Design Journal

The war between England and France gave a huge kick-start to the development of the square timber trade in Canada. Soon, other uses were found for ...

Origins of the Canadian Lumber Trade

Two hundred years ago, decades before the age of steam, ships plying the oceans of the world were powered by the wind. Ships carried acres of sails...

From Forest to Table

A piece of furniture destined to become a prized possession must be well made. This begins with carefully selected and prepared lumber. Drying rem...

Grandmother's Pine Table

It is our intention to use our blog to inform. Information tends to change behaviour, ideally for the better. We hope to persuade readers that the...

Holiday Hours

We'll be closed for a few days over the holidays. Online shop is open as always! Here are our Holiday Hours: December 24, 25, 26 — Closed Decembe...

Gift Giving Made Easy - Your Holiday Gift Guide

We've made a list, and checked it twice - here it is, your Holiday 2013 gift guide. We've chosen twelve of our favourite gift ideas for him, for he...

Fitted Slipcover Upholstery Sale

Imagine a beautifully made, incredibly comfortable new chair or sofa. Imagine a slipcover, so well tailored it looks fully upholstered and so easy ...

Capel Braided Rugs

The braided rug was a staple in early North American culture. Settlers used scraps of clothing and excess materials to make floor coverings that wo...

Moving In Japan Looks Amazing

Apparently, a popular option in Japan is to have the movers do the packing up as well as the moving house. Embarrassingly, I find the efficiency an...