Plus, where to find quality furniture pieces you’ll love no matter your budget It’s no secret — furnishing a home can be overwhelming. And expensive. With so many budget-friendly options out there, is it really worth investing in quality furniture? My answer? One hundred percent ... READ the POST
Some thoughts on evolution, the concept of quality, being a responsible consumer.
In the natural world, there are two reproductive strategies that creatures use to get their babies to survive to the next generation: K and r. The ‘r’ strategy is to have lots and lots, without investing too much in nurturing any of them, knowing that some of them will survive. Think ... READ the POST
Wood is good, what wood is best?
One difficult thing about having a conscience is that even when you have decided to do the right thing, it is hard to know what choice is right! When confronted with this complexity, it is easy to throw up your hands and make a quick decision, based on the best information you have at ... READ the POST
Some style trends for the coming year
I just spend a couple of days walking around at Design San Francisco, the Spring market for the San Francisco Design center, and was intrigued at how we seem to be at a transition point in design. Change is in the air in a lot of ways: color is changing, the influences are changing, and our ... READ the POST
Published again!
I definitely pour my heart out every time I write something, I am too old and stubborn to present anything other than my authentic thoughts. However that does mean that it is nerve wracking putting articles out there. We all have a little voice in our head telling us that we are unqualified ... READ the POST
A couple of discoveries from High Point!
High Point Mart is the largest furniture show in the world, and it is overwhelming for the first time visitor. They have 11,000 square feet of showrooms in 180 buildings with 2000 exhibitors. Who knew there were that many vendors of furniture, rugs, pillows, antiques, accessories, and bedding. ... READ the POST
