Decorating 101

Every now and then someone has the unique opportunity to start a room from scratch. Maybe one of the children head off to school and take the old furniture. Perhaps you’re moving to a new house with rooms that didn’t exist in the old house. For whatever reason, there you are with 4 walls and […]

Fashion for your home

    The majority of people know how they want to look. They have a personal image that they want to convey through hairstyles, clothing and accessories. At one time you could size people up by what they were wearing as to where they fit in. In today’s diverse and individualized world that isn’t so. […]

Caring for wood furniture

Polishing Furniture

  There are traditions in the churches and old wood clad homes of caring for wood furniture and banisters. Back when finishes were primitive. Back when furniture had to be cleaned bi-annually to remove the soot from coal or wood heating and from oil lanterns. After a harsh soap cleaning an oil or wax based […]

Eclectic Decorating

We’ve all seen the stunning modern room scenes with a white leather sectional and all matching chrome furniture in front of a full wall window with a night cityscape as the backdrop. The phrase “Like something out of a magazine” came to be because almost none of us live in that lifestyle. No messy kids […]

How to Fix Scratches, Dings, and Dents In Wood Furniture

Buying furniture is an investment; you obviously want it to last a long time! Purchasing high quality furniture can help to ensure you get the most bang for your buck. But often times, life gets in the way and our favorite furniture takes a hit. Even the toughest finishes (like those on a car) are […]

Is it time to buy a new mattress?

  We are firm believers that your day begins when fall asleep at night. The quality of sleep you get at night always determines what kind of day you have once you wake up. If your mattress is causing you to sleep poorly, it’s affecting how productive and enjoyable your day-time life is. A good […]

Caring for Leather Furniture

  Leather Furniture is more than a decorating and buying decision; it is an investment decision. Purchasing high quality leather furniture pieces can provide you with a lifetime of comfort and refined aesthetic décor.   Quality leather furniture should be designed inside and out to withstand the test of time and the rigor of daily […]

How to fix sticky dresser drawers

  When it comes to furniture quality, solid wood is some of the most well-made furniture on the market. But one of the drawbacks of solid wood furniture is that after time, environmental conditions often make it so that moving parts get creaky or hard to maneuver. Especially with antique furniture that has been around […]

Buying a new mattress and making it last

Once you’ve decided to invest in a new mattress, the biggest challenge is deciding which one is right for you. A quality mattresses will cost between $800 and $5000 should last for 10 to 15 years. That doesn’t mean they will not change in appearance over time but they will remain comfortable and supportive.   […]

Shopping for furniture

Shopping for new furniture or mattresses can be a stressful experience. Most of us don’t shop for new furniture that often so when we do, it’s unfamiliar territory. Here are a few pointers to make things easier. Shopping online There is a wealth of information online and it is where most of us start to […]