COVER STORY

WInter White Sale - 20% OFF

2012-01-23T20:23:00.000-08:00

The winter weather is finally here, and what better time is there to keep cozy with our luxurious bedding and bath linens? ~ especially during our 20% off WHITE SALE (includes special orders).

If you've been dreaming of a new look in your bedroom or bathroom, now is the time. We carry fine linens from SFERRA, SDH, Peacock Alley, Nancy Koltes, Ann Gish, Eastern Accents, Home Source and Abyss & Habidecor, to name just a few!

And just for fun ~ because we are COVER STORY after all ~ enjoy 20% off table linens during our sale. Now is the time to stop by and see our beautiful new linens to "cover" your table for Valentines Day and Easter.

Now through February 12......

See you soon!

Compliments for COVER STORY from Arte Italica!

2011-12-09T19:42:00.000-08:00

Did you know COVER STORY is the number one retailer of Arte Italica in the US? Recently we were featured on their website ~ read on......

Our feature store this month is Cover Story, located in Northern California. Craig Cousins, owner, has been a customer of Arte Italica for 10 of Cover Story’s 15 years in existence. Since its inception, the store has been home to the finest collections for the home; including fine linens, tabletop, home décor, personal care and seasonal gifts and décor. Cover Story has been the place to go in Northern California for gifts and personal indulgences. This year, Cover Story proudly opened a 2nd location in Los Gatos, CA. This location is a destination shopping experience and gives shoppers a full range of beautiful brands including a showcase of Arte Italica.

In addition to their retail stores, Cover Story offers expert, in-home design consultation, where they assist their customers with a variety of interior decorating services. Debi Campbell and her team of design consultants are available for in-home design services and they are “bursting with ideas to help decorate, celebrate and gather with the ones you love”. Whether you’re designing a room or a house, planning an intimate dinner party or large event, Cover Story will make it extraordinary!

Cover Story also offers a full service website, including a Wedding and Gift registry where consultants will “guide you through the process of creating the perfect registry of your dreams, with gifts you will cherish for a lifetime.” They also participate in social media to connect with their customers and community. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Yelp, which continue to grow with followers in addition to their blog, which they update regularly.

Events are a big part of what makes Cover Story great. According to Craig “our events are always a huge celebration where hundreds of people join us to celebrate all the seasons and to meet and learn about our wonderful suppliers. We partner with local charities on many of our events and since our inception we have donated over $175,000 to local schools and charities.”

When asked what makes Cover Story special Craig shares ‘the most amazing group of employees...the most beautiful merchandise from all over the world, presented in an ever changing, unique visual feast and the WORLDS GREATEST CUSTOMER SERVICE - BAR NONE. Our customers are our friends and neighbors who know that they can come to Cover Story for a piece of retail heaven.”

All of this is what has made Cover Story the number one retailer of Arte Italica in the US. Craig and his team continue to grow and inspire the Cover Story way of life.

As they say, “Cover Story…Because Life is Good!”

Got your Tinsel in a Tangle? Ornament Sale this Weekend!

2011-12-07T21:51:00.000-08:00

Does your tinsel have you in a tangle? Let us help you decorate your tree ~ COVER STORY style!

This Friday through Sunday buy 3 ornaments and your third is free*

Visit our Los Gatos or Los Altos stores this weekend to see our beautiful collections of glass ornaments from INGE-GLAS and Vaillancourt from Germany and Our Great Grandfathers's Ornaments from the Czech Republic and many more!

Merry early Christmas from COVER STORY!!

*Free ornament is the least expensive. All seasonal sales final. No adjustments for prior sales please.

By Golly, Be Jolly ~ Friday Night at COVER STORY

2011-11-30T19:02:00.000-08:00

Join COVER STORY and support the Downtown Los Gatos annual Holiday Tree Lighting spectacular and Downtown Los Altos First Friday Holiday Party.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Los Gatos Town Plaza will be held on Friday, beginning at 4 p.m. ~ Downtown Los Altos merchants and customers party from 6 - 9 p.m. on Main and State Streets!

COVER STORY wants you to be Jolly ~ so enjoy the coupon below as our gift to you....

20% off

One Seasonal Holiday Item

One Item ~ one Coupon ~ per Customer

Limited to Stock on Hand

All Sales FInal

Valid Friday, December 2nd 4-9 pm

at our Los Altos or Los Gatos store

Forward email

Santa Claus comes to COVER STORY

2011-11-25T18:45:00.000-08:00

We have a Santa for everyone this holiday season at COVER STORY. Stop by soon to visit our holly, jolly fellows and take your favorite home with you...We have collectibles from Lynn Haney, Vaillancourt, Vietri and more! Ho Ho Ho.

Shop Stress Free @ COVER STORY Friday ~ and 30% off Old St. Nick!!

2011-11-21T19:29:00.000-08:00

This Friday we invite you to shop stress free at COVER STORY. Kick off your Christmas shopping by enjoying 30% off everyone's favorite pattern for season ~ Vietri's Old St. Nick* !!

We'll have the lights on at 8:00 am with cocoa and cider warm for you and, as always, our friendly staff is ready to assist you with selecting and wrapping your gifts...COVER STORY style.

See you Friday!

*limited to stock on hand ~ all seasonal and sale items are final. Thank you!

Ho Ho Holidays at COVER STORY

2011-11-12T16:07:00.000-08:00

What a merry week we had at COVER STORY. We kicked off the holidays in Los Gatos Thursday evening with our ever popular "Shop By Candlelight". The store was seasonally stunning and adorned with sparkles at every turn....

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Last night in Los Altos we hosted over 400 (at least that was the wine glass count!!) Downtown holiday strollers. The store was packed with happy shoppers kicking off the holidays and getting a glimpse of all that Los Altos has to offer!

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And don't forget this weekend you can take advantage of our very exclusive Le Jacquard Sale!! All orders are 20% off - just in time for the Thanksgiving and the Holidays. This amazing opportunity only comes once a year - so don't miss out..

Santa Comes to COVER STORY

2011-11-08T21:57:00.000-08:00

We love the Holidays ~ and know you do too. COVER STORY wants to invite our wonderful customers to kick off the Season with special savings!

This week we bring our annual "Shop by Candlelight" to Los Gatos on Thursday evening ~ Friday evening Los Altos customers will stroll downtown and enjoy 20% off Arte Italica and finally ~ Saturday and Sunday, we bring you our exclusive Le Jacquard Francais 20% savings event.

Yes, dear customers, there is a Santa Claus!

SHOP BY CANDLELIGHT ~ LOS ALTOS

2011-11-02T21:47:00.000-07:00

We are just winding down from our wonderful Vietri event in Los Gatos ~ and gearing up for our much anticipated "Shop by Candlelight" in Los Altos. As our loyal customers know, this is THE holiday event of the season. Preview our hand-picked treasures from around the world, have a glass of wine with us as we toast our favorite time of year. Enjoy prizes and our gift to you ~ $20 off your purchase of $100 or more.

Our Los Altos store will be closed during the day Thursday and Friday as our enchanted elves transform COVER STORY into a CHRISTMAS STORY.... We will reopen promptly at 5:00 Friday evening to dazzle you!!

See you then.....

Cover Story Celebrates Vietri!!

2011-10-30T18:15:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, November 2nd

COVER STORY ~ Downtown Los Gatos

5:00 ~ 8:00 pm

Join us as we welcome Vietri!!

Founder, Susan Gravely

Artisan, Stephano Rosselli

We are so excited to bring one of our favorite annual events of the season to our Los Gatos store!! Susan Gravely will be signing your Vietri pieces and Stephano Rosselli will be creating this fabulous reindeer in our shop while you enjoy beverages, appetizers, and other festivities. And if you are all good girls and boys, someone could go home with Prancer or Dancer or Blitzen..... If you are the lucky customer ~ name him whatever you please!!

Don't fret if Santa doesn't call your name - everyone is a winner - because ALL Vietri purchases are 20% off ~ including, our Christmas favorite, Old St. Nick.

See you Wednesday evening.....

It's a Wonder"fall" Week at Cover Story

2011-10-27T19:06:00.000-07:00

Halloween is just around the corner and you know what that means....so are the Holiday's at COVER STORY.

We kick off this exciting week with 50% all Halloween decorations* ~ our eerie supply of spookiness is slowly fading like a ghost does this time of year...so hurry in!!

Wednesday, November 2nd is our annual Vietri Event - this year Founder, Susan Gravely and Artisan, Stephano Rosselli join us at our Los Gatos Store from 5-8 PM. Susan Gravely will sign your Vietri purchases that evening with clever italian phrases. And Cover Story is honored to be one of a few establishments that Vietri Artisan, Rosselli, will be creating a reindeer right in front of your eyes ~ yes, Virginia - there is a Santa Claus (or in our case, a reindeer!!

You will enjoy fabulous refreshments, exciting door prizes and a sneak peek at our Holiday merchandise ~ all this and 20% off your Vietri purchases that evening.

But wait, there is more, Friday evening, November 4th, our hugely anticipated "Shop by Candlelight" dazzles you in Los Altos. Join us as we kick off the Season with libation, giveaways and $20 off your purchase of $100 or more - stay tuned!

NOBODY DECORATES THE HOLIDAYS LIKE COVER STORY!!

*no adjustment to prior sales, all sales are finals, does not apply to collectables....

Halloween is 20% off!!

2011-10-19T18:32:00.000-07:00

Saturday, October 22nd

Downtown Los Altos "Sell"abration

10am ~ 6pm

Downtown Los Gatos Howling Halloween

9am ~ 8pm

20% off all Halloween Merchandise*

Hurry in before our eerie decorations

fly or slither out the door.....

*all sales final - no adjustments on prior sales

Eat, Drink and be Scary ~ Los Gatos Scary Story

2011-10-05T17:21:00.000-07:00

Downtown Los Altos was haunted and hopping last Friday night as Cover Story hosted our annual Scary Story event. Customers enjoyed fun raffles, wine and treats, and a special discount on purchases.

Los Gatos Cover Story will be transformed to Scary Story this Friday evening from 5 ~ 8 pm. Not only will Spooktacular surprises, beverages and bites await our new Los Gatos friends....enjoy $20 off any purchase of $100 or more!!!

See you on Friday night!

COVER STORY'S SCARY STORY

2011-09-25T19:07:00.000-07:00

Relax and leave the scary to us......

We love Halloween and know you do too ~ so please join us on Friday Evening, September 30th in Los Altos and October 7th in Los Gatos from 5 ~8 pm for Scary Story, our annual Halloween party! A fun night with eerie ideas for Halloween, wine & treats and $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. We hope you'll join us, Scary Cover Story, your little Halloween shop around the corner.

Just a few of our Halloween treasures to tempt and spook you a little:

Los Gatos Fall Wine Walk

2011-09-19T20:51:00.000-07:00

Join us Saturday 9/24 as we participate in the annual Los Gatos Fall Wine Walk!

We will be pouring wine from the Cousin's family winery ~ Armida!

Cheers!

For ticket information:

http://www.losgatoschamber.com/winewalk.html

Los Altos Arts & Wine festival 40% OFF Certificate!

2011-06-28T12:57:00.000-07:00

Enjoy this certificate for COVER STORY!

Click, print & enjoy!

32nd Annual Arts & Wine Festival!

Saturday & Sunday, July 9th & 10th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On the second weekend of July, downtown Los Altos transforms into the largest two day, mid-summer event in the Bay Area!

The highly-rated Arts & Wine Festival showcases the distinctive works of artists and craftspeople from over a dozen states. The Festival also features select vintages by the glass from local wineries as well as a wide variety of foods including Thai, Chinese, Mexican, All American favorites like sausages, hot links and roasted corn, sweets of all kinds, and more.

Enjoy our day long free concerts on three stages, offering a variety of music and entertainment for all ages.

The Festival is a great event for the whole family with a large selection of rides, activities and entertainment for children all weekend in the new, bigger Family FunZone!

It's time to put on your party hats and come on out!

Cheers!

"like" us on facebook for additional promotional offerings!

COVER STORY coming to Los Gatos July 15, 2011!

2011-05-25T18:53:00.000-07:00

A few words come to mind when thinking about COVER STORY

this magical place...

Enchanting, entrancing, spellbinding, bewitching, beguiling, fascinating, captivating, alluring, enthralling, charming, attractive, lovely, delightful, beautiful, dreamy, heavenly, divine, gorgeous!

You must come and see the charming beauty of this store!

COVER STORY is the home to the finest collections of Fine Linens for Bed, Table & Bath, Italian Dinnerware, Ceramics & Pewter, Home Decor, Fragrances & Candles, Bath & Body, Apparel and Seasonal Decorations.

COVER STORY also offers our personalized Wedding & Gift Registry and in-home design and interior decorating services!

Our COVER STORY team, Sue, Debi, Dawn, Gerry and of course Craig are here to give you all the personalized help you need, we love having you!

To see what what is in store for you, visit us in our Los Altos location at:

216 Main Street

In the beautiful Downtown Los Altos

650 948-4395

www.shopcoverstory.com

Construction continues in Los Gatos!

"I have to say that the store is turning out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. The space is going to flow so nice and the layout is going to showcase our product in such an amazing way...wait till you see it!!! Speaking of which...mark your calendars for the evening of July 15 meet the new COVER STORY Los Gatos!" Craig

Don't forget to "like" us on our facebook fan page for more exciting updates as they come!

COVER STORY or bust!

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CRAIG COUSINS OWNER OF COVER STORY TO THE RESCUE!

Don't let a little construction keep you away from the worlds most beautiful store!

Here is a little incentive for you...

Stay tuned for weekly updates on COVER STORY Los Gatos

Coming July 2011!!!

Location: N. Santa Cruz & W. Main

We are so excited!

Celebrate Mom!

2011-05-02T12:28:00.000-07:00

Join COVER STORY this week to celebrate Mother's Day!

We'll have fun all week long...

Sunday, we will be serving Mimosas ALL DAY and

sampling the delicious Bella Cucina Gourmet Food line...

GIFT IDEAS FOR MOM:

Rosy Rings Candles, Vance Kitira Candles, Root Candles (what mom doesn't love candles!)

Fabulous Fringe Frames for a family photo...

Jewelry you will look amazing in!

Cozy Bedhead Pajama’s

Sparkly Fun Flip Flops/Hats & Shirts

Lotions & potions from Thymes Limited, Archipelago Botanicals, McEvoy Ranch

Our beautiful Table & Bed Linens are always a favorite

...and so much more, just come visit our store!

If you "like" us on facebook, we have a special treat for ALL moms! You won't want to miss this!

It's No Joke... 20% OFF EVERYTHING, one day only!

2011-03-31T11:30:00.001-07:00

A LITTLE HISTORY: April Fools' Day is celebrated all around the world on the April 1 of every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools' Day, April 1st is widely recognized and celebrated as a day that tolerates practical jokes and general foolishness. The day is marked by the commission of good humoured or funny jokes, hoaxes, and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, teachers, neighbors, work associates, etc.

Traditionally, in some countries such as New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, Australia, and South Africa, the jokes last all day, not until noon contrary to popular belief.^[1] It is for this reason that newspapers in the U.K. that run a front page April fool only do so on the first (morning) edition.^[2] Elsewhere, such as in France, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Russia, The Netherlands, Germany, Brazil, Canada, and the U.S., the jokes last all day. The earliest recorded association between April 1 and foolishness can be found in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (1392). Many writers suggest that the restoration of the January 1 as New Year's Day in the 16th century was responsible for the creation of the holiday, but this theory does not explain earlier references.

Time for one of those long awaited practical jokes...

Have some fun everyone!

...and remember to

"follow" us on twitter

"like" us on facebook

"love" us on yelp

...and you will go to retail heaven!

Spring Fete at COVER STORY!

2011-02-24T13:55:00.000-08:00

Please join us on Friday, March 11, from 5-8 for our Annual Spring Fete where we'll be previewing our beautiful new spring collection, and this year we're prettier than ever!

There will be wine, nibbles and door prizes galore. As a special thank you to all of our wonderful COVER STORY friends, receive $20 off your purchase of $100 or more during our Spring Fete.

Do you love us enough to "like" us? If you "like" us on facebook we have a surprise in store for you! Click HERE!

Be Inspired!

NEW at COVER STORY, Fringe Studio

the CURIOUS, the SCARCE, the BEAUTIFUL

Vases

Picture Frames

Trays

Paper Weights

New at COVER STORY

Deborah Rhodes tabletop designs!

New at COVER STORY

Papaya!

Papaya's Arm Candy Luxe Tote Bag Line!

New at COVER STORY

Bella Cucina-Artful Food

Celebrates the artisan tradition of bringing foods from the earth to the table!

Vietri

Sara's Vista

Sara Bellini continues to wow with Impressionistic paintings for your table.

Sara was inspired by the view of the Tuscan countryside from her garden.

The fresh colors romantically play in the natural light.

Vietri

Incanto Aqua

Meet VIETRI’s next big thing! The number one color in the tabletop industry,

this rich shade of aqua took years to perfect. The fresh,

crisp blue is stunning alone or with white and our brand new Metallic.

Vietri

Blu Bianco

Blue and white is back! Chinese and Dutch artists have been creating collectibles

in blue and white for thousands of years and VIETRI’s Italian take

on this traditional look is right on trend. Inspired by antique Italian silk fabrics

and luxurious Hermes scarves, Blu Bianco is a top choice for the press!

Beauville

Arne Opera

Arné is one of Beauvillés most enduring designs and is back again in its most recent colour mix -

Le Jacquard Francais

Fresh Provence

Le Jacquard Français introduces a simple Matisse-style floral with bold and refined

woven designs of Indian patterns over stripes. "Provence", newly introduced for Spring 2011!

Beauville

Poppy

One of COVER STORY'S spring favorites!

Dress your table in style with Beauville table linens in an unmatched array of patterns and colors.

Our COVER STORY featured bed!

Chrysanthemum

By Peter Som for SFERRA

Bold blooms burst forth from the 100% Italian woven Egyptian cotton percale in a riot of color. Large lilac flowers, dotted with greens and blues, dance across the duvet covers and shams, which have flanged edges and are finished with a plain hem, for understated elegance. From Peter's Spring 2010 Collection, the pattern of chrysanthemums are done in the classic 1940 Parisian illustrations, which brings a splashy yet sophisticated feel to the bed linens.

COVER STORY welcomes Old World Spirits for an exclusive release of Elephant Heart Plum Liqueur!!!

2011-01-29T13:04:00.000-08:00

Thinking if something special to do for Valentines Day? We have the perfect idea for you! COVER STORY and Old World Spirits are teaming up for an exclusive release of something special, Elephant Heart Plum Liqueur!!!

February 11, 5-8

Description/Taste/Of Elephant Heart Plums

Heart-shaped with mottled dark reddish-crimson colored skin, the rich firm flesh of the elephant heart plum is, of course, blood red and very juicy. One of the best tasting of all plums, it offers an extremely sweet flavor. This flavorful Japanese variety has a nice just-right balance between sweet and tart. These plums are clingstone fruits, that is, their flesh clings to the pit.

Master Distiller Davorin Kuchan is a third generation winemaker and distiller born in Zagreb, Croatia. A prodigal son and an unwavering optimist, Davorin decided to return to childhood family roots after 20 years in California. Overheard frequently claiming that California is “heaven on earth”, Davorin grew up running through the family vineyards and orchards (much faster after sneaking sips of slivovitz and grappa from the 200 year old family still).

When we say "an exclusive release" we mean just that. Elephant Heart Plum Luqueur is a small batch release exclusively for COVER STORY, just 50 bottles!!! These Elephant Heart Plums were grown by a family owned producer in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada's.

This is a 6 year old double barrel aged blend of Kuchan Alambic Brandy and was produced at Old World Spirits from California Zinfandel grapes.

“Good Stuff Needs NO Special Effects" to the point of actually trade marking it.

To go along with this exciting event, Gourmet Works will be infusing this Elephant Heart Plum Liqueur into decadent dark chocolate truffles!

We will also be serving appetizers from Pompeii! Delicious Italian Food

in beautiful Downtown Los Altos!

FACEBOOK FANS, SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU...

If you "like" us on facebook, you will be eligible to win one of five $25 COVER STORY

gift certificates...all for just "liking" us! Drawings will be held throughout the event.

You need not be present to win, we will announce the winners on facebook!

Just "like" us, and you are automatically entered in our drawing!

Receive the gift of a bottle, Elephant Heart Plum Liqueur,

valued at $50 with the purchase of $100 or more...

The Master Distiller Davorin Kuchan himself will be at COVER STORY

and will be signing each bottle!

50 BOTTLES ONLY

COME EARLY

FEBRUARY 11, 5-8

20% OFF ALL Luxurious Bath Linens & Exquisite Bedding!!

2011-01-17T19:23:00.000-08:00

We are happy to announce our Winter White Sale is going strong now through February 14. All Bedding and Bath Linens are 20% off including special orders. If you've been dreaming of a new look in your bedroom, now is the time. We carry fine linens from SFERRA, SDH, Peacock Alley, Nancy Koltes, Ann Gish, Eastern Accents, Home Source and Abyss & Habidecor, to name just a few!

Pictured is the classic Celeste Bedding by SFERRA Fine Linens from Italy. There's a reason why Celeste is our best-selling sheet - it's like a favorite shirt that feels wonderful from the moment you put it on. Only the finest Egyptian cotton is woven to a chamois-like softness. In a variety of beautiful colors, Celeste effortlessly coordinates with most of our bed ensembles. Woven to 406 threads per square inch. Made in Italy of 100% Egyptian Cotton Percale.

Our sales associates will be happy to help you, or you may call us at 650 948-4395 to set up a personal appointment with our bedding specialist Debi Campbell.

Come in and let us show you our lovely linens for bed and bath. Now is the time to indulge yourself with some beautiful California dreamin', COVER STORY style!

From all of us at COVER STORY!

2011-01-02T12:10:00.001-08:00

Christmas Clearance SALE

2010-12-21T09:17:00.001-08:00

Sale will continue all through the week. Come early for best selection!

Relax in Luxury with COVER STORY

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Relax in Luxury with COVER STORY!

Thursday-Sunday, December 16-19

20% off BEDHEAD PJs and Robes
20% off PEACOCK ALLEY Resort Robes
20% off THYMES, ARCHIPELAGO BOTANICALS & LADY PRIMROSE

Sale limited to stock on hand.

Would you like to save more money?
Please use these coupons for extra savings everyday of the sale!
Click on coupons, they will open in a new window, print and enjoy!

Holiday VIETRI on Sale, whoo hoo!

2010-12-03T14:49:00.000-08:00

20% OFF SALE Thursday-Sunday, December 9-12

on all Holiday VIETRI, limited to stock on hand. Includes the adorable St. Nick, the classic Santa White and the festive Rosso Vecchio and Rosso Vecchio Dot. Shop early for best selection.

We love it when you drop by our little blog, so for you and only you, our dear blog readers, we have four coupons. Take an additional 20% off your choice of one in-stock holiday Vietri piece, for a total of 40% off! There's one for Thursday, one for Friday, one for Saturday, and one for Sunday. Whoo hoo!

Please click on the coupons, they will open in a new window, print and enjoy!

Stayed tuned next week because we're cooking up another 4-days-of-super-savings.

A week full of fun events!

2010-11-29T11:23:00.001-08:00

COVER STORY will be participating in two wonderful boutiques this week. We will be at St. Francis' Christmas At Our House, Home Sweet Home for the Holidays Boutique on Thursday, Friday and Saturday December 2-4. This will be our fourth consecutive year with this great holiday tradition. This year, you can also find us at The Junior League of Palo Alto's Finishing Touches, A Holiday Tour of Fine Homes & Boutiques on Saturday & Sunday December 4-5. Join us at either of these fun events to experience a touch of COVER STORY...

Beautiful to the eye

Exquisite to the touch

Soothing to the senses

COVER STORY, Because Life is Good.

For more information on tickets and these events, click on the pictures below.

Baby it's cold outside...

2010-11-27T10:55:00.000-08:00

It might be cold outside but it is warm and toasty inside COVER STORY! Join us for warm cider....yummy mimosas...eggnog with a touch of brandy if you like...or a glass of white wine. Shopping has NEVER been so much fun. ORNAMENT SALE and VIETRI SALE FINAL TWO DAYS.... Also FREE gift with ANY purchase.

Angel Ornaments
For the discriminating collector and those seeking quality simply not possible in mass production, these Pema angel ornaments are for you. Carved full round from lindenwood, and meticulously hand painted, these exquisitely carved angel ornaments come from the premier woodcarving studio in the Italian Alps neighboring Switzerland. Pema's original "Bell Angels" make a very beautiful gift and will bring joy to any home.

DECK the Halls Ornament Sale, tra la!

2010-10-31T12:49:00.000-07:00

Tree Ornament SALE and Trunk Show! 20% OFF all tree ornaments from Friday, November 26 to Sunday, November 28.

We've scoured the globe and garnered some the the most sensational ornaments for you.

-Delicate hand painted glass ornaments from VIETRI, hand made in Italy
-Finely detailed Inge Heritage Ornaments from Germany, mouth blown, silver coated, and hand painted
-Wendy Addison's glittery ornaments from Cannon Falls
-Hand painted Bavarian Pewter Art tree ornaments from Wilhelm Schweizer

And for you, our dear blog reading friends, enjoy this 40% off coupon. Please read coupon for details.

In the next few weeks we will be adding a post on how to care and store for your holiday treasures...stay tuned!

VIETRI 20% OFF Sale and Event

2010-10-31T12:24:00.000-07:00

Celebrate the Season with Vietri!

SAVE 20% OFF VIETRI on Friday, November 19 through November 28! A full week of savings on this extraordinary dinnerware and serveware from VIETRI, inspiring life, Italian Style! Sale includes ALL patterns, including seasonal, in-stock AND special orders!

Please join us on Friday, November 19th from 5-8 to kick off the week of savings. Use the coupon above to start or add to your VIETRI collection. Save 40% on any one Vietri item in-stock . Coupon valid on event night only, November 19 from 5-8.

It may be time to update for an entire new look, or only adding a few new pieces to give a fresh look. Either way, come in, join us for a glass of vino and take advantage of our expertise and the many savings opportunities we'll have during this week long event!

Shop now for OLD ST. NICK, BELLEZZA in Tomato Red, BELLEZZA TURKEY, FRANCESCA BLU, AFFRESSCO, INCANTO .

Frasier Fir

2010-10-26T18:58:00.000-07:00

FRASIER FIR...A Tradition That Feels Right At Home.

With the aromatic snap of crisp Siberian Fir needles, heartening cedarwood and relaxing sandalwood, it is mountain fresh, yet cozy and comforting. Thymes Frasier Fir brings forth a feeling of warmth and joy to share with all those who touch our lives.

Sit back and enjoy these beautiful pictures, then come stop by and see (and sniff) this most popular winter scent! Shop NOW for Frasier Fir.

Holiday Entertaining with COVER STORY

2010-10-20T14:21:00.001-07:00

Crisp winter air, the crackle of firewood and the faint sound of caroling...Christmas has finally come! A combination of plaids, winterberries and dear Old St. Nick make the perfect holiday collection for entertaining and gift-giving. Hand painted on white clay in Tuscany, dishwasher safe. A best-seller at COVER STORY.
Shop now for Old St. Nick or stop by the store, we'll be happy to show you these happy pieces!

Rosy Rings

2010-10-19T17:24:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder why we smell so heavenly? We have to give Rosy Rings most of the credit. Those beautiful botanical candles peppered throughout our lovely little shop, not only illuminate and decorate, but also delightfully perfume the air. We're always happy when we have a big supply on hand, we know how much you love them. While Spicy Apple is the perennial favorite, you'll want to see (and sniff) the new Forest , Honey Tobacco , Autumn Quince and Birch Woods. Yum!

Shop online or come in and sniff them for yourself! Find out how you can save up to 45%!

Hand produced in Denver, the folks at Rosy Rings take their candles pretty seriously. Take the Botanical Candles: Turn one over and you can see it's actually two candles. The entire process of pouring, stuffing, repouring, melting the edges, wrapping it and the countless other tasks which take two whole days! And because this point bears repeating: all of this is done by hand. These Botanical candles are just too complex to be mass-produced.

Another reason to love them: Rosy Rings is committed to minimizing its environmental impact wherever possible and supporting organizations devoted to the well being of natural open spaces and wildlife. In addition to recycling all the plastic, metal, glass and cardboard used in its production facility, the company also uses biodegradable shipping popcorn and when possible reuses shipping materials. Rosy Rings is committed to using natural products like beeswax and vegetable waxes. Our Botanical Candles are now poured with a soy wax blend. All container candles are poured with a vegetable wax blend, glass bottles contain 40% recycled glass.

Bellezza Turkey by Vietri

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Have you stopped by COVER STORY to see Bellezza Turkey, the new dinnerware from Vietri? Washed in clean white or warm Thanksgiving gold, these turkey-shaped accessories show their feathers as they hold your bird and all the trimmings. Made of terra cotta and painted in Tuscany. Shop now or stop by the store to see the entire collection. We've fallen in love!

Care: Dishwasher safe, select pieces microwavable, please handwash oversize pieces.

SALE and EVENT Elegant Entertaining with ARTE ITALICA

2010-10-10T12:34:00.000-07:00

Arte Italica’s best-selling Tuscan Collection celebrates 10 years of gracing beautiful tables. The original pewter and ceramic dinnerware, combines white ceramic with their signature pewter trim. Handcrafted of the highest quality materials, this classic collection translates seamlessly from traditional to contemporary, from casual to formal. Handmade in Italy and dishwasher safe.

In honor of Tuscan's 10th Anniversary we are hosting a special ARTE ITALICA event on Friday, November 12th from 5 to 8 (during the downtown Holiday Stroll). We'll be serving wine and looking extra sparkly for this fun and festive evening. To help you start or add to your collection, COVER STORY is offering 15% off of all Arte Italica, in-stock and special orders during the event. Also, enjoy the coupon above for 30% off one in-stock item! Please read coupon for details. To cap off the evening, we have over $1000 of door prizes.

Shop now for TUSCAN, SPLENDORE, RIVERBORO and MEDICI.

Arte Italica has established itself as a leader in elegant, innovative and exclusive design for the home. Each piece is handcrafted in Europe, using techniques passed down through generations of skilled artisans.

Here at Cover Story, we know Arte Italica, we love Arte Italica, (well actually, we all have our own collections!) Come in and let us share this passion with you. We will be featuring Arte Italica in our fabulous table settings, with expert advice on how to make your holiday table amazing with beautiful Arte Italica.

Need a little extra help? Debi, our design consultant is available for in-home design service. Whether you plan to host Thanksgiving Dinner, a casual Christmas party or large gala, Debi is bursting with ideas to decorate, celebrate and gather with the ones you love. Call us at
650 948-4395 to set up an appointment.

Shop By Candlelight

2010-10-05T11:27:00.001-07:00

Shop By Candlelight...a beloved Los Altos Tradition.

We're not too shy to say that Cover Story's Annual Holiday Shopping Preview, Shop By Candlelight, is simply beautiful. We'll be decked out in our finest, and as always, offering you the best of the best for your holiday and a chance to shop early for our fabulous treasures from around the world.

Please join us Friday, November 5th from 5-8 for our Annual Holiday Shopping Party. We'll have music and door prizes, appetizers from Pompeii, wine from Armida Winery, and to thank you, our wonderful customers for your continued support, we offer $20 off your purchase of $100 or more during the event.

Plus we offer the coupon above for your choice of any in-stock Rosy Rings Candle, regularly priced at $30 to $45, with coupon, $25. That's up to 45% off! Includes the popular Spicy Apple, plus the new Autumn Birch, Forest and Honey Tobacco. Coupon valid night of event only, just click and print, must present coupon with purchase.

Nobody does the holidays like COVER STORY.

(Please note special hours for Friday. We will be closed during the day and open that evening from 5-8.)

Decked out for ALL HALLOWS' EVE!

2010-10-01T11:05:00.000-07:00

We have the most unique selection of things that go bump in the night
AND THEY ARE NOW 30% off!
All Halloween is 30% off starting Oct. 15th. Boo!

Tablecloth SALE & Event

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Tablecloth SALE & Event

In-Stock & Special-Orders
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 15-17

Save 20%
on Beauville, Bodrum & Sferra

Save 30%
on Le Jacquard Francais

Save up to 50% on selected in-stock items

Shown above is the beautiful DATCHA from Le Jacquard Francais, their new design for the holidays. Shop here for Vodka and Bilberry colorways.

Let COVER STORY help you create your most beautiful holiday table. Take advantage of our expertise and the many savings opportunities COVER STORY has during this special 3-day event. Sale includes not only tablecloths, but napkins, place mats and runners. Whether you're looking for beautiful basics, exquisite heirloom traditions or the latest trends in formal or casual entertaining, trust us to feature only the finest lines with beauty, easy care, long lasting wear, value and fashion in mind.

Your challenge for us is to bring in a place setting, fabric/paint swatches or your inspiration folder and let us help you design your style for the holidays. With just a few simple touches you can have a fresh new look and be ahead of the game for your upcoming holiday entertaining. Take advantage of the many savings opportunities we'll have during this 3-day event.

Need a little extra help? Debi, our design consultant is available for in home design service. Whether you plan to host Thanksgiving Dinner, a casual Christmas party or large gala, Debi is bursting with ideas for wonderful ways to decorate, celebrate and gather with the ones that you love. Call us at 650 948-4395 to set up an appointment.

Scary Story Halloween Preview Event

2010-09-19T17:51:00.000-07:00

We love Halloween and know you do too. That's why we love to throw our Halloween Preview Party, a fun night with eerie ideas for Halloween, door prizes, wine & treats and $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. We hope you'll join us, Scary Story, your little Halloween shop around the corner.

To enter our drawing, please fill out the coupon above (click on it and it will appear in a new window for you to print) and bring it in during event night only, early entries are not eligible to win. You'll have a chance to win Gift Certificates and Halloween Goodies throughout the evening and you need not be present to win. Good luck and remember to relax and leave the scary to us.

Here it is, 40% OFF Coupon

2010-09-08T18:07:00.000-07:00

Because it was SOOOOO very popular last time, we're bringing it back for one last time in 2010. The 40% off coupon, good one day only, September 18th, for one in-stock item. Click on the coupon above, it will appear in a new window, then print.

We have other events and promotions coming up this fall and holiday season. Bookmark or follow our little blog so you won't miss out on a thing!

Come by the shop to see the lovely Affresco pattern pictured above. It's just one of the many beautiful Vietri designs that we carry. Our store changes often with new merchandise coming in daily. We'll be dressing up for all the upcoming holidays starting with Halloween. Our weekly emails will keep you abreast of all the new happenings and events with your favorite downtown store! We value your patronage. It's customers like you that make doing business in Los Altos a pleasure.

Cover Story Calendar of Events for 2010

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Our calendar has both Cover Story events (in color) and downtown Los Altos events. Our events are always fun filled, with wine and food, promotions and surprises. We hope you'll join us for all of them.

COVER STORY

& Village 2010 Holiday Calendar

September 18 Downtown Block Party

September 24 Scary Story 5:00-8:00

October 2-3 Downtown Fall Festival

October 7 Customer Appreciation Day Sale

October 15-17 Tablecloth Trunk Show

October 29 Downtown Spooktacular 12:00-3:30

November 5 Shop By Candlelight 5:00-8:00

November 12 Arte Italica Event 5:00-8:00

Downtown Holiday Stroll 5:00-9:00

November 19 Vietri Taste of the Season 5:00-8:00

November 19-28 Vietri Sale, 20% off

November 26-28 Ornament Trunk Show

November 28 Festival of Lights Parade 6:00-8:00

December 3 Downtown Tree Lighting 6:00-7:00

December 6 Hanukkah Celebration 5:00-7:00

December 10 Downtown Carriage Rides Begin 6:00-9:00

December 11 Breakfast with Santa 9:00 AM

December 26 After Christmas Sale 10:00 AM

Weekend FUN and $100 DRAWING!

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The Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival is this Saturday and Sunday, July 10th and 11th, from 10-6.
Cover Story will help celebrate with trunk shows from Sorrelli Jewelry, LB Designs Swarovski studded sandals and hats and Amy Butler Bags. We have cooked up some other in-store specials, such as a treasure chest of coupons and water bottles with labels rigged for savings, so please stop by when you are visiting the festival.

Give-A-Way!!! On Sunday at 4:00 we will draw 5 names who will each win a $100 gift certificate. To enter this drawing, click on the doorprize coupon above, print and turn into Cover Story anytime this week before Sunday at 4. No need to be present to win. We will contact you by phone and/or email. This is our way of thanking you for your patronage. We have the best customers!

BLOCK PARTY SALE plus 40% OFF Coupon

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20% off SALE!
DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, June 19th
20% off one day only at COVER STORY

Join COVER STORY and 100 other Downtown Los Altos shops & restaurants for a variety of specials & fun! Shop, dine & stroll while enjoying live music, entertainment & more.

To use the 40% off coupon above, valid on Saturday, June 19th, please CLICK on the coupon, then print.

Mother's Day Week at Cover Story

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Join Cover Story this week to celebrate Mother's Day and for great Mother's Day gifts.

We'll have fun all week long...

Sampling the Earth and Vine Gourmet Food line...
A gift for every mom that comes in...
Thursday-Sunday serving Mimosas!
Trunk Shows on Thursday-Sunday featuring Amy Butler Fashion and Travel Bags, BB Becker Jewelry and John Wind Jewelry.

We're open on Mother's Day!

Monday- Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 10-7, extended hours, Farmer's Market
Friday 10-7, extended hours
Saturday 9:30-5:30
Sunday, 10-5

Upcoming Downtown Los Altos Events and Links:

FARMER'S MARKET begins this Thursday, 4-8! (We'll be open late)
Join us for BLOCK PARTY SATURDAYS! Every 3rd Saturday.
ART & WINE FESTIVAL, July 10,11

Shop & Dine Downtown Los Altos!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VIETRI EVENT WINNERS!
Congratulations to Peggy F. , our grand prize winner of a $250 gift certificate.
Congratulations to our VIETRI EVENT door prize winners: Gary, Diane,
Judie, Betty, Fran, Eunme, Maryann, Ben, Laura and Jeanie.

VIETRI Founder's Event Friday, April 23rd

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Please join us for an evening of celebration, Italian Style!

On Friday, April 23rd, from 5-8 we will be hosting the VIETRI's Founder's Event, right here at COVER STORY to kick off the National VIETRI Primavera month. Join us for a fun evening to meet Frances Gravely, the founder of VIETRI. Frances will be here to share the history of VIETRI and it's unique Italian beginnings, autograph your VIETRI pieces and share the latest VIETRI collections.

That evening, you'll also enjoy special savings. We will offer 15% off your VIETRI purchase, including special orders, plus we'll give a free gift to the first 25 people who purchase a VIETRI product that evening. Throughout the night we will have lovely VIETRI door prizes, (you'll need to be present to win).

We always have a good time at our event nights and want you to as well! We will be pouring vino from Armida Winery and serve antipasti from Pompeii Restaurant. Music by Ron Borelli. Buoni tempi!

And, as if that were not enough, during the evening we will give a $250 COVER-STORY-CASH-CARD, redeemable through the month of May, 2010 on any item(s) in the store! How do you enter for this? We'll be sending out an email inviting you to the event and JUST BY OPENING THE EMAIL you are automatically entered to win! We will use the random number generator to pick the winner, and for this you do not need to be present to win, we'll notify you by email. So make sure we have your email address and make sure you open our invitation. (Only the first open is qualified.)

And since you are here, why not print out the coupon above? It's only for you, our blog readers, and entitles you to enter two special VIETRI Money giveaways that we have conjured up for the evening. Use your mouse and CLICK on the coupon, it will open up in another window. Click PRINT. Fill it out, bring it in on event night, you'll need to be present to win.

As always, we want to thank you for your patronage. We are honored that you choose Cover Story time and again. We promise to do our best to bring you the most fun and exciting products available with the best service.

Spring Fete Invitation

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Please join us on Friday, March 5th, from 4-8 for our Annual Spring Fete where we'll be previewing our beautiful new spring collection, and this year we're prettier than ever.

There will be wine and nibbles, trunk shows, door prizes and also offer $20 off your purchase of $100 or more.

As well as our beautiful home lines we are famous for, we now carry Amy Butler bags and also the new jewelry lines of BB Becker and John Wind, and still continue to carry Sorrelli. For our blog readers, on event night, get 20% off your jewelry purchase. Ask for the jewelry discount and say "I read it in your blog", it's that easy.

BIG SAVINGS! Up to 75% off selected Clearance Items! Now through the end of March.

You may have received an email from us as that's how we're going to let you know about our events and sales. Please contact us if you're not on our list and would like to be added.

Our customers mean a lot to us and we try to let you know that every day by offering excellent service and products. Thank you for shopping at Cover Story.

Wedding & Gift Registry at COVER STORY!

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It's more than the place setting that you are choosing, but the dreams that surround it; the first time you invite your parents for dinner as a married couple, having your friends over for Sunday brunch. It's more than the bed sheets and bath towels as much as it is knowing you'll be together, sharing your lives with each other and the fun of feathering your nest. And it's not so much the set of wine glasses, but instead, all the toasts that will be made to celebrate life's milestones; the goals met, the children born, the promise of the future.

We consider it an honor to be part of this important part of your new life together. Please call us at 650 948-4395 for an appointment to meet with Kristen, our Wedding Registry Consultant to learn about the benefits of registering at COVER STORY.

~ Personalized service every step of the way
~ Easy on-line access to your gift registry
~ Purchase and send gifts on-line
~ Our Signature Wedding Wrap, always complimentary

Relax...It's a PJ Party!

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Join us this Friday, wear your pjs, and if you do, receive 20% off Pine Cone Hill robes and Bed Head pajamas plus our Thymes and Lady Primrose personal care products.

Free Chair Massage! While your shopping, have a glass of wine and enjoy a free chair massage from Courtney Niem, Certified Massage Therapist, and enter to win a FREE 50 Minute MASSAGE!

If you'd like to be in on this week's door prize, just click on the coupon above, print, fill it out and bring it in by Friday. We'll announce the winner on Friday evening, no need to be present to win. This drawing is exclusive to our blog readers.

At the store, we're bustling with activity bringing in new product every day, and fully staffed to help serve you! Cover Story is proud to be a part of your vibrant downtown!

Your Wish List

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He walks in, his eyes dart around, he looks slightly uncomfortable. He shoves his hands in his pockets. He seems a little lost and our protective instincts are on high alert.

Do you know who this guy is? Why, of course you do! He's your husband and you've sent him into Cover Story to get your Christmas present!

Don't worry, we'll take good care of him and make shopping as easy as possible with lots of good ideas, then we'll wrap it up and have him on his way. But if you would like to make out a Wish List, even better, and we can help you with that. Come in any time and tell us your Wish List ideas and we'll keep it on file. If you have people that want to buy a present for you and they are unable to come into the store, let us know and we'll put the list up on our website so they can shop from home.

Nothing is nicer than a Cover Story gift under the Christmas tree.

We have:
Free all day parking passes, just ask us!
Always complimentary gift wrap.
Extended Holiday hours.
And a Door Prize Drawing exclusive to our blog readers!

Click, print, fill it out and bring it in this week. Drawing will be on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 13th. Good Luck!

Shopping Bliss with INGE GLAS 20% off and more

2009-12-01T19:00:00.000-08:00

INGE GLAS SALE Back by popular demand, beautiful hand made Inge Glas tree ornaments are on display at Cover Story. As these were such as hit with our customers last year, we have brought in an even larger selection for you this year. Our trees feature the exquisite German mouth blown and hand painted glass ornament that is the hallmark of Inge Glas. Sunday, November 29th to Sunday, December 6th we offer 20% off Inge Glass ornaments. (Our newspaper ad incorrectly states 10% instead of 20%) Click and print coupon above for an extra 10% off. With coupon, your savings is 30% off.

This Friday, December 4th, Diane, our Inge Glas rep, will be on hand to show you step by step how these intricate artisan made ornaments are crafted from start to finish. It's fascinating!

Don't miss next week's blog: Tips on making your wish list at Cover Story. We'll even let you know how we will make your beloved ones feel happy and stress free while shopping for YOU!

Shopping Bliss at Cover Story! Holiday shopping doesn't have to be frantic! Forget the unfriendly malls and shop downtown Los Altos! Those malls, they're crowded and they don't even know you. We do! (Or if we don't know you, we'd like to!) We are well staffed with knowledgeable and friendly people with creative and helpful ideas and we promise to make your shopping experience e.a.s.y. Promise.

Park all day with free parking passes. We have them, just ask.

For your holiday shopping convenience, we open at 9 AM 7 days a week. We close at 6 PM, EXCEPT on Thursday and Friday when we stay open until 9 PM, pour wine and offer a nibble or two.

VIETRI - A Taste of the Seasons

2009-11-21T18:45:00.000-08:00

Vietri! Inspiring The Holiday Season, Italian Style!

Here at Cover Story, it's difficult for us to imagine the holidays without a little bit of Vietri, or maybe quite a lot of it! We have ALL of Vietri's Holiday Dinnerware: Old St. Nick, Santa White, Incanto Snowflake, Rosso Vecchio, Rosa Vecchio Dot and Pineta in Winter White, Fox Red and Acorn Brown. This is a good week to stop by for a look because we have proclaimed this to be Vietri Week At Cover Story!

Please join us on Friday, November 27th for our Vietri - A Taste of the Seasons Event and let us share our passion for the art of living with beauty and style with Vietri, inspired by the soul of Italy!

15% off Vietri with coupon! From November 22 to November 29 we will offer 10% off your Vietri purchase, all holiday and traditional designs are on sale, including special orders, internet sales and bridal registry. Please use this coupon to receive an additional 5%. Click on coupon to open in another window, then print.

Holiday Elegance with ARTE ITALICA

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Arte Italica has established itself as a leader in elegant, innovative and exclusive design for the home. Each piece is handcrafted in Europe, using techniques passed down through generations of skilled artisans. We invite you to visit COVER STORY to view the largest selection of Arte Italica in the west! From the classic Tuscan and Tavola to the new Medici and Pietra collections, we have everything you've come to love in Arte Italica.

Meet the Owner! On Friday, November 20th from 5-8, owner Ann Skidmore will join us along with Maryann Hairfield, the National Sales Manager for Arte Italica.

Ann Skidmore formed Arte Italica in 1997, as a response to her love of Italian history, culture, art and especially vintage pewter. Finding it difficult to acquire in the United States, she began importing this fine Italian pewter. Soon, she was designing and importing handcrafted ceramics, glass and bronze. In 2000, Ann and Arte Italica became the first to combine pewter and ceramic into beautiful and unique dinnerware and accessories. And at Cover Story, every Bridal Registry we have includes Arte Italica! Arte Italica makes a beautiful, heirloom quality gift.

SAVE 15% During this special event we will be featuring Arte Italica in all our fabulous table settings, with expert advice on how to make your holiday table amazing with beautiful Arte Italica. To help you start or add to your collection, we offer 10% off all Arte Italica, including special orders, internet sales and registry gifts! And you, our bloggy friends get a coupon for an additional 5% off! Please click on the coupon, print and bring it in to receive your extra discount. To cap off the evening, we have over $1000 of door prizes, with the Large Bistro Casserole, Retail $414 as our grand door prize! We will announce the winners on our next weeks blog.

We will begin pre-sales on November 13. Sale ends Sunday, November 22.

Here at Cover Story, we know Arte Italica, we love Arte Italica, (well actually, we all have our own collections!) Come in and let us share this passion with you. At home design consultation available by appointment.

Holiday Stroll on over!

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So we'll see you on Friday night, right? Of course we will, because it seems like everyone is downtown for the Holiday Stroll and most of them are at Cover Story! And that's just the way we like it.

Join LAVA for the 6th Annual Holiday Stroll with live entertainment from choral groups and free carriage rides. The Village Association is sponsoring this fun and festive evening, with participating stores serving treats and beverages until 8. Cover Story will naturally be looking sparkly and will be pouring vino until 8. Stop by and do your Christmas shopping at Cover Story.

To add to the evening we will be showcasing our beautiful traditional hand made wooden German Smokers, Nutcrackers, Music Boxes and Pyramids. Hand crafted in the rich tradition which developed over centuries in the Erzgebirge Mountains, KWO's attention to detail is surpassed by none. Our many enthusiastic collectors look forward to choosing from our large selection of these beautiful and traditional symbols of Christmas in the old world.

Please use this blog-only coupon for 10% off your purchase of any KWO collectable in our store. Coupons expires Sunday, November 15th. Click on coupon to open in a new window, then print.

Sneak Peek Into Next Week at COVER STORY:
Arte Italica Event on Friday, November 20th. Hear more about this event in next weeks post. Presales begin on Friday, November 13th. Use this coupon for 15% off your Arte Italica purchase beginning 11/13 through 11/22. Click on coupon to open in a new window, then print.

Visit our Facebook to view photos of our store during the holidays. Become a fan!

Shop By Candlelight

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We're not too shy to say that Cover Story's holiday preview,
Shop By Candlelight, is a beloved Downtown Los Altos tradition. This Friday, November 6th, from 5-8 join us for a glass of wine, door prizes, a little music, and an appetizer or two to preview our beautiful holiday selections. We'll be decked out in our finest, and as always, offering you the best of the best for your holiday.

-Detailed handmade German Smokers, Nutcrackers and Pyramids from KWO
-Breathtaking German mouth blown, hand painted glass ornaments from Inge
-Lynn Haney's collectible Santa's, handmade in the USA
-Elegant Christmas stockings, tree skirts and pillows from Sweet Dreams and Pulvermacher
-Vietri's holiday dinnerware handmade in Italy
-Arte Italica from Italy, tomorrow's heirlooms for your holiday table
-Trunk shows by The Powell Girls and Sorrelli

And to thank you, our wonderful customers for your continued support, we offer $20 off your purchase of $100 or more during the event. Blog readers always get a little something extra, so how about a coupon for an additional $10 off? Coupon must accompany purchase, so please, click on the coupon, print it out and bring it in during the event to receive $30 off your purchase of $100 or more.

We hope you'll join us on Friday evening!

(Please note special hours for Friday. We will be closed during the day and open that evening from 5-8.)

ALL Halloween 50% off, take an additional 10% off with coupon!

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We're creepy and we're Kooky
Mysterious and Ookie
We're altogether Spooky
And we love Halloween!

This week take 50% off ALL Halloween. And because we love it when you read our blog, we'll take an additional 10% off when you bring in this coupon! It's easy: click on the coupon, print it out, bring it in! How can you pass this up?

Halloween Spooktacular! This Friday, October 30th from noon to 3:30 is the Trick Or Treating event for children at participating stores in downtown Los Altos. Halloween fun and games at State and Second Streets from 2 to 4. Downtown merchants thank YOU for supporting your local merchants through out the year.

Congratulations to Deborah for winning the beautiful Le Jacquard Francais tablecloth last week!

Dress Your Table featuring Le Jacquard Francais

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When it comes to table linens, the hands-down Cover Story staff favorite is Le Jacquard Francais. Creating the finest table linens for elegant dining and entertaining, Le Jacquard Francais damask table linen collection is unsurpassed in design and style. Woven in France, Le Jacquard Français has employed the highly sophisticated jacquard technique of weaving heirloom quality linens since 1871. Le Jacquard Francais table linens are extremely durable, and become softer and more beautiful with use and laundering.

Cover Story knows and loves this product well and we will be happy to share this knowledge with you. This week, until Sunday, October 25th, we are offering 20% off any Le Jacquard purchase. Plus as an added bonus, with a purchase of any Le Jacquard tablecloth with a minimum of 4 napkins you will receive as a gift, a Le Jacquard 2010 Limited Edition Tea Towel as a thank you. This sale includes special orders and the 2009 Holiday Edition. But don't delay, the Holiday Limited Edition sells out early!

RAFFLE: On Friday, October 23rd from noon to 8, our Le Jacquard Francais rep will be with us to answer any questions you have about the Le Jacquard Francais line. At 7PM we will raffle off a beautiful 47" sq. Samarkand tablecloth in Kumquat, valued at $89.00, so make sure you drop by on Friday and sign up! We'll announce the winner in next week's post.

And just because we love our bloggy friends, we have a coupon for you. 20% off Root smokeless and dripless dinner candles, both Collenette or Arista. Let Root set the mood, illuminate the occasion and grace any table setting with elegance. Shop early to make sure you get your favorite holiday color and size. Click on the coupon and print. Coupon must accompany purchase.

Company's Coming! 20% Savings With Coupon

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GUEST ROOM MAKEOVERS

With the holidays near at hand, it usually means house guests aren't too far behind, and it's not too early to start planning for them! This Friday, October 9th, we'll be showcasing ideas on how to do just that. Print our blog coupon to take advantage of a 20% savings.

First and most importantly are the bed linens. It’s crucial that you provide crisp, clean, and coordinated linens for your overnight guests. They’ll feel especially welcome and it’s easy to do. We carry the fine linens of Sferra, Schlossberg and Ogallala Down to name only a few.

If your room does double duty when you don't have guests, it helps to remove the clutter before they arrive. Then, add a few items to make their stay easier, such as a good reading light, comfy robe with slippers, hangers with free space in the closet, also a carafe of water by the bed. A book or two, a vase of flowers, and a fragrant candle or diffuser add the finishing touches.

The guest bath need a refresher too? Pamper your guests with the beautiful towels of Home Source or Abyss. Coordinate with bath rugs by Habidicor or Serge Lesage. Freshen up your soaps and lotions with Lady Primrose and Thymes. It's all in the details and that's what we're good at. We also carry the full lines of both Arte Italica and Vietri bath accessories. Come in, we'd love to help you create that perfectly comfy setting for your guests.

If you feel you need some on-site help, Debi, Cover Story's Design Consultant, is available for in home appointments. She can help you define the look you want, while coordinating it with what you already have. Call us at 650 948-4395 and we'll set up an appointment for you.

Read Sferra's advice on how to care for your fine linens here.

For our blog readers only, to help get you started on your project, from October 5-11 we'll be offering 20% off bed and bath linens, including special orders. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase, so click, print and cut!

(10/12/09) Editor's note: Coupon expired and removed.

Scary Story Event this Friday. SAVE $30 with coupon below!

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We're creepy and we're kooky, mysterious and ookie, we're all-together spooky! And we love Halloween!

This Friday, October 2nd, from 5-8 pm, we'll be hosting our annual Halloween Event, SCARY STORY! Join us for a glass of wine, a few tricks and treats, and a preview of our Halloween selections. The friendly goblins at Cover Story have lots of ideas and all the fixins' to make your cozy little nest into the haunted house you've been dreaming of.

During the event, your purchase of $100 or more will receive $20 off. For our blog readers only, we offer the coupon above for an extra $10 off for a total savings of $30 off your purchase of $100 or more. Printed coupon must accompany purchase, so click, print and cut and we'll see you on Friday night!

Rosy Rings Sale this week! 20% off coupon below

2009-09-21T15:13:00.000-07:00

Rosy Rings Botanical Candles, Nature Illuminated in a candle! Hand made in the USA, Rosy Rings are on sale this week for our blog readers only. Extremely Fragrant and long burning, Rosy Rings are our best selling items in the store. A quick walk through our shop and you'll see (and sniff) our seasonal picks. Our perennial bestseller, Spicy Apple is a cheerful combination of apple slices, cinnamon and bay leaves with a fresh & spicy apple scent, 5" diameter x 6.5" tall with 200 hour burn time. Regular price is $45, on sale with coupon this week for $36! Other seasonal favorites are Mandarin Black Pepper and Spiced Cranberry. Lovely as gifts, especially to yourself!

And here's another reason to love them: Rosy Rings is committed to minimizing its environmental impact wherever possible and supporting organizations devoted to the well being of natural open spaces and wildlife. In addition to recycling all the plastic, metal, glass and cardboard used in its production facility, the company also uses biodegradable shipping popcorn and when possible reuses shipping materials. Rosy Rings is committed to using natural products like beeswax and vegetable waxes. Botanical Candles are now poured with a soy wax blend. All container candles are poured with a vegetable wax blend.

Print and cut your coupon and present at store at time of purchase. For on-line sales: You will be sent an e-mail confirmation with SALE PRICE when we ship. Your credit card will be charged with the SALE PRICE!

(9/28/09, Editor's Note: Coupon expired and removed from site.)

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Fine Linen Care For Bed, Bath & Table

2009-09-11T16:03:00.000-07:00

Caring For Your Bed Linens

Sleeping in fine quality linens is always a pleasure; caring for them can be also, if you follow some simple suggestions for ensuring their proper care. In return, you will prolong the life of your bed and table linens, while preserving their beautiful appearance. Sferra offers this fine advice:

Machine Washing Pre-wash your linens before first use. Separate your fine linens from other items in the wash, especially those containing polyester, which tends to create pilling; also, items with heavy zippers which can abrade and damage the fabric. Separate light and dark colors. Avoid overloading the washing machine, which can cause fibers to break down from excessive abrasion and agitation. Wash most linens in warm water on a gentle cycle with a cold-water rinse. Be careful to pre-treat any stains prior to washing.

Detergent Use a mild detergent without added bleach or whiteners. Do not pour detergent directly on textiles; rather, add it to the water as the wash tub fills or dilute detergent with water, then add linens. Unless linens are very soiled, you only need to use half the recommended amount of detergent. Avoid citrus detergents, they are generally too harsh.

Fabric Softeners Never use Fabric Softener when washing towels, as this could make them less absorbent.

Bleaching Chlorine bleach can weaken fibers and cause them to yellow. If white fabrics need bleaching, use an oxygen-based bleach.

Drying While line drying outdoors is gentle, safe and imbues linens with the fresh scent of the outdoors and natural bleaching of the sun, it is not always practical. You can machine dry most linens on low heat, but be sure to check the care label. Shake out damp linens before placing in dryer. Never use a high heat setting, which is the surest way to weaken the fibers, cause shrinkage and shorten the life of your linens. Remove from the dryer promptly while still damp to minimize wrinkles. Smooth and fold, or press with an iron if desired.

Chemicals Some hair and skin products such as acne lotions or toothpastes that contain oxidizing agents may cause discoloration of colored sheets and towels. When using such products, it’s safest to sleep on white linens.

Shrinkage All natural fibers will shrink to some extent. Do not wash or, especially, dry linens on a hot setting, which is most likely to cause shrinkage. Follow instructions on care label.

Ironing Iron linens while still slightly damp on the reverse side of the fabric. Use a steam iron on a warm/hot setting for cotton; use a hot setting for linen and a water spritzer if needed. Iron damask table linens on the reverse side first, then on the front side to bring out the sheen. To iron embroidered linens, iron them on the reverse side atop a towel to preserve the three-dimensional effect of the embroidery. Use a press cloth to protect delicate lace and cutwork. To restore the lustrous face of sateen fabrics, iron on the reverse side.

Hand Washing If the label says “hand launder,” never machine wash. Hand wash in gentle soap; rinse thoroughly in clean water to eliminate all soap residue, then line dry, lay flat (on towels) or hang to dry. Avoid wringing linens.

Professional Cleaning Professional hand washing is recommended for the most delicate linens – those with heavy embellishments or embroideries; heirlooms or worn linens. Be sure to use a reputable launderer who knows how to launder delicate linens.

Dry Cleaning Dry cleaning is recommended for luxury fibers such as cashmere, merino wool and alpaca, and also to avoid excessive shrinkage on our formal top-of-bed items such as our Italian matelasse blanket covers. Be sure to use a professional dry cleaner with experience in natural fibers and luxury linens. We do not recommend dry cleaning our sheets!

Storage Store bed linens in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Linens stored long-term should be wrapped in white cotton, muslin (old pillow cases work well) or acid-free paper. Avoid storing linens in plastic bags or boxes, which can cause permanent yellowing; natural fibers need to breathe. Cedar chests can also cause yellowing or streaking on fabrics. Store linen tablecloths rolled on cardboard tubes or hung on hangers (without plastic) to prevent crease marks from setting, which can weaken fibers.

Caring For Your Bath Linens
Your bath linens should be soft and absorbent, a cozy cocoon to wrap yourself in after a relaxing bath. Following these simple suggestions will prolong the life of your bath towels while preserving their look and feel. As always, we suggest you also consult the care label on each item for best results.

Machine Washing Machine wash using cold water and a non-chlorine bleach detergent. Chlorine bleach will weaken the fabric and cause yellowing. Always separate light and dark colors – and wash towels only with other towels to prevent pilling. Remember not to overstuff the washer.

Fabric Softener Never use fabric softener when washing towels, as this could make them less absorbent.

Drying Tumble dry on low heat.

Caring For Your Table Linens
A lovely addition to any home, a well-dressed table sets the scene for many family gatherings and special occasions. The right tablecloth is the icing on the cake. Caring for your table linens by following these suggestions will ensure that your tables are properly dressed for years to come.

Machine Washing Machine wash in hot water for whites, cold for colors. Use pure soap for soft water or a gentle detergent in hard water, avoid citrus detergents. Use oxygenated bleach for whites only – chlorine bleach can weaken the fabrics and cause yellowing. Remember to use the rinse cycle to remove all detergent. This will help avoid “age spots” which are caused by oxidation of the fibers. If possible, treat stains when they are fresh. If allowed to set, stains may be impossible to remove at a later date. Delicate lace and embellished linens should be placed in a pillowcase or a mesh laundry bag before being placed in the washing machine. Cover Story recommends you wash your table cloth and napkins before you go to bed!

Drying Avoid twisting or wringing out linens before drying. Tumble dry low until slightly damp. If possible, line dry in the sun to keep linen at its whitest.

Helpful Hints for Stain Removal

Candle Wax – Scrape off as much of the wax as possible with the dull side of a knife, then iron between absorbent paper, changing paper until wax is absorbed.
Coffee, Tea, Soda – Soak in hot water. Pre-wash with stain remover.
White Wine – Use Club Soda.
Red Wine – Cover with salt, then rinse with cool water.
Oils – Pre-treat with stain remover or liquid laundry detergent.
Meat Juice or Tomato Juice – Rinse with cool water, never hot.
Ink – Hold stain against a towel, spray closely from behind with aerosol hair spray. Ink should transfer to the towel.

Summer White Sale!

2009-07-14T18:30:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce our Summer White Sale is going strong through the month of July! All Bedding and Bath Linens are 20% off including special orders. If you've been dreaming of a new look in your bedroom, now is the time. We carry the fine lines of Sferra, SDH, Ann Gish, Eastern Accents, Home Source and Abyss, to name just a few!

Shown above is the classic Celeste Bedding by Sferra Fine Linens from Italy. There's a reason why Celeste is our best-selling sheet - it's like a favorite shirt that feels wonderful from the moment you put it on. Only the finest Egyptian cotton is woven to a chamois-like softness. In a variety of beautiful colors, Celeste effortlessly coordinates with most of our bed ensembles. Woven to 406 threads per square inch. Made in Italy of 100% Egyptian Cotton Percale.

Our sales associates will be happy to help you, or you may call us at 650 948-4395 to set up a personal appointment with bedding specialist Debi Campbell.

Come in and let us show you our lovely linens for bed and bath. Now is the time to indulge yourself with some beautiful California dreamin', Cover Story style!