Archive for October 2014
Think You Know Everything about Your Wooden Furniture? We’ll Educate You
You may think you know everything about wooden furniture, but I am often surprised to find that many clients have misconceptions about what defines a quality piece of wood furniture and how to properly care for it. With this in mind, I wanted to take a moment to clear up some of these common myths about…
Read MoreAfraid of Bug Damage to Your Fine Furniture? We’ll Tell you How to Avoid It
If you are commissioning a piece of furniture, especially outdoor wood furniture, you want to make sure that your furniture is protected for the long-run. We’ve talked about how to protect your outdoor wood furniture from the harsh weather elements, but something else to consider is potential bug damage. Are you familiar with wood boring…
Read MoreHow to Seal Out the Elements for Your Outside Furniture
As the temperatures are beginning to cool down and you’re spending some time in your outdoor entertaining area, it probably has you thinking about your outdoor furniture (and if it will be able to withstand the harsh New England winter). As a furniture maker in Boston that has frequently worked with outdoor wood furniture, I…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Wooden Furniture
Some people are skeptical about commissioning a piece of wooden furniture to be made as they feel it requires too much care to maintain. The truth is that some of the finest heirloom pieces that have weathered the years are made of wood, and it really doesn’t take too much effort to keep your wooden…
Read MoreGo Inside the History of New England Furniture This Fall
The fall season offers a number of reasons to explore Massachusetts. As you begin filling up your calendar for the months ahead, consider checking out some of the furniture exhibits in New England. While they will provide you with a great opportunity to learn a little more about the history of our region, these furniture exhibits are also…
Read MoreAnother Opportunity to Get a Feel for Victorian-Style Furniture Is Coming to New England
I frequently use my blog to cover a variety of styles that those interested in commissioning a piece of furniture may want to consider, and I recently touched on Victorian style furniture. If you enjoyed hearing about furniture from the Victorian era and are now intrigued, one of the best furniture exhibits in New England…
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