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Greenbriar Designs launches new Web site for upscale
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 — Greenbriar Designs in Troy, an upscale collection of custom upholstered furniture for children scaled for ages 1 through 10, announced the availability of its upholstered furniture, headboards and fabric online via its new Web site, greenbriardesignsnc.com.
A strong supporter of North Carolina craftsmen, Greenbriar Designs strives to provide heirloom-quality products at a lower cost than alternative children’s furniture purveyors.
After getting his doctorate in English, Ken Walker served as a school superintendent in Virginia before retiring and later reprising his role as a Methodist minister in a small North Carolina town.
Classically trained in fine art and art history, Sheena Walker spent years as a freelance graphic artist and high school art teacher before starting her own interior design business and eventually retiring.
At 72 and 67 years old respectively, they do not sound like the typical start-up business owners. However, in true entrepreneurial fashion, this duo recently launched their own niche business, Greenbriar Designs. Their collection of upholstered furniture, headboards and fabric is now available to order online.
While designing a children’s room for a client, Sheena had trouble finding upscale children’s furniture that she felt not only had great design aspects, but was also durable and a piece that could be handed down for years to come.
Looking to offer an alternative to chain store foam children’s furniture, Sheena and her husband, Ken, had the desire to come out of retirement and pursue Sheena’s dream with Greendesign Designs.
Supporting local North Carolina merchants and craftsmen, Greenbriar Designs uses hardwood for the framing, extra foam cushion for comfort, and the best grades of fabrics for upholstering.
“The current economy is not ideal for starting a new business, not to mention during our ‘golden years’ when most travel or relax,” said Sheena Walker, co-founder, Greenbriar Designs.
“It just proves our commitment and dedication to providing an alternative for children’s interior design. We stand behind the products we deliver, and our passion reflects in the attention to detail and level of customer service Greenbriar provides.”
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Fair opens tonight
Rides, games, music and more hit the Stanly County Fairgrounds tonight in the form of the 76th annual Stanly County Fair, sponsored by American Legion Post 76. This year, the rides will be put on by J&J Amusements.
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Even though deadline has passed, SCS still accepts donations
With donations still coming in, the school tools campaign has been deemed a success according to Pokie Noland, Stanly County Schools director of student services.
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Albemarle Police Report
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity:
• Mitchell Jermaine White, 22, was arrested on a charge of possession of Sch. II on Lundix Street at Washington Lane, Aug. 27. -
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:
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Pedestrians, motorists urged to be cautious at Pfeiffer
A Pfeiffer University student had a brush with death when crossing the road on Wednesday.
According to Misenheimer Police Chief Tracey Wyrick, the student assumed that an approaching vehicle would stop as a courtesy. This misunderstanding led to the student nearly being struck. -
West teacher receives state business award
A local teacher has won one of the highest education awards in the state.
John Thompson, a business education teacher at West Stanly High School (WSHS), recently received the Orus B. Sutton Award, which is presented to the Outstanding Business and Information Technology Teacher of the Year in North Carolina. -
Committee discusses renovations to school facilities
Many of the local schools will be getting a makeover this school year. In its meeting last week, the Stanly County Board of Education Facilities Committee discussed specific renovations to the schools.
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report announces the following activity:
• Robert M. Burroughs, Sutton Springs Road, Charlotte, reported damage to property, Aug. 20. -
Correspondent no longer with TV station
UNC-TV Senior Legislative Correspondent Eszter Vajda is no longer employed at the state’s public television network as of Aug. 18, according to Gail Zimmermann, associate general manager of the station.
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