So Long Fingers!

One of the long time merchants in Houston has been Fingers Furniture. Not long ago the owner of the business has a fatal heart attack. His family has apparently decided not to continue the business. There is a huge sale going on right now in anticipation of the closing of the stores, some of which are almost historic landmarks. Maybe the time to get that home theater seating I have been wanting is right now!




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What's Old Is What's New!

When I was a little boy our first television set was in a cabinet that became a part of the furniture in the living room. Most televisions were such console models. For the past few decades televisions became more modular. But a recent development is the pop up tv, which has the flat screen monitor is housed inside an elegant piece of furniture, such as a dresser or cabinet.




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Mattress Mac

One of the great rags to riches stories in the Houston area in recent years is that of Jim “Mattress Mac” McInvale. He came to Houston with only a small bankroll and opened a home furniture business. He is a very hard worker and a master at promotig his business. His television adds were so high energy that everyone knew his business and where it was located. He has become one of the richest men in Houston and a real philanthropist.




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