It's hard to tell if tectona grandis would have ever caught on as a material for quality furniture if someone hadn't coined the word "teak." But given its resistance to almost anything Mother Nature can throw at it - from extreme cold to heat, rain and termites - we imagine it would. […]
Stained glass windows add grace and beauty to any room in your house. Versatile and illuminating, these artistic creations enhance the value and enjoyment of your home in a variety of applications, both interior and exterior. […]
For centuries now, homeowners, from those in tiny apartments to expansive castles in the countryside, have had to figure out how to scale their kitchen and chair sets to address their many needs. One day it may just be a cozy dinner for two, the next, a holiday party for 8, 10 or even 12. […]
Charles Dickens noted, "There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast." Dickens could have been referring to outdoor post lanterns, a staple on the murky streets of London in his day. In the Victorian era, gas lanterns were the staple, with a traditional Hexagonal shape and forged in bronze or copper. […]