31/10/2026
Dear Valued Customer,
After many wonderful years serving our community, Corina and I have made the difficult decision to close our home décor and furniture store, Silkwood Living.
Several factors have contributed to this decision:
• Following the acquisition of our main outdoor furniture supplier, by another US manufacturer, we have been faced with significant cost increases. The new owners have raised our wholesale prices to the point where our retail prices would need to increase by approximately 45%. Unfortunately, this makes it increasingly difficult for us to continue offering the quality, value, and affordability our customers have come to expect. In addition, the new company only supplies fully assembled furniture, resulting in freight costs that are simply not sustainable.
• Outdoor furniture has traditionally been the largest contributor to our business, so these changes have had a significant impact.
• We have also seen some important changes within our team, with one key staff member recently retiring, another planning to retire at Christmas, and a third wishing to step back and enjoy more personal time.
This has not been an easy choice, but after careful consideration, we feel the time is right to begin a new chapter. We have decided to embrace the opportunity to focus more of our time on our Madison River Angus breeding programme and The Bridal House .
While it is bittersweet to say goodbye, we are excited about this next stage of our lives. We would like to sincerely thank you for your loyalty, support, and friendship over the years. It has been a privilege to help you create beautiful homes, and we are truly grateful for your patronage.
We would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our wonderful staff who have taken a personal interest in helping customers make lasting decisions when purchasing. Their commitment to good service and support has been outstanding.
As a final thank you, all Home Décor and Indoor Furniture will be reduced to prices well below cost. In addition, our valued customers who are registered in our system will receive a further 5% discount, giving you the opportunity to secure some exceptional bargains before we close our doors on the 31st January 2027.
We would love the opportunity to welcome you one last time. Please come in, browse our remaining stock, share a memory, and take advantage of these special savings while stocks last.
With heartfelt thanks and best wishes,
Rod , Corina and the Silkwood Living Team
www.silkwoodliving.co.nz
