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 […]
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Ten Ways a Mother Can Celebrate Her Daughter’s Birthday
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 […]
Ten Ways to Attractively Decorate Your Retirement Home
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 […]
How to Furnish Your Historical Bed and Breakfast
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 […]
How to Choose the Most Comfortable Rocking Chair
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 […]
Got Property? Get Rocking Chairs.
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 […]
The 5 Most Popular Made in the USA Rocking Chairs
If you’re like me, you prefer to support your friends and neighbors with the dollars that you spend. The American economy has had it pretty rough lately, and I know I don’t like the idea of supporting jobs overseas, especially when I have some choices. Fortunately, when it comes to my beloved rocking chairs, there […]
Ten of the Most Sought-After Antique Rocking Chairs
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 […]
Ten Heartwarming Gift Ideas for Mom or Grandma
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 […]
From Splats to Rails: Rocking Chair Parts Explained (Infographic)
In this day and age, it’s not at all unusual for people to purchase furniture that they have to assemble themselves. Pieces of composite wood come neatly packed in a box, along with the hardware to put it all together. Then come hours of fun with instruction sheets, painstakingly screwing board A to slat B […]