Pierre Deux Web Site Brings Holiday Cheer to One Lucky Woman

Furniture World Magazine

Thursday morning, December 19th, was just like any other busy shopping day on New York's Madison Avenue, with people hustling and bustling to find the perfect gift - and spending lots of money doing it. Except for one lucky woman who had the luxury of taking her time perusing the finest French Country home furnishing products - and not spending a dime of her own money! Rosemary Thurston, a resident of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, and longtime Internet shopper of Pierre Deux, was browsing the Pierre Deux Web site (www.pierredeux.com) for holiday gifts when she stumbled upon the contest. The Shopping Spree contest runs monthly, and by simply filling out a few lines of information, any Pierre Deux Internet visitor becomes eligible. "I was online searching for Le Cordon Bleu foods to give as gifts, when I saw the Santa Claus icon," says Thurston. "I clicked on it, not expecting to win." Well, win she did - $2,500 to spend to her liking. Accompanied by her husband, Robert Thurston, and close friend, Lenore Curti, the trio arrived in Manhattan in a limousine courtesy of Pierre Deux to the Flagship store at 625 Madison Avenue at 59th Street. After spending two hours in the store, Thurston finally decided upon several items to revamp her colonial-style home. "I wanted a chair for my living room, something to make it a bit more formal," she explained. Store manager Louise Tanis helped Thurston select the perfect taupe, channel-backed, antique chair. Thurston also sought furnishings that would bring traditional warmth to her dining room. She selected a pewter chandelier and dinnerware because of their rich luster and easy maintenance. "This surprise brightened up my day and these Pierre Deux products are sure to brighten up my home for years to come," Thurston smiled. There are 11 Pierre Deux stores throughout the United States, or you may order Pierre Deux merchandise from their catalogue. To order toll free 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone, call: 1-888-PIERRE2 (1-888-743-7732) or by visiting the Pierre Deux Web site: www.pierredeux.com.