Beyond The Bed

2012 Here we come!

2012-01-27T11:44:00.000-08:00

Well after nearly a year since I last blogged, I have decided it's time I got back in the 'saddle' so to speak!.
There have been many changes with Beyond The Bed, not least we moved locations on the 1st Nov 2011. We are now in the town center mall in Powell River. This has proved to be an enormous success... Thanks to our wonderful customers embracing the changes. I get thanked nearly every day for making the move, so that the store is more accessible to our customers.
We had a super crazy and busy xmas season; WOW what a difference location makes.

Prior to the move we had lots of renovations to do to the new store; that included building loads of shelving, seeking out store decor and supplies, and much more. We had the help of friends and partner Pat to build and install what needed to be done, and we are all proud of what we accomplished. The store looks lovely.

Doesn't it look good? We are so looking forward to helping everyone choose their home decor solutions this coming new year!
We are always open to new ideas too, so if you would like to see us carry new lines, don't hesitate to let us know.. See you soon.
Lori, Terri and Linda.

Powell River

2011-02-22T09:59:00.000-08:00

Powell River

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2011-01-20T12:31:00.000-08:00

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Boxing Day Sale

2010-12-25T15:01:00.000-08:00

Wishing All my customers a very Merry Xmas, and all the best for the new year.

Beyond The Bed is having it's first ever Boxing Day sale, so please come down, and take advantage of this event. We are running it for 3 days; Sunday 26th Dec 10am to 4pm, Monday 27th Dec 10am to 4pm and Tues 28th Dec 10am to 4pm. We resume normal hours for 29th Dec and 30th Dec, which are 10am to 5pm. For New years eve we are only open from 10am to 1pm. We are then closed until Tues 4th Jan.

xmas items arriving each day!

2010-11-25T13:30:00.000-08:00

Well we had our first taste of snow this week, and boy what a mess on the roads, but our city does a good job of clearing the snow quickly and we were soon able to drive safely. It looks like it may be a a hard winter as they predicted, because this is early for us to get snow...Oh well it's an excuse to come and buy some cosy sherpini throws, and fluffy flannel sheets or down duvets to snuggle up with.

It's always nice and warm in Beyond the Bed, so stop by and chat, maybe browse awhile, and warm up. Here are some new items that arrived this week

Just a few ideas for gifts....see you soon.

xmas is coming!!

2010-11-16T11:37:00.000-08:00

Can you believe where the year has gone? It doesn't seem two minutes since we took the xmas tree down in the store last year, and here we are again putting up the tree and decorating the windows with some of the lovely items new for xmas.

Every week now new things are arriving, and we invite you to stop by on a regular basis so you don't miss the goodies!

Marine Ave's theme for the decorating the shop windows is 'Candy Cane Lane' so

if you like Beyond the Bed's window, please vote for us!! We won the 'Best use of Material' category last year.

So onto the new items, I hope you ladies love our new line of sleepwear from Kay Anna, they are so feminine and pretty, I have nighties, PJ's, nightshirts and robes all in floral and plain satin's backed by soft brushed cotton, they have lovely detail work on them, so come and see them before they are all gone...

these are a few samples of the lovely

sleepwear.

Other gift ideas...

Sherpini Throws continue to be a big seller, so do the plush robes by Dania Down too.

Popular items for the winter months are flannel sheets by Dania Down in thick 5oz flannel that doesn't pil...

Happy shopping, and don't forget to ask for help choosing the perfect gift for you loved ones when you stop by. We love to help and make your shopping experience as relaxing as possible in our comfortable surroundings.

Wonderful new things arriving!

2010-08-19T13:57:00.000-07:00

I am excited to tell you about our line of exclusive soaps, made right here in Powell River for Beyond the Bed. They come in 6 delicious scents, take a look;

White Lilies & Diamonds; White Tea & Ginger, Mango & Papaya; Energetic Soul, Orchid & Amber, and Amber Delight. It's hard to choose as they are all great scents. so come on down and check them out. Bath bombs and body creams will follow. They make the perfect gifts for yourself or your loved ones...

On another note, the kids will be back at school soon, and for those of you with teenagers heading off to University; Do they need extra long twin sheets? We carry a wide selection of this unusual length, so stop by and pick up your supply before they are all gone! Great prices to be had on these too. A fitted sheet ranges from $18.00 for a 50/50percale/poly mix (will not pill!) to a 300 TC fitted Xtra long at $54.00.
Enjoy the rest of the summer, and look out for the new fall stock to arrive soon....

Father's Day is here!

2010-06-17T14:03:00.000-07:00

Just thought you should know that we have great Father's Day gifts! How about some wonderful aftershave from Fruits & Passion and Crabtree & Evelyn? or A plush spa robe? Maybe a great big Bath Sheet in soft wonderful cotton from Portugul! Here are some pictures......

Teacher Gifts!

It's also the week to think about a small gift for your child's teacher, school is out in another week, we can help you choose something special to show how you appreciate the work they do!
Here's some ideas

Enjoy the weekend and we will be in touch soon....

Exciting News!

2010-04-29T13:48:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to be able to say that beyondthebed.com now has online shopping of our fabulous cotton nighties by Nice'n'Comfy. You can zoom in and look at each nighty in detail and see the different styles and sizes we have for you.
I have set up Paypal or you can use your credit card, we accept Visa or Mastercard.
Give me your feed back on my website, I love to hear from you...enjoy your day.
Linda
here's your link

http://beyondthebed.com

Don't forget to pass the message on to your out of town friends! I ship most anywhere...

Home Show Special!

2010-04-13T11:33:00.000-07:00

The Powell River Home show weekend is upon us once again. We will not be in the show this year but that does not mean we are not planning great deals for our wonderful customers and showcasing new products.

EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS ON SALE

20% DISCOUNT. So don't miss out, especially on the down duvets, pillows, sheet sets and towels.

We don't often put these items on sale, but wanted to thank you for a wonderful year in business so make the best of this offer.

MINI SALE...

2010-02-24T16:05:00.001-08:00

MARCH MADNESS

Beyond The Bed is having a mini sale!

There are some wonderful deals to be had at the store this month.

All baby products are on sale at 40% with toys at 50% off! Come down and grab what you can whilst they are still left. There will be no more baby lines in the store once these have gone! Hand crafted baby quilts, diaper bags, change mats, nursing pillows and covers etc, all beautifully made to choose from.

Also on sale in the store are Fruits & Passion's Fruity line of creams and liquid soaps. If you buy a hand or body cream, you get a liquid soap half price. A great deal so stock up and take advantage of this offer.

Maggie B bags and quilts also are on sale at 30%, a fabulous bargain...

News Flash!!!

Beyond the Bed will be able to sell our range of Nice 'n' Comfy nighties online very soon, the website is almost ready. I have Paypal set up and this should make buying online both very safe and secure, not to mention easy. I am happy to ship anywhere, the rates online are for inside Canada, but if you need shipping to other parts of the world, just call the store or email me and I can provide shipping rates to other destinations too.

Valentine's Day

2010-02-11T13:39:00.000-08:00

So Valentine's is upon us once again and Beyond The Bed has lots of ideas for gifts for your loved one on this special day. Here are a few ideas and suggestions.

A set of ultra soft bamboo sheets would give a sensuous feel to your bed, hmmmm how lovely.. or if you prefer egyptian cotton is also soft and cosy. Our spring selections have started to arrive and more are on the way.

If you want to be more romantic then choose from a great selection of bath and body products either by Fruits & Passion, Crabtree & Evelyn, McBlooms or Gianna Rose Atelier. Perfect for a luxurious bath full of bubbles...

You could also choose a romantic embroidered cotton nighty for a more Victorian look!

Enjoy your special day and come and see us soon...

Just a reminder that Beyond The Bed is the only local place to get your Vankerchief- these are made to raise money for Children's Hospital and cost $10 each, great value and can be used to wave and cheer on your favourite athlete at any sporting event.

Anniversary Sale is starting soon!

2010-01-21T15:33:00.000-08:00

Well here we are another year behind us, and recession hopefully a thing of the past. I just would like to thank all of you for supporting my store and making 2009 a very sucessful year once more. In this economy it has been very hard for some to keep going and we lost some stores here in our beautiful town of Powell River. I am happy to report Beyond the Bed won't be one of them, and in thanks to you all I am having an Anniversary Sale of all things in the store. The only products that won't be included are my consignment items and will be clearly labeled.

All other things will be discounted so you can't enjoy your favourite products with even better savings for two weeks. Starting on Monday 25th Jan to Sat 6th Feb bedding will be 15% off, towels will be 20% off, toiletries will be 15% off, and all other items will be 25% off. Many things will be 50% off, those will include all baby lines, so I look forward to seeing you all next week.

I will keep you all posted on the new upcoming lines I have for the spring season.

Are you all ready for the big day?

2009-12-23T10:44:00.000-08:00

Now xmas day is just around the corner, make sure you have all those last minute gifts, and if you haven't then come down and we can help you select something perfect for a stocking stuffer or hostess gift for those parties you get invited to.

How about a Cucina duo, featuring hand soap and hand cream, perfect for the kitchen sink, or good enough for the bathroom too!

Made by Fruits & Passion , Cucina has lots of different fragrances to suit all tastes.

If you like something a little softer, then how about a lovely soft towel, in a rich red, or deep purple colour, these are just a couple of colours in our wide range of choices.

A reminder also we have a great line of men's aftershaves and soaps by both Fruits & Passion and Crabtree & Evelyn, all smell fabulous...

Lots more ideas in store, such as a cosy robe, or throw for the couch...We even have electric mattress covers too, with individual temperature control, hmmmm how luxurious..

Have a very merry xmas, and I wish you all the best for the coming new year.

Our holiday hours are

Thu 24th Dec 10am to 2pm

Fri 25th Dec to Sun 27th Dec- Closed

Mon 28th Dec to Wed 30th Dec -10am to 5pm

Thu 31st Dec- 10am to 2pm

Fri 1st Jan- Closed

Sat 2nd Jan 10am to 4pm

Sun 3rd Jan Closed

Mon 4th Jan -resume regular hours.

Xmas is getting closer!

2009-12-15T10:48:00.000-08:00

So here we are only 9 more days to shop for presents. We have lots of ideas to help you. How about a soft luxurious set of towels from Portugul? Cuddledown towels are the very best, they are 250% more absorbent than a terry towel and they dry 50% faster, the bands will not shrink and they hold their colour. A bath towel is $31.95, hand is $22.00 and a face is $11.95, we have sheets too at $51.00. They come in a multitude of colours to suit your decor.

For the spa bathroom we have a new range of colours from Cuddledown and they are a little less expensive too! A bath is $24.25, hand $14.25, face $9.95, the sheet in this range is $41.95, just as soft but not a thick a pile they still make a fabulous gift. Colours such as mushroom, slate, oatmeal, taupe and white all tone in together for a perfect collection.

Bamboo towels also have now a wide range of colours too, come and see for yourself , they are soft silky and super absorbent and are the least expensive of all my towels, so make a great stocking stuffer...

A bath towel is $25.50, hand is $12.50, face is $5.50 and the sheet is an amazing price of $38.00!

Another suggestion would be a set of sheets, or duvet and sham set, everyone loves to snuggle into bed with a soft and cosy set of sheets to keep them warm, we have flannel sets from Portugul too, so we look forward to helping you with your shopping to choose the perfect gift.

Look for our newest updates here on our blog soon.

Print Version > Front Page News: Comfort close to home

2009-12-04T12:24:00.000-08:00

Print Version > Front Page News: Comfort close to home

December is around the corner!

2009-11-28T10:45:00.000-08:00

Where does the year go? Here we are almost at December and the xmas season. Have you thought of gifts for your loved ones? We are more than happy to help you choose gifts. We always wrap in our signature colours. There are always gift certificates too for the hard to buy for. If you need a gift basket we can provide that too, to make your gift all the more special.

Here are some pictures of the latest additions to the store. Brand new Fruits & Passion line, Pink pepper and Anise, smells so yummy. Crabtree & Evelyn have their new Aromatherapy natural creams and body washes, in Lavender & Rosewood; Eucalyptus & Lime; Lemon & Coriander and made with essential oils-refreshing-soothing-conditioning...

Recently we have introduced some luxury mens aftershaves and soaps by both Crabtree & Evelyn and Fruits & Passion, so we have something for everyone.

Don't forget also we carry plush robes in a variety of colours. Also cotton nighties and Haralee nighty and pj sets, they make great gifts.

Some ideas for xmas

2009-10-27T14:24:00.000-07:00

Each year seems to get more difficult, buying gifts for our loved ones. So I would like to make some things easier for you. I will be posting frequently each time I get a new product in between now and xmas, so that it may help you in your decisions.

For instance how about a beautiful well made cotton nighty? New designs have just arrived, here is a sample:

Hope this helps! Watch for the next blog on the latest ideas. See you here again soon...

Gearing up for the Gifting Season

2009-10-13T11:20:00.001-07:00

My oh my, October is half way through already, I don't know about you, but hasn't this year flown by? We have been so lucky with the weather, and it has finally broken, so we can't grumble. Here in the store I have been busy getting lots of good ideas in for the xmas season, so stop by and take a look. New things are arriving each day, and I hope you like the new items from my companies. Here are some photo's for a preview...

Flannel Sheet Sets and Duvet Sets from Daniadown are here!!!

They have some lovely designs.

I also have a new cardlet line, each one is chock full of 24 pages of keepsake memories you can share with family and friends. Packed with fun and interesting facts about the year you were born including Hollywood bio's, film, tv and sports facts. At only $8.99 for the booklet it is well worth it. Here is an example...

Enjoy your week and see you here again soon...

Now back after summer hiatus...

2009-09-26T13:50:00.000-07:00

Where does the time go, it doesn't seem two minutes since I last blogged! It's been a month...the break in blogging unfortunately was due to family issues, and I had to return to England on an emergency visit but now I am back and hope to be sending blogs each week again, with the latest happenings from Beyond The Bed.

I have some exciting items that will be brought in for the coming gift season: for example, Fruits & Passion have introduced a new line in their Cucina called Pink pepper and anise, I have tried it and it smells fabulous...Watch for it to arrive next month!

I will be bringing in xmas specials again, Fruits & Passion always do great packaging for their xmas items.

Along this vein, Crabtree & Evelyn also have fabulous products out for xmas, including a line of aromatherapy scented hand creams, body creams and soaps arriving next month. We also have McBlooms latest products with new packaging in time for gift giving season. Both these companies are now without parabans and lauryl sulphates, a good thing!

Just look at the new bedding coming in for fall

too, so cosy and comfy, perfect for feathering

the nest in time for the cold months ahead..

You will want to look at the best duvets and

pillows to make you bed toasty warm and

inviting...let us help you with your selection from sythetics made in North Vancouver, to the highest end goosedown by Cuddledown and Daniadown...

New Products are arriving for fall!

2009-08-25T11:25:00.000-07:00

Exciting news to tell you about, I have just brought in beautiful bamboo tea-towels and dishcloths, they come if lots of bright colours now! Bamboo has always been in basic whites and ivories, but now we have reds, blues, greens, chocolates etc, just feel how soft they are and very absorbant, not to mention bamboo is antibacterial!

New bath robes have just arrived too in a luxurious waffle weave, the colours are white, ivory, taupe and palest blue. They look lovely and feel soft. Look out in the next few weeks also for mens robes, they should be arriving soon.

Daniadown are introducing more designs in their popular 7 piece and 3 piece bedsets, so convenient, you can buy the whole bed at once, no big decisions to make, it's all done for you. The 7 piece set consists of flat, fitted, 2 pillowcases, duvet cover and 2 shams. A queen set starts at the fabulous price of $220.00 Great value for money there.

I am pleased to say that I can now get sheer curtains in lots of designs and colours, I have some samples in the store, and a catalogue of many more. Also the white drapes are back! White is a favourite colour for windows and always looks smart and classy.

Lazy Days of Summer

2009-08-11T13:51:00.000-07:00

Can you believe July has gone by already? Here we are in August and it was lovely to have a couple of days of rain to soak the ground and water the flowers, boy they needed it!
Here are a few new items that have arrived at Beyond The Bed this last week, check out this oh so beautiful Wisteria bedding by Revelle, it's just stunning. Revelle have many more 'european' looking designs, they make the finest quality linens. The fabric is woven in Italy and constructed here in Canada, so the detail work is of a very high standard. You can even get curtains to match!
For all you parents of university students, we have a selection of Twin Extra long fitted sheets in stock, just in time for their departure, because if you don't know most university and college dorm beds are not your regular twin size, they are extra long, so require special sheets, but don't leave it too long if you need to order, it usually takes up to three weeks to arrive after placing. We have great designs for duvets for teens from RJS and Daniadown, to make your teens dorm look warm and inviting after a hard day studying.

Ooh the heat- here's a solution!

2009-07-31T16:37:00.000-07:00

Can you believe the temperatures we have been having- phew it's so hot, my thermometer registered 40 degrees yesterday (30th July), and so humid too. If you are having difficulty sleeping at night I have the perfect solution for you, come and try our Haralee (cool garments for hot women) sleepwear. This is made out of wicking fabric, and is great if you are going through menopause/chemo/radiation or are just plain hot stuff at night! here are some pictures so you can see what we have.
For those of you who like soft cotton nighties we also carry those, you can choose between sleeveless, short sleeves or long sleeves. New this last week is also cotton robes to go with the nighties, come down to the store to check them out. See you soon. Stay cool...

Welcome new subscribers to my blog

2009-07-17T10:16:00.000-07:00

It has been an exciting week for me! On Tuesday Victoria Munroe came to my store and spent two days rearranging my displays, this was a great tutorial for me, as most of you know I am a novice at retail and need all the professional help I can get!
Victoria comes well qualified having worked many years for Eatons and Sears, as display artist She has a degree in Visual Arts and Marketing. She is a perfectionist and I think she has really improved the flow of the store, and made great vignettes. Come and see what you think, here are some photo's of her work. Victoria is putting together a portfolio for launching her next career, (working with stores on their displays), she is very adept with both small and huge stores equally. If you think your store could do with some improvements contact me and I will put you in touch with her...The weather has been so hot and wonderful, and I have just the thing to brighten up your patio, or dining table for that matter; here is just a small sample of our selection. We have many more choices inside the store, but they really make a table look elegant.

Another new addition to the store is a beautiful line of jewellery, made by local artist Laura Kew of Pacific Reflections Glassworks. It is dichroic glass fused onto silver and the necklaces have a choice of leather or Italian silver chains, earrings make a matching set. They are a perfect gift for someone special. (Laura has moved to her home studio now, you can reach her at 604 485 8352).

That's it for today, enjoy the sunshine!

Just look at the new French Collection of Bath Soaps & Diffusers!

2009-07-08T13:46:00.000-07:00

Just arrived from France, the latest in tripled milled soaps from Gianna Rose Atelier. Oh my goodness they are amazing. The fragrances are to die for! Choose from Sweetpea, Tea Rose, Hydrandea, Red Poppy and Pink Peony. All wrapped so beautifully with ribbon.
Shell soaps which are great for that beach theme in your home, along with diffusers in Honeysuckle and Jasmine fragrance

They even have guest soaps that look like robin's eggs, and are softly scented with Chamomile
and Meadowsweet.

Daniadown have just introduced a line of softly fragranced candles in Red Tea, Linen and Gardenia & Jasmine scents all for the reasonable price of $24.99, well worth it for the large size!

call if you wish to order 604 485 6422

Did you Enjoy Canada Day?

2009-07-02T12:19:00.000-07:00

Well once again we celebrated Canada's Birthday, she was 142! The store was closed yesterday, but I was very busy working on my garden. Isn't it amazing where all the weeds come from? I spent hours gardening and you can barely tell where I've been. It is still looking good though, despite being neglected since I took over the store 3years ago. I don't have nearly the time to garden as I used to do.
Here is my garden

Spent the morning revamping the display windows at the store and redoing the display bed because I sold the beautiful Revelle bedding that was on there. I now have a brand new Revelle set on the bed, you must come and see it.! Here it is

It's a very classy look and I just happened to have the perfect cushion to go with it.
I also have just received the cutest small cuddly bears, the best gift for a small child.
Don't forget I have a lots of baby gifts, and childrens bedding too.

Back at work

2009-06-30T10:27:00.000-07:00

Arrived at work today with soooo much to do, I am way behind on my bookkeeping (sorry Geri) but have been catching up on ordering for the store since coming back from England. I was happy to see that many of my wonderful customers had bought lots of goodies since I left, and therefore I need to stock up with great new products.
You will find that I am making it a mission to concentrate on products made in Canada, which I think is terribly important to support our struggling economy. We all know that products made in the far east are always less expensive, but that doesn't help our economy so on that note I have brought in 3 more bedding companies that make their goods right here in Canada. That brings my total of Canadian companies to six. These are Daniadown, Cuddledown, Revelle, and the three new ones Nygard, Bergman Home and Croscill. I hope you come and check out the new designs which are just lovely.
Even though my Hotel bedding line is made in China, it is a Canadian company that has a factory over there, and they shipped Italian looms to there, because these are one of the best looms to weave bedding on. So you can rest assured that even my foreign products have a great Canadian infuence.

It's a new day!

2009-06-29T15:01:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I have finally learnt to blog! Here we are in Terri's home having blogging lessons from the very capable Pieter, wow so much to learn, but here we go...
Beyond the Bed will be blogging on the web and letting all our customers know about new products, new decorating ideas, and lessons on how to buy just the right product for you, how exciting is that?
So keep checking back here and I will keep you posted on the latest and greatest. Glad to have you aboard..