As we wrap up our final days at the Alpha Road location of Aneita Fern, we still have some great items at incredible savings. Now, save 60% on all remaining merchandise. There's never been a better time to get fantastic furniture and accessories this far below retail price. Sales are limited to what we have on-hand, so hurry in for the best selection.

For all your Stickley and Copeland orders that have already been placed, delivery will be made through our same trusted in-home installation experts, White Glove Delivery. We just wanted to give you a quick peek inside its operations so you'll have a little extra peace of mind as you anxiously await your new furniture.

We wanted to take a moment, as well as a bit of space in the newsletter, to thank our dedicated staff for the years of service to both you, our valued customers and to the legacy of Aneita Fern. There are many faces here from behind the scenes, and plenty that you'll recognize from your visits to the store. We know you'll share in our gratitude to them for making this an amazing experience. Thank you to each and every one.

FRONT ROW (L - R): Mary Lou Anderson (Weekend Receptionist), Jeff Pinion (Store Designer), Christopher Walthall (Owner & General Manager)
MIDDLE ROW (L - R): Helen Niekamp (Director of Operations), Don Windham (Shipping & Receiving Manager), Albert Flores (Sales Consultant)
BACK ROW (L - R): Sandi Nault (Sales Consultant), Phyllis Trammel (Administrative Assistant), Julio deLeon, Jr. (Stockroom Assistant)

The Dallas Morning News recently stopped in to Aneita Fern to interview us about the retailers leaving our shopping center. With the closing of Aneita Fern, Restoration Hardware and Crate & Barrel, the retail landscape on Alpha Road is changing forever.

The North Texas GLBT Chamber of Commerce is one of the many organizations we were proud to support and sponsor. As part of our commitment to them, we donated Stickley furniture to outfit the Chamber offices at ilume on Cedar Springs. The custom pieces were just delivered last week and we're so excited to have this as one of the final legacies of Aneita Fern.

This is the final issue of the Lantern, but once again, we want to assure you that Aneita Fern will continue to live on in cyberspace. We will still be reachable at the same phone numbers and our email will still be active. We look forward to the opportunity to someday serve you again and want you to know we have enjoyed bringing joy into your lives in some small way. Once the store is closed, please visit our web site for a final walk-through of our incredibly stunning space and reflect on the architectural achievements and memories that made the store such a great place to work, shop and visit. Our architect Ann Abernathy and I will take you on the journey and we hope you'll take the time to help us say goodbye.

It's been a great pleasure and until we meet again, this is not goodbye. It's simply, Adieu for Now.

Christopher Walthall
Owner & General Manager