Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine: The Sequel!

Diposting oleh fatih on Senin, 29 Juni 2009



I opened my mailbox to find another Pregnancy and Newborn magazine yesterday. And for a second, I thought someone was trying to tell me something. Then I remembered something about my furniture being in the summer edition. Low and behold, it is!

Thanks to Pregnancy and Newborn Mag for including the Noah Owl Box! And thanks to all the pregnant ladies out there looking at it and somewhat considering it for their babies' rooms.

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Contemporary Furniture

Diposting oleh fatih on Sabtu, 27 Juni 2009


Contemporary Furniture

Contemporary Furniture

Textured leathers, animal prints, metal hardware, graphic patterns, and high-contrast veneers create a bold, visual panache and are all a part of a unique furniture style. When it comes to contemporary furniture, it’s all about the shape, mix of materials, and colors. The unique designs of contemporary furniture can also break all the rules of symmetry. Today’s contemporary furniture doesn’t cause a media frenzy as much as Scandinavian Modern did in the 1950’s or as much as 1980’s designs. Today’s contemporary furniture, although still trendy and distinctively leading edge when it comes to design, is a bit more demure than in the past in contrast to the designs that rocked the 1950’s.

The timeless Barcelona chair is an ideal example of enduring contemporary furniture design. The functional design of the iconic Barcelona chair was made with the teamwork of the famous Bauhaus architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Lilly Reich. The inspiration for the chair came from the functional folding chairs of ancient times. At first, the Barcelona chair was constructed to simply be bolted together. However, in 1950 stainless steel was used for the frame, thus giving the chair a smoother look. Pigskin was used on the original Barcelona chair but later cowhides were used. This contemporary chair received considerable attention when it was introduced and today there is still a rising degree of interest for this chair.

First introduced in 1948, the Noguchi cocktail table, designed by the famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi, hides nothing and exposes everything about the nature of minimalism. It is a perfect example of practical contemporary furniture design and it set out to redefine typical cocktail tables. Two curved solid wood furniture pieces join to form a stand and a .75 inch clear glass stands on top. Although it looks fragile, it disguises tremendous strength. The notion of less is more applies to this table. As Noguchi said, "Everything is sculpture. Any material, any idea without hindrance born into space, I consider sculpture." One of the most illustrious examples of contemporary furniture of the last century can be seen today in offices as well as private homes.

Introduced in 1956, the comfortable Eames lounge chair and ottoman were designed by Ray and Charles Eames and features classical contemporary furniture design elements. The chair is basically three curved plywood shells with cushions covered in leather. The backrest and the headrest of the chair move. The seat swivels on an aluminum base. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman set out to redefine seating with a unique design and comfort that caters to one and all. The chair together with the ottoman is the perfect combination of function, style, and comfort.

Today’s contemporary furniture is going “green” as well and this will be a priority in the future eco-consciousness. However, the trend is still in its infancy, but many manufacturers, including contemporary furniture manufacturers, are turning to sustainable materials or recycled materials for their products. Several organizations assist furniture manufacturers to adopt sustainable business practices. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is one of them and is dedicated to responsible forest management. FSC instituted an array of forest management practices and their certification program guarantees that the whole production chain, from cutting trees to actual manufacturing, conforms to the utmost standards of forest management. The movement toward environmentally friendly furniture is beginning to take hold and if your next contemporary furniture purchase is FSC certified, you can be assured that all the trees used to make that furniture came from managed forests.

Today’s contemporary furniture design elements offer innovative lifestyle environments and a wide range of categories for bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, accessories, and more. Contemporary furniture is one of the easiest ways to inject a note of exhilaration, sophistication, and vision into any room. There is nothing quite like an intricate geometrical pattern of an area rug to give a revitalization to a predictable room scenery. Customization is and will be another hallmark of contemporary furniture allowing consumers to select dimensions, finishes, fabrics, leathers, or any attributes they desire. Contemporary styled furniture continues to be popular among young and old consumers and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.

To purchase contemporary products go to FOWfurniture.com


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Contemporary Furniture

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Contemporary Furniture

Contemporary Furniture

Textured leathers, animal prints, metal hardware, graphic patterns, and high-contrast veneers create a bold, visual panache and are all a part of a unique furniture style. When it comes to contemporary furniture, it’s all about the shape, mix of materials, and colors. The unique designs of contemporary furniture can also break all the rules of symmetry. Today’s contemporary furniture doesn’t cause a media frenzy as much as Scandinavian Modern did in the 1950’s or as much as 1980’s designs. Today’s contemporary furniture, although still trendy and distinctively leading edge when it comes to design, is a bit more demure than in the past in contrast to the designs that rocked the 1950’s.

The timeless Barcelona chair is an ideal example of enduring contemporary furniture design. The functional design of the iconic Barcelona chair was made with the teamwork of the famous Bauhaus architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Lilly Reich. The inspiration for the chair came from the functional folding chairs of ancient times. At first, the Barcelona chair was constructed to simply be bolted together. However, in 1950 stainless steel was used for the frame, thus giving the chair a smoother look. Pigskin was used on the original Barcelona chair but later cowhides were used. This contemporary chair received considerable attention when it was introduced and today there is still a rising degree of interest for this chair.

First introduced in 1948, the Noguchi cocktail table, designed by the famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi, hides nothing and exposes everything about the nature of minimalism. It is a perfect example of practical contemporary furniture design and it set out to redefine typical cocktail tables. Two curved solid wood furniture pieces join to form a stand and a .75 inch clear glass stands on top. Although it looks fragile, it disguises tremendous strength. The notion of less is more applies to this table. As Noguchi said, "Everything is sculpture. Any material, any idea without hindrance born into space, I consider sculpture." One of the most illustrious examples of contemporary furniture of the last century can be seen today in offices as well as private homes.

Introduced in 1956, the comfortable Eames lounge chair and ottoman were designed by Ray and Charles Eames and features classical contemporary furniture design elements. The chair is basically three curved plywood shells with cushions covered in leather. The backrest and the headrest of the chair move. The seat swivels on an aluminum base. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman set out to redefine seating with a unique design and comfort that caters to one and all. The chair together with the ottoman is the perfect combination of function, style, and comfort.

Today’s contemporary furniture is going “green” as well and this will be a priority in the future eco-consciousness. However, the trend is still in its infancy, but many manufacturers, including contemporary furniture manufacturers, are turning to sustainable materials or recycled materials for their products. Several organizations assist furniture manufacturers to adopt sustainable business practices. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is one of them and is dedicated to responsible forest management. FSC instituted an array of forest management practices and their certification program guarantees that the whole production chain, from cutting trees to actual manufacturing, conforms to the utmost standards of forest management. The movement toward environmentally friendly furniture is beginning to take hold and if your next contemporary furniture purchase is FSC certified, you can be assured that all the trees used to make that furniture came from managed forests.

Today’s contemporary furniture design elements offer innovative lifestyle environments and a wide range of categories for bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, accessories, and more. Contemporary furniture is one of the easiest ways to inject a note of exhilaration, sophistication, and vision into any room. There is nothing quite like an intricate geometrical pattern of an area rug to give a revitalization to a predictable room scenery. Customization is and will be another hallmark of contemporary furniture allowing consumers to select dimensions, finishes, fabrics, leathers, or any attributes they desire. Contemporary styled furniture continues to be popular among young and old consumers and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.

To purchase contemporary products go to FOWfurniture.com


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Canada, Oh Canada

Diposting oleh fatih on Jumat, 26 Juni 2009

Mod Mom is international! A new Canadian modern baby store (launching at the end of the summer -- more info to come later) ordered 15 toy boxes to be driven by truck to Canada. I've been working on regular orders but have also had some help from an amazing local woodworker to help me produce all 15 in time for the launch. I am THRILLED beyond belief with this order for two reasons: 1.) the owner of the new store is a former client. She ordered them after receiving her Owyn Toy Box a couple of months ago. Nothin' better than that, right? and, 2.) it's one order for 15 toy boxes. At the most, stores generally buy two at a time.

I'm slowly, with loads of fear in my eyes, trying to figure out where to go from here. I'm getting requests from Italy, England, Australia, etc and have no idea how to fill them and make it worth their while monetarily. No surprise that shipping is through the roof.

So I'm slowly seeking out ways to partner with other furniture companies. Being such a design novice, I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm sure to get schooled on the internet, the way I do when I diagnose someone with a deadly disease that they don't have. Should be a piece of cake, right? Right?
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Dwell Magazine - Product of the Day!

Diposting oleh fatih on Senin, 22 Juni 2009




The Bertie landed the coveted Product of the Day spot on Dwell Magazine's online website. Many thanks to Jordan for seeking me out!!!

Here's the link: http://www.dwell.com/products/bertie-box.html
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Happy Father's Day, Scott and Dad!

Diposting oleh fatih on Minggu, 21 Juni 2009



My two favorite men. Thanks for putting up with me. :)

Dad, I will always laugh at your jokes no matter how many times I've heard them.

Scott, I will strive to reduce the amount of sawdust and dirt that ends up in our bed. That's how much I love you.
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Kids’ Glider Rockers

Diposting oleh fatih on Kamis, 18 Juni 2009


Kids Glider Rockers

Kids’ Glider Rockers

You want you child to have a rocker? No problem, they rock. You want your child to have a glider? No problem, they glide too.

Are you tired of the same old kids’ glider rockers? If you did find one, is it just another import with 1 or possibly 2 fabric options?

Our kids glider rockers are meticulously designed to provide the ultimate in comfort seating. They are so comfortable; they rock young and old to sleep. These kids’ glider rockers are proudly made in USA and feature exceptionally smooth glider/rocker mechanism. Each kids’ glider rocker is offered in 45 custom fabrics as well as 45 custom welts. For those that are not familiar with the term welt, it is the accent piping that is sawn into the seam of the glider rocker. With all these fabric and welt options, the possibilities are endless when it comes to the glider that they can call their very own.

For those looking for a more traditional look for their child’s glider rocker, we offer a glider rocker with rolled arms that can be ordered with a skirt or without a skirt. For those looking for more of a contemporary look, we offer a glider rocker with track arms. Even if you want one with a round back, we have it.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com


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Kids’ Glider Rockers

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Kids Glider Rockers

Kids’ Glider Rockers

You want you child to have a rocker? No problem, they rock. You want your child to have a glider? No problem, they glide too.

Are you tired of the same old kids’ glider rockers? If you did find one, is it just another import with 1 or possibly 2 fabric options?

Our kids glider rockers are meticulously designed to provide the ultimate in comfort seating. They are so comfortable; they rock young and old to sleep. These kids’ glider rockers are proudly made in USA and feature exceptionally smooth glider/rocker mechanism. Each kids’ glider rocker is offered in 45 custom fabrics as well as 45 custom welts. For those that are not familiar with the term welt, it is the accent piping that is sawn into the seam of the glider rocker. With all these fabric and welt options, the possibilities are endless when it comes to the glider that they can call their very own.

For those looking for a more traditional look for their child’s glider rocker, we offer a glider rocker with rolled arms that can be ordered with a skirt or without a skirt. For those looking for more of a contemporary look, we offer a glider rocker with track arms. Even if you want one with a round back, we have it.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com


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The Real Deal

Diposting oleh fatih on Senin, 15 Juni 2009

You're not going to believe the workshop make-over my husband did while I was fishin' (well...really just laying on the blanket) and eating beef sticks in Ohio. I was speechless when I saw it. Something tells me this guy still likes me after 13 years. He doesn't even seem to mind that I've fallen totally in love with Edward Cullen from the Twilight series that I read and finished over a four day span in Ohio. (No joke, all four books. And I normally can't get through a whole People Magazine.) Anyhow, back to the garage.

He surprised me with this complete redo. And now I'm freakin' out because it looks so damn official. Like I really AM a business. He even wants to put a TV out there but I said no. I can just watch TV on my laptop...or the Twilight movie over and over again for months on end until I realize that the movie isn't real, and those are just actors playing roles, and Robert Pattinson won't be walking into my garage workshop to help me sand furniture while he stares broodingly into my eyes. Sigh.







(Scott, you know I love you more than Robert Pattinson, aka Edward Cullen. Thank you for being you. And for working your ass off in my workshop. )
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Ridgeway Clocks

Diposting oleh fatih on Sabtu, 13 Juni 2009


Ridgeway Clocks

Ridgeway is America’s oldest grandfather clock company but Ridgeway offers much more than grandfather clocks. The Ridgeway clocks have the capacity to not only become a real heirloom but also a true family treasure. Select grandfather clocks have a lighting feature exclusive to Ridgeway. The lower lamp offers a touch switch, located at the middle door hinge, for dimming to create a more romantic mood for light inside the case.

Some of the Ridgeway mantle cocks are quartz battery movement that offers a choice of Westminster and Ode to Joy chimes with selectable auto-night silence feature. The Ridgeway wall clocks offer distinctive features such as uniquely detailed dials with colored numeral rings. Even outdoor clocks such as Madison Avenue have a unique double sided dial that shows time with Roman numerals on one side and a thermometer on the other.

Not only are Ridgeway clocks impressive in quality and attention to detail but they are all proudly made in the USA.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com


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Ridgeway Clocks

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Ridgeway Clocks

Ridgeway is America’s oldest grandfather clock company but Ridgeway offers much more than grandfather clocks. The Ridgeway clocks have the capacity to not only become a real heirloom but also a true family treasure. Select grandfather clocks have a lighting feature exclusive to Ridgeway. The lower lamp offers a touch switch, located at the middle door hinge, for dimming to create a more romantic mood for light inside the case.

Some of the Ridgeway mantle cocks are quartz battery movement that offers a choice of Westminster and Ode to Joy chimes with selectable auto-night silence feature. The Ridgeway wall clocks offer distinctive features such as uniquely detailed dials with colored numeral rings. Even outdoor clocks such as Madison Avenue have a unique double sided dial that shows time with Roman numerals on one side and a thermometer on the other.

Not only are Ridgeway clocks impressive in quality and attention to detail but they are all proudly made in the USA.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com


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In Ohio!

Diposting oleh fatih on Rabu, 10 Juni 2009

We're in Ohio this week visiting my parents and my sister and her family (who are also now Californians.) I'll be back next week with more wood working craziness but this week it's all about Bob Evans, Friendly's ice cream, and everything else I love from my childhood in Defiance, Ohio.

Off to eat more beef sticks and real midwestern cheese!!!
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