LEGACY OF GIVING
The Bernhardt Furniture family, now being run by the 4th generation, has been in business for 125 years and this year, to celebrate they’re sharing twelve Stories of Giving on a new site, http://bernhardt125years.com, which highlights twelve employees and artisans who have made a personal contribution to helping those in need in Western North Carolina, where Bernhardt Furniture’s factory is located. The Bernhardt family is also making contributions to those charities that mean the most to their twelve featured employees and artisans.
I had the pleasure of visiting the Bernhardt showroom yesterday here in High Point, North Carolina, which was full of beautiful items. I especially appreciate their attention to detail, as in the jewelry like hardware on one of their buffet consoles, featured in the title picture.
Leslie Hendrix Wood’s design office in Midland, Texas, a preview picture of which is shown below, is furnished with Bernhardt’s SALON collection. { The wallpaper is by Maya Romanoff, who unfortunately passed away earlier this year. Leslie wrote this tribute to him. }
Here at Hadley Court, one of the three pillars of our brand is #FamilyTraditions and we honor this program from Bernhardt who is upholding a family tradition we hold dear, too, that of giving back.
For their first Story of Giving, the Bernhardt family selected their executive assistant, Dawn Barrett, the founder of Dress to Impress which helps young women who can’t afford a prom dress in her community get one, to improve their self esteem. For more info, see http://graceplace.info.
This is Dawn and here’s her story on Bernhardt’s Stories of Giving site.
As we all know: #ittaksavillage to make an impact. We appreciate Bernhardt celebrating 125 years in business by giving back in this wonderful way to their employees and the charitable causes they care about the most.
for
Leslie Hendrix Wood
Decorator
Midland, Texas
Founder, Editor In Chief
Hadley Court
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Andrew says
April 21, 2014 at 8:35 amGiving back to any community is to be highly commended. I especially liked the Dress to Impress idea of providing prom dresses for young girls who may not have the means to get one otherwise.
It reminds me of my mother who ran a prom dress business and on many occasions she would offer dresses to girls who were from one parent families or whom she knew could not afford to buy a prom dress. Keep up the great work that you do and God Bless.
Leslie Hendrix Wood says
April 21, 2014 at 9:30 amThank you, Ted, for taking your time to comment on this post about Bernhardt Furniture Company’s *Giving Back* initiative. It is truly to be commended which is why we featured it on the blog. They represent a wonderful American furniture family which has been in business for 4 generations.
Thank you, too, for sharing the story about your mother who ran a prom dress business and offered dresses to girls who might not otherwise be able to afford a prom dress.
One tiny act of kindness like your Mom offered to these girls, must have had wonderful repurcussions in their lives re: their self esteem.
Please come back and visit us anytime, Ted!
Thank you again for sharing your story ~
The Hadley Court Team
Stephanie Lowder says
April 6, 2014 at 7:43 pmOn behalf of everyone at Bernhardt, thank you so very much for this tribute.
As we mark our 125th anniversary, Bernhardt reaffirms our founding values—not only of making quality furniture, but also of building a strong community. We are so proud of the caring and giving human beings who comprise our company and give of themselves within their communities.
So, thank you for appreciating not only what we make, but also who we are.
All the best, and much continuing success!
Leslie says
April 9, 2014 at 8:18 pmStephanie,
It always a pleasure to feature Bernhardt. I missed getting to see you at market. I have seen some beautiful new Bernhardt pieces on Facebook and Pinterest.
All the best,
Leslie Wood
Leslie Hendrix Wood says
April 15, 2014 at 9:53 amThank you again, Stephanie, for responding on behalf of your client, Bernhardt Furniture Company. It was a pleasure to feature their Stories of Giving initiative on Hadley Court.
Have a blessed day ~
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Thank you, quite great post.
Leslie Hendrix Wood says
April 16, 2014 at 12:01 pmThank you, Garry, and it’s so nice to hear that you’re enjoying our writing style and our posts. Our team appreciates you stopping by to say so!
Have a blessed day,
Hadley Court