The Best Solid Wood Furniture for Outdoors
Whether you have a postage-stamp-sized backyard or plenty of room to spread out, choosing the right outdoor furniture for your home can mean the difference between enjoying spring and summer days in your yard and spending most of your time indoors. Check out our recommendations for the best solid wood and furniture types for your outdoor space this year.
10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know the Amish Made
If you’re in the market for Amish-made furniture, you probably already know a few things. You probably know that Amish furniture has a reputation for exquisite craftsmanship and quality. You probably know they only use real wood carefully selected for each piece. And, you probably know each order is lovingly and personally crafted to last, […]
How to Choose the Right Desk for You
When it comes to choosing your desk, you might think any desk will do. After all, it’s just a place where you store a few papers and sit down to do a little work, right? Wrong. Your desk should be the place where your brain comes alive with thoughts, ideas, creativity and calculations. It should […]
Tips for Choosing Upholstery Fabric for Your Solid Wood Furniture
Solid wood furniture brings beauty, dependability and elegance to any space. When you choose one of these quality pieces, you know you’ve selected furniture that will last a lifetime. As you make your selection, it’s also important to choose the right upholstery fabric to accompany your solid wood furniture. This final touch completes your furniture […]
The History of Amish Quilt Making
While quilts have a long history and were first made to keep people warm during cold winters, they eventually grew into a beloved and respected art form as we know it today. The Invention of the Quilt The word “quilt” is derived from the word “culcita,” which means “mattress” in Latin. The history of quilts […]
Repurposing Old, Solid Wood Into Furniture
Turning old, solid wood into a new piece of furniture is a hot trend, from the top posts on Pinterest to the pages of home magazines. You probably already have old solid wood pieces in your home that can become a new piece of furniture with a bit of sanding, sawing and patience. Not sure […]