How to Care for Fine Oak Wood Furniture

If you’re looking for a truly unique piece of furniture for your home, why not consider one made of oak? This beautiful, strong wood has been used since the Middle Ages for the construction of fine furniture, and if it’s cared for properly, oak furniture can last for many generations to come. When it comes…

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Follow These Tips for Identifying a Room’s Focal Point

In order to truly capture the essence of a room, you need to have a focal point. A focal point should immediately grab the attention of anyone that walks into the room and can range from a captivating piece of artwork to a fireplace mantel with ornate detailing. Houzz shares some inspirational ideas for picking…

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Explore Select Furniture Pieces at the NH Historical Society Exhibit Beginning September 24

If you’re looking for furniture exhibits in New Hampshire this fall, I’d like to invite you to attend the NH Historical Society exhibit. This highly anticipated exhibit is free to attend and runs from September 24th through October 19th at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord. Several New Hampshire furniture artists including myself will…

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Follow These Tips to Clean and Protect Your Wood Furniture

Properly maintaining your wood furniture is essential to prolonging its livelihood, and special measures should be taken when cleaning it. For this reason, I wanted to share some helpful tips for how to clean wood furniture. First, take note as to if your furniture is oiled, painted, or polished as it will impact the way…

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The Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston Offers Fellowships, Mentor Programs, and Other Opportunities to Up-and-Coming Artists

The Society of Arts and Crafts was established in 1897 in Boston in an effort to recognize and offer support to the American craft movement and has played an instrumental role in inspiring development, increasing sales, and providing educational opportunities for arts and crafts. For new artists at the Society of Arts and Crafts, there…

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The “Labour and Wait” Exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Features Works by Artists Using Traditional Craft Techniques

While I often talk about exhibits in the New England area, one upcoming event that caught my attention is the “Labour and Wait” exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The exhibit runs through September 22nd and features handcrafted wood furniture designed by 16 different artists that embrace traditional craft techniques. Pieces featured in this…

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