Jaime September 9th, 2009
During this recession we are seeing people find creative ways to stay at home when they used to go out and shop, eat out, etc… Now movies at home with friends, knitting, board games, and other ways to entertain at home are becoming more popular instead. Almost 90% of the population is still working, but even if people have jobs there is enough instability to make almost everyone nervous and thinking about ways to save. (ABC article agrees)
This is a part of why we are seeing a spike in dining room sales. In the past, when the trend was to eat out or meet friends outside of the home, it was ok to leave the dining room area empty in large houses or have a small table. That is changing. We are finding that a larger, quality dining table is becoming more popular. Something that looks beautiful and will hold up to years of use. A quality dining table is really an investment in your family and friends. Spending $4000-6000 on a dining table that will last for over 20 years averages out to a cost of $20/month. A less expensive set will not last half that long. The chairs will start to fall apart and the finish doesn’t always stay on the table.
Saloom Furniture is made in the USA and is built to last. Very custom sizes and finish options allow you to create the look of your choice. If you are looking for a quality dining set that is functional and beautiful, my suggestion is to look for something made in North America (The USA or Canada). The ones that are imported from overseas have beautiful veneers or finishes that may scratch easily. There are some that are better quality, but that might be the exception not the rule.
Here are some pictures of options from Saloom. If you are looking for a dining set and would like some suggestions you can always contact me at
jaime@furniture-studio.com
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Jaime September 5th, 2009
If your home is anything like mine, we need a professional organizer to come in and get us organized before school starts. There really is an organization for finding professional organizers (www.napo.net), but if you aren’t ready for that level here are a few functional furniture pieces and accessories to get you thinking.
Stylish letter holders from Global Views make a statement and provide a convenient storage area for the envelopes and paper products that can easily clutter up a home or office.  
Some of my personal favorite storage pieces are made by Howard Miller and designed by TY PENNINGTON. Fully customizable, change the finish, change the arrangement.
By TY Pennington
http://www.howardmiller.com/Category/ProductListing.aspx?CategoryID=334&IsViewAll=true
This EVERYTHING CART is fully functional with makeup storage, magazine storage, and more storage! Ideal for a guest bathroom or small space.
The HOME ORGANIZER CABINET works for the mini-office. Space for a laptop, notes, mail and plug-in areas to charge cell phones and ipods.
True to it’s name, the EVERYTHING CABINET, is as the name implies. Wonderful for a small home, guest room or large bathroom. Smart features include a flip-up ironing board, towel rack, storage areas, and full-length mirror.
 
Find more functional furniture storage pieces at www.howardmiller.com.
Now, I have one more problem. I need a professional decision maker to select the most functional pieces for me. Do they have a professional decision making organization?
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