Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity Raises Money at Gala

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:15:28 +0100

Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity raised $250,000 during its Building Hope fundraiser gala held on April 21 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriot Hotel.

Approximately 400 people attended the black-tie event. Community sponsors, underwriters and partners included Tiffany & Co.; the George Lindahl Family Foundation; Schulte Building Systems; Valspar; Woodforest National Bank; CB&I; Newpark Resources; Baker Hughes; Jaguar Land Rover Houston North; Flowcrete North America; BBV...

Woodlands Lifestyles & Homes Magazine features Woodlands Fabric's Room Transformation

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:43:54 +0100

A photograph from one of Woodlands Fabrics & Interior's design projects was published in this month's Woodlands Lifestyles & Homes magazine. Here are a few other photographs from this project including some "before" photos which illustrate how we transformed the space.

For more details on this project, visit our blog or to view the digital copy of the Woodlands Lifestyles photo, click here now.

Memorial Hermann In the Pink Committee Unveils Breast & Bone Center Waiting Room Transformation

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:43:12 +0100

On April 19th, Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands unveiled the new Breast and Bone Center waiting room space transformed by the In the Pink of Health committee and Woodlands Fabrics & Interiors.

In the Pink of Health committee members, physicians, hospital executives, and community supporters gathered at the center and received a two-for-one treat when the newly-redecorated Breast & Bone Center was unveiled along with the exciting news about this year's In the Pink of Heal...

Nancy Charbonneau's New Thread Counts Blog

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:41:35 +0100

Nancy Charbonneau, founder and owner of Woodlands Fabrics & Interiors and an Interior Designer, is now blogging weekly about fabrics, textiles, design and more! Check out her new blog - Thread Counts. We would love to get your feedback!

Also - if you love Pinterest as much as we do, check out Nancy's pin boards showcasing loads of design ideas, new merchandise and more!

New for Spring & Fresh from High Point Furniture Market

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:40:46 +0100

Spring furniture market in High Point, North Carolina, is always one of the most inspiring markets to attend. Fresh with vibrancy and excitement, this market always inspires us to keep current with what is going on in the world of furniture, textiles and design.

This market - color is everywhere! Purple, orange and turquoise were abundant along with greys and tonal backdrops that really made these colors pop. Details, patterns and textures are impactful - great news for those of us who...

Changes in Store

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:39:33 +0100

We are always on the move in the store - changing things every month, week, and day! Our latest move is an exciting one as we are preparing to move our seamstresses and drapery workroom to be connected to our retail store. We couldn't be more excited!

To prepare for this transition, we are merchandising our trim room throughout the store with our fabrics. We are excited to create stories with o...

The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau kicks off National Travel & Tourism Week

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:36:45 +0100

The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau kicked off National Travel & Tourism Week on Friday, May 4 at the ninth annual Fiesta Universal at Waterway Square with giveaways and more that celebrated and recognized the positive impact of visitors to The Woodlands.

“Fiesta Universal is the ideal place to kick off Travel & Tourism week as international visitors along with business travelers and vacationing families is key to our status as a meetings and getaway destinatio...

Celebrating all Mom's - Friday, May 11th!

Cassie Hanson — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:33:55 +0100

May is for celebrating Women and Mothers!

Please join us in celebrating on Friday, May 11th from 11 am to 2 pm during our

Mimosas and Macaroons for Mom event!

The store will be...

Routes released for Ironman Texas on May 19

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:42:48 +0100

The Woodlands is preparing for the second annual Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas competition. The routes for the swim, run and biking courses of the Ironman Texas on Saturday, May 19 have been released.

Like last year, athletes will begin with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Woodlands, then a 112-mile bike course. The day ends with a 26.2-mile run course entirely within The Woodlands that concludes on Market Street.

Traffic will be impacted again during the Ironman. Last year there was c...

The Woodlands WineFest Fundraiser

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:48:30 +0100

The WineFest fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. April 26 at Macy's Furniture Gallery at The Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive No. 700, The Woodlands, and will feature several local restaurants.

The fundraiser will benefit the Montgomery County Women's Center. The theme this year will be "A Taste of America: Reds, Whites and the Blues." Blues music will play in the background as attendees sample from up to 50 represented domestic wineries and signature dishes from more than a...

The Woodlands Earth Day Cleanup set for March 31

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:00:54 +0100

Get your trash bags ready. Earth Day 2012 marks the second annual community-wide stewardship project for The Woodlands Township and an effort to clean up trash and beautify The Woodlands.

The "greenup," set for the morning of Saturday, March 31, aims to have residents bag trash in parks, on sidewalks and out of streams and is organized by village.

The township has the following tips for residents:

-Wear appropriate clothing, including long pants, close-toed sh...

13th Annual Spring Sale!

Cassie Hanson — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:39:46 +0100

It's almost that time again! Our Spring Sale starts this Saturday, 3/24/12 until 4/4/12. All merchandise will be 15 - 75% off! Come by for the best deals of the year!!

**Sale valid on in-stock items only.

Also, don'...

The Woodlands to host fine arts festival

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:59:11 +0100

Market Street will be become an outdoor art bonanza as The Woodlands hosts its 12th Annual Spring Fine Arts Festival from 10-7 p.m. on April 28.

Amateur and professional artists alike will display their artwork, including photography, paintings, metalworks, sculptures and pottery—all with a backdrop of live music, art demonstrations and craft activities for children.

Admission is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, visit www.marketstreet-thewoodlan...

The Easter Bunny Arrives at The Woodlands Mall March 14

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:10:06 +0100

Grab your baskets, the Easter Bunny is hitting the trail and he’s making his way to The Woodlands Mall to visit with boys and girls. The Easter Bunny arrives on Wednesday, March 14 and will be welcoming visitors daily in his springtime garden in Future Court across from JCPenney.

Hours to visit the bunny are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. He does take occasional breaks during the day. The Easter Bunny will be greeting visitors a...

The YMCA Opens to the Woodlands Community for Spring Break Activities

Cheryl Boe — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:51:49 +0100

The YMCA is open to the community during Spring Break Week and the schedule is filled with a variety of free activities for all ages! Load up the kids and head over to the YMCA for Spring Break Staycation. Your Passport to Free Family Fun includes family fitness classes, ZumbaTomic® for kids, open swim, dive in movie, open gym, family adventure day, movie under the stars, moonwalk, climbing wall, family campout, summer job fair, Midnight March Madness and much more!

In ...

How to Create Vignettes

Cassie Hanson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:11:17 +0100

When you hear the word "vignette," most people think of a short scene in a play or character sketch. A design vignette isn't too different from its theatrical and literary counterparts. Able to deliver a high-impact visuals with minimal effort, vignettes are one of the design world's go-to tricks.

The beauty of creating a vignette is that it's unique to you and what you want to express, and can be changed and rearranged whenever the mood strikes. Before you start throwing together your...

Valentine's Day at Woodlands Fabrics!

Cassie Hanson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:03:18 +0100

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came out & celebrated Valentine's Day with us at Woodlands Fabrics & Interiors! It was a great success & wonderful turnout! We enjoyed seeing old friends & meeting new ones.

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