Archive for December 2013
Planning a Special Gift for the 2014 Holidays? Now’s the Time to Start the Process
While the 2013 holiday season may still be on your mind, now is the perfect time to start thinking about what to get for that special someone for the 2014 holiday season. No, I’m not talking about taking advantage of the huge post holiday discounts on apparel and electronics at the local department store. Instead,…
Read MoreGet Your Last Glimpse of the Early American Furniture Exhibit at Historic Deerfield
Making the decision to commission the right craftsman to create a custom piece of furniture is just as important as finding inspiration for the perfect piece, which is why I always recommend that my clients take their time to conduct research on both sides of the equation. For those that are passionate about early American furniture,…
Read MorePeer Through the Life of “The Best Workman in the Shop” at the Concord Museum’s Exhibition of William Munroe
As a member of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association (NHFMA) and fine furniture craftsman myself, I am often inspired by some of the greatest furniture artists of the past. Their exquisitely crafted creations and the amount of time that went into each piece are astounding. There are a number of furniture exhibits in New…
Read MoreThe Scale of Chair Craftsmanship: A Lesson From the Miniature Chair Man
For those looking for inspiration for the perfect piece of furniture, I always recommend that my clients check out some of the local furniture exhibits, such as the rotating displays that take place year-round at the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association (NHFMA) Gallery in Concord, New Hampshire. There are those that have an appreciation for…
Read MoreFour Centuries of Massachusetts Furniture: See the Private Collections at MHS
New England in general is rich in history, and those of us that live in the region are reminded about this on a daily basis simply by taking a ride through town and passing by architecture that is many centuries old. Another great way to see how we have been impacted by those that came…
Read MoreKnow the Genuine Article: Spotting True Mid-Century Modern Furniture
You might blame it on the popularity of the hit TV series Mad Men, but one of the latest interior design trends is the return of mid-century modern furniture. Major furniture chains are now carrying an abundance of this style; however, not all of the pieces are necessarily true and accurate reproduction of the time…
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