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Custom and Handcrafted

Signs of Quality in Wood Furniture to Spot the Perfect Piece

Related ReadingExplore the hardwoods we use and how to choose between them: our wood options guide → In the age of mass production, finding a piece of furniture that truly stands the test of time ...

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Make Your Home a Warm Refuge This Winter

Related ReadingBrowse more design inspiration from our workshop: our style guide → Winter has a way of turning our homes into more than just places we pass through. As daylight grows shorter and t...

Care and EducationHow to Polish and Refinish Wood Furniture

How to Polish and Refinish Wood Furniture

Related ReadingShop our proprietary organic wood finish: our organic finish products → The surface of your wood furniture tells a story. Those little scratches, dents, and faint water rings reveal...

Mattresses and SleepAre You Looking for a Pet Bed? Here's One!

Are You Looking for a Pet Bed? Here's One!

We often discuss the importance of healthy, restorative sleep—and for good reason. Spending our days tackling one task after another burns so much of our energy that quality rest each night is non-...

BedroomA Woman Sleeping in Bed Hugging a Pillow

Tips for Better Sleep: 8 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Fit for Sleep

Related ReadingDiscover our Tailor-Fit Luxury Bed program: T.Y. Sleep luxury beds → When you browse tips for better sleep, you'll most likely come across suggestions to make your sleep environment...

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Dangerous Chemicals Lurking in Fast and Cheap Furniture

Related ReadingEvery piece built with naturally fallen Ohio wood and our zero-VOC organic finish: our sustainability story → Fast and cheap seem to be the trend, from jeans to shoes, and pretty mu...