December is upon us!

The holiday season is here ... and many of you may be thinking about those family get-togethers and tables and chairs and seating - Oh My!

well, Mignonne is here to help ... we have affordable, flexible solutions that will work for you. Whether you want to purchase one of our pieces (this is just a peek at our chair stock!!!), bring in one of your own for customizing or have us search and rescue something for you ... we can make it happen~

Time is running short however so call us soon to make your holiday décor wish list come true!

(stay tuned here to find out about our upcoming custom chair partnership with Gina Perincini ... unique, high quality custom designed fabrics paired with our beautifully hand-restored dining chairs. Sets of 4 chairs with gorgeous color combinations and 3 one-of-a-kind fabrics to choose from. New from Mignonne Décor!)

Plaid Friday!

Mignonne Décor is participating in the bay area's "Plaid Friday" on Friday, November 27, 2009.

The day after Thanksgiving traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season and is known to be one of the most popular shopping days of the year. It isn't an 'official' holiday, but because it always follows Thanksgiving Thursday, many people take this Friday off. Because lots of stores hold promotions on this day as well, the combination means lots of folks out and about.

The term associated with this day is "Black Friday" and it has negative connotations associated with the headaches it can give in terms of overcrowding, traffic, etc

In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards supporting local, independent businesses in the community versus large, national (or multinational) corporations. Particularly in the SF and East Bay Area communities, local consumers celebrate and appreciate their local business owners and seek ways to provide their support.

Two local businesses, Blankspace Gallery and the Compound Gallery, have founded an alternative to Black Friday and coined "Plaid Friday" as another means for shoppers to support their local East Bay businesses and help them thrive, particularly in our recent more difficult economy.

Mignonne Décor is joining in the fun and will be offering a 20% discount on everything in our shop (except original artwork) on Plaid Friday. In addition, we will have some edible treats to share when you stop by to visit us!

To learn more about Plaid Friday 2009, including who else is participating ... JUST CLICK HERE.

more new furniture!

This piece is named: "My Best Kept Secrets", a beautiful black vintage Hope Chest. It is new in store, and has been custom re-designed for your home! It is made of sturdy solid wood, with colors of antique cream, gold, and black. It is a very functional furniture find, and would work well in a living room because it is a great size for a petite coffee table! or at the end of a bed to store linens ... It has darling details including footed legs with hints of gold. Priced at $215.00.

Our shop specializes in furniture revamping. You can always bring in a piece of your own as well and we can charge just for the service! All of our pieces are one-of-a kind, signed and dated.


This beautiful antique craftsman secretary is also new in store! The secretary is made of solid oak. It is an unique conversation piece, and would look great in a living room, hallway, or kitchen to organize bills, and display books etc.. It is a great size for a petite area, because it is not too deep, so could work really well to optimize that small or shallow space! Priced at $425.00.

We just keep the great furniture coming!

we've just finished more incredible furniture pieces ...

"Ode to Marie" ... drop dead gorgeous coffee table in creams and black ... check out those sexy legs!

Above: Carving detail on Ode to Marie, be still our hearts...

"Velvet Revolution" - Stately dining table with plenty of subtly inspiring details .. carved legs, rounded edges.

Dining room table appliqué detail: