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

Robert Horry Stops by Gallery Furniture Post Oak

Legendary basketball player Robert Horry - a man with seven NBA championship rings and knows the power of working hard, practicing harder, and having that desire to win - stopped by Gallery Furniture Post Oak to say hi, check out the new store, and of course, to lend his support to the Gallery Furniture family.  His presence was a fun surprise for the staff, and of course, the Gallery Furniture family took pictures with Robert Horry, who was a true gentleman as the staff asked for his pictures.  

Robert Horry is a very down to earth man, and he is always welcome at Gallery Furniture as  a member of our own family!  Thanks, Robert, for your show of support.  The Gallery Furniture family always appreciates it when star athletes with the caliber of class like Robert Horry take time to say hi to the Gallery Furniture team.

Pictured above is Gallery Furniture Sales Professional Jimmy "Srirracha" Tran strikes a celebrity pose with Robert Horry.

Below, some more photos from his visit:

Robert Horry takes time to take some pics with our Gallery Furniture Post Oak customers!

Robert Horry with (from left to right) Gallery Furniture personnel Giovanni, Carlos Pastrana, and Salesman John!

Robert Horry with Gallery Greeter Andrea (left) and Saleswoman Irene.

Robert Horry with Gallery Furniture staff phorographer David Rankin!

Drop by Gallery Furniture Post Oak at 2411 Post Oak Boulevard TODAY - you never know who you'll gte to meet!

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson at Gallery Furniture Post Oak

Gallery Furniture was honored to have Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas at the Gallery Furniture Post Oak location for a press conference on the issue of taxation - specifically, the over taxation by the federal government on the hard working men and women (as well as small to medium sized businesses) that is present in America today.  Add to that, her support to remove all marriage penalty taxes and also to show support for government that does not spend, tax & borrow, and her speech was a rousing success today.  Senator Hutchinson is the first and only woman Senator ever elected by the citizens of Texas, and her passion of service for the great state of Texas is matched by her knowledge of the issues and her service in Washington on some of the Senate's most prominent committees.

Gallery Furniture was also proud to have folks like the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, The Galleria Area Chamber of Commerce, The Asian Chamber of Commerce, the South Asian Chamber of Commerce, distinguished representatives from the local area and media today to hear Senator Hutchinson speak on issues such as the fact that many in Washington make it hard for people wanting to live the American Dream (especially the young people).

Senator Hutchinson made note that today is a special day in this great country, one that she noted that Republicans dread - that old day of April 15th (tax day).  Sen. Hutchinson made it very clear, and Gallery Furniture agrees, that everything beyond what government must do (such as commerce, defense) should be left in the pocketbooks of those who earned it.  Not earmarked for special interests or used to borrow one's way out of a jam.  Turns out that Sen. Hutchinson opposed the current federal budget with its 1.4 trillion dollars in tax increase, and she felt that the government of the United States would borrow too much, spend too much, and tax entirely too much in an attempt to go against the wiser ideals of letting the private sector do its job and keep money in the hands of its earners. 

Senator Hutchinson made note that as a society we should go against taxation and that we need more tax cuts in a recession, which was what presidents such as Kennedy, Reagan, and Bush did in their terms in office.  To this end, Sen. Hutchinson is a big supporter of the Tea Parties being held around the country today in protestation of taxation, and that this grass roots movement is a great thing.  Gallery Furniture's own Matress Mack will be speaking at one such Tea Party in The Woodlands today.

Gallery Furniture also shares the view of Senator Hutchinson that one of the great advantages of the State of Texas is our lack of a personal income tax - something that gives our great state an advantage over the 42 states that do currently have a state personal income tax. 

The Celebrity Status of Tempur-Pedic

Houstonians know they can get a great night's sleep on a Gallery Furniture Tempur-Pedic, but they may not have known that the Gallery Furniture Tempur-Pedic has also been immersing itself in the pop culture of the time.

The world class Tempur-Pedic Sleep System - and its accessories - are fast becoming the in thing! From the HBO hit show "Entourage"  - the classic, award winning show on HBO gave Tempur-Pedic, Inc. an early Christmas gift this past season when character Johnny Drama (played by Kevin Dillon) addressed Vince (played by Adrian Grenier) "Hey, bro, how'd you love that new Tempur-Pedic pillow I got you?!"

The classic moment goes on, as Johnny Drama continues his rants and raves about his favorite accessory the Tempur-Pedic pillow, and according to Gallery Furniture Tempur-Pedic sales representative Laura Bair "Tempur-Pedic, Incorporated had no idea that Entourage was going to do that, it was pretty awesome!"  Gallery Furniture agrees, anytime a product is on a hit cable tv show like that, it speaks volumes about the Gallery Furniture Tempur-Pedic accessories and sleep systems and just how popular they are!

Not to be outdone, Warner Brother's movie “Yes Man” (by Heyday Films) with leading actor Jim Carey really went the distance, showing Jim Carey (whose character Carl Allen now must say "yes" to everything in life) takes a Tempur-Pedic challenge and orders a Tempur-Pedic over the phone (just like you can do at Gallery Furniture, just call 713-694-5570 TODAY and order a Gallery Furniture Tempur-Pedic Sleep Set) and Carey's character pours a glass of red wine, placing it at one corner of the bed and jumps like a mad man on the Tempur-Pedic, never spilling the glass!

When asked about that one, Laura Bair said "They did tell us they were going to do that and asked if it was okay - of course we said 'sure thing, go for it!" - who wouldn't?"  Indeed, it was nice to see a Gallery Furniture Sleep System on the big screen!

What about the most fabulous night at the Oscars?  Well, part of the Hollywood swag bags this year was a certificate for a Tempur-Pedic mattress.  That's right, the Hollywood crowd has to get their great night's sleep just like the rest of us, and it's no surprise that they do that on a Tempur-Pedic!

No other mattress can provide the superior comfort, support, and so much pop culture love as a Gallery Furniture Tempur-Pedic.  From movie stars to rough necks, from football players to oil executives, from chefs to waiters, from attorneys to copywriters, everyone loves a great night's sleep on a Gallery Furniture Tempur-Pedic.  So, while you never know where you may see the Tempur-Pedic next - from the red carpet to on the big or small screen…you should see one in your bedroom  so you can sleep like a celebrity TODAY! Come into Gallery Furniture TODAY and have your Tempur-Pedic DELIVERED TONIGHT!

The Gallery Furniture Experience

 Gallery Furniture has built a reputation over the years for the unforgettable store experience from the front door to the bathrooms. The bathrooms, in particular, are a little-known but very interesting part of Gallery Furniture's personality.

At the far left side of the store, in the living room section by the stage, is a grouping of themed restrooms, each with its own TV and unique theme. Chuck Norris, Stone Cold, Houston Rockets, and The World Champion Houston Astros are just a few of the featured themes. The hallways aren't left without decoration, either; they center around the movie industry, with framed pictures and autographs. The walls also feature autographed jerseys a nd baseball cards from Yao Ming, Clyde Drexler, Mark McGwire, and many other celebrities. Of course, cleanliness and comfort have not been sacrificed for the sake of decoration.

In the words of one Aggie Intern: "My favorite bathroom is the WWF StoneCold Steve Austin bathroom. That is my all time favorite celebrity. I think it's neat that there is a body board that is autographed by him on the walls. I have never seen a public bathroom so clean and nice. Gallery Furniture really sets itself apart from competitors in quality, service, and store experience."

 Gallery Furniture aims to delight you in every aspect and satisfy your needs. Come into Gallery Furniture and let us SAVE YOU MONEY!!!

 

 

The Gift of Furniture - George Bush Sr. Visits Gallery Furniture!

Gallery Furniture was proud to welcome an old friend and customer, the former President of the United States of America, George Bush Sr. George Bush Senior is also known as “41.” 41 came in to give the gift of furniture to one of his friends. Former President George Bush has been a long time friend of Gallery Furniture, and enjoyed being in the store today.

While 41 was visiting, he met one of Gallery Furniture’s fellow Aggie interns, Rebekah Fields. He gave her a little advice, “Don’t let them longhornize you!” She replied, “I will always be an Aggie!”

The Gallery Furniture Team got into the Christmas Spirit when Darryl sung a familiar Christmas Carol to George Bush Sr. The visit drew a crowd, and all customers experienced a once in a lifetime moment.

Having Former President George Bush in the store is a perfect way to start off the Christmas season at Gallery Furniture. Come into Gallery Furniture, and you never know who you may see! Shop today, buy today, and leave happy!

Give the gift of furniture this Christmas season. Gallery Furniture SAVES YOU MONEY TODAY!

Below are more Pictures from the Visit of 41 himself to Gallery Furniture!

 
Salesperson "Bull" above with 41!

 
Darryl Luckett sings a Christmas tune for our President Bush!

 

Gallery Furniture Has a Special Visitor

Everyday hundreds of customers come to Houston's Favorite Furniture Store Gallery Furniture. But it's not everyday that we have a recording artist like LeToya Luckett stop by!

Her father Darrell Luckett is one of our salespeople here. LeToya says, " I buy my furniture from my favorite salesman, my dad! He informs me of all the details of the furniture and also helped me find the softest mattress in Houston for my bedroom."

                    (Darrell and LeToya)

LeToya has been coming Gallery Furniture in Houston for many years to get her furniture for her home and for her father's home. When she was a little girl she remembers coming here when the tents were up. She also remembers meeting the man in the commercials holding the money in his hand, and thinking," I actually got to meet the Save You Money man!"

  (LeToya and Mack in the Gallery Furniture Kreiss showroom)

Now, as an adult, LeToya is a recording artist and a designer of her own clothing line and has a house full of furniture from Gallery Furniture. Her boutique is in the Galleria area of Houston in Uptown Park.

She has nothing bad to say about Gallery. " I love the hot dogs! The furniture selection is great and the prices are amazing and I love the same day delivery! I get my receipt quick with no problems and the delivery staff is ready before I am ready. When they deliver my furniture, the delivery staff is very efficient and careful of my home and belongings. As a store owner myself, I appreciate the way Mack runs his store and everything he has done for the community especially for the Hurricane Katrina victims. I love that he is here at Gallery Furniture everyday!"

Everyone at Gallery Furniture is always glad to have LeToya stop by and wish her the best.

Great furniture at great prices with superb customer service.  That's what you will get at Gallery Furniture. today!

Gallery Furniture Welcomes Michael Kreiss and Invites YOU to Meet the Designer to the STARS!

World famous interior designer - and a man known for giving to his community as well as being a great CEO - Michael Kreiss will be here at Gallery Furniture at the Gallery Furniture Kreiss Showroom at 6006 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77076.

Michael Kreiss is a designer to the stars, and he will be here to meet with interior designers, architects, and Houstonians to assist with decorating ideas. 

Gallery Furniture invites customers, interior designers, and architects to meet Mr. Michael Kreiss, President & Chief Executive Officer of KREISS. Holding over 100 patents for his elegant KREISS furniture, Michael Kreiss is a world-renowned designer and an upstanding member of his community who has been at the helm of KREISS since 1972. With the shared values of service to customers and community, Gallery Furniture is proud to carry the KREISS line of furnture.

Michael Kreiss has served as an interior designer and placed his furniture in the homes of a wide array of celebrities, politicians, and sports figures including Nancy Reagan, Beyoncé, Pete Sampras, Johnny Carson, Barbara Streisand, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, Siegfried & Roy, Pamela Anderson, Andre Agassi, Diana Ross, Michael Jordan, David Foster, and Janet Jackson, among others. Gallery Furniture in Houston is delighted to offer architects, interior designers, and customers a chance to engage Mr. Michael Kreiss in gathering decorating ideas - bring your plans, your blueprints, your house plans, and your design dreams and let acclaimed designer Michael Kreiss show you how KREISS furniture will enhance the value of your home and make your home the star.... TODAY.

Gallery Furniture is proud to have a great man like Michael Kreiss at the Gallery Furniture Kreiss Showroom at 6006 IH-45 North between Tidwell and Parker on either Tuesday December 4 from 2 - 8 p.m. or Wednesday December 5 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - we look forward  to you stopping by!

Gallery Furniture is Graced with the Presence of Milo Hamilton, Voice of the Houston Astros!

Gallery Furniture gets its fair share of celebrities, and it was a joy and exciting moment to have the one and only Milo Hamilton, Houston's voice of the Houston Astros, as he had come in to buy a Gallery Furniture Tempur-Pedic for a family member because that's just the great guy Milo is.

In case you are new to Houston, it would please you to know that Milo Hamilton has been broadcasting baseball since 1952 with his own style - many refer to it as a Big-Band era voice, very pleasing to the ears.  His style is fun and family friendly as Milo broadcasts the baseball games and adds his own sense of flair to the Astros games with his time-honored catch phrase "HOLY TOLEDO! What a play!"

Gallery Furniture inquired to Milo Hamilton what his favorite all-time broadcast throughout his glorious career was, and Milo thought a minute and lit up as he told Gallery Furniture that he really loved broadcasting the 7th Game of the 1979 World Series, in which the Pittsburgh Pirates (for whom Milo was broadcasting since 1976 succeeding Pirates announcer Bob Prince who had been with the Pirates since the late 40's) - took down the Orioles in a series that electrified baseball in a time when America wanted some fun, good news.

Milo Hamilton's career in Houston for the Houston Astros comes after a fun career spanning seven different teams - and Milo has come a long was since Fairfield Iowa, where he was born (it's in the southern part of Iowa).  Milo Hamilton's career began early for radio, for while in the Navy during World War II he broadcasted for the Armed Forces radio. 

Houstonians near and far know him for his KTRH 740 AM broadcasts and Gallery Furniture is proud to have Milo Hamilton, who received not only the Sportscaster Radio Hall of Fame in February of 2007, but also the coveted Baseball Hall of Fame Ford C. Frick Award for a major contribution to broadcasting in baseball in 1992.  His Hall of Fame status is well-deserved for the years he has served not just for the Houston Astros, who share the same beautiful home town of Houston as Gallery Furniture, but also for his excitement to baseball for all Americans. 

Gallery Furniture is proud to have Milo Hamilton as a customer, and proud we could help him select a Tempur Pedic bed for his family!

Holy Toledo, what a great man Milo Hamilton is! (Pictured here with Mattress Mack)