In our search for  beautifully designed and made furniture, we're also looking out for handy tips and hints that we can pass on to you our customers. 

We'll update this page on a regular basis with a mixture of extraordinary uses for ordinary things, quick tips on interior design, furniture care, and other home hints to help you save time and money.

If there is anything you've always wanted to know, ask us and we'll see if we can find out for you.

On Target Off-Whites
Eggshell, cafe au lait, ivory and porcelain are not often easy to discriminate with the naked eye. To help select the perfect neutral for your decor, gather paint swatches and strips and cut each shade into a loose square. On a sheet of white poster board, arrange and rearrange the squares and analyze how your favorite shades look not only against the white background, but next to similar shades. If possible, set a color-selection station next to a window in the room you want to paint. Move your materials to various spots in the room, so you can test how the shade looks in different intensities of light before you decide on your favorite hue.

Touchy Feely
To brighten cozy spaces or tone down rooms with high sheen, add texture to your decor. Smooth, glossy materials like leather or glass add light and luster to a room, while rougher textures, such as wool or natural wood, absorb light to make a space soft and casual.

Crayon Be Gone
When crayon art jumps outside the lines and onto your painted or washable wallpapered walls, use a multi-purpose lubricating oil to make the misplaced Monets disappear. Spray the oil directly on the spot, then use a clean cloth to wipe the crayon away. For added cleansing power, dab a damp sponge in baking soda and rub lightly on the mark. Once the crayon is gone, rid walls of residue by sponging them with a mixture of one or two drops of liquid dishwashing soap and one cup of water. Dry with a clean cloth.

Smoke and Mirrors
Trying to work with a small space? Accentuate architectural details or a prized piece of furniture by placing a mirror on the opposite wall. It gives the impression of an expanded room, while doubling the visual impact of something you love. Use the same trick to replicate a favorite view within your room. It's great Feng Shui and increases positive energy throughout the space.

Flip It!
A quick lesson in mattress maintenance that proves very valuable: your mattress needs to be flipped – at the very least – four times a year. (Some manufacturers recommend monthly, especially if you regularly sit on the edge of your mattress.) This will ensure the most even wear for a comfortable fit for years to come. Of course, if you’re still tossing and turning the night away, it may be time for an entirely new mattress. Remember, as idealistic as it may seem, doctors still recommend an uninterrupted, eight hours of sleep every