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

How Sweet the Cougar Victory, How Delicious the Food, How Awesome the TV!

      

Every red-blooded Texan loves football, and everyone loves a hometown team.  So when the chance came to help the students of the University of Houston so they could be a part of the action when UH hosted the Texas Tech Red Raiders this past Saturday, Gallery Furniture - the world's greatest furniture store - stepped up to the line of scrimmage and got involved.  Turns out that the University of Houston's ticket office had a challenge that any university athletic department likes to have but finds difficult to get through - tons of demand to get in, not enough tickets to give out.  Gallery Furniture is Houston's leader in solving all kinds of problems, and instead of furniture, Gallery Furniture delivered food, fun, and a HUGE LCD TV!

   

You see, Gallery Furniture decided to offer up some free food in the form of BBQ ribs, burgers, sausage, hot dogs, and some corn along with a HUGE LCDTV on a  GoVision truck - a huge 9' high x 16' high Daktronics LCD television that broadcast the University of Houston matchup against Tech within the Red Lot at the corner of Scott and Wheeler - right in the heart of tailgate alley. 

  

The board's brightness could be seen from as far as the top deck of Robertson Stadium, and the students and alumni and guests that didn't have a chance at a ticket enjoyed some great Texas football at the Gallery Furniture Official Cougar Watch Party.  Gallery Furniture is more than just the world;s greatest furniture store - Gallery Furniture knows how to tailgate.  As the game played, and the emotional rollercoaster that played out on the grid iron reverberated in the cheers, gasps, and outcries of the tailgaters in the crowd, Gallery Furniture helped to create a fun, safe, and festive atmosphere for the enjoyment of all.  Whether you were an opposing Texas Tech Red Raider or a hometown University  of Houston Cougar, you were right there for every minute of one of the most exciting football games of the year.

   

Coach Joe Curl, who this year celebrates his 11th year at the helm of the University of Houston's Women's Basketball Team, kindly donated not just of his talented cooking efforts, but his world-famous Pitts-N-Spitts BBQ trailer to cook all the great food supplied by Gallery Furniture.  Working side by side with the Gallery Team, Coach Curl led the troops in feeding the massive horde of fans from both sides of this pigskin match.  Cougar and Raider alike tore into burgers, dogs, and ribs and cheered their team all the way until the clock reached zero - and what a sight it was.  The energy of the evening eclipsed anything the Gallery Furniture team had seen in some time - with one member of the crew saying "it reminded me of when the Astros played in the World Series - it was awesomely beautiful to be in the center of the energy and the experience."

Dropping by for some grub that evening and to talk shop with Joe Curl and the Gallery Furniture team was Assistant Athletic Director of Ticket Operations for the University of Houston, Mike Rea.  Along for the visit with Mike was Director of Ticket Operations for Texas Tech, Jarod Huddleston, who was excited to chow down on some delicious grub.  The energy of the tailgate crowd impressed Rea and Huddleston, who chose to watch part of the 3rd quarter at the Gallery Furniture tailgate party and were impressed with the set-up.

 

Team effort.  That's what wins games, and that's what won the night for the University of Houston football team in a tense game whose down-to-the-wire win will go down in the annals of Houston history as a storied tale of a great passing game, smart defensive plays, and sound clock management.  Just like the Cougars, the Gallery Furniture team came together for the students, alumni, and guests with sound best practices in event management so that Raider fans and Cougar fans alike could enjoy a game near the epicenter of energy this past Saturday - the tailgate lot of Robertson Stadium, home of the mighty University of Houston Cougars.   And a few ticks after midnight into Sunday, the explosion of triumph could be felt throughout Houston, with the party starting at the Gallery Furniture University of Houston Cougar Watching Tailgate Event.

Breathtakingly Big Screens, Big Sights, and Big Sounds TODAY.

Come out to see Gallery Furniture’s new 10 x 7 Big Screen TV in the new and improved Gallery Furniture located at 6006 I-45 North between Tidwell and Parker.  It’s a Texas fact – Gallery Furniture customers from all over Houston love  their college and pro football!  And what better way to see the BIG GAME then with your entire family while shopping at Gallery Furniture? 

While shopping, you can to enjoy gridiron greatness on the brilliant 10-foot by 7-foot Toshiba Big Screen TV while you enjoy great  values on furniture, home theater seating & electronics, hand-made and natural dyed rugs, and solid wood furniture all at Gallery Furniture’s stunningly beautiful  100,000 square foot showroom that is 100% open for you with hundreds of ways to save TODAY.

The exciting and vibrant new Gallery Furniture showroom is incredible, and here’s what other Gallery Furniture customers just like you have been saying about the newly-remodeled 100% open Gallery Furniture showroom:

“They opened a new showroom and it’s just breathtaking! Absolutely awesome!”

“It’s amazing, it’s huge, it’s big, and it’s brand new!  We’ve seen the monkeys they are adorable.  There is so much to do you could spend the day here!”

“Coming to Gallery Furniture was a really great experience they have beautiful rugs and we love to shop here!”

“It’s much more wide-open. It’s great! You’re actually able to see all of the furniture and see the way it would look in your house ... the way it’s designed now.”

Putting it simply, you  have gotta see it to believe it!  Take time to come out TODAY to the 100% open Gallery Furniture, at the address you know by heart – 6006 I-45 North between Tidwell & Parker – and let the newly remodeled showroom take  your breath away.

Oh, and one more thing.  There is a much better way to watch a big game on a big TV, and that better way can be found TODAY in the new Gallery Furniture showroom.  The best way to view your favorite college football rivalry or pro team is in your very own Gallery Furniture home theater room – surrounded by family, friends, great food, and great drinks!

Red Bull Visits Gallery Furniture

The holiday season is passing, but the spirit of giving is not. Today Gallery Furniture’s employees were visited by the Red Bull street team Francis

and Diane.  The two Red Bull representatives work to spread awareness and promote the uses of Red Bull.

They were excited to let Gallery Furniture employees try the drink.   Red Bull is for those individuals who have busy schedules or want to be wide awake and active.  Francis and Diane insist, though that the benefits of

drinking Red Bull are obvious once you drink it.  " I had one this morning because I had a late night yesterday," said one of the reps.

The street team also passed out booklets that included information on how Red Bull increases performance, concentration and improves reaction speed, endurance, and stimulates the metabolism. 

The Gallery Furniture’s delivery department was happy to receive the liquid energy boost. “Thanks girls, I drink ten    of these a week” said one employee to Francis. 

From life size gingerbread furniture to being visited by the Red Bull beattle, you never know what exciting thing will happen at Gallery Furniture!

Mini Bars

Happy New Year! 2009 is here and there is no better way than to entertain your friends and family with a mini bar from Gallery Furniture. Gallery Furniture has a beautiful bar set that will enhance any room.  It consists of a Burnished oak finish, solid hardwood construction with oak veneers, intricately carved bar front decal, and designed with an elegant oak grain detail.  This bar set comes complete with a hutch and back bar, wine rack, locking doors, adjustable shelves, felt lined drawers, stainless steel condiment bins for lemons, limes, olives and etc, and it also includes a dry sink.  You will also be able to hang your wine glasses at the top of the hutch, whether you‘re considering to install a mini bar or you know for sure about adding one.  Gallery Furniture is your one stop shop.

 

 

Skip the Malls, Visit Gallery Furniture!

Avoid the hassle of malls and come to Gallery Furniture where you can find everything you need for your home.

Gallery Furniture’s family environment makes it a great place to shop. If you’re looking to warm up, Gallery Furniture has delicious hot cocoa with marshmallows, as well as fresh oven-baked cookies. For those looking for a cooler treat, there is ice cream available in flavors sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Besides the treats, Gallery Furniture has a practice sized tennis court to keep your teen entertained, and a playground area with fully trained staff, for your children to enjoy.  You can rest assured your children will be taken care of while you look for the perfect furniture that fits your home.

As you shop, only at Houston’s #1 furniture store, your family can take a break and relax in our individual theater rooms, built to engage the senses. The 200" 1080p projection screen by Pioneer will show you the true luxury of Blu-ray, and the custom leather seats are perfect for sinking into to be refreshed before you continue shopping.

For those customers who need a bit of nourishment before leaving the store, Gallery Furniture has a deli where customers can get a complimentary meal and soft drinks, on top of the cookies, hot chocolate, and ice cream that are available throughout the store.

Next time you are looking for new furniture, make sure to visit Gallery Furniture at 6006 N. Freeway, between Tidwell and Parker. Skip the hassle of the crowded malls - buy your holiday furniture today, get it TODAY!

Where's the Bar?

Gallery Furniture has all of your party necessities this holiday season. Howard Miller has a wonderful Hide-A-Bar collection that is perfect for hosting all of your holiday parties. It features a raised door panel and the ability to store several wine bottles as well as plenty of liquor. The bar also features a stemware rack and an upper fixed shelf stores glasses and a tumbler. The center shelf holds a 3x power strip and has ample of room for counter top drink preparation. The two drawers, utilizing quality dovetail construction with metal slides, contain ample utensil storage space and laminated lift-up shelves for extra work space - even a cutting board! The double swinging doors provide fantastic storage and the ability to discreetly hide the bar after the party winds down. The inside bar area also features an automated light. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make your holiday parties even better... check out the Hide-A-Bar at Gallery Furniture TODAY!

Whoa! Don't Take a Bite Outta of Gallery Furniture!

Just in today from the kind bakery department at the Houston HEB Central Market on Westheimer is the delicious Gingerbread House.

Wait... that's no house!  That's a replica of Gallery Furniture!  The confection artists at the HEB Central Market dropped off a HUGE replica of Gallery Furniture earlier this afternoon, placed on a solid Mango Wood table!  Be sure to stop by TODAY and you'll also see some Texas-size gingerbread furniture! Around here … Gallery Furniture does everything BIG!!