Half Circle Table - Full Rustic Charm

Country home furnishings don't always have rugged names. Take our gorgeous Demilune Santa Clara console table for example. Demilune translates as "half a moon." This space saving half table has a hand-hammered copper top and a hand forged steel base. It is perfect for narrow spaces, foyers and hallways. And you'll never bang your hips or legs on a sharp corner. This smooth circular country table also makes for an excellent addition to home offices and small bedrooms. Add a mirror above the table and watch the room expand!

Rustic Furniture that Reimagines a Classic

Few ranch furniture pieces have more fond memories attached than the rocking chair; grandma and grandpa swaying away their golden years on the front porch, Mom soothing baby to sleep, a nap beneath a homemade quilt. As timeless as rocking chairs can be, they are a classic ready for an upgrade.

Goodbye rocking and hello gliding! The Mission Style gliding rocker combines the rustic appeal of an olden days wooden rocking chair with cutting-edge long-glide technology. Relax smooth and squeak free atop all-steel encased ball bearings and specially engineered lubricants. You won't believe the comfort!

Cabin Projects for the Whole Family

Have you been looking for new ways to fix-up your cabin? Looking for projects to stave off summer boredom in the kids? Here are some fun do it yourself decorating ideas for the whole family.

Pebble Foot Mat
Get the feel of stone underfoot without scattering the pebbles around. You can even add a polyurethane gloss to give your mat a fresh from the river look. All you'll need to complete your project is a grippy rubber mat and an assortment of rocks, purchased or collected. One Pretty Thing offers step-by-step instructions plus advice for making your mat weatherproof.

Wine Bottle Border
How long it takes to prep for this one depends on whether you "collect" the bottles yourself or hit the recycling bins for treasure. Once you have the core materials you'll need to get your hands on a trowel and a padded kneeler. Douglas Welch the author of A Gardener's Notebook blog put together a great YouTube tutorial that will take you through the process.

You don't have to be the outdoorsy type to enjoy the outdoorsy look. If you would prefer not to get your hands dirty check out our Accessories and Accents collection.

A Home Office Can Be Rustic Too

Since you are here reading this blog we'll go out on a limb and guess that you hate modern office furniture; black faux leather chairs, glass desks with brushed steel legs, a pendulum clacking away on the desk--all the warmth of an icebox. Just because big office supply stores specialize in that stuff doesn't mean that you are stuck with an office that is more burr that beautiful.

A desk: the center piece of any office
You want a desk that will last not a Swedish click-together piece. We suggest our Blue Mesa desk, designed to weather years of successful business and blend with the ranch furniture adorning the rest of your home. Its a mix of new and old, mission style with a felt lined tray, two outlet power strip and ball bearing extension guides for easy open and close drawers.

Brawny and Beautiful
The Blue Mesa is made from a beautifully finished oak veneer over high quality hardwood. And the surface of the desk is detailed with a stand out slate tile inlay. While you are looking down on all the beauty and working hard you'll need a nice place to sit--a matching, ergonomic office chair for instance.

Bring the Beach to your Rustic Country Home

The rich, dark hues of oak, maple and cherry are the go to materials for country home furnishings. But, there are no rules to rustic decorating and what could feel more rustic than salt worn driftwood?

Our driftwood bedroom collection made with hardwood ash and finished with a pale, grey brown stain gives your home an inspired look; as if you collected just the right wood from your favorite stretch of sand and handcrafted rustic furniture to perfection. This collection is made using the finest woodworking techniques including dovetail joinery. Plus a touch of luxury with cedar or felt lining to give a smooth splinter free finish. Add our over-sized mirror to your dresser to give your room a bigger feel, like the horizon stretching away!

Rest Your Feet on Cowhide

Home furnishing accessories can define the style of your living space. If you are looking for a rustic, ranch feel what could be more authentic than cowhide? Our patchwork ottoman measuring 18"x18" a side is a great place to rest your tired feet after a long day. Or to stretch out lazy and relaxed on a slow Sunday. This plush cube is also a big hit with kids. Click here to learn how to protect your cowhide ottoman from the wear of grimy hands and dirty boots.

Just Right Bear Bedding

We've got just the thing to top off your bear furniture. With our chenille comforter and pillows you'll be able to hibernate in comfort and style. And they are great for kids too. Those Nemo sheets will give way to superhero sheets and then your child will tire of those too. Why not start with bedding that is cool at any age? This set includes a thick comforter, bed skirt and four pillows in assorted sizes. Give any bed a rustic and warm feel. Click here for sizes and always affordable pricing.

Decorating With Sound: Part Three

Light dancing on the wall. Warmth emanating. Fire touches the senses and sound is no exception. The crackle and roar of fire is music to our ears, so here are a few suggestions for making the most of its unique tune.

Tune in with the right wood
Not all wood types play the same. Cedar for instance is an excellent choice because of its composition. Full of resin that expands and pops, Cedar produces a strong original sound. You will need a good screen to protect against the sparks and embers so be sure to check out our selection of fire tending tools. They are functional and are sure to spark decorating ideas for both indoor and outdoor fireplaces.

Chime in with Chimenea
A Chimenea is a southwestern fire pot make from clay or metal. They are affordable and easily storable and a great way to maximize the sound qualities of fire. The hollow shape of the pot can help amplify the sound of your fire. Before purchasing a chimenea make sure the manufacturer treated it with a sealant. And always remember to cover your chimenea when not in use so that it doesn't accumulate rainwater.

Fake? Don't worry we won't tell
You don't need a fireplace to enjoy the sounds of fire. Kracklebox plays high quality digital recordings of wood fires allowing you to relax to the sounds of a crackling fire without having to build one. 

Eco-Friendly Rustic Furnishing

Reclaimed wood is environmentally friendly and marked with the kind of character that rustic home furnishing lovers covet. Tough and weather resistant, reclaimed wood is popular in outdoor settings as the chief material in high-end garden and patio chairs. It is also a reliable and depended on wood for use in agricultural settings where the natural elements soak in and enhance the charm of the material. Every piece of furniture made with reclaimed wood comes with a story and beautiful hints about its history. Our teak divan is a wonderful example. It is made from old teak lumber with a genuine ox yoke used to give the frame extra support. Where that ox yoke came from and the stories soaked into are up to you to decide, but we promise the details will inspire you.

Decorating with Sound: Part Two

In our initial post about decorating with sound we focused on wind. Today we are going to look at another earth element: water. The soothng sounds of trickling water can be unobtrusively added to your rustic room design through the use of a small desktop or wall fountain. Finding a fountain to fit your personality and your room is easy. But, there are a few tricks you'll want to apply in order to maximize the use of sound.

• Obstacles in the water flow can positively effect sound. Try a stair-step design to create a tinkling, splashing noise.
• If you chose a fountain that splashes outside the basin (purposely or on accident) try placing it on a tile floor. A spa-style master bath for instance.
• If you have pets consider a wall-mounted fountain installed high enough that guests don't mistake it for a drinking fountain!
• You can avoid mineral buildup by using distilled water. Click here for additional care tips.

Feng Shui teaches us that water represents chi or positive energy. Using water to decorate with sound may do more than help you relax. Using these tested methods for proper energy flow.

• Make sure the water flows towards the place you using sit in the room.
• Keep fresh water in the fountain.
• Use an odd number of stones for good luck.

The Story of Colorado and The Lone Star

It may seem odd to buy Lone Star themed home decorations from a Colorado furniture store. But, the two great states may have more in common than you think.

Their geography and weather are vastly different. Colorado has more than 100 mountain peaks in the 14,000 foot elevation range and Texas is primarily broad sweeping plains. Texas is hot--like crazy hades hot with humidity to boot. Colorado is considerably cooler. To Colorado natives snow is a welcome part of the winter season. To Texans snow is a sign to hunker down for the storm.

While different on the surface, Colorado and Texas are inexorably linked in the history and development of the American West.

The Republic of Texas claimed a huge swath of territory after winning independence from Mexico in 1836. That territory included parts of Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico and Wyoming. Mirabeau B. Lamar, a prominent Texan politico at the time publicly stated his desire to expand the borders of Texas clear to the Pacific Ocean. As we know, he didn't get his wish.

Still... Almost two hundred years later when people think about the American West and the images that define it, they think about the open plains of Texas and the great Rocky Mountains bursting from the continent inside the borders of Colorado.

We are from Colorado, but we feature rustic home furnishings based on the themes and regions of the entire American West. Of all our regional offerings none is more popular than our Lone Star Flag!

Regional Wines on a Rustic Rack

When most people of think of wine country they think, Napa, Santa Barbara--California. However, Colorado has a growing oenophile tradition of its own with more than a hundred wine producers operating out of vineyards throughout the state. For instance the Western Slope in the mountains near Grand Junction is renowned for its wine trails where visitors spend time enjoying the scenery and adding to their collection of regional wines.

You don't want to hide your bottles of Colorado's finest in a cupboard somewhere, you want them out on display adding to authenticity of your rustic western decor. We just so happen to have the perfect piece. Built from sturdy pine, this wine rack features trapezoidal end panels that form a solid base to resist tipping. Worn black paint layered over bright cranberry gives the piece an aged to perfection look, just like the taste of Colorado's best vino.

Decorating with Sound: Part One

Sight and touch get all the sensory attention in interior design; colors, patterns, soft, distressed or polished. But, what about sound? Most people don't consider the possibilities and rob themselves of the chance to enhance the mood and appeal of their living space. This series will explore the ways you can use sound to accent your design choices. 


Wind Chimes: A Natural Symphony
Primarily used in outdoor living spaces, wind powered chimes can provide a soothing backyard experience or a melodic note before entering your home.Tubular chimes from Woodstock Chimes are perfectly tuned with rich, deep tones. They are made of aluminium to withstand the elements. Tuned to well-known melodies such as Westminster Quarters and Amazing Grace, these chimes offer a wind-song for a wide-variety of musical tastes. The larger the chimes the more peaceful they tend to sound. If you prefer a tinkling natural sound over something pre-tuned you can make chimes out of ordinary items in your craft bin. If you are looking for a starting point try Craft Gossip, they have a list of great ideas.

Here are a few 'get it right' tips:

• Homemade chimes will suffer wear-and-tear. Seashells for instance have a shelf life, so be prepared to do repairs.
• For greater longevity hang your chimes under the eaves of the house but far enough away that they don't bang against the siding.
• Use a hook so your chimes are easy to take down if it gets a bit too windy.
• DO NOT use a leather cord. They look nice but they rot quickly in the sun.

Be patient. You may have to experiment before you find a sound that isn't grating or jangling. Making a chime look pretty is easy, it's the sounding pretty part that will test your skills.

Is That a Canoe in Your Living Room?

"Yes, it is a canoe. Do you love it?"

"You know, I really do!"

Home furnishing accessories come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles; modern, classic, rustic and in the case of our mini birch canoe, irreverent. The detailing is fantastic and the craftsmanship is top-notch. It is fun. It is a conversation starter. But, it is also a well-made piece that might just stay in your family home for years.

Keep in mind that "mini" is a relative term. This is a not a china cabinet canoe, it is more than six and half feet long. They will ask, but don't let the kids take it for a spin around the pond. This vessel isn't caulked with pine gum like the Native American relics that inspired it. What it can do is accent your rustic themed room as a stand alone piece or as storage for displayable objects that don't fit into the dimensions of standard shelving.

Living room ready. *Paddle not included.

This Cimarron Leather Chair is a Bear Necessity

You come home from a hard day's work. It's winter and the sun is already down. You are deep down weary. You want a hot meal, that comes first. You clean your plate. You arch your back and stretch your arms. You drop all that weary weight onto your Cimarron Leather Chair. For the evening at least, you hibernate.

Not only is our Cimarron Leather Chair a handsome piece of furniture, its built tough. The example shown here features a deep brown leather we like to call Kodiac Bear. Let's see what this Kodiac has to offer, bones to hide:

• Bones: kiln-dried hardwood solid enough to bear any weight you plop on it
• Guts: cushions made with indepedent coil movement and maximum comfort using the Marshall coil system
• Fat: foam, several layers deep topped off with a soft down blend to add extra softness and comfort
• Skin: the highest quality leather, dyed a deep Kodiac brown to let the natural characteristics show rich and rustic

We should warn you, if sit on a Cimarron Leather Chair you may not get up until spring!

Quick Tips for Distressing Home Furnishings

Distressing? As in a cause for concern?

Well that depends...

The technique designers use to give new furniture an old time look and feel is called "distressing." Its good fun for furniture lovers. Not so much for furniture.

Home furnishings don't age into antique perfection. They age into boring out-of-date relics. You could try to renovate them young again, but why not go even older? Nick, scrape, cut, wax and sand them. Distress them in the name of rustic beauty.

Three Easy Ways to Distress Furniture:

• Paint your furniture (wood or metal) with one color of latex paint and then rub wax on the areas where natural wear and tear would occur. Paint again with a different color and scrub the paint from the waxed areas allowing the bottom coat to show through.
• Get your hands on gears and a bike chain. Mark the surface of the wood with the teeth of the gears and thrash the wood with the chain to add random markings. Then apply a stain that will be absorbed most heavily by the marred wood while yellowing the remaining areas slightly.
• Rough up the surface of painted furniture with sandpaper. Add specks of stain that look like embedded dirt or paint droplets by flicking a lightly dipped paintbrush. Finish with a clear topcoat to preserve your new/old finish.

Important Note: Do not use these techniques on any pieces you buy from Back at the Ranch. Our handcrafted home furnishing have already been distressed and "rustified" to perfection! 

Looking for more tips?
Pretty Handy Girl has some great tips for giving your furniture a new look that suggests an interesting past.

Wood You? How?

There is no rule that says cabin interiors have to utilize wood on all the walls. If it's your preference you can wall paper, plaster, poster or paint from corner to corner. But, we are betting that you would like exposed wood to play a part in your decorative scheme. What better way to give your home an authentic woodland feel?

You have a multitude of options when it comes to showcasing wood panels. More than we realized actually. We spent the afternoon clicking though the wonderful examples on atHouzz.com. Here are just a few of the many details to ponder:

• Dark or light stain?
• Finished or unfinished?
• Perfect joints or exposed ends?
• Round contours or flat slats?
• Walls only or wood on the floor and ceiling too?
• Veneer or full thickness logs?

See there is a lot to think about. And there is no right or wrong answer, just a question of what works best for you and for the space you have available. So what "wood" you do? We can't wait to read your comments!

20th Anniversary: Two Decades of Rustic Ranch Furnishings

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Pop the champagne! Your favorite Colorado furniture store is celebrating 20 years of searching the globe for the world's best rustic furnishings. We opened in 1993 with the goal of providing people who love ranch and cabin furnishings with the resources to design the perfect room, the perfect home. We are proud to have reached that goal a thousand times over. And we are looking forward to a thousand more success stories.

Over the years we have had the honor of working with talented artisans who have created incredible one-of-a-kind pieces that you will not find anywhere else in the world. Like us these artisans eagerly listened to feedback from our faithful customers to deliver customized rustic furnishings.

We can't thank you enough for your continued support. In 2013 we will be expanding our collection of sturdy new furniture and carefully curated antiques. What else would you like to see? As always our success starts with your vision of the perfect ranch home.

How to Care for Rustic Leather Furniture

If you love high quality ranch furniture you no doubt have considered leather upholstery. And you no doubt have a friend who has warned you that leather can be difficult to upkeep. Your friend is wrong. Leather is extremely durable and if handled correctly it will last for decades. Naturally, keeping leather away from rain and heavy moisture is a must and keeping it away from direct light can help avoid fading over time.

Leather has Character
Leather upholstery will change color and texture over the years. This is a good thing. Like the perfect pair of jeans, leather furniture gets softer and more comfortable with use. What could look more rustic than a leather chair or sofa that has aged gracefully?

How to Care for Your Leather
All our leather ranch furniture is color corrected and finished with an acrylic top coat to protect the dye and limit scratches while keeping the leather supple. These preventative measures make your furniture easy to care for.

• Use a soft cloth to wipe down the leather when you're cleaning.
• Use the crevice cleaner attachment on your vacuum to get into the creases between the cushions. "Did I really eat that?" Yes, you did.
• If you spill anything liquid on the leather wipe it off immediately.
• Use professional leather stain removal products. Leather does not get along with soap and water.

If you want to go the extra mile you may want to use a leather conditioning product a few times a year. This tutorial describes the process. Remember to spot test a hidden part of the furniture before you do the whole piece! And ventilate!

Old-Timey Bear Decor

Do you like your cabin antiques to be a little dinged-up? Etched with details that seem to reflect a bygone era? Yeah, so do we. A great way to give your cabin a rustic antique feel is with a wood panel sign, knots and irregularities included.

This vintage sign was carefully crafted with colors and fonts to make it look like a wall hanging from a 1930's lodge and its made from the kind of wood that probably had claw marks on the bark. Plus, you can choose your own wording to make your sign as unique as the room it adorns!

How to Give Cabin Interiors a Roomy Feel

Cabin interiors often use dark wood and dark paints which can make a room seem smaller than it is. Throw in seasonal clutter and your favorite rustic relaxation spot can quickly go from comfy to cramped. Here are a few ways to boost the perceived open space in your wilderness home:

Decorate with Clutter

Stuffing all of your clutter into a closet will quickly free up floor space...until it all comes spilling out the next time you need to retrieve an umbrella or a pair of boots. Instead incorporate frequently used items into your decorative plan. A coat tree, hat rack or shoe shelf can add to the cabin feel of your home, while keeping needed items handy.

Avoid Large Wall Hangings

Use smaller artwork to add variety and open space to your walls. For instance by arranging photographs into clusters you can maximize negative space and give depth to the room. If you do choose to go with a larger wall hanging make sure that it is a light color, this is especially true if you have wood panelled walls or walls painted in darker tones.

Use Light Liberally

What do sconces, floor lamps, and pendant lighting have in common? They give atmosphere to the areas they shine on. And they allow you to tailor the lighting in the room to fit your current mood. Bright and sunny or dark and introspective? Use your creativity when choosing your lighting options. An old-fashioned Coleman lantern might be perfect for your entryway. While the kitchen and living room may require something equally rustic but a bit more substantial.

Sophisticated Country Home Furniture

The best country home furniture should give your home warmth and a rustic lived-in feel. But, that doesn't mean you have to abandon the finer things. Our copper finished wood console blends the comfort of country with the elegance of a showroom.

The hand hammered panels are fired using an age-old technique that gives each piece a unique look. The solid pine wood work is treated to a nine-step lacquer finish and the corners are hand-rubbed for a smooth texture and shine.

This is the kind of piece you can design a room around. Hang your new flat-screen from the wall and leave that beautiful copper finish uncluttered to glow in the soft light of your warm country home. 

Whimsical Home Furnishings

Put down the window cleaner. Step away from the glass coffee table. Walk away. We both know that table will never stay clean; fingerprints, condensation rings, dried crusty food bits, it's a magnet for crud of all varieties.

Why not get something that is both unique and built to last? Our antique Victorian sled is whimsical, unconventional and in no way a crud collector. Harking back to the early 1900's this gorgeous coffee table alternative features metal runners and a deep red finish that makes it look like an heirloom passed down. 

Let the kids loose. Bring on the fingerprints. Use it as a coffee table or as a decorative piece. This sled is durable enough to become an heirloom after all!

Turquoise: Greatness is in the Details

Fashion, architecture and furniture can be considered works of art. They can also be considered clothing, shelter, storage; the basic necessities. The difference between basic and grand is typically in the materials and craftsmanship. But, sometimes the thing that tips them towards greatness is smaller, a detail, an accessory.

The San Juan collection is made with the best materials and the finest craftsmanship; 100 year old oak, wrought iron hardware. But in our opinion it is the turquoise inlay that gives this line its flare and memorability. You may think of turquoise as the stuff of jangly bracelets and gaudy necklaces, but in the San Juan collection the semi-precious stone is used subtlety and beautifully to add contrast to the deep oak brown.

The San Juan collection features both chair-side and end tables.

Warm Up Your Winter With Color

The sun may be hibernating but you don't have to. Decorate your home in defiance of the winter gloom by making it bright and sunny and happy. We are not suggesting that you pour sand on the carpet, blow-up an inflatable palm tree and pretend you're at the beach. But, by following these decorative tips you might just add warmth to those cold winter nights:

Paint? Who Needs It?:
Sure the walls need to be painted, but who wants to do that during winter when you can't ventilate without freezing? Trying hanging a large tapestry as a wall accent. A bit of woven art can add warmth and style to any room.

Stained Glass = A Glass Half Full:
The dark hues of autumn have past and the bright colors of spring are a long way off, but there is no need to wait for the seasons to brighten up your life. A stained glass table lamp will splash an array of color across the room. Winter got you down? Flip a switch and let happiness shine!

Add Color You Can Sink Into:
Jewel tones are the ideal antidote to winter gloom. Throw pillows and blankets in ruby red, midnight blue and forest green can be mixed in with chocolate brown to provide a lovely and diverse palate. With comfy textile choices like microfiber, suedine and chenille, who wants to get up and go outside?

Nip all you want Jack Frost. It's bright and warm in here.

Tell a Story with your Furnishings and Decor

You could go the IKEA or Rooms To Go route and decorate with prepackaged catalogue furniture and decor that makes your home look similiar millions of others. Or you could use furniture and decor to tell your own story.

Draw on you own experiences for inspiration. Most of our customers love the great outdoors. So, we offer them decor that reminds them of their passions. Our canoe paddle coat rack for instance gives our customers a chance to remember happy times on the lake or shooting the rapids everytime they hang-up thier coat. It looks great and it keeps them focused on life work balance as well!

What are your passions? Take a look at our website, we may already have inspiration in stock.

Ranch Furniture: A Dream for your Guests

You appreciate the beauty of your ranch in the small moments between hours of hard work. Your friends and someday guests only see the romance of it. They probably imagine themselves sleeping out under the stars with a hat pulled over their eyes and a piece of straw in their mouth. You know full well that this scenario will never happen. You live on a real ranch not a dude ranch. They will sleep inside and you will need furniture to accommodate them.

Enter the Summit Sofa Sleeper...

The Summit Sofa Sleeper has an interlocking wood frame below its old-fashioned hand tailored upholstery. The micro-fiber fabric is designed to look like leather and it is easy to clean and maintain.  Most importantly it is sink-in comfortable when folded-up or folded-out.

For you it's a wonderful place to kick back at the end of a hard day on the ranch. For your guests it is both a relaxing place a sit and a comfy place to drift off to sleep and dream about life in the country. 

The Angle of Relaxation

A good night's sleep is all about the angles. And your favorite Colorado furniture store has all the angles covered. Introducing the Simplicity Adjustable Bed!

The Simplicity Adjustable Bed offers the flexibility of a high-end hospital bed with none of the sterile hospital aesthetic. The head and foot sections can be moved independently to 58 and 44 degrees allowing you to find the perfect relaxation posture.

An adjustable bed provides not only physical therapy, but mental therapy too. Well, kind of. Snoring can be a real drag on your relationship, but with the right angle your spouse's grizzly bear rumblings will be reduced to soft exhales.

One more thing. Just a small thing. The Simplicity Adjustable Bed gives a great massage. Forget paying a stranger in a strange place to work out the kinks. Go home, lie down and let Simplicity go to work!

Cure for the Blues: Rustic Home Furnishings

With winter comes cabin fever; pacing around the room, watching TV getting bored, reading a book getting bored and switching back again. Then again its cold outside so who wants to go out there? Since you are going to spend a lot of time indoors over the next few months you may as well make it as comfy and cosy as possible with rustic home furnishings.

The Hudson Rug is a perfect way to spruce up your hardwood floors and get your toes warm too. It's made from heat set polypropylene. The material is resistant to the cocoa and coffee stains that sometimes happen during the winter. It's style is American Primitive designed to look like a quilt your ancenstors would have made sitting in rocking chair many many years ago.

The Hudson Rug is available in a variety of sizes, small enough to fit beneath a table or large enough to cover much of the room. Spread one out and feel the winter blues lift and fade.

The New Year is a Perfect Excuse to Redecorate

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Your Christmas tree is gone and the space left behind seems so empty. You know that the room looks the way it did before the holidays, but still, it feels like something is missing. Don't wait around for the space to feel normal. Go with your gut. Redecorate!

Hoof It:

Horseshoes provide an inexpensive way to add rustic flare to any room. You could buy new shoes. But, if you have the time to look for something antique you should. Better yet if you have horses or know someone who does, take shoes straight from the hoof. Horseshoe wall decorations can be as easy as hanging a nail. You can also link them together in an oval shape using copper wire. For a splash of color use leather thongs to attach dried flowers.

Dream a Little Dream:

Arts and crafts projects can be a great way to spend the indoor hours during the winter. Yes, you could tackle that big quilt project you've threatening for years. Or you could start smaller. Insure that your naps are sweet and light by making your own dream catcher. You can find step-by-step instructions here or for more ambitious dream catcher ideas click here. What better way to redecorate than with your own art!

Fun with Lighting

The holidays bring lights of every color and then they get packed away leaving us months and months bare bulbs and soft white. To give your room a polished thematic look choose a perfect fit from our lighting collection. For the kids room or a laundry room with a bulb hanging from the ceiling get creative. Punched tin from an old metal can, can be used to create a lampshade with a country feel. 

Good luck filling that empty space. And keep reading for more decorating ideas!

 

Whimsical Home Furnishing Accessories

Glass coffee tables seem to be more trouble than they are worth. If you have ever owned one of these tables you know they are constantly having fingerprints smeared all over the glass. Toddlers like to be rough with their toys, so there is always a possibility of having the table break. It’s time to get a coffee table that’s not made out of glass, but instead made to last.


 This antique Victorian sled would fit right in. It’s durable and invites playfulness. It won’t matter if your kids climb or play rough with this coffee table. This gorgeous wooden sled has metal runners and a red finish that evokes winters long gone. You might even tell people you named it “Rosebud”…

Hibernate at Home!

Our Bear Valley Sofa is built for the rigors of family life. Spills happen. Couch jumping happens. Shoes on the couch happen. Sturdy and durable the Bear Valley Sofa is a statement piece that lasts.

What makes the bear motif special? In certain Native American tribes the bear was a symbol of strength, power and courage. And maybe more importantly the bear symbolized the fierce protectiveness of motherhood. The bear motif moves beyond comfort and durability. It helps set a warm and nurturing mood in the room—a space for families to nestle together feeling warm and safe.

The Bear Valley Sofa is constructed of high quality materials including Duracushion seats. Ventilated and reversible Duracushion seats give you double the life and the chance to change things up from time-to- time. The warranty on the frame and components is also top-tier. We strongly believe protecting our customers when they invest in our rustic home furnishings.

A living room comfortable enough to hibernate in sounds nice, doesn’t it? The Bear Valley Sofa can get you there!