Do Rooms need End Tables and Why…. There are times you walk into a space and it just doesn’t feel right! You might notice that things are too crowded or the colors just don’t feel good. Something is wrong, but you just aren’t sure what the problem is! I have found that the common elements that make a great room design are often missing. It isn’t written down anywhere, but there are just some things that should be there that complete a room. No matter what you do, those t

Help Picking a Dining Room Table A dining set serves as the backdrop for countless important life events. Whether you’re anticipating elegant holiday meals or casual heart-to-hearts after dinner, it’s worth investing in a dining table that accommodates all your needs. To start, the shape of your room will dictate what shape of table you should shop for; for instance, a rectangular or oval table is likely to be best in a rectangular space. Once you’ve decided on the shape, use

Have you seen the HGTV Show called Vanilla Ice Goes Amish? It takes place in the largest Amish settlement in the US found deep in the heart of Ohio’s country side and miles from the nearest shopping mall. This community is a highly secretive, God fearing and abundantly filled with gifted craftsmen who give attention to detail in each and every masterpiece they create. Vanilla Ice the rapper, calls himself a stranger in a strange land. Not only is he not singing (for the most

What can you imagine when you look up at a tree? As I am returning to Michigan after attending a Hardwood Furniture Market, I am thinking about a couple of conversations that I had with some of the craftsmen. This market specializes in all American built furniture pieces which are crafted one piece at time with heirloom quality. Each piece is made to your specific sizes, woods species and stain color which makes it a unique piece of art! As I spoke with one of the owners, he