tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post2485034054073458302..comments2024-03-21T03:33:14.092-04:00Comments on Acanthus and Acorn: Restoration Hardware,Ohh Nooo!!!Acanthus and Acornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-35265942428476467882013-09-17T01:22:34.743-04:002013-09-17T01:22:34.743-04:00It's been a few years since they "rebrand...It's been a few years since they "rebranded," and I still think their new style is terrible, drab, colorless, pretentious and cold, and looks like something from the set of "Beetlejuice." I miss the old store terribly--the warm and inviting feel, the interesting items, vintage-inspired pieces and trends---As a college student back when, I would dream of what I'd do with my home one day and save up for various items. I read that they're trying to be more "upscale," but I think that actually translates to "people with a lot of money, a lot of pretense, and no taste." By the way, the CEO looks like a major jerk in his leather jacket, stupid "midlife crisis wannabe young guy" haircut, and spouting off about how he's doing more than making furniture, he's inspiring people to live their best lives---NO. You used to sell nice things, now you sell over-priced, colorless, drab junk. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-4180036653048908552012-03-07T10:52:14.474-05:002012-03-07T10:52:14.474-05:00I like the changes. From what I have seen of the o...I like the changes. From what I have seen of the old store, I wasn't impressed. I like that the CEO said that the products they will carry are what "he" likes and his style. I happen to like that style so we will see how much it varies in the future as they will obviously have to expand and change products. <br /><br />I like that you can get vintage looking reproduction furniture (albeit higher priced) but quality made and for a -fraction- of what an original would cost. The pricing scheme also makes it less mainstream so not everyone will have those items. I like the idea of furniture you don't have to worry about putting your feet up on or a table that you don't have to worry will chip and have to use a colored marker to repair. <br /><br />I suppose their style suits me. And although I can't afford all of it, I look forward to their catalogs and get ideas galore from them. At least they are bringing something new to the table rather than just a dying company with knick-knacks.<br /><br />By the way, they recently were having a sale for like 2 months and took it off because an employee told me they are doing so well its rediculous. I think they may be around for a while...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-46576315119298126922010-11-25T10:32:40.073-05:002010-11-25T10:32:40.073-05:00I was very offended by the forward on the new cata...I was very offended by the forward on the new catalog by the CEO - it translates as "we know the economy sucks but we are going to ignore the middle class and kiss up to the snots with the big wallets." Very arrogant. Went to the store in Indy and you needed a flashlight to see anything. WTF were they thinking? If they keep this concept and attitude they're going down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-78963116723882043062010-11-01T13:51:05.821-04:002010-11-01T13:51:05.821-04:00I agree with all the comments posted. Not only are...I agree with all the comments posted. Not only are the changes for the worse, but the attitude of the staff has changed as well. They are trying to attract a different buyer, but for the prices they charge I would rather buy real furniture, not things made in china. I buy Canadian made wood custom furniture for less than they charge for china made repros. It is the average income buyer that keeps these stores afloat. Why fix what wasn't broken? My love affair with RH is over. Maybe headoffice should read these comments. Yes, OH NO MR RH man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-22438514576884315772010-10-30T01:04:52.985-04:002010-10-30T01:04:52.985-04:00Well it's not for everyone I suppose. but then...Well it's not for everyone I suppose. but then again... it's not supposed to be. Same CEO different focus. There are forty posts here and 40,000 clients handing their money over to RH. I'm sure we can all agree that thank God they survived a near hostile take over from Sears! There just weren't enough people supporting the old RH. They were going bankrupt. It ain't over till it's over. This all reminds me of what was said about Apple back in the day. Nice to see all the holiday gifties and fun toys back in the store for the season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-35196662158735902922010-10-01T14:03:19.804-04:002010-10-01T14:03:19.804-04:00I said "oh no mr bill" the other day, an...I said "oh no mr bill" the other day, and they must have been from another generation, because then just looked at me like I had a screw loose...lol.<br /><br />..yes, copy cats indeed, funny to see the 1.5 years between what's shown at object's in Paris, and when RH grabs it. <br /><br />I have been guilty of the RH knock off purchase though...maybe convenince?<br /><br />Best,<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-46562154697244266052010-09-28T14:15:12.555-04:002010-09-28T14:15:12.555-04:00Just tossed the catalog into our recycle bin - Not...Just tossed the catalog into our recycle bin - Nothing in it, large or small, that appeals to my senses whatsoever. I get my old pieces at flea markets & small antique stores, or in alleys where they have been abandoned. I used to get accessories, linens, gifts, many other things at RH, those days are clearly over!<br /><br />Did no one learn a thing from what happened to Smith & Hawken when they converted from being an interesting gardening based store into a big overpriced outdoor furnishings store? Hellloooo new CEO - start looking for your next job at another good company to ruin. This one will not last long......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-42139678362439614162010-09-24T18:20:15.697-04:002010-09-24T18:20:15.697-04:00Well, I have to agree with most of you. I HATE th...Well, I have to agree with most of you. I HATE the new show rooms. They are so dark and oppressive. Their merchandizing of their hardware and paint and smalls is terrible. In fact you can't even look at the hardware because they have it at the check out desk, under glass. If they are ringing anyone up you can't get close to it. Who thought of this stupid idea. It take people awhile to look at the different styles and everyone is in everyones way.<br /><br />I also agree that they are ripping off other designs and mass marketing them. Although some of these designs are actually manufactured for RH by the original designers. Just at a more mass produced look and price.Sue Murphy@ life as a househttp://www.suemurphydesigns.com/life-as-a-house/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-70493035814373407732010-09-24T18:12:44.204-04:002010-09-24T18:12:44.204-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Elise Lowerisonhttp://www.heritagewindowcoverings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-12760512984871359282010-09-23T08:28:55.859-04:002010-09-23T08:28:55.859-04:00Great topic to bring up as I feel like this happen...Great topic to bring up as I feel like this happens to me more frequently than not where I see a knocked off authentic design. Loved reading all the comments too.Laura Casey Interiorshttp://www.lauracaseyinteriors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-75220350045047753312010-09-22T19:41:30.664-04:002010-09-22T19:41:30.664-04:00Bottom line is Restoration Hardware is super expen...Bottom line is Restoration Hardware is super expensive!!! And it's now only ONE look. That's it.<br />I love you bring in Tom Brady's haircut---funny!! It's NOT flattering!!LiveLikeYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293692557490008786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-46846878594592144132010-09-22T14:20:37.465-04:002010-09-22T14:20:37.465-04:00OMgosh, great minds think alike I have a post sche...OMgosh, great minds think alike I have a post scheduled for tomorrow on this very subject. I am in total agreement and I say Ditto to everything you have said. I eluded to this on my post on moldings that I have up today. What the heck were they thinking. The look has already been around long enough to be on its way out so why would they emerse their New look in something that is no longer going to be the trend any way. I agree the small boutique and specialty stores that had this look before, during and after were known for that and they will survive , hopefully and in my mind they are the true "unique" one's. RH missed the boat on this one. Hope you come by tomorrow and let me know what you think about my post!! <br />KATHYSUEKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-56780966720273093932010-09-22T10:09:00.525-04:002010-09-22T10:09:00.525-04:00authenticity always beats contrived. Thanks for th...authenticity always beats contrived. Thanks for the visit and the nice comments of our post!<br />Best, <br />LizDovecote Decorhttp://dovecotedecor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-11130679173338330452010-09-22T09:39:51.026-04:002010-09-22T09:39:51.026-04:00My husband and I call it Restoration Furniture and...My husband and I call it Restoration Furniture and expensive furniture at that.Suburban prephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395691728192716148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-81049511120373783432010-09-21T09:53:04.459-04:002010-09-21T09:53:04.459-04:00Great post on RH. It will be interesting to see h...Great post on RH. It will be interesting to see how long they stick with this look. As an on-line retailer myself I can say if the merchandise isn't in the warehouse by now it's too late to capture the fall/holiday buying. Maybe we will see a new look for spring/summer?Pemberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608379824915517929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-77106798452470663302010-09-21T05:54:26.726-04:002010-09-21T05:54:26.726-04:00Whew!!!RH..They can be a weee bit pricey and I don...Whew!!!RH..They can be a weee bit pricey and I don't simply adore it!Love the sconces you showed anyway. Great post, I enjoyed reading your Blog.thanks :)VICKYhttp://www.charlesprogers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-90081012904034317102010-09-21T00:24:13.931-04:002010-09-21T00:24:13.931-04:00I have kept my fave RH catalog, the Holiday 2005. ...I have kept my fave RH catalog, the Holiday 2005. I love it, but a lot of people would say it is dated. I dunno, I didn't like new Coke either.TSL https://www.blogger.com/profile/07497254205408895928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-14326127876725629082010-09-20T23:03:58.512-04:002010-09-20T23:03:58.512-04:00I wrote about this last week because i think that ...I wrote about this last week because i think that they're doing a look until it's done to death. for those of us with smaller houses, it's impossible to have anything from their line because it's just so MASSIVE!!!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-82616637369762214322010-09-20T19:00:25.657-04:002010-09-20T19:00:25.657-04:00I thought the same thing about Tom Brady when I sa...I thought the same thing about Tom Brady when I saw him during the Jets game yesterday. What is with that hair?The Single Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156235539745020966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-32666868265675307682010-09-20T17:00:48.721-04:002010-09-20T17:00:48.721-04:00Rebecca, it's spookily
like you read my mind.....Rebecca, it's spookily<br />like you read my mind....<br />I just pitched the latest<br />RH catalog into the recycling<br />bin TODAY, without even<br />looking at it. They are<br />now so over the top in<br />price and not exactly sure<br />who there audience is any<br />more ~ NOT me, of the "American<br />with a hint of British and<br />other Euro cousins style."<br />YES, totally Tom Brady {which<br />is another saaad story}!<br />xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-60780761219354035662010-09-20T14:48:20.294-04:002010-09-20T14:48:20.294-04:00Thank you so much for this post! I've been lam...Thank you so much for this post! I've been lamenting the demise of RH for a while now and could never find another similar thought about it out there...but I see, thank heavens, that many are lamenting it's loss also. I miss the old PB, BD, Exposures Home, Smith & Hawkins etc...so sad. Why couldn't RH just have opened up a *SECOND STORE* and left the wonderful original alone?!? <br /><br />I went into the redone mausoleum styled store last week and was bored to tears...the excitement you mentioned that one would get upon going there has left the building! I do like some of the tables and casegood pieces they offer...but not enough to warrant losing the old, dearly loved, FUN (where's the fun?) and quirky store, again...so sad.<br />J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-89716323252510070892010-09-20T14:32:56.688-04:002010-09-20T14:32:56.688-04:00Brilliant post! So thoughtful and yes, its amazin...Brilliant post! So thoughtful and yes, its amazing the complete change to RH. I remember getting their catalogue and having to look at the cover again because there was simply nothing left of the old RH. Your Tom Brady comment was so timely and true--watching the game last night with my son and said "What's up with his hair?" my son replied must be Ghiselle! Have a fantastic week-HAMPTON HOSTESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931532680749101980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-84606515557443015892010-09-20T10:46:57.855-04:002010-09-20T10:46:57.855-04:00I think my reaction has been one of benign neglect...I think my reaction has been one of benign neglect. When I walk by and see the knock offs, I just think...that trend is now over. And, though flattery is the highest form of flattery, it can often diminish the original.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395215787881578608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-59052025375073398282010-09-20T08:29:10.392-04:002010-09-20T08:29:10.392-04:00Restorative powers may be needed at the rescue.
(...Restorative powers may be needed at the rescue.<br /><br />(As kids the person who had to change the record was always ridiculed if the needle made one of those loud popping scratches....and I sort of felt that same emotion when I recently visited that shop. I think it takes guts to make a shift, or a new sound. I miss Smith and Hawken and I miss stores that I thought had it but in this economy I guess one never can know what makes something work or not?)<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-4544219852745654062010-09-20T06:55:13.655-04:002010-09-20T06:55:13.655-04:00Great thought provoking post! I recently ordered a...Great thought provoking post! I recently ordered a light fixture through my designer for the kitchen thru the d and d bdlg...imagine my surprise seeing a knock off of it in the RH most recent catalogue before the light has even arrived here...ugh...that was a big bummer, and I miss the old RH as well, including the retro stocking stuffers! Is William Sonoma home the old Restoration?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519235927578584348noreply@blogger.com