George’s Furniture Articles

History of non-tip rocking chair

Why a non-tip rocker? When George was small, he had so much fun rocking in his grandma’s antique rocker that he tipped it right over. After recovering from the fall, he promised his mother that if he ever built a rocker, he would make one that would not tip over....

What is a Hope Chest? Are Hope Chests Outdated?

Spanning centuries, the Hope Chest is an ancient tradition in which a wooden chest is filled with household items. This handcrafted chest would be prepared for a young girl to aid her for her eventual status as a wife. The term hope implied wishes for a good future...

Kiln Drying and Craft Shows

Fall Is Here! In thinking of Fall, we can’t help but imagine warm days and cool nights with brisk mornings. It’s the in-between weather before winter, when summer does its best to hang on for a few more days, overridden by the telltale nip in the autumn air. Folks...

Reminiscing and Rocking Chairs

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's hard to imagine the simplicity of "days gone by". Often, it's hard to even take a moment to sit on the porch in a rocking chair and enjoy the sights and sounds of summer! I'm sure we all have had an elder say to us,...

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