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Chelsey Bowen

Chelsey Bowen is a Decorating Editor for HGTV.com and contributor to Design Happens

Apr 28

High Point: Hey Ya’ll, Paula Has a Furniture Line

One of the most exciting new lines we’ve checked out at High Point Furniture Market is the Paula Deen Home Collection. Paula, who as I’m sure you know, is one of our favorite Food Network stars and in addition to her show, cookbooks and other ventures, she is now adding furniture design to her list.

We met The Bag Lady herself and got the chance to hear firsthand about the her leap from food to home furnishings. She shared with us how from the start of her business, she wanted to make quality food and sell it for a fair price and now Universal Furniture has done just that with her furnishings line. You’re going to love it!

One of Paula’s favorite pieces in the new collection is The Bag Lady’s Cabinet, which features two framed glass doors and eight ample drawers that mimic 16 narrow map drawers.

Inspired by her home in Savannah, the furniture is stylish, but it’s also utilitarian. Paula talked about seeing the completed line for the first time, “It was very emotional for me because Universal actually came into my home and we went through it with a fine-tooth comb. They really got it: the things that I love in my home. It makes you feel good.”

Another cool piece is the Put Your Feet Up Table, which features turned legs, two drawers and a lift top that is perfect for a laptop or having a snack.

We’ll post more Paula love soon, so check back! Plus, more High Point coverage to come, including a peek behind the magic of the Walt Disney Signature Collection.

For more of our coverage on the High Point Furniture Market, click here.

Posted at 6:30 am

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  1. You should visit FoodNetworkHumor.com if you’re a fan of the food network, they poke fun at the shows and the hosts and it’s absolutely hysterical. No, this isn’t a spam link! :)

    neo on April 28, 2009 at 10:02 AM
  2. Who is the mfg. Looks like Lexington from 6 to 8 years ago. I have several pieces that color already.

    cathy on April 29, 2009 at 7:13 PM
  3. Love the furniture. Where can it be bought?

    Victoria Green on April 29, 2009 at 7:29 PM
  4. I love the cabinet! I’m confused, though, after looking through quite a few different websites and googling it, how to get the furniture. (?) Anybody know? Oh…and the FoodNetwork Humor page is pretty funny :)

    Amber on April 29, 2009 at 10:38 PM
  5. Hey Everyone,

    Sorry, I should have put this information above, but her furniture line isn’t in stores yet. It’s set to hit retail stores in August, and you can find your closest retailer at the manufacturer’s website: http://www.universalfurniture.com

    Hope that helps!
    Chelsey

    Chelsey on April 30, 2009 at 9:35 AM
  6. TheHome.com has a video interview with her, including some footage of her new collection from High Point Market, if you’re interested.

    http://thehome.com/2009/05/06/paula-deen-home-introduced-at-high-point-market

    Jason Windsor on May 28, 2009 at 12:19 PM
  7. Excellent. The table on the picture will go perfectly with the furniture I just bought.

    Katso Farino on January 20, 2010 at 5:55 PM
  8. Stone lite Furniture has a large collection and we are very proud to offer Tables collection. Thanks
    <a href ="http://store.stonelitefurniture.com/&quot; >Stonelite Furniture

    john on January 21, 2010 at 9:51 AM
  9. Amazing collection. I loved the style

    How to Buy Furniture on March 3, 2010 at 10:14 PM
  10. Read this article for excellent advise on buying furniture: http://hubpages.com/hub/Furniture-and-Design-Prin…

    @C__Pinto on March 3, 2010 at 10:17 PM
  11. I just bought this cabinet and many of her other pieces today for my new home. I am so excited and now I have to find out how y'all got that fabric to make curtains out of it. I love the fabric but was afraid (because I have little ones) to do such a light color on a seat.

    Stacey on April 19, 2010 at 1:57 AM
  12. This Paula Deen collection is still going strong for us. Not just a name on furniture, but quality furniture and it shows.

    Furniture Barn on May 1, 2010 at 2:52 PM
  13. This is gorgeous furniture, however the area rug is delightful.

    Seane Threeks

    Seane Threeks on September 20, 2010 at 2:41 AM