August is almost over…and our outdoor furniture industry has already been promoting 2013 products!!  This is the time of year when the speciality outdoor living retailers are finding out what sold well (collections/fabrics/colors)…and what products were NOT received well by the market.

Here in Atlanta…the weather this August has been really beautiful.  The summer got hot for a little while, but we continue to have mid 80’s highs and 65 degree mornings.  It’s really been wonderful weather for outdoor living all year!

We often get the question from our clients….”do you EVER have any SALES???”.  For the past 25 years, its common for most folks to think that since the outdoor furniture season is winding down..that now is the time for deals and steals!

It makes sense…I was just at Macy’s today and all the summer clothing is 25-50% off….local big box stores have already had patio furniture merchandise marked down 50-70%.  The reality is…these retailers are just retailers.  These companies typically “ride the wave” of the season and look for quick and dirty sales for 6-10 weeks with lesser quality products…then they are completely out of the business and onto the next “thing”…like Christmas ornaments in September!!

These retailers are NOT Outdoor Living specialists…like your local patio store.  The fact is…the real nice time to live outside in Atlanta is the Fall season!  Firepits, cool weather, grills, smokers, and FOOTBALL!!!  Our focus changes to how to maximize your time living outdoors in more comfortable furniture and heat sources (outdoor firepit/fireplace, patio heaters, etc.).  Our products are designed to give you a lifetime of use!

So, to beg the question…”do you ever have any SALES”?…the answer is yes.  We do mark down some inventory this time of year…not because our focus is shifting to christmas selling season…but because we kinda know by now…what’s discontinued next year…what colors did not work out, and what kind of floor space is freed up for 2013 product coming soon!

So if you are shopping for quality outdoor living products, and want some additional savings to the tune of extra 10-25% off our already discounted products…..STOP BY SOON!  You won’t get the full selection of products that we have starting in the Spring…but we do have some great products that you can save on today.

See you at the store!