Each piece of furniture that you purchase for your vacation rental properties represents an investment on your part. Each piece also plays into a guest’s total vacation experience. You want furniture that soothes and relaxes guests. You want furniture that fits seamlessly into the décor and the atmosphere that your cabin or cottage is attempting…
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…
The bed and breakfast are becoming a more popular choice with travelers every year—and for good reason. These institutions take the comfort of home with the luxury of hotels, and they blend the best of both worlds into a charming, cozy and indulgent experience that draws guests back for more each year. There’s an…
It happens to many people, all across America, every day. After years of living in a large home, after the children are grown and gone, the house starts to get to be more trouble than we can handle. Suddenly, that large yard that was a joy to maintain is looking overgrown, and it’s chock full…
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…
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…
I love spending time in my cabin in the woods, but, I have to admit I didn’t love trying to decorate it, nor did I love trying to find the right furniture for it. I knew I wanted to create a relaxing space that looked completely different from the home I lived and worked out…
Home is where the heart is, so it’s been said. And if your heart belongs in the country, then it’s time that your home reflected it. Unfortunately, many people don’t have room in their budget to hire an interior decorator, and the chances of being lucky enough to be a winner on a home makeover…
Gift-giving is one of the hardest things to do for that special someone, and mothers or grandmothers are no different. What can you possibly get someone who means so much to you? How can you let her know just how much you care and that you appreciate all she’s done for you? Often, it seems…
There are certainly rocking chairs out there which are available for less than $100. A budget-conscious consumer who wants to enjoy a rocking chair can hardly be blamed for being tempted by these cheap rocking chair options. But as the old saying goes, “cheap can be expensive.” Let’s take a look at why these…
