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AFTER 38 YEARS, FOAM AND FABRIC OF FLETCHER STILL GOING STRONG Foam and Fabrics Outlet of Fletcher is still in business after 38 years and will continue to serve the community for years to come. Foam and Fabric Outlet of Fletcher is a familyowned company. Owner, Allen Gurley, is from Marion, North Carolina.

The Gurley family has been in the fabric business since 1965. In 1972, Allen started working for his uncle, Bobby Gurley, in Asheville. In 1976, Allen purchased the Fletcher store.

The business started in a small concrete building with only one table of drapery, one table of upholstery, a small selection of dress goods and foam. Thread was 19 cents per spool, buttons were two cents each and patterns were 75 cents each.

Allen later added two more rooms to the building. In 1992, Allen bought the property at 3049 Hendersonville Highway in Fletcher and built the building where the business is located today.

In 1986, Allen opened another location in Swannanoa named Carolina Fabric Outlet.

As business continued to grow, Carolina Fabric Outlet moved to its current location in Black Mountain.

Foam and Fabrics Outlet of Fletcher offers a variety of fabrics by the pound, including comforters and finished and non-finished items, such as lace, curtains, pillows and other home dĂŠcor. They also carry upholstery, drapery, quilting fabric and automobile fabric and a large selection of foam which can be cut to specific needs. They also offer memory foam, close-cell foam, pillows and rubber matting for floors.

For the past 38 years, Allen has been an integral part of the Fletcher community. He has offered his employees many benefits not normally afforded them by small businesses. His appreciation of his employees is evident in the amount of long-term dedication they have given him. Store manager, Nancy Stevens, has been with Allen for 37 years. Assistant manager, Janey Long, has worked with Allen for 18 years and warehouse operator, Kenny Israel, has been employed for 30 years. There are several other employees who have dedicated years of employment from two through 23 years of service.

Foam and Fabrics Outlet of Fletcher is located at 3049 Hendersonville Highway in Fletcher. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. All major credit cards including, VISA, Master Card, Discover and American Express are accepted.

Foam and Fabrics Outlet of Fletcher would like to express a special THANK YOU to all their customers for the past 38 years of business, and hope to continue to service your needs.

Foam & Fabrics Outlet of Fletcher 6024 Hendersonville Highway, Fletcher 828-684-0801

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by Colton Mattress Factory at 848 Hendersonville Road offer unmatched durability, uncompromising comfort and orthopedic support. Artisan craftsmanship that incorporates the latest in mattress technology with age-old handcrafting techniques makes for the most comfortable night’s sleep you’ve had in years.

Business owner Mike Emerson has been in the mattress business for 35 years. At 13, he started working for a small mattress company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, sweeping floors and helping with deliveries. At the age of 20, the owner retired and Emerson bought the company. Over the next 10 years, Emerson expanded the business to 20 stores in 5 midwestern states with over a hundred employees, Emerson still owns half the company and it is still in operation today. Emerson was semi-retired and living in Asheville, feeling bored, and decided to start another mattress factory and named it after his son, Colton. Folks here in Asheville really like buying high-quality products that are locally made. Emerson says, “Business has been strong and we can hardly keep up with demand.” He said, “A lot of customers that come into our store are frustrated with the quality of nonflip brand-name mattresses that they have purchased recently that didn’t last as long as they

expected. So many products today are made to wear out fairly quickly so you have to replace them. Colton makes mattress the oldfashioned way so they last longer.”

Asheville’s headquarters for adjustable beds, Colton Mattress can build the bed that is perfect for you. It makes beds with infinite mattress positions and that include head and foot massage. Create your own adjustments to relieve back pain, improve circulation, and sleep deeply. Any mattress Colton Mattress builds - including the luxurious Pantheon line, the fine Heirloom collection and the durable Artisan series - can be turned into an adjustable bed.

Want a super-firm mattress, a super-soft mattress or something in between? Colton Mattress can create the precise firmness you desire. It sells a lot of beds made with latex, a natural material that naturally inhibits dust mites, mold and mildew. Derived from the tropical rubber tree, latex instantaneously conforms to the shape of your body, relieving pressure points for an uninterrupted sleep.

Talalay latex used by Colton reduces highpressure areas that shut off capillary blood flow and cause you to toss and turn all night Mattress made from Cooling Gel Memory Foam conform to the body, relieve pressure points and aid circulation. Choices range from pillowy soft to body-contouring firm.

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Foam provides additional support and cooler sleeping surface. Memory foam mattresses virtually eliminate motion transfer. (you won’t feel your sleep partner move) Emerson stated, “We offer a 30-day comfort guarantee because we want you to love your new mattress” When you purchase a new mattress from Colton they will donate your old mattress to people in need if it is still sleepable.

There are 25 different models to choose from at the showroom in south Asheville.

Visit with Mike Emerson or Rick Reed and they will help you select the perfect mattress for you.

Colton sells directly to the consumer, eliminating distributors and retail stores, to keep prices competitive with national brands. Colton has mattresses for every budget, prices range from $110.00- $5000.00. Colton is committed to manufacturing and selling the highest-quality mattresses and when you buy direct from the factory you save 10-50% every day. Colton builds and stocks a wide selection of mattress types and sizes.

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Colton Mattress specializes in 4 Types of Mattresses: • 2-sided mattresses that can be flipped over (97% of mattresses sold today by the national brand companies are 1-sided mattress that don’t last nearly as long as the 2-sided ones built in years past).

• Natural Latex Foam Mattresses • Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattresses • Adjustable beds that the head and foot can be elevated for maximum comfort.

848 Hendersonville Road | Asheville (Biltmore Forest), NC 28803 | 828-299-4445 | www.coltonmattress.com Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Closed Sunday

Designing your Dream Home So, you’ve bought a new house... You love it; it has the good bones. You may, however, quickly realize that buying a great house doesn’t equate to having a great home. Now you need to turn this structure, this mass of wood and shingles, into a dream home, incorporating your design tastes and preferences, while never loosing sight of your busy and sometimes messy lifestyle.

Getting started on designing your dream home can feel overwhelming, but breaking it into manageable steps helps. “The first step in this process is getting really, really clear on your design preferences. Simply put, what interior style do you love? What makes you feel comfortable?” says Phyllis Roberts, designer and owner of Divine Living, a boutique furniture store located next to Earthfare on Hendersonville Road in Asheville. Phyllis doesn’t recommend getting hung up on style labels, such as “contemporary” or “traditional”. Recognizing that a picture paints a thousand words, she suggests collecting photos and bookmarking webpages that exemplify the style you love. Great resources for viewing different design styles include Houzz.com and Pinterest.com.

Using these resources can help you get clarity on both design styles and color preferences.

The next step is determining the best layout for your room. At this point, many people will want to get professional help, especially if they have a challenging layout. In looking for a great designer, it is best to steer clear of any designer whose design portfolio contains photos of rooms that all look alike. A great designer will create fresh, original designs for each and every client. Design assistance is available at many of the better furniture stores. For example, Divine Living offers complimentary design services to its customers.

After you understand your design preferences and you’ve determined your optimal furniture layout, its time to start selecting the individual furniture pieces. Your family composition and lifestyle will play heavily into making both your furniture and fabric selections. Regardless of your budget or lifestyle, for rooms that will see heavy use, in the long run, it is most cost effective to buy the highest quality furniture that you can afford. When selecting custom made upholstered sofas and chairs, many better manufacturers, in addition to fabric and finish choices, also offer seat and back cushion options that allow consumers to change the comfort level of their furniture. Manufacturer’s like Norwalk, which is carried exclusively in Western North Carolina at Divine Living, takes this process further by allowing consumers to change arm and leg styles and the number of seat and back cushions, as well as, allowing for use of multiple fabrics per style.

For assistance designing your dream home, contact Phyllis at: Divine Living Furniture 1856 Hendersonville Rd #F Asheville, NC 28803 828-505-7991 phyllis@divinelivingfurniture.com

when you are looking for a quality piece of furniture for your home,

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WE OFFER A LARGE SELECTION of mattresses, sofas, occasional tables, adjustable beds, dining room tables, and much more.

Each piece is crafted with quality in mind. You won’t find anything better!

At Erwin Hills Wayside Furniture, we work with a large number of vendors to provide you with the best possible services, quality furniture, and awesome accessories. If you are interested in learning more about our vendors, you can find links to their websites below. We look forward to helping you redecorate your home!

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• Franklin • Simmons Bedding • Simmons Upholstery • Southerland Bedding • TEI • Bernards • Largo • Serta Upholstery • Best Home Furnishings • Carolina Furniture Works • England • Jamison Bedding • K.I.T.H. • Lancer • Liberty • Vaughan - Bassett

We have been in business since 1970, and we offer the best buying and shopping experience locally. Our salespeople are friendly; we carry quality furniture, and we provide FAST delivery for all of your furniture purchases. Best prices in town!

If you need help choosing the perfect piece of furniture for your home, we can help you! Our friendly staff members have experience in the furniture business and know what looks good. Once you walk into our store, you will instantly see the difference. Ditch the big box stores and come find quality furniture for your home at Erwin Hills Wayside Furniture WE ARE COMMITTED to providing each of our customers with the best customer service and the best deals in town. We KNOW you won’t find better deals and service anywhere else! We are a family owned and operated store, and we have been in business since 1970. We look forward to helping you find exactly what you are looking for

507 New Leicester Hwy Asheville, NC | 828-254-7936 | www.erwinhillswaysidefurniture.com

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