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Deep, deep down I think every woman’s fantasy is Christopher Guy…..furniture!  Some may not admit it, but I am going to take a leap and expose this underground classified information.

How could you not love the the elegant legs, scale and design?

With the elegance of Christopher Guy, you still are left with the impression that this line does not take itself to seriously.  It is not stiff, rather it gently takes your attention so you can view it’s gracefulness.

Christopher Guy has his signature legs through out the line. Again, a wonderful design detail that reminds you of the elegance and playfulness of Christopher Guy.

If you search for office furniture that is not mundane, elegant and clean…you have arrived at the right company.  To learn more about this line and the many wonderful options, contact the elegant JimWinkels@aol.com

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Sunrises evoke many different sensibilites.  Enjoy your morning java and come back in a bit for some more Furniture Ideas and Tips.

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It is next to impossible to find cool dining chairs….until you find Designmaster.  As a buyer of a retail store, Mig and Tig in Chicago, this is one of the most difficult categories to fill.  Designmaster has got it together.  Their prices are great, quality is excellent and they deliver what they promise. I wish all  aspects of life would run as smoothly as this dining chair company does.

Designmaster gives you so many options in the way of style, fabric choice, finish choice and price point options.  For more information on this company, please contact: Nancy at 269.427.1240 or nedgington@comcast.net

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Good morning my early bird! Enjoy the morning sunrise, sip that java and come back in a bit for some great furniture ideas!

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Timeworks is a company that when we first opened Mig and Tig Furniture we picked up.  Timeworks has grown, but still remains hands on, service driven and always ahead of the curve with their designs.

Timeworks has a broad line to choose from.  Their pricepoints are excellent and offer the consumer great value.

One of the things I love about Timeworks is their packaging.  If you are a gift giver the package just is an added bonus to the cool product they deliver.

Timeworks has the eye for replicating antique, cool product.  Clocks are not mundane when see what Timeworks has to offer.  Find out more about Timeworks and contact the woman in charge:      ADunn@casabellaonline.com or 312.670.0760

Timeworks began with three brothers and an idea- to create a line of historically authentic clocks, which would be both affordable and functional. Timeworks clocks are made individually, by hand- most of them at their factory in Berkely, California.

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I don’t know what it is about New England, but their morning are just so romantic!  Morning moments like these so need to be appreciated!  Enjoy that java and come back in a bit for some more Furniture Ideas and tips!

This is a final Interior Design Thesis presentations in movie form, from different semesters and different students. In their final thesis presentation the student needs to show all the skills he learned at Harrington College. The students can choose a 30-50,000 square foot project of their choice for the portfolio. They are writing a client profile, collect information, get inspirations, research the direction of their project, create a concept, do the diagrams for a program, build a model, sketch, develop the project in floor plans, create sections, developed the space, 3 dimensional elements (like stairs/openings in the space) and do the renderings of the space. The students are writing an environmental statement of the project. They choose furniture, colors, contrasts, materials, and create a detail. The Students have to ’sell ‘the project to the teacher and the critics and present their final project with an impressive presentation.

Meet Peter Klick, an instructor at Harrington, with his wife Dianne.  Peter is always eager to share ideas about the world with his students.  He teaches experimental design.  The word on the street is Peter is a designer who thinks outside of the box and encourages his student to do the same.  Kudos to educators who set and live by this example.

Students attentively listen when they meet with vendors  in the design trade.  Harrington introduces students to many companies.  This practice is so they  become familiar with the sources and that will be important for them in the real world!

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I love my mornings! Especially when they are so beautiful like this one.  Enjoy your java and come back in a little bit for some great furniture ideas.

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Solid Marapolan wood with ribbon mahogany veneered door with touch latches and fully concealed hinges.  Has one removable shelf behind each pair of doors & grommets for easy component wiring access.  Contact  ADunn@casabellaonline.com or 312.670.0760 for retailers near you.

The Blue Pond Bowl is a gift that has weight and elgance.  Colorful storage boxes help declutter and always make for great hiding places for your newspapers and magazines. If you are a retailer looking for a quality accessories line that delivers a sharp price point, contact:ADunn@casabellaonline.com or 312.670.0760

Get ready for Spring and Summer! A bright and cheerful dining room makes for good entertaining!  Global Views always displays with innovation and a fresh presentation.

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Good Morning my early bird! A beautiful dawn to enjoy with your java.  Come back in a little while for innovative furniture and accessories at yourfurniturelink.com!

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Life can be complicated and busy.  With Aidan Gray Furniture, the simple feel and look allows your mind to uncomplicated….there is something to be said for simple. With Aidan Gray you can create an environment that reflects your personal style.  The Aidan Gray line has a classically aged and distinctive flavor. Their perspective is that nothing is ever too old or dilapidated, chipped or too worn.

Great Dining Chairs with style can be found at Aidan Gray. When you find that great dining table at your local flea market, these chairs  are the perfect fit.  Much of the Aidan Gray product is solid wood, spun and carved by hand.  Each piece then is distressed  by hand in a 5 step process.  The weathered Paris Finish is a heavily distressed finish which includes chunks of wood removed from the surface, heavy distressing and varying degrees of finishing on each side.

Aidan Gray is featured in some of the most prominent magazines such as Domino, Veranda, Elle Decor, D Home and Southern Accents just to name a few.

Constructed from European Oak each frame is carved and then burnished to a rustic patina and covered with elegant light linen and burlap.  Seat cushion is hand tied springs which delivers a firm seat lasting much longer than your basic stuffing.  Each loose cushion is foam wrapped down and set into a pocket before covering.

Bleached and beautiful.  Whether you love natural full time or for your vacation home, Aidan Gray hits a bulls eye with design and finish.  European Oak finishes are more rustic in their finish appearance and are not smooth to the touch.  You should expect a raised texture finish.

Aidan Gray has a broad line from upholstery, occasional to case-goods where you can accomplish the feel of simplicity through out your home. The Grand Roll Library Club Chair is constructed from European Oak and each frame is carved and then burnished to a rustic patina.  Seat cushion are in hand tied springs which delivers a firmer seat lasting much longer than your basic stuffing.  Each loose is a cushion foam wrapped down set into a pocket before covering.  Exposed nail heads lend to a more uneven edge appearance and bumps.

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Alone time in the morning. Enjoy the java and the sunrise before a hectic day begins.  Come back in a little while for some great design ideas and furniture sources.

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This small company based in San Francisco has specialized in sculpture reproduction for more than 35 years.  They offer original designs as well as classics.  All are available in several finishes.  They cast their pieces in molds using a variety of gypsum cements.

Attila’s Bayshore Art Studio was originally started by Attila’s father, who emigrated to the US from Hungary.  With a love of antiquity and painting he developed many of the finishing techniques they use today.  While working together, Attila was able to absorb his father’s brilliance in color and texture at a young age.  They worked together for a number of years until he felt his son was ready to take over and graciously stepped aside.

Attila Tivadar now works closely with designer and architects in bringing new designs and colors to the company, in the European tradition left by his father.  Attila continues to bring you the antique reproductions which has made the company famous.

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Listening to the waves crash in when the sun come up is magical!  Get the java, enjoy the sunrise and come back in a little while for some great furniture ideas.

This is a final Interior Design Thesis presentations in movie form, from different semesters and different students. In their final thesis presentation the student needs to show all the skills he learned at Harrington College. The students can choose a 30-50,000 square foot project of their choice for the portfolio. They are writing a client profile, collect information, get inspirations, research the direction of their project, create a concept, do the diagrams for a program, build a model, sketch, develop the project in floor plans, create sections, developed the space, 3 dimensional elements (like stairs/openings in the space)  and  do the renderings of the space. The students are writing an environmental statement of the project. They choose furniture, colors, contrasts, materials, and create a detail. The Students have to ’sell ‘the project to the teacher and the critics and present their final project with an impressive presentation.

Harrington Faculty diligently work to create the best programs for their students.

Students go out in the field as part of the Harrington program to learn about different vendors and the different ways suppliers support the interior design industry.  Sources, sources, sources.

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Spring is here when the boats come out!  Enjoy your scenic morning with that java and come back in a little bit for some more great furniture ideas!

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Ever try to find great dining chairs that have style, quality and selection?  If you haven’t, let me answer the question….very hard to find.  That is, until you land at DesignMaster.

We love the fact that DesignMaster gives the consumer so many options.  There are wonderful cover options, stain finishes and nail head selections.  You really can make your look so individual.

As a retailer, it is interesting to see the same style chair come through with different finishes and fabrics.  The looks can be so unique, even when it is the same frame!

DesignMaster doesn’t cheat on comfort.  Once again, DesignMaster is generous with the seat depths and solid construction.  If you are in search of great dining chairs, search for more DesignMaster on our product search.

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An unusual sunrise this morning. Different is what makes life interesting! Enjoy your java and come back in a little bit for some great inspirational design ideas.

Christopher Guy has a showroom to die for! You won’t be disappointed.

Christopher Guy always gives us such inspirational design.  The endless options that are available on this line are mind boggling.  With all the different finishes and details that are made available, you can see how the shape of each piece takes on a whole new life with different finishes.

The signature crossed legs on chair legs that Christopher uses throughout his line are his thumbprint.  Elegant and whimsical !

Let your imagination run wild with Christopher Guy.  Check out more Christopher Guy product in our furniture search directory and call the elegant JimWinkels@aol.com to help you find the perfect pieces for your store or design job.

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Check out this beautiful sunrise!  Enjoy your morning Java and come back soon for some great furniture inspiration in a little bit!

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Many of us in the furniture world are in our retail and factory corners and aren’t often able to see all the many vendors that are out there.  Hans Morsbach is an uncommon source and is multi-faceted in his businesses. He owns  Shima Woodcraft, Medici Restaurant… serving the University of Chicago community and is the writer of his book, “Common Sense Forestry”. Hans has many interesting corners!

This is the  farm Hans owns, where he and his Amish neighbors use the trees to build their furniture and custom projects.  Hans bought this farm from one of his customers who ate at his restaurant, Medici in Hyde Park, the South Side of Chicago…home of President Obama!

Visit Hans up at the farm and see the hands on craftsmanship that goes into the furniture they make!

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Good Morning my early Bird! Enjoy this beautiful sunrise through the dune grass.  Come back in a little bit for some great furniture ideas and design inspiration!

Honorable mention! Congratulations!
Ashley:
“Hello!!! My name is Ashley Hughes and I am a senior at Harrington College of Design. I was born and raised in Chicago which gave me the benefit to explore and be inspired from some of the world’s greatest architecture and interior spaces. I would love to work with restaurant and hotel design! I am very open minded when it comes to different styles and techniques. I am not only amazed when I see a design that I am interested in but I appreciate it’s use and role in a space. Three important things I look for in furniture when I shop is: 1. The quality of the product 2. Making sure the item is function able 3. The design structure of the piece should make sense and be practical.”

Sheryl Houda and Malia AcohidoGettty’s Competition Winners! Congratulations from YourFurnitureLink.com!

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There is something magnetic when the sun is rising over water.  Enjoy that java and come back in a little bit for some great interior design ideas at yourfurniturelink.com

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At Mig and Tig in Chicago, we have carried Kinzig lighting for many years.  There is not much to compare against Kinzig, as they very much stand out on their own.  Each lamp is made from solid brass and copper elements that are finished using processing that will never chip or discolor.

You will find vibrant, hand blown glass that is incorporated from two well regarded glass hand blowing studios per  specifications from Kinzig.  The richly colored shades are sewn from embroidered silks and other elegant fabrics and topped with a distinctive final.

Check out more Kinzig Design on YourFurnitureLink.com.   This is a great lamp line if you are in search of unique and qualilty lighting.

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There is not a lot of time to enjoy these kind of colors in the morning.  Before you know it, the day has begun and the colors fade.  Enjoy the morning java and come back in a bit for some great Furniture Ideas at YourFurnitureLink.com

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Bolier & Co. has a dedication to style, design, material and authentic craftsmanship.  Bolier is a company with  a simple premise: bring distinction and comfort to the home with beautiful furnishings of quality.

Dining chairs that are complimentary. Bolier reflects the vision of its founder, Christian Plasman who honors the principles of excellence of design, manufacturing and excellence.

Finding attractive plasma stands are a challenge.  As a retailer, at Mig and Tig in Chicago and Mortise and Tenon in Los Angeles, we have so many clients who want hip AV stands.  Challenge met by Bolier& Co.

Great Dining Chairs or Occasional Chairs!  If you are into getting eclectic, this is one sure fire way of doing it with elegance.  Adding Asian, especially in the way of chairs, always makes you get the sense a space was really well thought out.

Trying to find an unusual coffee table that has simplicity and aren’t run of the mill? Here you go!  What great design and balance! We love design that has such great optical appeal.  Don’t you love looking at something that look like it should tip but doesn’t?

When you have a relaxing bedroom, you sleep well! This is spa like living, it just smells good when you look at it. Now, all you need is your massage therapist for the best one hour of the month.

Good Chair Design is not commonplace. When you find it, embrace it! These are great dining chairs by Bolier!

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Shedding light!  Good morning early bird!  Sip that morning java and come back in a bit for great interior design ideas at YourFurnitureLink.com!

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Antiques in white add a sense of light to historic environments.  If you have an old space, consider blending some white in, especially for a touch of cottage warmth.

Nothing beats the look of vintage, but it often has its shortfalls.  Get the best of both worlds with Designmaster Furniture.  A great antique look, but brand spanking new! This domestic furniture manufacturer has an excellent selection of finishes, fabrics and styles to select from. Check out the clever detail of the scalloped skirt on the slipcover of this cottage style slipped chair.

If you are in search for a wide selection of dining chairs that are quality, many options and well priced, be sure to ask your local furniture retailer if they carry Designmaster Furniture.  Not sure where to go to? Just call Nancy and she will direct you as to what retailer carries this great chair line in your city. Email: nedgington@comcast.net or 269.427.1240.

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There are so many wonderful sunrises! Yet the lake is one of my personal favorites.  Enjoy that java and come back in a little bit for some great dining chair design ideas!

Honorable mention! AV Challenge sponsored by MigandTig.com and MortiseTenon.com. Congratulations, Rachel, from all of us at YourFurnitureLink.com.

“My name is Rachel Yarkony, I am 24 years old and I am originally from the North suburbs of Chicago. I moved to downtown Chicago after I graduated from the University of Texas (at Austin) in 2006 and enrolled in the Harrington interior design program in January 2007. Everything around me inspires me in design especially nature and the places I have traveled.”

The “Sin Board” was conceived in the summer of 2008 at Harrington College of Design. This is where students anonymously submit their sins and it is written on a huge black board at the school.  There is some really good, juicy stuff. One of my favorites is, “I fantasize about Peter Klick” (an instructor at Harrington).

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Good morning my early bird!  Enjoy that hot java and let the sun hit your face!  Come back in a little while for some great Interior Design Inspiration!

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Live life to the fullest with no regrets!  This isn’t a dress rehearsal! So with that said, why wouldn’t you decorate with your full heart?

Visit bedifferentactnormal.com for some more zest for life!

Furniture ideas are often a reflection of our personalities.  No bump on a log here!  If you search for unique and unconventional home furnishings…see more Christopher Guy Furniture which is now available at NeimanMarcus.com and MigandTig.com.  Another great line that the elegant JimWinkels@aol.com will happily assist you with.

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Vibrancy in the morning with your hot java!  What a divine view!  Enjoy your morning and come back in a bit for more interior decorating ideas at YourFurnitureLink.com and explore more nature through greenlivingtips.com

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SBA.gov Factoids. Small Business…

• has generated 60-80% of net new jobs over the last decade.
• hire 40% of high tech workers (scientists, engineers and computer workers)
• made up 97.3 of identified exporters   
• produce 13x more patents per employee than large firm patents                                                

Owning a small business is challenging. You must have passion and ambition to survive and succeed. Waste doesn’t exist in our vocabulary. No private jets, big expense accounts, ridiculous salaries and parties with shrimp stacked to the ceiling.  It is a hard days work for an honest dollar when you are on the front lines. The big party is over… the small business party is about to begin.

If you are a small business in the furniture industry, join our community at YourFurnitureLink.com.  We will support you and what you stand for through our voice on the Internet and let the world know why you need to be looked at! Come’ on..don’t be shy, the water is just fine.

Slipcovers are great for people who are not afraid to live on their furniture.  Best Slipcover Co. specializes in the niche of slip-covered sofas.  Invite the kids, dogs, cats, mother in law and husband to hang out on a Best Slip Cover Sofa.

Best Slipcover is a family owned business with 35 years of upholstery experience.  This company began as a contractor for department stores, and grew to supply independent furniture retailers, fabric stores and interior designers. Best Slipcover is an honest and hardworking family owned business.  If you are a retailer make sure to contact the rep  ADunn@casabellaonline.com  at Casa Bella at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Consumers should ask their local retailer for the “BEST” brand!

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Good Morning my early bird. Enjoy your java and come back in a bit to see some good furniture ideas at yourfurniturelink.com