When it comes to dining room furniture, the main dining table is always going to be the show piece. It doesn't matter if it is a 200-year-old Amish built masterpiece or a $10 garage sale find. I have always felt there is nothing more beautiful than the shine of a dining room table. The wood's grain … [Read more...]
Matching Furniture Sets: A Personal Decision
May 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I was growing up, my parents didn't have any kind of matching furniture. I would go over to my friends' homes and they would have matching sofas, loveseats, end tables, lamps that created a picture-perfect room. I was envious of these people who didn't have a hodgepodge of furniture and dreamed … [Read more...]
Target Coupons: $5 Off $50, Free Shipping on Select Furniture
March 11, 2011 By 3 Comments
Furniture shopping can be a pain. Not only can your furniture be expensive, but the transportation from the store to your home is also a headache that can cost you even more money. If you're fortunate, then some furniture stores offer free shipping, but you can never really be certain, so you should … [Read more...]
Target Coupon: $5 Off and Free Shipping!
February 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you are thinking of buying furniture anytime soon, then take a look at Target.com before looking anywhere else. Target has a large variety of quality furniture for affordable prices. To make things even better, there is a sale going on right now where you get get deals on select living room and dining … [Read more...]
Home Trends: The Disappearing Dining Room
February 10, 2011 By 2 Comments
In my first several apartments, I never had a formal dining room. Instead, I had a kitchen/eating area and that was fine, when it was just my wife and me. The home we live in now does have a formal dining room, and with three kids, it definitely came in handy. For many families, the dining room is … [Read more...]
Trash or Recycle: What to Do With Ugly Furniture?
October 6, 2010 By 2 Comments
When I was in college, my apartment and dorm rooms were furnished with whatever sofa, loveseat, rocking chair and random item that I thought was cool at the time. Often, they were “finds” at local thrift stores, yard sales and even the occasional dumpster dive. When I graduated and had a little … [Read more...]
A Fear the Has Followed Me All My Life: The Evil Doily
September 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
Growing up, my mom had a doily seemingly under everything. Every lamp and decoration on a table had these little white nightmares draped underneath them. The name doily came from the 17th century English designer that made them. I know. You thought they were French didn’t you? Nope, chalk that up … [Read more...]
How to Pick a Hammock
April 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A wise man once noted that there is no more comfortable place to be in the summer than in a hammock. (Yes, that was me.) In all seriousness, hammocks are great . You can pick up almost any breeze that is blowing, and if you choose the right hammock, they are really comfortable - you can be in the … [Read more...]
