Official Blog of Gallery Furniture's Mattress Mack of Houston, TX

30 Minutes to A Great Night's Sleep

Nancy S. of Houston called Gallery Furniture this Saturday, and Service Department Professional Mike Kelly answered the phone!  When Ms. Nancy S. had to tell her testimonial for the blog, we got her in touch with the Marketing and Internet team who took down her amazing Houston Tempur-Pedic Gallery Furniture experience:

"I have been shopping with Mack since he first started - a small tent on the side of the road, goodness, something like 20 years ago.  It was a long time.  In fact, all of my furniture - my entire  home - is all Gallery Furniture.  I don't buy furniture anywhere else. 

I came in last night, doing some shopping with my family, looking around, and saw this really neat looking Hästens bed - the round one on display in the mattress department.  Since I was a little girl, I always loved a round bed.  That's when I saw Billy - now I have worked with Billy before.  He helped me out to get some beds for my son in San Antonio when we had to get some beds delivered for him and his children and Billy helped arrange the whole thing.  So when I asked Billy about the Hästens, we got to talking about different types of beds. 

I sat on some, then layed down on a bed.  That was wonderful.  As a matter of fact, the whole time I was just talking and talking with Billy and I began to realize that my body felt great, better than it had in a long time.  I asked Billy which bed this was, he told me it was a Tempur-Pedic.  We chatted more as I laid on the bed.  I have a condition called fibromyalgia, which is why I had to retire after 30 years of operating room work with Methodist - the pain can be unbearable.  Often when I sleep or lay down, my legs will lose sensation and I can't move or feel them well.  Not with the bed I was laying on.

I bought the Tempur-Pedic around 9:15.  Gallery Furniture had it in my home and set up in about 30 minutes, so I was ready for bed by about 10:00 p.m. - and to my delight, when I woke up, I saw it was 6:00 a.m.  Not midnight, not 3:00 a.m. - it was 6:00 a.m.!  I had not slept that well in years - not only that, but I never woke  up in the night, I never woke crying with pain, I never lost sensation in my legs.  I was able to not be like a cold engine taking time to warm up - my Tempur-Pedic allowed me to get moving quickly.  I can't thank Billy enough - and I can't thank Mack enough.

You see, the twelve defined pressure points on the body affected by fibromyalgia can cause serious night discomfort when someone sleeps.  That was the case for my body - I would at times wake up in terror from pain.  Not last night, not with this wonderful Tempur-Pedic bed.  There was no trying to fall asleep three to four times last night, it was heavenly.  It felt heavenly.

I have recommended many friends to Gallery Furniture over the years, and when I had a friend of mine drop by the house this morning, I got her to lay down on the Tempur-Pedic.  Her first words were: "Nancy, this is the bed I have dreamed of!" and I told her "well, girl, you need to get on over to Gallery Furniture!"  I told her about Billy and how great I slept last night.

Mack has done so many wonderful things for our community over the years, and I have often heard him talk about the benefits of a great night's sleep and a Tempur-Pedic.  I am shocked I waited so long to try a Tempur-Pedic.  I am glad I finally did, and I am glad Billy was the same person that helped me.

Mack - all of you at Gallery, actually - are wonderful, lovely people.  You just walk around and find value at Gallery Furniture.  Value everywhere.  Most of all, given Mack's commitment to customer service and community and country, I know there is a crown in heaven waiting for him!  I love Gallery Furniture and will never shop anywhere else."

Wow, Nancy, those are very kind words and myself and all of the staff at Gallery Furniture thank you for those lovely words and Gallery Furniture is happy to know you are getting the best night's sleep you have had in years.  That means a lot to the staff at Gallery Furniture, and especially to Billy, and I am very happy that you have been a long time customer and that you have found a friend in Billy as well as joy from a great night's sleep in your new Tempur-Pedic Euro Bed.  God Bless you, Nancy.

Teacher's Lounge Update at Epps Island Elementary!

Today, Gallery Furniture was excited to have the Epps Island Elementary school back for a second time. Back in 1992, Mattress Mack furnished the elementary school’s teacher’s lounge and offices! Last October Epps Island Elementary was part of a non-profit joint marketing program called Easy Money. They were one of the last recipients of this program and raised enough to refurnish their teacher's lounge! Wow!

Around 11:30 this morning, Elaine A. (secretary), Kristin B. (Asst. Principle) and Connie D. (Asst. Principle) of Epps Island Elementary visited the store to pick out some great furniture to update their teacher's lounge from Gallery Furniture, your number one Houston furniture store! 

The ladies were able to easily find what they were looking for and use the raised funds on their furniture purchase! They were especially glad to hear that Gallery Furniture was ready to deliver their purchase TODAY, Friday, before the school closes for the weekend at 4 p.m.

Aggie Interns are BACK!!

Spring semester is over and summer has begun; that means it’s time for some Fightin’ Texas Aggie Interns! Here, at Gallery Furniture, we’ve hired Texas A&M students to work and gain experience in marketing and internet sales.

Aggie Intern Kelly is taking a walk with Mango Mack by our new eco-friendly furniture!

Gallery Furniture has recently gained our newest intern, Kelly Thompson, Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2009, who is a senior marketing major from Houston, TX.  Her creative pizazz and interest in the marketing field will bring a nice Aggie touch to your number one furniture store in Houston, Gallery Furniture.

In Kelly’s own words:

“I’m really excited to work with Gallery Furniture this summer. From my first day, I have been working hands-on with many different types of advertising and marketing. I’ve learned so much in a short amount of time! I am looking forward to working with the team here for the summer. This internship has already proven to be a great opportunity for experience in my major that will undoubtedly follow me into my career. Thanks and Gig ‘em Mack!”

Gallery Furniture looks forward every summer to Texas A&M students interning here at the store. Gallery Furniture is very excited to work so closely with Texas A&M University students and of course, with its Center for Retailing Studies in the MAYS College of Business. Gig ‘Em Aggies!

going...going...Gone GREEN!

Designed in the Great State of Texas, Gallery Furniture brings to your home decor eco-friendly mango solid wood furnishings. Society is growing more environmentally aware, Gallery Furniture takes a proactive approach bringing you quality eco-friendly furniture. Manufactured from renewable and sustainable mango wood plantations, a “Life Cycle Assessment” is used to identify an environmentally conscious harvest time to ensure full use of the mango tree.

Mango trees are grown for their fruit, and when they are no longer producing mangos they are usually destroyed. Home Trend & Design recognized the potential and beauty of this wood, and started producing all solid wood home furnishings. They use the mango trees for the wood, and then replant a new tree creating a sustainable resource for future generations to enjoy.

Two of out store associates moving the hefty mango tabletop

Strong solid wood construction offers superior functionality and is sure to radiate warmth into your home. Quality mango solid wood furniture is durable allowing for years of enjoyment. Old fashioned building techniques are utilized in construction - all mango wood furniture is constructed using mortise, rabbit, tenon, and dovetail joint techniques. All the furniture is constructed and assembled by hand with the utmost care. This collection of furniture consists of truly strong and bold pieces that will become heirlooms in years to come. Water-based wood finish offers a safe and elegant alternative to petroleum-based stains.

            

Furniture is something you will want to last a lifetime, and this collection of mango wood products certainly will.