up the Keeping Good Company business here in Vermont. But it is time to move on...

* All sales are final. Absolutely no holds, returns, refunds, exchanges or store credits

* This is the FINAL CALL FOR GIFT CARDS AND STORE CREDITS

* Sale Does Not Apply to Special Orders or Previous Purchases

* For large or heavy items, you must arrange for pick up/delivery during store hours

In our new business model we will continue to welcome Special Orders for Furnishings and Home Decor, and you can be assured that any current orders will be fulfilled and received as promised. Again, we'd like remind you that we are continuing with our Full Interior Design Services, simply at a new location. We want you to keep us in mind as you continue creating the home of our dreams. Whether you need one piece to complete your room, or would like to have an entire home furnished, we are always willing to work with you just as have in the past. We will continue to carry our same product lines and hope you will bookmark our website at http://www.kgcvt.com/ or contact us at Design@kgcvt.com.

Thank you for your support over the past four years, and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future!

Warmest Regards, Pam & Chelsea

Winter Clearance Sale At Keeping Good Company

We're having a Winter Clearance Sale going on Now!

Store wide sale

30% OFF Almost All Items in Store

Home Decor, Accessories, Seasonal Items and Furniture

All Christmas/Holiday items 50% OFF!

You know we have beautiful Home Decor, Accessories and Furniture - Now you can have some more for your home too!

We Look Forward to the Pleasure of Your Company!

Pam, Chelsea and Cherie