Please, please, don't make me start thinking about Christmas now!

I know that's how I respond internally, when people start talking Christmas at this time of the year...

That said though, times are tight, so there's probably more reason now than ever to start putting some money aside for a Christmas spend... be that on yourself, or on gifts for others.

With that very thought in mind, we at The Miners Couch have decided to start up our very own Christmas Club, to encourage our valued customers to put a little aside when they can now, in preparation for the silly season which is now less than five months away.

Our Christmas Club is open now, and you can start yours with as little as $5. Add to it whenever you're in town and have a little cash to spare, and for every $200 you save, we'll give you another $10, as our special Christmas Bonus. You can keep adding to your Christmas Club account right up to November 30 this year... and then... from December 1 right through to December 31, spend your savings in store on whatever takes your fancy. You may even choose to re-gift some of your savings as Miners Couch Gift Vouchers (and these of course will further extend the spending time frame of your Christmas Club cash!)

For full details of The Miners Couch Christmas Club, pop into the store and pick up a brochure outlining the full terms and conditions of the plan, or click HERE to go to our Christmas Club info page. Remember, the sooner you start saving, the more money you'll have to spend!

Just think of all the beautiful gifts you'll be able to purchase come December... and without having to dip into your wallet or bank account at the time! For our part, we're already sourcing the most exquisite gifts and decor items available, to provide you with huge range to choose from. Let us help you make Christmas 2016 one of the merriest ever!

This winter, a quick-and-easy lighting update can illuminate your home with style.

Black never goes out of fashion. It’s not just a colour of the season – it’s an always colour! Amalfi’s Abby Floor Lamp embraces this look with a black base and shade - and its streamlined form gives it a sought-after Scandinavian edge. Abby is perfect in the living room, hallway or even in the bedroom – particularly if space is tight and you’d only like to have a bedside table on one side. A floor lamp injects light and balance without taking up too much space.

If you’re after a warm colour that doesn’t dominate or compete with your existing décor, the taupe-shaded Kit Table Lamp (left) is a smart choice. At 70cm tall, we think Kit works best as a statement piece - place it in your hallway to create a great first impression when people step inside your home.

In the home office, the ideal lamp should have an adjustable shade – so that kids won’t strain their eyes whilst doing homework and grownups will be able to direct the light source to their needs. The Amalfi Clifton Desk lamp (below left) is a very attractive choice – and pairs alluring navy blue with copper.

A huge trend across interior decorating this winter is concrete. It doesn’t matter where you live – homewares that feature concrete bring a contemporary, edgy and chic vibe to any setting. Think: urban warehouse conversion in an interior decorating magazine. What’s more, concrete's understated grey tones aren’t going to clash with what you already have going on! Bring this look to your home with Amalfi’s Calder Floor and Table Lamps (right).

Feel like making a change or bringing a little somethin’ somethin' to your décor without going all out? Then go for some new pendant lighting. This type of mini room makeover is like wearing a winning new shade of lipstick - people love what they are seeing but aren’t quite sure what’s making you look so fabulous! Amalfi’s spherical Oriel Pendant (below) - with copper wire mesh - brings an on-trend metallic edge to a room. The Hackett pendant - with its clear glass shade - lights up the room with a more classical type of elegance.

Lighting does more than just the obvious. Some carefully-chosen pieces build atmosphere, tie together your décor and fine-tune your home so that it truly expresses your unique style.

If you're looking for something to do on the upcoming long weekend in Moonta, look no further than The Miners Couch inaugural Garage Sale! That's right folks, to make way for new stock, The Miners Couch is having it's first ever Garage Sale out the back of the shop, this Sunday 12 June from 10am until 4pm, with all Garage Sale stock being sold at an incredible 50% off! Entry is via the main shop entrance on George Street. Just wander though the shop proper and out the back door, and you'll find the sale in our back yard!

As for what will be available at our Garage Sale, it's all going to be something of a surprise on the day, but we have been very busy rummaging though the shop proper, and two shipping containers, to find a huge selection of items which will all be selling at 50% off on the day. Items for sale cover that full range of Miners Couch stock, including furniture, wall art, décor items and gifts, so if it's bargains your after, it's bargains you'll find!

Of course, you'll also have the opportunity to check out our fantastic winter range in store, and we still have new stock arriving every week, so along with tried and true labels including Yankee Candles, Madras Link, LilyCo and DWBH Homewares, you can check out some of our newer acquisitions from the likes of Boho, Noosa Living, Sarah Anne, Casa Uno and Guzzini.

Don't forget, if you can't make it to the shop itself, you can shop online at our website. You can also catch stock updates as they happen via our Facebook page, and see some wonderful images of our in store design and stock items via Instagram.

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