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T.Y. Fine Furniture: History, Nurturing the Arts and the Community

  Founded in 2004 by Tarik Yousef, T.Y. Fine Furniture had very humble beginnings in a two hundred square foot college apartment basement.  Tarik was completing a degree in Mechanical Engineerin...

After the Mattress Honeymoon

Even if you invest in a super-high-end mattress, at some point you may wish it felt different than the “showroom sensation” you fell in love with when you bought it. You may be lucky and love...

How Custom Furniture Organizes Productive Flow

Fluidity Computer Desk Have you often paused—not for inspiration, but—in exasperation over clutter on your desk and work spaces? Then, take a breather to evaluate how best you can streamline wor...

Naturally Fallen Timber in T.Y. Fine Furniture Collections and Ease of Assembly

Messinger Hutch In my previous blog, I explained why naturally sourced lumber is imperative for quality furniture. This adds to the timeless elegance of handmade furniture aging grac...

A Cosleeping mattress

    Cosleeping, or sharing a bed with a baby, is a popular but difficult choice for many families. Parents care tremendously about their child’s safety, and also about the baby’s psychological ...

Brain Feel Dirty? Get some Sleep!

  Sleep is often seen as simple, but the more science reveals about rest the more complex it appears. One recent study found that as we sleep, our brains actually undergo cleaning to remove buil...