Lismore by Waterford Crystal

For many years people have coveted Waterford Irish Crystal in all patterns.  Lismore has always been one of the most popular and became more so when President Nixon's daughter, Trisha, chose it for her crystal pattern when she married in the late 1960's.  

We have been very fortunate to receive a wonderful large donation of Lismore crystal and we have it available for your gift or entertainment needs.  We have priced each stem individually

for those who want to replace a few broken pieces, add to their collection or give
as a shower or wedding gift.

We have the following available:  12 water goblets each priced at $45.00, 9 double
old fashions priced at $45.00 each, 8 champagne flutes at $35.00 each,
11 wine glasses at $25.00 per stem.  In addition, there are numerous
serving pieces also available including a Waterford cake knife.

Prices are extremely reasonable so these will probably sell out quickly.
Come shop with us and you will treasure the experience.

Another "House Sale"

Our recent House Sale that we sponsored in Hinsdale, IL was a huge success financially for Wellness House.  It required a lot of planning, staging, developing a way for items to be priced so that some things that did not sell could come into The Courtyard, getting enough volunteers to donate their time to help direct people through the house, sell, wrap purchases etc.  We worked very closely with the 2 consigners who were giving 50% of the sales to Wellness House.  One of our merchandisers said "never again" while another said "never say never".

But look what was donated today.  A "house" that we felt we wanted to accept and apply our recently learned expertise.  So now we are having a different type of "house sale" in the shop.  The home is 5,133 square inches of living space at a cost of $7.69 per inch.  The house has a grand entrance with columns, a curved staircase, parquet floors with slate in the kitchen and carpeting in the bedrooms.  Fireplaces in parlor and kitchen and wood paneling with built-in shelves in the parlor.

There is great light that comes in through more than 30 windows and doors but fully electrified for dark evenings.  Come in for a complete tour and think about how happy you could make a young lady by purchasing her first home -- daughter, granddaughter or yourself!  Priced at $395.

3 Bargains of the Week -- BOTW at The Courtyard

Periodically, we have donated items that we can reduce to very affordable prices so that our loyal customers can find a real bargain while helping out Wellness House by funding the programs they offer to people who live with cancer.  This week we have 3 such items -- our Bargains of the Week (BOTW).

First, we have a beautiful antique mahogany Victorian sideboard.  There is a center drawer and each side opens for storage with shelves.  It was originally $995.00 but is now only $395.00.

Second, we have a large glass front cabinet with shelving behind the glass, a pull out shelf and 2  doors on the bottom with shelving inside.  It would make a great bar with storage for your glassware on top, bottles on the bottom and the shelf pulled out for mixing and serving.   Let your imagination soar and come up with the perfect storage idea for your home!  This is now only $425.00 down from $1,100.00.

Third, we have a vintage solid wooden dictionary stand that will fit into a corner somewhere or stand prominently in your home.  Show off your favorite coffee table book, a family bible or what it was originally designed for!  Originally $145.00 it is now just $75.00.  

Wellness House Walk

Today was the 2016 annual Walk for Wellness House and despite the cold and rainy weather, there was a huge turnout.  Over 3000 people affected by cancer walk in the door at Wellness House with over 2,700 visits each year.  While this is free to each and every person who benefit from the programs and facilities, it is not free to operate.  Wellness House provides many services to the cancer community and operate entirely on donations.  It's why The Courtyard is such a special place because all of the funds raised by us go to Wellness House.

The Courtyard Cruisers came with their decorated floral hats because today is May Day.  Some walked, one ran, some monitored our booth explaining to those stopping by what we are all about while we shared this very special experience.  Some of us are cancer survivors while others have family and friends who are currently fighting cancer and yet others of us have lost someone close to them because of this disease.

Near the START/FINISH line is a tent with balloons that you can write a message to someone special in your life affected by cancer and just before the race begins, they are all released -- it's an emotional and memorable moment to realize how many people have been touched by this disease.

Thanks to those who participated and helped raise $500,000 for Wellness House!

Silver Anniversary at The Courtyard

We at The Courtyard are proud to announce that we are in our 25th year of business and remain committed to our mission of supporting Wellness House and their programs for those living with cancer.  The concept began with a small group of friends who wanted to help Wellness House and came up with the idea of a high end home furnishings consignment shop with funds raised to go directly to "The Big House" for funds to support the programs they were developing to help not only patients but also their families.  Fast forward 25 years and we still are fortunate enough to have many of those same people working with us.  Our 3 merchandisers are there every Monday to take in new consignments and daily to preview photos of possible new items to come into the shop.  Their dedication is absolutely amazing!  Because of them and all our volunteers and staff throughout the years, we have raised and given over $4,000,000.00 to Wellness House.  

Come shop with us and help us celebrate our "$ilver $ellabration".  All our proceeds go directly to Wellness House and help their participants, help us continue our mission and help you find something perfect for your home, office, cottage or for a gift.  Everyone benefits -- WIN-WIN-WIN!
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STORAGE SPECTACULAR at The Courtyard

Our storage space is filling up so it is time to swing open the doors and allow our loyal and faithful customers the opportunity to score some great items are great prices.  There are many donated items so we can drastically reduce the prices.  Other consigned items that have yet to come into the shop will have their original price and can't be reduced but you can purchase them without having to wait until we have space for them in The Courtyard.  There will also be a few donated items in the shop that will be marked with the reduced prices.  It is a WIN-WIN-WIN for us, Wellness House and all the patients and their families who benefit from the programs offered there.  Here are a few photos of things that will be available.

This STORAGE SPECTACULAR will take place on Friday, October 2 from 10am until 4:30pm and again on Saturday, October 3 from 10am until 2pm.  You can shop both days and we hope you can pick up your items on Saturday afternoon.  Someone will be in the shop to take you over to storage to unlock the door so that we can take delivery of your things if you can't make it back by 2pm when the event is concluded.  Thanks you in advance for you interest and support.  We look forward to seeing all of you!

Hinsdale Sidewalk Sale

This Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, 2015, Hinsdale will be holding their annual Sidewalk Sale.  While we are not setting up our items on the sidewalk, we will have our donated items both in the shop and in our storage area reduced in order to find them a new home.  The Courtyard will be open during the regular hours of 10am until 5pm on Friday and Saturday from 10am until 4:30pm.  The storage area will open Friday at 10am but the length of time depends on the number of customers and how busy we are there.  Saturday hours have yet to be determined.  The sofa shown is one of a matching pair that were given to The Courtyard in order to help Wellness House. Come in and look for the yellow tags and ribbons on dining room tables, chairs, sofas, tables, lamps, pictures.  Be amazed at the price reductions and take your purchase home!  You get what you want at a great price and Wellness House receives funds to support their programs for families living with cancer.  Everyone wins!

Bargain of the year at The Courtyard

We had a terrific BLOW OUT Sale last weekend at our storage facility.  Our goal was to sell out everything that had been donated and we almost succeeded.  But we do have a few things remaining that we are going to donate next week to another charitable organization.  However, before we do that we want to "make an offer ya can't refuse".  We have 3 sofas each priced at just $25, a Queen Anne dining room table for $100, a black granite top 40" square coffee table for $25, a set of 8 dining rooms chairs with silver metal frames and upholstered seats and back for $75, an unusual dining room table that extends from 59" round to 74" round with demi-lune leaf extensions priced at $50, a curio cabinet for just $25, and a set of 3 bookcases that can be purchased individually for $50 each - take 1 or all 3.

All of these items will be going away next week so come soon to get your "special deal".  And everything you spend will go directly to Wellness House to support their programs for people living with cancer.  Everyone wins!

Storage is OPEN!

We are happy to announce that our storage facility will be open tomorrow, Thursday, November 20th from 10 am until 4:30 pm.  You can come see all the new merchandise that has arrived during the last few weeks and have the opportunity to purchase what you need for your home in time for the holidays.  We have rugs, sofas, patio sets, bookcases, armoires, dining room tables, chairs (some by Baker) and some other unusual pieces.  Come early for the best choices.  There are even a few very high end items that have been drastically reduced in hopes of finding a new home for them.  Wellness House wins and you win.  Come shop with us!

The Facebook 500

Hip, hip, hooray!  We reached 500 LIKES today!  We have been diligently trying to spread the word about our wonderfully unique consignment shop.  Thanks to Facebook, we have reached many who would not have heard of us.  We are grateful for the support that helps us with our goal of giving to Wellness House.  Now, let's aim for 1000!

"What a difference a day makes"

The wait is almost over -- in less than 12 hours our Special Event begins at The Courtyard storage space.  We have been posting about this for the past few weeks in order to get you excited about all the items we have available for you.  There are 8 dining room tables, several sofas, coffee tables, rugs, lamps, mirrors, chairs, trunks, desks, beds -- the list goes on and on.

You saw the "before" photos in the last post and now you see what we have been doing all week.  Our designers/merchandisers have done a terrific job placing the furniture to make it look welcoming and attractive and to help give you ideas on how things can be used in your own home.

We have done our part -- now it's time for you to come and make it all worthwhile.  Wellness House will benefit from the proceeds of this sale to help support their programs for families living with cancer.

May The Fourth Be With You -- Walk for Wellness House

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" . . . Actually it was today and right here in Hinsdale, IL that the Wellness House Walk was held.  The theme was Star Wars and it was titled "May the Fourth Be With You" (held on May 4th, get it?)  This annual walk is to raise funds so that all the programs held at Wellness House for cancer patients and their families can continue to offer emotional, physical and spiritual support at absolutely no cost to them.  At The Courtyard, all of our profits go toward this effort.  But once a year, the walk is held and the community, neighbors, corporate and local businesses, as well as friends and family of people who are fighting cancer or who have lost someone they loved because of the disease, all come out for the 5K run, 3K walk or just a walk around the block.

We are the "Courtyard Cruisers" and are all volunteers at our shop or their families.  This year we set a goal of $2,500 in hopes of stimulating donations not only from our volunteers, their families and friends but also from our valued and devoted customers and boy did it work!  We not only reached our goal but we surpassed it and raised $4,061.50 all of which goes to Wellness House.
Thank you everyone!!!

We had a booth as did other businesses from our area including LaGrange Memorial Hospital and Adventist Hospital of Hinsdale that are joining forces and building a large cancer center for their patients, McDonald's, radio station 104.3 K*HITS, and others who passed out coffee, bottled water, blueberry muffins, yogurt, apple slices and bananas.  Face painting for the children, balloons to sign and send up for a friend or loved one and a large memory board to leave messages for those who lost the battle and words of encouragement for those fighting or who have won their fight.

People of all ages -- some in strollers, some in wheelchairs, "eWolkers", runners, dogs walking with their families, generations of the same family, friends joining together, even characters from Star Wars -- all came to support this wonderful event and help keep Wellness House the place of hope that it has become to all who walk in the front door.

Cancer walk -- WALK WITH US

May the Fourth be with you!  Ewoks unite!  Star Wars will be this years theme for the Wellness House annual walk for cancer that will be held Sunday, May 4th, 2014.  The event consists of a 3K walk or a 5K run beginning at Wellness House at 8:00 am.  You can be a "Ewoker" or a "Erunner". Some of us walk a few blocks and then take a short-cut back to the beginning and some of us just gather for the camaraderie.  We come with our children, grandchildren (many in strollers or on their bikes or big-wheels), family, the family dog and friends to celebrate those who have won their fight with cancer, support those who are currently going through treatment or to memorialize those who have lost their battle.  There is a "memory board" where you can write a note to a loved one and a balloon release signed with the names of those we love, fight for or want to remember held at the conclusion of the run.  WALK WITH US.

This year the Courtyard Advisory Board has pledged to raise $2,500 to help support the programs that Wellness House offers to those with cancer and their families.  Each of our board members pledged to donate $100 to help us reach our goal.  We are also encouraging our customers and all of our volunteers to participate either by joining our team, the "Courtyard Cruisers" and walking with us or by donating with cash, check or credit card.  There is a container at the register in the shop for your donations and a light saber to help show how close we are to reaching our goal.  It is our hope that some of our loyal customers and friends will set up their own walk page online and get their friends to sponsor them for this activity.  Each person entering will sign up when they give the $30 registration fee, get a T-shirt to wear during the walk and be able to list their sponsors.  This can be done at The Courtyard or online at the Wellness House website  http://www.wellnesshouse.org  or  http://www.chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=275

We encourage all of you to join in the fun and efforts to support a very worthy cause.  There will be several commercial booths including one for The Courtyard.  Please stop by and say hello and allow us to thank you for your support.  And think of all those living with cancer who will be helped by your financial and emotional gift.  WALK WITH US!