There’s nothing quite like a rocking chair. Whether for contemplating life on the porch after dinner, reading a book next to a window on a rainy afternoon, or rocking a baby or small child to sleep, nothing can match the soothing and calming effect of a rocking chair. Add in some rocking chair cushions and not only…
Nobody knows exactly when rocking chairs were invented, and nobody really knows who invented them. A lot of folks think it was old Ben Franklin, but that just ain’t the case. After all, Ben Franklin would have been a child when rocking chairs first started appearing, which was sometime in the early 18th century.…
In this day and age, it’s not at all unusual for people to purchase furniture that they have to assemble themselves. Pieces of composite wood come neatly packed in a box, along with the hardware to put it all together. Then come hours of fun with instruction sheets, painstakingly screwing board A to slat B…
Home is where the heart is, so it’s been said. And if your heart belongs in the country, then it’s time that your home reflected it. Unfortunately, many people don’t have room in their budget to hire an interior decorator, and the chances of being lucky enough to be a winner on a home makeover…
I love spending time in my cabin in the woods, but, I have to admit I didn’t love trying to decorate it, nor did I love trying to find the right furniture for it. I knew I wanted to create a relaxing space that looked completely different from the home I lived and worked out…
Each piece of furniture that you purchase for your vacation rental properties represents an investment on your part. Each piece also plays into a guest’s total vacation experience. You want furniture that soothes and relaxes guests. You want furniture that fits seamlessly into the décor and the atmosphere that your cabin or cottage is attempting…
If you’re like me, you prefer to support your friends and neighbors with the dollars that you spend. The American economy has had it pretty rough lately, and I know I don’t like the idea of supporting jobs overseas, especially when I have some choices. Fortunately, when it comes to my beloved rocking chairs,…
