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Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
#1) SIT BACK AND RELAX
Outdoor spaces are for entertaining and enjoying good weather, good food, and good company. So be sure to pick out a dining set the provides a comfy and communal atmosphere and is able to withstand the elements. You can sit back and relax knowing that our outdoor furniture is made with long lasting, durable aluminum and the fabric is made with high performing and easy-care Nuevella. This means the metal won’t rust and the color won’t fade in the sun!
#2) HAVE FUN WITH FOLIAGE
Instantly and effortlessly bring your outdoor space to life with a plethora of potted planted and blooming flowers. From tall shrubs and trees to small succulents, have fun filling vases and pots of all shapes and sizes with plenty of foliage. This will create a luscious landscape as well as an intimate secluded area.
#3) GET FIRED UP
Every outdoor oasis needs something to get fired up about – a fire pit table! There’s not need to stop the fun when the sun goes down. For those cool summer nights, light up the fire and gather ’round the table. You and your guests will love the warm atmosphere created by the flickering flames.
#4) PLAY WITH PATTERN
Don’t be afraid to be playfull by dressing up your deck or patio with patterned rugs! Not only will a rug help define your same but they add color, style and a punch of personality.
#5)THROW SHADE
Let’s face it, no outdoor oasis is complete without an umbrella. As much as we love the sun, we all need some time in the shade too! Even on the hottest days, un umbrella can block you from the UV rays and provide some cool shade.
#6) FILL IN THE DETAILS
Now that you have all the eseentials for your outdoor oasis, fill in the details with accessories. Blankets for cool nights, fun pillows for charm and comfort, candles for an inviting glow and ambiance. And voila! Your outdoor oasis is fully furnished!

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Wednesday, July 29th, 2015
American Revival
If you have ever watched the Antiques Roadshow, you know that early American-made furniture can make enthusiastic appraisers absolutely giddy. But this article isn’t about a reinvention of the historic style. It’s about furniture, of all styles, being made in the USA.
In the 1800s the furniture industry in the US grew regionally, near where people settled and lived. As industrialization spread and transportation of goods became easier, furniture production focused in North Carolina, North Mississippi and Michigan, near the primary raw material – specifically wood from the indigenous forests and textile mills.
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