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When I was a kid, my baby brother received a birthday card with a button pin inside of it that was a little larger than a generous man’s fist. It read: It’s My Birthday, and I Can Do Whatever I Want! He wore it all day, and all day we honored it. He got to choose dinner. He got to choose the cake and ice cream. He got to choose the television show we’d watch and the game that we’d play. He didn’t get to make any serious decisions of course—nobody was plunking the family budget down in front of a 7 year old—but we let him take charge of every minor, fun decision we possibly could. My Mom saved the button. When the next birthday rolled around, the honored boy or girl got to wear the button. It didn’t matter if it was one of the parents or one of us three kids. We passed the b ...

  You close your eyes and picture it: your dream front porch. Every last detail is planned out perfectly in your head, but you have no idea where to start. A great front porch needs to serve several purposes: it has to feel hospitable and inviting, look beautiful and - above all else - it needs to be a place you'd like to spend time. But creating the perfect front porch doesn't have to be a headache. In fact, it can be downright fun! Whether you're completely renovating your porch or just want to spruce things up, we've got you covered. 1. Create a fun, warm color scheme Odds are that if you've stumbled upon this article, you've already got this bit covered. But in case you're a DIY-newbie, the first step is to conceptualize the color scheme you want for your perfect porch. Browse the ...

  One man's trash is another man's treasure. Which is probably why upcycling continues to be popular among homeowners. But what exactly is upcycling? According to The Huffington Post, upcycling is the art of making treasure out of trash. It is a stylish, practical, and beneficial way to reduce waste and create a one-of-a-kind piece for your home. There are many upcycling ideas online but since we're quite partial to chairs, particularly rocking chairs, we will show you how to paint a rocking chair (using different types of paint) and transform it into something unique and delightful. How to Paint a Rocking Chair with Spray Paint Compared to regular paint, spray paint dries quickly and doesn't leave any telltale brushstroke marks. It's perfect for well-made furniture with great lines t ...

Rocking chairs are all about comfort—it’s hard to find a truly uncomfortable modern rocking chair. However, we all define “comfort” a little bit differently. Here are a few things to consider if you’re trying to find the most comfortable rocking chair for you (or for someone you love). Choose a modern chair. Antique chairs are excellent for collectors, but they usually aren’t very comfortable for a variety of different reasons. Furniture was built smaller 100 years ago. If you’ve ever walked into a home built in the early 1900s, you’ll see what I mean. You’ll find tiny rooms and narrow corridors that make it a challenge to get today’s furniture into the home. That means that an older rocking chair may be too narrow or too short to support your comfort. Even a well-built ...

There are few things in life as precious as the bond between mother and daughter. That bond isn’t always peaceful, and it isn’t always happy. Just ask the mother of a teenage daughter how it’s going, and you’re likely to get a very tired, rueful smile out of her! But ask that same mother if she has any regrets, and you’re also likely to get a very emphatic no. Through the good times and the bad, mothers and daughters are friends, confidants, and cohorts. As the years go by, that relationship changes. In infancy, a mother is a caretaker, providing for her daughter’s every need. As she grows, as she starts school, a daughter wants to play make-believe. She pretends to be an adult. There are dollhouses, new friends and soccer practice, an exploration of the world around her. Adole ...

  Looking for valuations for your antique rocking chair?  We have partnered with Value My Stuff.  Click image below to get started! Is there anything more iconic and American than the rocking chair? Since the early 1700s, they’ve been a vital part of our culture, and just about everyone knows someone who owns an antique or a vintage rocker. These chairs are found in many living rooms or front porches, and they have a rich and varied history. The origins of classic rocking chairs, as we know them today, can be found in early 18th Century America's gardens. Back then, they were little more than chairs set on runners. At first, they weren’t very popular. They came into use in mental facilities and hospitals to soothe and comfort patients. It wasn’t until the Shakers began to bui ...

Are you considering a new rocking chair, either for your use, for the use of your guests or family, friends and loved ones? Buying a rocking chair might, initially, seem to be a straightforward choice, but it’s more complicated than it looks. Rocking chairs have an in-depth history that’s all their own. There is an endless variety of styles available, and some are more comfortable and useful than others. There are also quite a few sub-categories of rocking chairs, such as glider chairs, which can confuse the issue even further. That’s why we’ve put together this in-depth guide to help you navigate the world of rocking chairs. For whom are you buying the chair? This is the very first thing you’ll have to look at when you start shopping for rocking chairs. Who will be using the ch ...