Archive for July 2014
Furniture Masters Believe in Outreach Just as Much as the Quality of Craftsmanship
One of the more unique programs that the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association is involved with is the Maine Prison Outreach Program. For the past 12 years, there has been a woodworking program in the New Hampshire prisons to help inmates develop skills and learn how to make furniture. This knowledge has proven to be…
Read MoreTips for Keeping Your Cherry Wood Cabinets Clean
I recently used my design blog to highlight some of the characteristics of cherry wood and why this is a great material to work with. Cherry wood cabinets are in high demand by homeowners looking to upgrade their kitchens, and for a good reason. First of all, the reddish-brown color of the wood and its…
Read MoreLow-Impact Choices: Finding Sustainability in Your Furniture
When making the decision to commission a piece of furniture, there are so many factors that you need to take into consideration, such as the materials used to make the furniture. Many of my clients who are choosing to live a greener lifestyle even carry on this passion with the furniture that they select for…
Read MoreSee Some of the NH Furniture Masters’ Recent Works Later This Summer
I talk a lot about my involvement with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters, as the organization puts on a number of events and exhibitions throughout the year that are ideal for those searching for inspiration or information before commissioning a piece of furniture. On July 10, the NH Historical Society will be holding an opening…
Read MoreOpt Out of the Assembly Line and Choose Custom Crafted Furniture
Yes, people enjoy buying furniture from major department stores because it is often available to take home the same day it is purchased, and is consistent with the latest design trends. On the downside, the mass produced furniture that you typically find in department stores are not one-of-a-kind, and the same coffee table that you have sitting in…
Read MoreHandmade Quality From Our NH Furniture Masters Could Be Yours at the Upcoming Silent Auction
One of my favorite events that the New Hampshire Furniture Masters puts on each year is our exhibition and silent auction, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 10 from 5:30-8 pm at the Historical Society in Concord, New Hampshire. This concurring exhibit features examples of some of the finest homemade furniture being…
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