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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

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 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 […]

The advent of online shopping has been quick and many retailers are not up to where consumers want them to be. The goal is quick and complete information including prices with a button that says bring it to me. We are working toward that but it is certainly not easy for many industries. Here are […]

My contradictory life in retail is never more at the surface than at this time of year. From thanksgiving on, consumption of the unnecessary rises to a fevered pitch and the North American retail economy jumps to an unsustainable sugar high. Of course as a retailer I participate in every event from Black Friday to […]