The True Night Before Christmas: In-store book signing!

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Enjoy meeting Timothy Penland

author of 

The True Night Before Christmas

during a holiday book signing:

 

Saturday, November 3rd                10am til 1pm

Southern Homes & Gardens, Vaughn Rd.

 

Timothy Penland has been an author with 20+ years writing experience with a growing number of children’s stories and curriculum – 11 of which are presently in print.  Timothy resides inWestern North Carolina with his wife, Joyce, and together they enjoy their two children and three grandchildren.

In 1999 he wrote the poem, The True Night Before Christmas and dedicated it to his first granddaughter, who was about to celebrate her very first Christmas.  Several years later the decision was made to publish the poem as a children’s picture book.  Savannah (the very same granddaughter for whom the poem was written) became the illustrator – as a nine year old.  This book has become a best seller, and is cherished as a Christmas treasure in thousands of homes across the nation.   Timothy’s book entitled, The True Night Before Easter debuted in 2010, attracting a national audience.

The Night Before Series is gaining widespread attention from children and adults – and will have 60 titles in its entirety, including both Bible and American History stories.  Mr. Penland’s second series, the Lamplight Series, is a compilation that will include a retelling of 10 Biblical parables.

When not writing, Timothy often spends his time traveling across the country speaking to groups of all ages.  He has enjoyed speaking a various venues including churches, public and private schools, educational conferences and has had the privilege of speaking atFortMcHenryNational Monumentand Historic Shrine.

{ Sold nationwide, Mr. Penland’s other children’s book titles include }

The True Night Before Christmas

The Night Before Columbus Sailed on the Sea

The True Night Before Easter

The Night Before Noah Rode in the Ark

The Night Before Jesus Fed 5000 Men

The Night Before Francis Wrote a New Song

The Night Before Jonah Slept in a Fish

The Night Before Jesus Ate with a Thief

The Night Before Patriots Filled the Harbor with Tea

Dorothy and the Good Shepherd

Fall Farmers Market is BACK!

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 SH&G 2011 Fall Farmers Market

Fall Farmers Market:

Plethora of perfection

We all love the summertime – the bright and warm days usually mean vacation, pool parties, lazy lake days and the Summer Farmer’s Markets, right?  We do too.  But what happens once the pools become to chilly with the weather, the lake waters recede and vacation is over?  The tough get going?

Nope! They head to the FALL markets!

Last year, we brought you our own SH&G Fall Farmers Market with exclusive products that were homegrown or homemade – right here in Alabama.  It was such a success that we brought it back this year!  Go ahead and bring the kiddies too…we’ve got a fun inflatable bouncehouse for them to burn up all that energy in (Vaughn Rd. location only)! 

SH&G Fall Farmers Market Selections

Got questions?  Just call us at (334) 387-0440 for details…we hope to see you there!  

And while you’re shopping the market, don’t forget that it’s our BIGGEST sale of the year going on through Sunday Oct. 9th (both store locations)!  It’s your chance to save up to 86% off on selected trees, shrubs, bedding plants & more – shop early for the best selection!

SH&G Fall Sales Event 2011

 { All prices valid 10/7 – 10/9 with Garden Rewards card only – excludes previous purchases & special orders }

 

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Thursday Treat: 25% off All Gardening Gloves!

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Spoil Your Hands with a Treat:

All Gardening Gloves are 25% off !

 

Take advantage of our latest Thursday Treat deal, going on TODAY ONLY!

 

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Thursday Treat: 4″ Pink African Violets!

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It’s Treat Time:

Pink it up with 4″ Pink African Violets !

 

Take advantage of our latest Thursday Treat deal, going on TODAY ONLY!

 

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Timeless Topiaries

Design & Style, Fall Inspiration, Garden Center, Gifts, Monrovia, New Arrivals 96 Comments »

Monrovia Arrivals:

To-Die-For Topiaries!

 

Monrovia is well-known for their exquisitely trained topiaries and our latest shipment of them is no exception!  We received a beautiful array of topiaries in various sizes and varieties - whatever your budget may be.   

 

classic topiaries…unprecedented style

 

Just look at a sampling of what arrived…simply gorgeous!  Whether you are planting in pairs to flank an entrance, line a walkway, or add integrity and structure to your landscape, topiaries are a true timeless classic.  

 

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{ Shop the Monrovia topiary selection available at both store locations } 

  

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Middleton Collection: Dazzle Like the Duchess

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Middleton Collection Debut:

Dazzle like the Duchess!

 

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If Vera Bradley deemed an entire special, limited edition collection after the newly appointed Duchess of Cambridge, then we’re positive that Kate Middleton has some pretty awesome style sense! 

 

Smart, English charm. . .the American way

 

Olive – one of the hottest color trends for Fall – is perfectly paired with cotton twill and antiqued brass hardware.  Oxford-style eyelet detail in tobacco brown leather is inspired by the menswear trend.  Inside, the girly, pink and green floral camouflage lining is a knockout!  We bet Kate Middleton herself would give this collection a charming nod of approval! 

Five new styles available for a limited time only:

 

Flap Satchel . Shoulder Bag . Small Crossbody . Slim Tote . Wallet

 

{ Shop the Middleton Collection now available at our Vaughn Road store location only } 

 

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Thursday Treat: 75% off Hen-Feather Containers!

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75% off selected Hen-Feathers Containers:

Can you contain your enthusiasm?!

 

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Hen-Feathers containers are gorgeous hand-dipped, lightweight, indoor & outdoor containers that will never go out of style!  Over time, they will develop a patina – just adding to the natural character and charm of each piece.  Shop early for the best selection – assorted sizes, styles and finishes are available at both store locations.

 

So…what are you waiting for?

 

Be sure to use your Garden Rewards membership card when checking out to receive the phenomenal offer of the day. Not a member? No problem! Simply let our cashiers know at checkout and they’ll help you sign up on the spot – it’s fast, easy & FREE!

 

 

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Festively Fall: New Jewelry & Apparel Arrivals

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Just Arrived:

Fanciful fall baubles & apparel

 

Believe it or not, even though we are in the throws of our usual August heat, we are nearing the end of summer.  School’s are back in session, which means our transition into fall is right around the corner…

Hooray!

It’s a little bit like Christmas (or Birthdays!) around here everyday – we receive new goodies in boxes that we get to open and unwrap!  Now, they’re not in chic wrapping paper per se, but plain Jane UPS boxes instead.

It’s what’s on the INSIDE that countsright?

Stop by our Vaughn Road store location and shop our newest arrivals including sparkling new jewelry and cable knit apparel – all in festive fall colors!

  

The Susie Collection in Cerise

The Susie Collection in Cerise

 

The Bella Collection in Peridot

The Bella Collection in Peridot

The Eva Collection

The Eva Collection

Cable Knit Scarves shown in Brights

Cable Knit Scarves shown in Brights

Cable Knit Vest shown in Oatmeal

Cable Knit Vest shown in Oatmeal

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Friday Fun: Socks the Fox

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Socks the Fox:

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It’s Friday and we figured everyone deserves a giggle, right?  Who doesn’t love a sweet little animated fox named “Socks”….besides, he’s one of our newest cuddly friends in our renewed Baby & Child department (Vaughn Rd location only)!

 

Enjoy!

 

\”Socks the Fox\”

 

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New! SH&G Baby & Child…

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Child’s Play (& Pretend!):

Oh goody, goody!

 

Visit our Vaughn Road store location and you’ll notice lots of ‘new’ arriving!  We’ve recently had the inkling to refresh our children’s section, so it has been a case of

 

Out with the OLD…

                      & in with the NEW!

 

Meet our newest Baby & Child additions….Melissa and Doug as well as bla bla!

Melissa & Doug:

 Pretend Play, Puzzles & More!

 

Melissa and Doug toys are well-known for their timeless design, educational purposes and durability (even against the toughest kid-tests!).  We adore the wooden nature of the toys featured below, and even some of our staff say their own kids are proud owners of Melissa and Doug toys (we hear the play food that velcroes together is worth hours of entertainment!)!  Great as gifts to your own children, grandchildren or a little friends’ birthday – unwrapping one of these treasurable toys will ensure a lifetime of happiness!

Barnyard chic: Chunky first puzzles for the wee ones!

Barnyard chic: Chunky first puzzles for the wee ones!

Beep, Beep: Chunky 1st puzzles for tots on the GO!

Beep, Beep: Chunky 1st puzzles for tots on the GO!

 

 

Time for FUN: Clock puzzles made for pre-schoolers!

Time for FUN: Clock puzzles made for pre-schoolers!

Keep Truckin': Car Carrier is so fun for the youngest car lover!

Keep Truckin': Car Carrier is so fun for the youngest car lover!

Iron Chef: Cutting Food makes the cut for the culinary cuties!

Iron Chef: Cutting Food makes the cut for the culinary cuties!

Who doesn't love baking & decorating cupcakes?!

Who doesn't love baking & decorating cupcakes?!

Get a Mooo-ve On: Fold-&-Go Barn is perfect for the travelin' tot

Get a Mooo-ve On: Fold-&-Go Barn is perfect for the travelin' tot

 

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 heirloom style huggability!

 

 One touch (okay, we totally gave it the ‘hug-test’!) of these sweet and uber soft bla bla dolls, you’ll be sold!  We wanted to hug these little characters until their filling came out – but we figured we’d save that for the children!  bla bla dolls are gorgeous heirloom-style knit characters complete with names, personalities and adorable outfits…give a bla bla to a child and you’ve given them a lifetime of love to carry!

Bubbles:  Come meet the Giant Bubbles, he's nearly life-size for the little ones!

Bubbles: Come meet the Giant Bubbles, he's nearly life-size for the little ones!

Giant Pumpkin is any girl's best friend!

Giant Pumpkin is any girl's best friend!

Under the Sea: Meet Coral!

Under the Sea: Meet Coral!

Hop on over and meet Fleur!

Hop on over and meet Fleur!

Meet Coco, who is as cute as a button!

Meet Coco, who is as cute as a button!

Meet Pierre, Fleur's BFF

Meet Pierre, Fleur's BFF

Hush Little Baby: Let the Little One count sheep as they drift off to sleep...

Hush Little Baby: Let the Little One count sheep as they drift off to sleep...

 

Look for more ’new additions’ to arrive soon in our new Baby & Child section! 

 

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