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Sac Gift Wrapping 101

Alright – so let’s get real. Sacs, even when in their vacuum-packed-1/8th their size-shape, are almost impossible to gift wrap. Sure, you can stick a bow on the sucker – but good luck leaving that under the tree for the twelve days of Christmas. We’re willing to bet that before the partridge lands in the pear tree, your previously unwitting recipient will have figured out his or her present. (The size name on the side of the duffel is a dead give away.) So what do you do to ensure that your special someone has something to unwrap come the holidays? Here are some of our best suggestions:

1. Wrap the Cover, Hide the Sac. The easiest of the options, boxing up the cover is a great way to give someone something to open. And once they pull it out – confusedly reading the ‘LoveSac – The Big One’ tag – you move to the closet and yank out that giant 90 lbs bag of foam while the giftee shrieks in delight. But what happens if your ordered a Custom Cover that won’t get there before the holidays, or the cover you wanted was out of stock?

2. Wrap a KickSac, Phur Ball, or Throw Pillow when option one isn’t feasible. KickSacs and Phur Balls look a lot like LoveSacs – it makes a great gag gift for those young and old who were sure they were getting a Sac! Wait until the X-Box Box syndrome sets in, and then repeat the last step of option one. But wait – not that mean? Or feel like some of your (more dimwitted) friends still won’t understand?

3. Try this – take the aforementioned Other Comfy Stuff (KickSac, Phur Ball, Throw Pillow, Blanket – whatever!) and wrap it in a LoveSac T-shirt, furoshiki style. Instead of using a vintage scarf of traditional furoshiki scarf, try using a LoveSac T-Shirt – logo in if you want to preserve the surprise – and watch your giftee squeal in delight over the Sac and sweet extra LoveSac shirt. Not to mention, it’s eco-friendly!

Want to give method 3 a try? Check out the video below (the ‘books’ tutorial is a great guide for wrapping boxed Phur Feet Slippers) – and stay tuned for more updates on how to Sac out this holiday season!



The Last Day Before the Big Day

This is it: the last day that we as a store are open before the Best LoveSac Sale of the Year (AKA, Black Friday). I know, I know, it’s awful that we abandon you in your furniture-planning hour of need, but as one of the only days off granted to us in retail – and one laden with food, family, and friends at that – we don’t feel too guilty. What does our day off mean for you?

Make sure you know what you want and are comfortable with all sale details NOW. Not sure what we’re talking about? Scroll down a few posts and check out the Black Friday Sale Details. Still have questions? Give us a call at 414.774.5683, shoot us an e-mail at mayfair@lovesac.com, or leave us a comment on this blog. After 9pm tonight, we will not be in the store to answer our phone, but we will do our best to check the blog comments and the e-mail (although blog comments are your best bet). Still concerned? Get in line early on Friday – our staffers will be making periodic announcements and line checks to see if anyone is in dire need of having a question answered.

Make sure you have a back up plan. If something is out of stock, we do not (except for very, very rare occasions) promise to have it back in stock before Christmas. In the case of package deals – like the Cow Phur for Super and City Sacs – once they’re gone, they are 100% sold out and we will not have the option to order you more. If you have your heart set on one of those, come EARLY or have a plan for a different Sac/Cover combo that you won’t mind taking home instead.

Make sure your alarms are set. The best part of the deal takes place between 5am – 5:59am. Have an alarm set and get here early – lines start forming at the door of our store around 4am. Coming in from out of town? Check the Mayfair Mall website for directions. Once you’re in the mall, we’re upstairs towards Macy’s, directly across from the Movie Theater. Not an early riser? You can still snag a small deal later in the day, too! (But trust us – if you get up early, your suffering will not be in vain.)

See you then!



You know the sale. Now what?

You just heard about our awesome Black Friday sale – 30% off in the first hour we’re open! – and if you didn’t, you should probably scroll to the post beneath this one and check it out. Undoubtedly, you’re super psyched about the amazing discount you’re about to get (once you drag yourself out of bed and into line the morning after Thanksgiving). But what do you do in the meantime?

First and foremost, figure out what you want. The lines on Black Friday are notoriously long – last year, ours was the second largest in Mayfair and went all the way down to the Body Shop (three stores away, for those of you unfamiliar with Mayfair). Because of this, we try very hard to get customers in and out as quickly as possible – but we can only do that if you have an idea of what you are looking at before hand. There will be lovely staff members available to help you, but you need to have some idea of color and size if you want to be home before the last of the leftovers have been devoured.

How do you figure out what you want? Stop into the store! Give us a call (414.774.5683)! Those of you with telephonophobia, feel free to e-mail us or even leave us a comment on the blog. Keep in mind, however, we are closed on Thursday (to devour turkeys and tofurkeys of our own) so get in touch with us as soon as possible. You can even shop around on the website, but please keep in mind – LoveSac.com is generally about 25% more expensive than what you will pay in-store.

What do you do once you know what you want? Set your alarm. To get the best deals, you need to get up and get here during the first hour the mall is open – 5:00am – 5:59am – and we don’t want anyone oversleeping! Plan out your outfit for the big day, organize a balanced breakfast. Cooking for Thanksgiving? Toss together a quiche from the leftovers and heat it up Friday morning.

Good luck everybody – we’ll see you bright and early Friday!



The moment you’ve been waiting for… the Black Friday Sale!

Are you ready for the best sale of the year? We certainly hope so – and this year, it’s going to be great. From the first hour we’re open (5:00am – 5:59am) you’ll be getting 30% off everything*.

That’s right – we said 30% off everything*. For a store that does not often run sales, this is a pretty big deal. You can get the sale on Sacs, Covers, Other Comfy Stuff (blankets, pillows, Nooder and friends, slippers), and even Sactionals. That’s right: you can get your dream living room at one of the best rates you’ll ever see in our store, all for the first hour of Black Friday. And of course, you can’t forget the limited edition packages. SuperSac Cow Phur Packages will be $599, while CitySac Cow Phur Packages will be $499.

Once the clock strikes 6am, the amazing savings will be over, but the savings themselves won’t be quite gone: you’ll be able to get 10% off everything* until close of business at 10pm.

Now, for all the nitty gritty details. First of all, as you can imagine, there are going to be a lot of people who want to get in on this sale. It’s in your best interesting to get up and get here as early as possible: stores in the mall open at 5am, but Mayfair will likely be open much earlier (we expect lines to start forming around 4am, if not beforehand), so plan ahead! As your friendly sales associates, we’re going to try as hard as possible to get you in and out of the store as quickly as possible, but sometimes lines might not accommodate. That being said, we will be taking measures to ensure that if you are in the store (or at least in the line for the store) before your sale hour ends, you will get the sale you were waiting for (even if you’re not rung up at the register during that sale). Likewise, we will be equally as strict with those of you who are late. Think your sixth grade teacher strict: no exceptions. If you get into line at 6.01, you will unfortunately be included in the 10% off group, so just remember, better early than late!

The second nitty gritty detail is in terms of inventory. Sac buyers, almost all of you will be able to take your inserts home with you same day. Those of you who won’t, we have more inserts on their way and you’ll be able to snag ‘em in the next few weeks. Sactional buyers: we know you, we love you, we appreciate you, but the unfortunate price you have to pay for the most amazing Sactional Sale ever is that you will not be able to pick your product up same day. Don’t worry – we have oodles in stock – we just don’t have the time or staff to get all of that delivered on such a busy day. In your case we’ll be getting in touch with you all to set up separate pick up times in the next few weeks.

Now for covers and the dreaded * that you saw next to ‘everything.’ Covers are a hot commodity that we are always short on, and now is no exception. Some of you will be able to take your covers same day (on a first come/first served basis), and others of you will have to wait; however, we will not stop you from preordering your covers to get the sale prices. You might just have a little bit of a wait, which again is a small price to pay for a great deal. If you’re concerned on getting product for the Holidays, just ask your friendly Sales Rep (we will be the lovely ladies in the LoveSac shirts, for the record) and she will be able to help you out. As far as the dreaded * goes, we do have to inform you:

*Discounts do not apply to Custom Order Covers from any of the four Custom Order books or Top Grain Leather for 6 Series. You are more than welcome to purchase any of these at full price, though, keeping in mind you can still get your inserts (Sac or Sactional) with the discount. Want a better deal on leather? Consider going to 5 Series Black Leather, which is included in the 30% off!

Sounds pretty great, right? We can guarantee that this is the best deal you’ll get all year long (and probably all next year long, too), so start making your selections on what you want to get and setting your alarms now, folks. Remember, if you have any questions on product or the sale, please give us a call at 414.774.5683 or e-mail at mayfair@lovesac.com. You can even leave a comment on our blog and we’ll try to get back to you. We’ll do our best to help you during any business hours (and even some non business ones when the blog is concerned). Other than that, rest while you can and we’ll see you on Friday!



INTRODUCING MADE IN AMERICA

Have you ever wondered what happens when you come into LoveSac, browse through the Pre-Made Cover Swatches and… find absolutely nothing that you want?

Have no fear! For those with particular, Colorful, Discerning, Fierce, or Brilliant tastes, we have four new swatch books, all of which comprise our brand new Made in America line of Custom Order Covers. The new books come with new materials: everything from Microsuede to Velvet and Chenille, and even our new Indoor-Outdoor covers (for those looking to take your Sactionals on an adventure in the Great Outdoors – or just your backyard).

Covers vary in price based on what material you are looking for, but with new colors, patterns, and textures, we guarantee you’ll love them no matter what. For those of you interested in custom covers, keep in mind that they take about 6 – 8 weeks to get in stock (though they ship directly to you, so a repeat visit to the store is not necessary for those of you dreading a drive).

Ready to be Brilliant? Colorful? Fierce? Discerning? Stop in and drool over the new books with us – you won’t be disappointed!

For those of you waiting on Black Friday Sales, we can offer this hint: Custom Covers are (unfortunately) never included in our sales. But that doesn’t mean you can’t score a great price on your insert when you order a cover! Stay tuned for full Black Friday details coming out on Monday.



Happy 10th Birthday LoveSac!

Does anyone remember back in the day when your MovieSac size was lovingly referred to as the Tonolove? (Some of you with really old covers might still see this displayed on the tag of your ancient microsuedes and corduroy covers!) Well, it being our 10th birthday and all, we have a Tonolove to give: namely to you, the people who have been supporting and loving us all these years. For this weekend only, if you purchase any MovieSac with full priced cover, receive $200 off the price of the insert! It’s a great deal and a great time to snag some extra seating for all that family coming into town for the holidays.

We look forward to seeing you in the store this weekend – and here’s to another 10 great years!

Corporate celebrates with cake!



#Winning in Spring

And now, an interruption from your regularly scheduled programming for a special announcement: one of our rockstar PDSE’s (that’s Personal Demo & Sales Experts, to you) has proven herself to be not just a rockstar, but #winning, as well. That’s right – she’s made it through to Round 3 of Charlie Sheen’s internship competition. We’re all very proud of her and wish her the best of luck! For all of you who want to watch her talking (very quickly) about social media, check out the video below!:

And now, we’d like to return you to your regularly scheduled programming and the pure beauty that is TuftedTweed 5 Series Sactionals in the Spring Line:

P.S. For those still in search of floor model Sactionals – we have one set up left: 2 bases, 4 sides (basic loveseat setup) in Courtney Cachet Quilted Grey Chenille. Get it while it lasts!



The Spring Line is now HERE!

After a tiresome day of resetting our floor, I’m proud to announce that the LoveSac Spring Line is now live on our floor! We’re happily showcasing Manhattan Velvet, Camel Tweed, Champagne Velvet, and Purpletini Velvet – and to celebrate, we’ve made them available in special Limited Edition Sac Packages (For Super, Super, Pillow, and MovieSacs, respectively.) We’ve also released Camel Tweed and Champagne Velvet for 6 Series Sactionals, along with a very gorgeous first-time-ever TuftedTweed version of Camel for 5 Series (it’s cute as a button!). Collectively, we consider this to be one of the most beautiful lines we’ve ever released; and all in the name of Vintage Style. Click the link below to see pictures of the new Packages and great Accessories!

P.S. Please pay special attention to Francis, the DIY Deer Head that will be available in the packages! We’re about the enter a very fierce decorating competition with the other stores that make up Sac Nation – if you have any ideas on how to make Francis amazing, please pass them along! Without further ado:

 

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The Super Bowl is almost here: Do you know where YOU’LL be sitting?

Well, with the help of some new promotions, we think we have an idea. From now until January 17th, in addition to our Sactional Promotion, we will be offering up some great covers for the MovieSac for only $50 with purchase of insert! You’re probably familiar with our cover contenders – the sleek and patterned Brown ManorSuede and the light and textured Heathered Tweed.

Need something bigger than the MovieSac to hold all of your fandom? Come and get a full Sactional demo any time between now and February 6th and we’ll give you $100 off of a full priced pre-made SuperSac Cover with purchase of full priced insert. Covers, as everyone knows, are integral to the general wash ability of your Sac, especially during wild events like the Super Bowl. (Let’s face it, no one wants dip spilled on their Sac.)

Stop on by – we want you to be as comfortable as possible as you cheer on your favorite team!



Merry Christmas to All, and to All a SuperSac!

Merry Christmas, everyone! We at LoveSac are, as we usually are during Holidays, resting before another big day at the mall – this time, the day after Christmas, the second biggest shopping day of the year. For those of you who are kicking yourselves for missing the Black Friday sale, well, this won’t be quite the same – but it will be your last chance of the year to give yourself some comfort.

Our deals will consist of:

$50 off the last of the ManorSuede Super or City Packages (which brings them pretty darn close to Black Friday prices!)

$50 off ANY INSTOCK SAC COVER with purchase of Sac Insert

$50 off The Bomb Pillow (haven’t heard of The Bomb? Stop in and check it out!)

$50 off any of our Blankets – that means the Love Throw or The King Blanket. Sweet!

And what about those of you sitting with your fingers crossed for Sactionals? Well, if you’re looking at 5 Series, think about our Manor Suede – on December 26th, when you buy 4 bases and 4 sides, you’ll get another side free. This will give you a perfect 4 base/5 side set up, which gives you more versatility than you can imagine. Don’t believe us? Find one of our friendly PDSE’s and ask them to show you the blocks – after all, seeing is believing.

Until tomorrow, have a very merry (and very comfortable) Christmas!