Great Furniture is a Family Affair

A family in Arkansas makes stunning Arts & Crafts style furniture. We discovered them on ebay and purchased two twin beds and a side table from them. Dryad Studios provides great service and fine workmanship. Really, they provide old fashioned dedication to their craft and to their customers. That is a rare thing today. Our table and beds arrived on time, in great shape, and look fabulous. This small side table or night table is an example of their excellent work. Visit Dryad Studios to learn more or check out ebay for Dryad's latest auctions or sales. You will be very glad that you did.

Furniture for the Forest

The new snow in the Park this past week has gotten us thinking about our outdoor furniture, like these two simple Adirondack chairs. Every homeowner should think about his or her outdoor furnishings as carefully as they consider their indoor furnishings. Chairs, benches, tables - they can do more than serve a utilitarian purpose: they can invite guests to share a view, visit a special spot, take a break, look out at the lake. They can also be sculptural - punctuating the forest, decorating and enhancing it. We love Marston & Langinger for garden and outdoor furniture.

The Adirondack Boys Recommend: Stickley Furniture

Stickley furniture doesn't need our recommendation. It has its own storied past and was part of the venerable Arts & Crafts movement; antique pieces are auctioned for tens of thousands of dollars or more today. But that's antique Stickley. Here, new Stickley furniture fills the living room at our camp. This is all oak furniture. The settle is very traditional Arts & Crafts style and is upholstered in a thick, green, textured fabric. The sitting chair on the left is upholstered in deep red leather and is adorned with detailed inlay on the sides and back. The lamp is a new Stickley lamp as well, in oak with a mica shade. The mica is very fragile; it's a natural material and can easily break or chip. Our experience with Stickley was great. The salespeople are very helpful, the furniture is of excellent quality, and the designs are timeless. For more information about Stickley, go to www.stickley.com.