Happy Holidays from COLOR & Tailor

Thanks for the awesome response this year, we are growing and expect to make some major moves to serve you better this upcoming year. We will be closed this holiday season, as we prepare for the next rush of income tax. We are securing new fabrics, and new lines of furniture that hopefully will coincide with our mission of being stylish in the HOUSTON market. to everyone have Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

"Refreshing" "You are on to something!" are how our clients describe us!

It's a joy while I listen to a client describe in detail to ther spouse how COLOR & Tailor will create and handcraft a sofa-- it seems as though many of our clients will favorite the website and learn it to the exact detail. We are changing the rules of how to create COLORful homes. We cater to your desires, demi-couture will be the new buzz word in Houston furniture-- We know we are working towards a revolution in the market-- keep posted on our website as we are adding a new line of sectionals that can be customized in layout and cushions.

Changing locations soon! and the world of fabrics...

Soon we will be moving to a new storefront, so we can accomodate our customer base. We have found where most of our customers are coming from. There is no secret that furniture shopping has become an ugly chore for adults. We are determined to change this once and for all. The same excitement you get when you see a HGTV show dedicated to home decorating is the same feeling we want you to get when you come into our store.
It is our job to stay on top of the world of fabrics. Sunday we went to High Fashion fabrics in the midtown area. We found some new ideas for our throw pillows, but we remain confident that our international suppliers are on the forefront of style. We are thinking of mixing in some beaded silk with our pillows to add some style. The brown with white pearls, and the light beige with the white pearls is a project we are working on. A bit of COLOR in your home can change the whole room! Check out our new line of throw pillows--

Thanksgiving Rush, Adding throw Pillows and more...

WOW, our thanksgiving rush has been amazing! Many clients today wrapped up their Thanksgiving plans by adding COLOR to their homes. We ask for three days to custom build our clients sofas-- so today was officially the last day to order to have in time for Thanksgiving.
We have received a new shipment of fabrics that will bring new style to your homes-- we will be showcasing the throw pillows soon with a shelf system along with a large swatch collection with trims in order for our clients to visualize the possibilities--
their is no question the future looks bright-- stay tuned our website as we are about to make some new changes!

Goats are cool! Loans to people around the world...

KIVA.org is cool, we loan money to people around the world, and they repay. Our hope is to loan enough to where once it is paid off, the amount of loans will cover one new person a month. Our goal continues to loan once a month. We hope you will join us with Kiva.org or find another organization that contributes to betterment of others. here is the story:

Born in 1962 in Atsansi-Djita, Mr. Jean Koutsodji is married and father of 5 children. Although he is primarily a farmer, he also raises animals, a sideline which he feels passionate about. Selling animals he has raised is his special source of income. However, he raises his animals in the traditional fashion, which does not provide much in the way of financial returns. Interested in modernizing his operation so as to earn more from it, he would like to build a pen for his animals and also add other species to his flocks. Accomplishing this will allow him to increase his income and better provide for his family. He is asking for a loan of US$ 900 for this purpose.
Translated from French by Teresa Kramer, Kiva volunteer
Né en 1962 à Atsansi-Djita, Monsieur KOUTSODJI Jean est marié et père de cinq (05) enfants. Agriculteur de profession, il associe l’élevage qu’il exerce avec passion. La vente d’animaux constitue sa source privilégiée de revenue. Cependant, c’est un élevage traditionnel qu’il pratique, ce qui ne donne pas un rendement aussi important. Soucieux de rentabiliser cette activité à travers la modernisation, il a voulu construire un enclos pour ses animaux et y introduire d’autres espèces. La réalisation de ce projet lui permettra d’améliorer son revenu et de subvenir aux besoins de sa famille. Il sollicite un crédit de $900

MOVIE sofa a success, Cold front and other thoughts...

Our biggest seller so far is the movie sofa. Big, comfortable, and stunning. Like an independent movie release that rises in popularity in the media and by word of mouth, this movie sofa has done the same. Why do we call it this? First off, there is no better sofa to entertain guests, and then transform to a resting, relaxation spot. The option of color couture--- where a client will select their favorite fabric and COLOR their personal sofa is a hit! Add the enhancing sofa throw pillows-- and your ready to enhance your home.

Houston is experiencing a cold front, but this only adds to anticipation of the upcoming holidays. After the trick and treating is done, the favorite time of the year for me, Thanksgiving and Christmas is just around the corner-- this means parties, big meals, and good times. If you plan intimate moments, or bolsterous gatherings of cheer and good tidings-- there two kep elemens in setting the mood-- the gathering table-- and your sofa-- we can really knock out the sofa part-- come in and create the perfect moment once and for all!

Proof that we are even ahead of the pulse of style...

We increase in size, add new fabrics everyday, and have international fabric houses beginning to fight for our business, this means we get priority to the hottest fabrics. ONE example of our keen eye and taste for COLOR is our recent acquirement of our Godiva Tripoli fabric which we have designated as our 2008 fabric of the year. ITs sister fabric which is made of the similar COLOR pattern but with a different output in design which is a floral arrangement was introduced by Crate and Barrel last week on their website as its featured fabric when speaking of its Custom abilities. We are ahead of the pulse of home style--- we have the fabrics direct from the international textiles houses. We are introducing a new system of ordering fabrics which will revolutionize the furniture world. keep in touch with us as we push forward!

The following I read in the PURE CONTEMPORARY Magazine regarding upcoming trends in color... "It's a tech world and we'll be craving more simplicity in 2008. We'll be nesting in the warm, rich colors of this palette of jewel tones, deep reds, browns and spicy oranges with deep-toned blues. The look is soulful, immediately comfortable and imparts a sense of stability. These colors work with wooden pieces and clean simple layouts to create a relaxed modern vibe"

One of my duties is to keep a keen eye on the styles of the market. An invisible hand is also present in COLOR. I can honestly say that we are ahead of the game, not only because we stay informed, and because of our experience, and because of our resourcefulness with it comes to fabrics, but also due to the favorable conditions of the market for us. which today help us stand out! I see how others have chosen to outsource style and quality to other countries, this means that fashion no longer is important-- by the time a trend hits the store floors, the importers scramble to catch up-- by the time their mass imported boring sofas hit the showroom floor- they are 2 years behind. We are right on rythym with the rise and fall of COLOR--- This is the most important thing- because when you shop for your perfect art, for your perfect wall paint, or your perfect plate set, WE are here to enhance your style, match or lock in the perfect look. We know You want detailed, like your wardrobe, like the colorful party settings as your family and friends enjoy a nice conversation again!

KIVA is growing, at a tremendous pace!

http://www.kiva.org/lender/colorandtailor

I was trying to give some more to KIVA, but they have been swamped with national attention due to Oprah's show, Clinton's new book, and some attention in the media. Hopefully some more Americans will jump on the bandwagon and invest in others futures.

Teresa is an 18 year old artisan. She is married and has one son. She works as an embroider of blouses, wallets and pillows. She sells her work in San Cristobal and in other communities that are closer to where she lives. She is part of the group Espina 7, togehter with doña Andrea Díaz Gómez (artisan) ,doña Maria Hernández Hernández 1st (artisan) y doña María Hernández Hernández 2nd (artisan) . They will invest this loan into purchasing threads from various colors for their artisan work.
Translated from Spanish by Yael Schwartzman, Kiva Volunteer. TERESA, es artesana tiene 18 años, es casada y tiene un hijo, ella se dedica al bordado de blusas, monederos y cojines los cuales vende en la ciudad de San Cristóbal o en las comunidades mas cercanas a su hogar. Pertenece al grupo Espina 7 junto con doña Andrea Díaz Gómez (artesana) ,doña Maria Hernández Hernández 1era (artesana) y doña María Hernández Hernández 2da (artesana) Con sus préstamos invertirán en hilos De colores variados para sus artesanías
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New face, new approach to bringing life to your home...

This was it! This design brought about from experience, a careful eye on the market, and curiosity among Craigslisters. What began as a venture fresh out of college, has now grown into a full time store in the furniture district and has brought about hundreds of different designs into the lofts, apartments, and homes of many fashion and value saavy clients. COLOR & Tailor is our new name, and will feature our products unique to the Houston area. Each item will be handcrafted in Houston, and will carry the COLOR & Tailor label after meeting our strict quality control. This is a new era in home environment, while many choose to sellout to the importers and the mass race to the bottom in terms of quality and style, we push upwards for better, colorful, comfortable, inviting, cozy, stylish, balanced rooms all around us. We have now sercured a specific line of accent fabrics which will incorporate the hottest colors for 2008-- check out our website for more info! www.colorandtailor.com stay tuned!