November 10, 2010

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

November 17th | 5:00 p.m.
at L.V. Harkness
531 West Short St., Lexington

Join us for cocktails with East Hampton's
famed fabric designer Pamela Ferrari.
Be the first to see her exclusive fabrics,
unique to Central Kentucky.

November 15, 2010

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

For the past two years L.V. Harkness has worked diligently to provide Arnold Palmer with trophies for his Kingdom Cup Tournament. Hard work deserves a little time for play, right? Carol and Whitney from the L.V. Harkness crew were fortunate enough to attend Arnold Palmer's 2010 Kingdom Cup Tourna

November 19, 2010

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Thanks to all who came out to our Holiday Open House. We hope you all had as good a time as we did. See you next year!

November 19, 2010

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Looking for a good holiday gift idea?

Through December 2nd get free personalization, when you order a Graphic Image calendar, planner, photo album, frame, journal, notebook or other leather accessory. This offer is good for two free lines of personalization per Graphic Image product. Clic

December 1, 2010

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Remember that great KIA Sorento commercial that ran during the Superbowl? It featured a motley crew of children's toys on an adventurous road trip. Well, there's a boogaloo in that commercial. Yes, a boogaloo. Specifically, one named <

December 3, 2010

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Our good friend Anna Weatherley made an appearance in Vanity Fair. Will her next motif feature guns? Well,

December 10, 2010

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

2010 has been a big year for L.V. Harkness. Since the announcement four year ago that the world would descend on Lexington in the Autumn of 2010, L.V. Harkness has been hard at work preparing for our involvement. Meg Jewett and her staff developed the unbelievably beautiful team and ind

January 19, 2011

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600

It’s no secret that we love to travel. Swiftly packing a carry-on and catching the next flight to Paris to chase down a limited handbag is simply a matter of course. There are times, however, when a jet isn’t required for fine gifts — sometimes we

January 21, 2011

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600

After nine long months of product selection, photography, layout, and editing, L.V. Harkness & Co. has produced its first catalogue in-house. Abounding with a collection of wondrous items and limited edition marvels, the catalogue also follows the adventures of

January 24, 2011

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600

L.V. Harkness will be holding small cocktail buffets by request to show you what can be done with your existing dinnerware pattern. We know most of you enjoy entertaining but might be tired of using the same table settings. Or maybe you have always been interested in throwing a dinner party b

March 3, 2011

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Following in the illustrious footsteps of The Paperweight (who sadly closed their doors recently), L.V. Harkness now offers in-house printing services. To mark the occasion, we are having an open event with Crane & Co. on Wednesday, the ninth of March at five o'clock. Cr

April 27, 2011

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Do you plan on waking up early to watch The Royal Wedding of Prince William & Catherine Middleton? Watch it with us here at L.V. Harkness!
April 29, 2011 &

April 29, 2011

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

4 a.m. is a wee bit early for some folks. Don't tell that to the 35 people who came to L.V. Harkness to watch The Royal Wedding this morning. There was a great turnout, including two writers from England. Thank you to everyone who showed up!

stemware that can be purchased for under $100. Not bad!

July 15, 2011

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500

It was announced this week that Links of London will be the official jewelry provider for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Seeing as how the games are being held in London, this seems like an excellent fit. Links of London has bee

August 5, 2011

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Thursday, August 25th from 10am to 5pm
Friday, August 26th from 10am to 4pm

Restoration Experts from Cincinnati Plating & Repair Company and Old World Restorations a

September 22, 2011

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Back in March we launched our new stationery lines and custom printing services. We are still going strong and loving every minute of it. If you haven't made it in yet, we have the perfect excuse for you to take a peek.

On Wednesday, September 28th we are hosting a trunk show featuring Th

October 5, 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Charmed by Lexington earlier this year, designer Carleton Varney will be visiting again. A past featured speaker at the Blue Grass Trust's 14th Annual Antiques and Garden Show in March 2011, Mr. Varney has a new book out, titled Mr. Color: The Greenbrier and Other Decorating Adventures.

November 14, 2011

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Thanks to all who came out to our Holiday Open House. We hope you all had as good a time as we did. See you next year!

January 26, 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

I doubt ATL is ever ready for LVH. This year Meg, Emily and Rob invaded Atlanta; they picked through the bad and the ugly and brought back the perfect. Sadly, this year I don't have any photographs of the LVH crew in silly hat

February 6, 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Beautiful Orlando. Golfing in the morning, rolling in the Rolls in the afternoon, and poolside cocktails with Arnold Palmer in the evening (just a few more years we'll be calling him Arnie to his face). The Bayhill Lodge is spectacular, and so was Mr. Palmer's 2012 Kingdom Cup. We know a good thi

February 7, 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

If Puxsutawney Phil is to be believed, we have to trudge through a few more weeks of winter. You know, it's the perfect opportunity to invite a few friends over for lunch while we're all waiting for things to warm up outside — white chicken chili seems appropriate. And if you're going to en

February 9, 2012

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

TOPS in Le

February 28, 2012

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Back when Dante was writing La divina commedia, the monks of Santa Maria Novella were brewing up a masterpiece of their own.

They learned how to infuse Florentine rose petals with water, to make Rosewater, famous for its antiseptic, purifying and anti-oxidant properties. We've be

February 29, 2012

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

A special leap day treat: a fox writing a letter. H

March 13, 2012

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Giza 45 refers to the quality of the Egyptian cotton. Grades are based upon the length and diameter of fiber and condition of the cotton. The longer the fiber and the smaller the diameter, the f

March 14, 2012

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Thursday, March 29 - 10 to 5
Friday, March 30 - 10 to 4

Come in to L.V. Harkness for our Silver Restoration Event and bring your silver, brass, copper, nickel, and gold to be professionally restored. Silver experts will be available and appointments are accepted, call 859-225-7474.

March 22, 2012

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

For the handbag afficionado, we present: handbags by Phil Luangrath. These exotic bags are the newest addition to the L.V. Harkness showroom.

Phil sees a handbag as a piece of art and it shows in the purses he designs. Just as Michelangelo saw a statue within a block of stone, Phil sees a

April 2, 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

We're not fortune tellers, but we've got a crystal ball that says Kentucky wins the national championship.
We also predict this 3" crystal ball from Waterford will be available for $135 in the very near future. Go CATS!

April 3, 2012

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Our prognostication skills were verified last night as the University of Kentucky completed their incredible season by winning the school's 8th National Championship. If you are planning to come downtown for the rally this afternoon, stop in and preorder your own limited edition, numbered c

May 8, 2012

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Surprise Mom this year with a gift that shows your appreciation for her years of love, patience, and dare we say, mercy. Yes, moms are very special and at L.V. Harkness our knowledgeable sales staff can help you find the perfect gift of refined taste, elegance and charm, all the qualities that mo

May 10, 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Recently, this question has arisen: Alpaca is a wool, but what type of animal is the alpaca?

Fortunately, our good friends at SFERRA have an answer. According to them:
The alpaca is a long-haired, domesticated member of the camel family, native to South America, and highly-pri

May 16, 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

For Decorators' Showcase 2012, L.V. Harkness has designed a stunning porch arrangement that is sure to put you in a summertime, easy livin' kind of mood. Below are some images of this fabulous setup and if you wish to see the arrangement in person at Highland Hall, a link has been provided for ti

June 1, 2012

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Join L.V. Harkness for a relaxed Flag Day celebration with Juliska. Treat yourself to delicious barbecue, beer and wine while enjoying a live musical performance by Brother Barrett and the Barrows. You will also have the opportunity to meet author Jamie Nicholson as he signs his new book "Th

June 7, 2012

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

With plans firmly in place, the crew is prepping the store and anxiously awaiting one of our biggest in-store events. So be sure to mark your calendars, set a reminder on your phone and come on down for some great live music, beer, wine, and delicious barbecue (all the trappings of a great Americ

June 20, 2012

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Some helpful tips from Sferra on how to determine the correct tablecloth size for your table.

For a square or oblong table:

- Measure the length and width of the table.

- Decide on the length of the drop you prefer. The drop is the amount of fabric

June 22, 2012

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Some beautiful new products are coming out of the L.V. Harkness fabric workroom and we wanted to share one of our newest creations. This monogrammed slipcover, created in-house with the help of our monogram specialist, is a perfect summertime decorating option. Fully lined and corded on the edge,

July 20, 2012

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Thursday, August 23 - 10 to 5
Friday, August 24 - 10 to 4

July 30, 2012

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Sferra has some great advice on caring for your bed linens.

Caring for your bed linens can be easy if you follow some simple suggestions. In return, you will prolong the life of your bed linens and preserve their beautiful appearance. While SFERRA bed linens are

July 31, 2012

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

As the term implies, "Egyptian cotton" is used to describe cotton grown in Egypt. The fertile Nile River valley of Egypt has long been considered the most desirable setting for gro

August 3, 2012

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Today has been a hectic day for the rooftop garden here at LVH. In a matter of hours famed rooftop gardener Jon Carloftis transformed the already gorgeous terrace into a thriving vegetable garden. Despite the rain and gloom, the garden turned into a bright agricultural wonder. Check out some of t

September 5, 2012

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Discover the effect of shape and size on the perception of wine. Join L.V. Harkness & Co. for Wine Tasting at Q: What is Cashmere?

A: Cashmere is wool obtained from the Cashmere goat.

November 12, 2012

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Paper white bulbs are here, just in time for the holidays. These beautiful plants have a long association with Christmastime and are easy to grow. They take three to four weeks to produce blooms, so plan ahead and have these wonderful plants as an added holiday decor

November 13, 2012

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Join L.V. Harkness for our annual Holiday Open House this Thursday, November 15, 6-8:30 p.m. The store has been transformed into a winter wonderland and we have many wonderful new gift options for both men and women. Get a head start on your holiday shopping while enjoying all the festivities of

November 16, 2012

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Last night a festive atmosphere greeted those in attendance for our annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy some images from all the fun!

November 27, 2012

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

We have some fantastic events coming up in the month of December starting with a Men's Night Out on Tuesday, December 11 from 4-7p.m. Come enjoy a bourbon tasting with Buffalo Trace and meet famed Keeneland artist Peter Williams as he signs his new book. You can also browse the store for great gi

November 30, 2012

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

December 11, 2012

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This Sunday, December 16, from 1-3:30 p.m. L.V. Harkness will host a trunk show with the world renown Links of London jewelry. This fashionable jewelry has achieved royal status being worn by the Duchess of C

December 17, 2012

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

L.V. Harkness was recently mentioned in an article on HerKentucky.com, check out the interview with Markey Hart Hutchison of the Beaufort Bonnet Company:

http://www.herkentucky.com/2012/12/the-beaufort-bonnet-company.html

December 19, 2012

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

For one month only, from January 4, 2013 - February 4, 2013, Crane & Co. will be offering a complimentary name or monogram die and free return address plate (a $96 value) with any order of 100 pieces of stationery printed in letterpress, blind emboss or engraving. Letterpress dies will no

December 21, 2012

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

William Arthur will be offering a buy 75/get 25 free promotion beginning January 1, 2013 and running through March 31, 2013. This great opportunity applies to the newly updated William Arthur Weddings Volume 1, as well as Volume 2 and Truly Weddings.

William Arthur has also announced a ne

January 3, 2013

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Q: What is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2013?

Last week John, Emily and Janice headed down south to the Atlanta Market in hopes of finding some great products for the new year. Check out some photos from their trip and look for updates on some of the fabulous new products soon to be arriving at LVH!

January 23, 2013

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

L.V. Harkness was mentioned in the most recent issue of Southern Living Weddings. The Southern Craftsmen 3 inch Jewel Box by Salisbury Pewter was one of their featured products in a section of gift ideas for bridesmaids. Check it out:

January 31, 2013

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

This beautiful slip cover was designed and created in the L.V. Harkness workroom. We are proud to announce custom slip covers as a new feature available through L.V. Harkness Interior Design. Call us or stop in to learn about all the great options available from the L.V. Harkness design team. Wit

February 7, 2013

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Crane and William Arthur have some wonderful promotions running, and you don't want to miss out on these great opportunities!

Crane has just announced an extension on their 2013 complimentary die sale. From now until March 4th, Crane & Co. will be offering a complimentary name

February 8, 2013

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

One of the newest product lines to be introduced at L.V. Harkness is Lampe Berger. For those who already know, Lampe Berger is an aromatic wonder. The initial concept was an invention to deal with disinfection in hospitals in 1898. Maurice Berger invented the system of diffusion by catalysis on w

February 11, 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Following their recent trip to the Atlanta Market, a crew from LVH set out to New York City for the Big Apple's 2013 Market. Emily was able to shoot a few photos of their whirlwind experience.

February 28, 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

L.V. Harkness is pleased to introduce a new line of table linens we will be carrying in the spring - Appoline White, part of the Garnier Thiebaut "Green Sweet" collection. Appoline White is not only a beautiful table cloth, but also stain repellent and spill proof.

So how is thi

March 11, 2013

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Same Size Letters: This style, where all the letters in the monogram are the same size, is commonly chosen for single people. It is also frequently used as a gift specifically for dads, such as a decanter given on Fathers' Day. Regardless of the person, the sequence remains the s

March 29, 2013

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Join us on April 11th from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. for an event with Garnier-Thiebaut, premier French linen designer, celebrating their 180th year in existence. Come and see a demonstration of their revolutionary Green Sweet stain and spill resistant table linens.

Enjoy a 20% discou

April 15, 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Thursday, April 18 - 10 to 5
Friday, April 19 - 10 to 4

Come in to L.V. Harkness for our Silver Restoration Event and bring your silver, brass, copper, nickel, and gold to be professionally restored. Silver experts will be available and appointments are accepted,

April 26, 2013

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Join us on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7th and 8th for a trunk show featuring the beautiful jewelry of Monica Rich Kosann. Every woman has a story to tell and Monica's jewelry preserves those memories with classically styled

May 9, 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Join us on Friday and Saturday, May 17th and 18th for our annual summer sale. All sale items will be marked down 75% for these two days ONLY! Shop early so you don't miss out on the great selection of items we will have available.

Hours for the summer sale are: 10-6pm Friday May 17th; 10-

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