Our In-Store Decor - Elevating The Christmas Spirit To New Heights

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Over-indulging, visiting family & friends and taking a break from the stresses and toils of everyday life. Whether you’re at home or at work, the decorations are an incredibly important part of the holiday season.

Our staff is busy setting up Xmas decors throughout the store. 

You may be tempted to ask, why decorate our store? Needless to say, that the holidays just wouldn’t be the same without them – decorations are a big deal for homes and businesses. 

Decorating the tree and turning on the lights is a family event that can really make the holidays feel festive and we don’t want to be left out. 

Once the holiday decorations are up in store, the holiday spirit is awakened. At Rayneau, putting time and effort into our decorations for the holidays, shows our employees that they are valued and that their experience at work is important to us. 

"This improves the management-staff relationship and actually can increase productivity over the season and into the New Year." Reveals the store manager.

Sample in-store decorations

We also know that holiday decorations can improve the traffic into our store and give new and existing customers a positive experience of our brand. During the holidays, a store without decorations is like directing customers straight to the impressive holiday displays next door.

Shop with us this holiday season and enjoy the ambiance; rest assured, we will make your Christmas shopping experience unforgettable!

Share  your decoration ideas  with us.



See more decoration pics in our slideshow below.

Update Your Front or BackYard With A Dynamic Flower Garden

Section of a front yard flower garden

Ask a child to draw a garden, and they'll draw some flowers. Give a gardener a front stoop, and what will likely appear is a flowerpot. For many, flowers are the definition of a garden.

"Flower gardening can become a passion; it can also be overwhelming" A local florist who has been in the business for over twenty years says.

"There are millions of plants to choose from and even more ways to combine them." 

A flower garden enhances your outdoor surroundings. It can also provide you with cut flowers and attract pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, to your garden.

Our Customer Sales Representative in Lawn and Garden says, "No matter what your level of experience, you can have blooming beauty in your life. However, for your flowers to do best, it helps to understand a few basics about how flowers work and what they need." 

• Good soil -- not too sandy, not too sticky, with enough organic matter to make it drain well and be inviting to plant roots -- is essential for successful flower gardening, but most of us don't have the patience for that.
• Buy the plants or seeds then plant according to their directions. Smaller plants go in the front of the bed. Most plants are planted at the same depth they were growing. Firm the soil around them. Remember when placing plants that they will grow, so start with extra space and read the labels carefully to see how much space to leave them.
• Water thoroughly -- like a good waiter, a good gardener will check whether water is required before watering. How much you water will depend upon the needs of your plants, the weather and exposure, and how much rain your yard gets.

Start small. Enthusiasm for gardening is great, remember you do not need a green thumb to grow a beautiful, healthy and eco-friendly flowerbed. Our advice is to start with a small flower bed, say 25 square feet, which is room for around 20 to 30 plants with perhaps three types of annuals and one or two perennials. You can always increase your plantings as your experience grows.

Variety of Flower seeds

If even a 25 square foot plot seems like too much, make a small border or do your first flower gardening in a container. Two or three plants sharing a fancy container can look stunning and give you a sample of what's to come.

Shopping for seeds at Rayneau you will discover an eclectic variety of flowers and because they bloom at different times this will keep your flower garden a blooming beauty year round.

If you do not have many flowers in bloom by early March or later July, drive around your area and see what is blooming. Go out and buy a few of these and plant them. After doing this a couple of times, you will have flowers almost all year round.

Stan Evans of CIE Ltd could not have put it better when on our Facebook page he said, “Guys, quit giving flower shops your money and invest in some lovely flower seeds. Create your own garden, make your own bouquet. Be creative. You will be the envy of all your neighbors. Come get your seeds at —  Rayneau Construction & Industrial Products "

45 Days to Christmas - Give a Gift From Rayneau

People cannot resist their excitement during the Christmas season, it is a time for family, indulgence and holiday fun. It is a festival of love and a celebration of selflessness. People take great pride in giving gifts to their loved ones to show their care and love. For us at Rayneau, the festivities begin in November. The excitement and enthusiasm of our Customer Sales Representatives and customers is palpable. From the time you come through the doors, you will see the spirit of Christmas is alive! The main aisles is decked beautifully, sweet Christmas music fills the aisles and the store is beaming with gifts galore! 

Gift giving is a two-way street, in that giver and receiver experience the shared enjoyment of the exchange. Personally, gift giving supplies me with an armload of self-gratification. 

Gift giving is just one of the many ways you can show a person how you feel. You're not only giving just love but also gratitude and appreciation. I use it as a way to let someone know that I am thinking about them. 

The smallest, out of the ordinary, unexpected gift, if presented with a smile, will yield the biggest reactions. Gift giving is both a benefit and a help. 

To give is the same with sharing. And to share is a relaxing act. Not only does it make a bond grow deeper, but it also gives a person the feeling of being kind and happy - because for most people, to see someone happy multiplies their joy. The joy brings the feeling of goodness to the giver. 

If you love someone, you want to make sure you give them something they would really enjoy. Ideally, you want to see that look of joyous surprise when they open the gift and even before they say a word, you know it was perfect. But that doesn't always work. It’s sad, really. You work so hard to find just the right gift, and then it doesn't fit …or it isn't the right colour … or it was broken in the box … or they already had one … or the design doesn't match what they already have … worst of all, it wasn't what they really wanted.

Main Aisle Christmas Decor

That’s the worst — to give someone a gift they don’t really want. Nothing makes you feel worse. They unwrap the gift and then there is a short pause — just a microsecond — but in that moment you already know the truth. “Why, it’s beautiful,” they say. But you can see the look in their eyes. You put on a brave front and try again. “Do you really like it?” “Like it? I love it.” But you aren't fooled. It’s not what they wanted. And drop by drop all the joy drains out of Christmas

Then it came to my mind this week as I thought about the question—if I were going to give someone a gift for Christmas, what would I give him that he would appreciate? The holidays are upon us, which means it's time to get cracking and find some great sentimental gifts for our valued friends and acquaintances.

You know that well decorated food hamper? Or that old aged bottle of whiskey? If you want to be the one who avoid sending those cliched goodies, look no further! At Rayneau we have some better gift ideas for you this year. 

Bon Fete Jounen Kweyol Sent Lisi

The grand climax of the 32^nd Creole Heritage Month, Jounen Kwéyòl, takes place today Sunday, October 30 in four host communities across the island: the hilltop village of Gros Islet in the north [only 15 minutes drive from Rayneau]; the colourful South-East coast agricultural village of Belle Vue; the Western community of Jacmel, Anse La Raye and the picturesque and diverse village of Choiseul on Saint Lucia’s south-western coast [furthest from Rayneau but still only ninety minutes drive].

These various venues chosen  put out the result of their grand preparations; local foods and drinks such as breadfruit, green fig, plantain, salt fish, king fish, manicou (opossum), roast pork, Johnny Cake (fried bake) and a famous dish, bouyon (fish, chicken or meat stewed with dasheen, yams, plantains, banana and dumplings), lime drinks, guava drinks and more.

The continuous celebration of the event which began in 1984 in Mon Repos was affected only once in 2010 with the passage of hurricane Tomas.

The FRC is adding a new feature this year whereby each host community will be highlighting a cultural area for which the community is famous.  These cultural areas comprise inter alia Agriculture, Fisheries, Craft and Music.

Go out and enjoy the good food and drinks available. Selebwe en wespay epi lapay.

Bon Fete Kweyol!

Rayneau To Celebrate Its Jounen Kweyol Activities Differently This Year

It has been a tradition for many business places to celebrate their kweyol activities the Friday prior the National festival, which is celebrated on the last Sunday in the month of October. Rayneau is no exception.

Our previous Kweyol activities especially the one in 2014 has been one of the most talk about company activities. This year the hype is on!

 A communique from the company states that the company’s Jounen Kweyol

 activities will be held this Friday at the CIE Office Grounds. “Come decked out in your Jounen Kweyol wear.” She expressed.  Breakfast and lunch will be served at 7:30  am and 12:30pm respectively.

According to the Duty Manager at Rayneau, Mr. Ireneus Jean, “This year we would like to do things a bit different….” He continued, “We are asking that on that day (date to be announced later) you [staff] wear your own creation of madras/representation of Jounen Kweyol, of course keeping it within the dress code…..” The duty manager in order to guard against the over creativity of his staff emphasized, “No spaghetti sleeves or sleeveless blouse, no crop pants, no short pants, etc.”

The concept our creative staff have to portray

Are we expecting an informal pageant-like Jounen kweyol activity?

The excitement has been fueled by management offering an in store prize to the best dressed male and best dressed female.

I bet the judges just can’t wait to see the creativity and innovations that will come up.

Weather permitting, come Friday, this year’s activity I have no doubt will be a fun-filled and memorable activity - the boys meeting on common ground.

Apart from the twist with the ladies and gentlemen displaying their creativity with the national wear there is also a hook - an "after work lime" component.  It is due to commence at 5:00pm and promises to attract a large cross section of our work force.We look forward to our customers and friends  tocome celebrate and shop on that day as well as to give support and praise to our staff as the show off their create garbs.

Picture highlights from our 2014 Jounen Kweyole activity which was held at the RCIP Grounds. Check the video link for more pics

Our sample artifacts

Nat setting up her kweyol straw hat, The boys sharing the moment

Lunch is ready,boys! It's all here.

The salazon and vive tere on fire

Bamboo bursting had its place too

 Sampling the eats and various drinks

These well prepared golden apples asking for a bite

Albert kept the spirit alive with his huge repertoire

Sharing a moment with Team Leader.

Come shop and celebrate with us the Friday. Get engaged in a kweyol shopping experience with one of our customer sales representative. You will be thrilled, period!

Upgrade Your Electrical System Before December 25, 2016

Are you in the market for everything electrical to complete your projects on-time and under budget? From wiring and connectors to alternative energy solutions, Rayneau has everything you need for electrical fixes and projects.

We have a large selection of electrical wire & cable, circuit breakers, extension cords and more.

Safeguard your home with surge protectors, fire safety, smoke detectors, and home security systems.

At Rayneau you can find the most stylish lighting fixtures including lamps, chandeliers and other contemporary indoor lighting as well as state-of-the-art illumination including CFL bulbs and LED light fixtures.

It’s always a good idea to update your dimmers and switches, electrical outlets and adapters, electrical wire and cables, doorbells and fuses.

Make any room in your house stand apart with subtle recessed lighting.  We also carry outdoor lighting  for your patio or deck with motion detector security lights, or solar lights to your walkway or garden.

Get a new look in your living room by changing out your wall plates, light switch covers and outlet  covers.

For extra protection, back up your living space with a portable generator, backup batteries or a home standby generator to keep things running even when the power goes out.

We even stock flashlights and portable lighting to help you prepare for or get through emergency situations.

Hurry on down  to Rayneau and speak with our Electrical Department Customer Sales Representative for all you electrical equipment for that upgrade or call us at 450 7247.

6 Tips To Avoid the Rush-Rush And Start Preparing For Christmas In October

“Are you ready for Christmas?” Whenever someone asks that question, my heart rate accelerates as I remember all the things yet to do. However, if we thought about preparation a little differently, our “getting ready” could be less of a rush-rush chore to get things done.

For children, Christmas is a time of joy, a time of celebration and a time for receiving gifts. But for most of us adults, it can be a season full of madness, stress, anxiety and lots of things to do. This is the reason why you should prepare for this season months before it happens. Yes, make preparations for Christmas, early. As early as the month of October kicks in, your Christmas preparations should begin.

Preparing for Christmas can be a lot of work, especially for moms. With the pressure of buying gifts, sending greeting cards, decorating our homes, putting up lights, cooking, attending parties, and cleaning up afterward, we have little time to actually enjoy the meaning of Christmas.

As is the case with most things, planning ahead can help ensure your next Christmas goes smoother than a ride in Santa’s sleigh.

So there are my 6 groundbreaking *ahem* Christmas prep-advance tips to keep in mind:

1 – Think About Last Christmas

First of all, take a pen and paper and begin writing a list of everything you were happy and unhappy with last Christmas. It’s basically a case of pinpointing your successes and failures, in order to minimize the latter next time around.

2 – Consider Cash-Flow

It’s important that you remain realistic when it comes to how much you can afford to spend over the festive season in general. It can be hugely helpful to allocate a precise budget to your intended Christmas spending, in order to ensure you don’t get carried away at the time.

3 – Shop Ahead

Shopping for Christmas and starting in October gives you the opportunity to make the most of sales, specials and the kinds of one-off deals that could save you a fortune. It also means avoiding the chaotic Christmas rush!

4 – Start Saving Now

Even if you only put a tiny amount to one side every week or month, it will still add up to help you with those inevitable Christmas expenses. A few cents over $45.00/week from now will yield $500.00 to buy gifts the week before Christmas.

Or…opt out of Christmas gifts altogether.
I’m constantly astonished how many people who don’t have the money feel the need to buy gifts for other people. If you’re not financially secure, I honestly believe the best gift you could give would be to say, “Hey guys, this year I decided to be brutally honest with myself and admit that I can’t afford to give any gifts. So this year, the only gift I’m giving is to get myself financially stable.”

6 – Relax!

Last but not least, the more you treat Christmas like a tiring logistical challenge, the less you’ll enjoy what it’s really all about. Family, friends, food and fun – a time of year to revel in the most important things in life! So above all else, don’t take it all too seriously and relax!

Visit us today. We have a wide array of items to choose from to make Christmas special for that cherished someone.