The Last Word Blog of Gardner-White Furniture and Mattress Stores Detroit Michigan

Who is that dog and why is she on the furniture?

Meet Ali... in addition to her career as Gardner-White's spokesdog, Ali spends most of her time sleeping in her home in Beverly Hills, [not California] with her other four-legged mates, Jackie, Sheba, Mow Mow, Iris and Iggy.

A terrier-spaniel mix, she originally came from the Michigan Humane Society's Detroit shelter in the Spring of 1998, after having been surrendered twice by two different families. Maybe she got on the furniture back then too.

Most recently, Ali could be seen at the WXYZ Channel 7 studio during the MHS Telethon. We want to thank her for helping demonstrate the easy care of durable microfiber. Microfiber has built-in properties that make it perfect for families with pets. Take a moment to browse our current microfiber collections by clicking here. If you're interested in microfiber that also allows you to kick back and recline, click here.

Looking to find your own "Ali"? Browse the adoptable pets online at www.michiganhumane.org.

You’re welcome... we were glad to help!

<<The following is a letter received on 1/18/08 from the Department of Defense.>>

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

4th Squadron 3d Armored Calvalry Regiment

Camp Taji, Iraq APO AE 09378

 

18 January 2008

 

Gardner-White Furniture

21001 Groesbeck Highway

Warren, Michigan 48089

 

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tracey,

 

We wanted to write and say thank you for the blankets, Christmas decorations and treats that you and your staff sent.  It is heartening for every member of the unit to know that the American people, and particularly the Gardner-White Furniture team are supportive of the Military, this unit and its Soldiers. We would also like to pass on a special thanks to Maggie who, as we understand it, was the manager in charge of organizing the collection and shipment of these items.

 

You and your staff's efforts are much appreciated by our Soldiers and we are honored by your actions.  We recognize that your gifts were given our of generosity and as an act of kindness and support for the American Soldier.  This support means more to us than many will ever understand.  For those of us who serve, we do so primarily because we have families too and recognize the importance of living in a free society.  The real heroes are those of you who make America what it is-the most generous and greatest nation on earth; what we do in the military is simply try and protect what you do on a daily basis.

 

As a token of our appreciation for you kind gesture, please accept this American flag that was flown by the unit in an AH-64D Apache over Baghdad on 20 January 2008.  We hope that you too will fly it with the pride associated with being an American.

 

Again, thank-you for your support, but more importantly, thank-you for what you do every day.

 

Sincerely,

Kenneth T. Royar,                                                              

Lieutenant Colonel, US Army                                            

Commanding

Mark W. Lindsey
Command Sergeant Major, US Army
Command Sergeant Major             

Gathering, Counter and Pub Height Tables...

...so what's the difference?

One of the latest trends in casual dining is the gathering table concept (see our Camden Collection or Largo Collection for perfect examples). The idea is to bring everyone together for a meal or just conversation - we all know how get-togethers tend to end up in the kitchen!

Another term also used for these gathering tables is "counter-height" -- think of a standard kitchen counter. The exact measurement of a gathering/counter-height table should be 36".

If you want the same general look, but a taller option, look for "pub height" sets. A pub table should measure 38" tall.

You'll often find that the terms are mistakenly used interchangeably. The best bet is to look for the actual height measurement of the table and find what works best for you.

Browse our Counter/Pub Height collections by clicking here.