Saturday, December 31, 2022

Happy New Year All!


Happy New Year to You and Yours!

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Liberty Furniture

Providing High quality furniture with on trend design with honesty, pride and originality. We believe in the Liberty Way, setting high standards and dedication in order to find a way to say yes. We are a privately owned business that designs value-driven, quality furniture. In 1992, began with a vision of a company that would thrive on the values of hard-work, fairness, and integrity. This initiative and passion for success is visible to this day and is at the very heart of Liberty. Liberty Furniture products are sold exclusively through a network of authorized dealers.

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Vacaville, CA 95688

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Sunday, December 25, 2022

Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas Is You (Make My Wish Come True E...


"All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey (Make My Wish Come True Edition)

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Designer's Corner: Daybed Delight


Do you have a guest room needing some quick and easy makeover? Here's a few tips from the DESIGNER'S CORNER!

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Vacaville, CA 95688

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : KAS

For close to 40 years, we at KAS have prided ourselves on being one of the industry's leading suppliers of innovative and fashion-forward rugs. Extending our growth further, we have also partnered with renowned celebrities and designers to create lifestyle brands that open new doors and lead to greater opportunties.

Today, KAS carries close to 60 curated collections of handmade and machine-made rugs, including 6 indoor/outdoor collections. You will find looks to suit all your lifestyles ranging from casual and contemporary to traditional and classic, along with indoor/outdoor, natural, coastal and kids’ rugs. KAS is well known for being in the forefront of innovation and design and continues to bring the most unique constructions and latest design and color trends to market.

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395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Interior Design – A Stylish Urban Cottage With A Two-Storey Addition


To accommodate her growing family, designer Cindy Bleeks of Feasby and Bleeks Design expanded her 110-year-old house with a two-storey addition. See how she renovated the space to create a functional, family-friendly interior that doesn’t skimp on style.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Black Friday Sales until Dec. 24th!


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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

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Our Furniture Lines : Jofran Inc.

Since our inception in 1975, we’ve made it our mission to help people turn houses into homes, one impeccable piece of furniture at a time. With furniture for living, dining and entertaining, we’re proud to say that we’ve built our reputation on an ability to produce furnishings that are as easy to live with, as they are on your budget. Drawing design inspiration from trends around the world, we work to bring you the high-fashion looks you love for less, with a level of quality you can trust. We’re honored to be a part of homes across America and we look forward to being a part of yours.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : International Furniture Direct

International Furniture Direct is a case goods manufacturer with factories in Guadalajara and Puebla, Mexico. Our product categories range from Bedroom, Dining, Entertainment Units, Occasional Tables, Consoles, Bars, Barstools and more. With four U.S. domestic warehouses strategically situated in Phoenix AZ, Houston TX, Atlanta GA and Chicago IL, we are able to offer a warehouse program with short lead times, which helps retail stores lower their inventory commitments. We also offer the most flexible product mix truckload program in the industry where any product in our line up can be mixed in one 53' truck.

Proudly owned and operated by our Factory owners, IFD is committed to quality and service. Our unique style is characterized by the variety of materials we use, such as wrought iron, real copper and zinc, and exotic woods including mango and parota wood. All our pieces feature mortise and tenon joinery on solid wood frames, solid wood drawers, ball bearing glides (bedroom collections), and special features like microfiber lining on top drawers of bedroom case-pieces. With an experienced operation specialized in hand-crafted, old-world looks, you can make sure you are obtaining the best value in hand-crafted, unique pieces.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Nate Berkus Renovates His Dream Home in NYC | Celebrity Homes | Architec...


In this edition of Celebrity Homes, Interior designer Nate Berkus shares how he renovated his dream home in New York City with Architectural Digest.

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Horizon Home

Horizon Home's senior staff has over 75 years of combined experience bringing unique home furnishings to quality North American dealers.

Specializing in mixed media and distressed looks, handcrafted in Mexico. As one of the early pioneers of the rustic furniture craze, Horizon Home has evolved into a key supplier of quality lifestyle designs, at main stream price points. Encompassing products for every room in the home, including dining, occasional, entertainment, bedroom and home accents.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Hooker Furniture

COMPANY HISTORY

In 1925, four-year-old Clyde Hooker Jr. pulled the cord on the steam whistle that signaled the first work day at Hooker Furniture. In his 40 years leading the company, Clyde's dedication to the pursuit of making stylish, beautiful, well-made furniture propelled the company to become one of the nation's premier importers and manufacturers of furniture. In 2000, Clyde passed the torch of leadership to Paul B. Toms Jr, grandson of the company's founder, making Hooker a third-generation company and one of the few furniture firms still led by a member of the founding family.

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Vacaville, CA 95688

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

How to Arrange A Bedroom


You're moving in to a new place and now it's time to figure out where all the furniture will go.  Sometimes the bedroom layout is the trickiest because there are so many options. In this short video, Apartment Guide makes you the interior designer, giving you the tips you need to arrange your bedroom furniture.

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Vacaville, CA 95688

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving Friends!


Happy Thanksgiving to YOU.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Friday, November 18, 2022

Simply the Best: The Furniture of America Amish Collection


Imagine a place where everyone matters and those in need will never have to stand alone. An old-fashioned society where family comes first, traditional values prevail, and gifted artisans thrive. This is Amish Country, and we at Furniture of America are honored to partner with the master woodworkers of these proud people.

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395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Hillsdale Furniture

Hillsdale has a simple philosophy. We design furniture that will enhance your home. We understand that your home is special and the furniture you buy is a reflection of your taste and lifestyle. Our products comprise a full array from traditional, transitional and contemporary designs to a fresh and even eclectic, innovative look at classic styles. We know not every room is the same size, or your unique style the same and we are confident that we have the perfect piece to complete your home. Quality is the lasting element that assures value. Your investment in Hillsdale Furniture is important to both of us.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Furniture of America: The Journey


Furniture of America is a proud partner of entirely U.S.-based manufactures. Together we are striving to revitalize the US economy and manufacturing industry, a single piece of furniture at a time.

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LOCATION
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Sunday, November 6, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Gomen Furniture Inc

It started back in 1990, with a vision of becoming one of the top furniture manufacturers in California. Top of the line fabrics, unique styles, and beautiful colors in hope of expanding your creativity towards furnishing your home. Today, Gomen Furniture continues to be a family owned and operated business, always keeping up with todays furniture demand. We take pride in delivering stylish, comfortable, and affordable, made in the USA, furniture. We hope to turn your stylish vision into furnished reality.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Furniture of America


INNOVATION
Our team of talented designers and developers take pride in creating products and
experiences that extend capabilities, advance safety, or refine style.

We do not stop improving. That’s Furniture of America philosophy.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
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Monday, October 31, 2022

Tips for Planning an Outdoor Space | Design Tips | HGTV


Valerie Saunders of Serendipite Designs gives her advice on how to style your outdoor areas.

LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

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10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Friday, October 28, 2022

In Honor of Our Veteran's


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LOCATION
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Flexsteel


The Blue Steel Advantage
At the heart of our upholstered seating is our Blue Steel Spring™ - a patented ribbon of steel that provides unmatched comfort and never needs replacing.

Designed to Perform
Using perfected processes, patented technology, and the best sourced materials available, every piece of Flexsteel furniture is hand-crafted because we believe that lasting beauty and comfort improves everyday lifestyles.

For over 100 years Blue Steel Spring has differentiated Flexsteel products. Its strength and resilience creates a "just right" balance of softness, support and quality. So whether you’ve got big people or little people, wild jumpers or careless ploppers—not to worry—the Blue Steel Spring has got your back.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
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Saturday, October 22, 2022

VIO Condominium at The Wharf - 45 Sutton Square SW #406, Washington, DC ...


Welcome home to VIO, luxury waterfront living at The Wharf, designed by Handel Architects and WDG Architecture, and built by PN Hoffman and Madison Marquette in 2017. 
The Wharf is a world-class, mixed-use waterfront community, stretching almost a mile along the historic Washington Channel.

LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
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STORE HOURS:
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10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : England Furniture Co.


In the quiet foothills of East Tennessee, England Furniture has been crafting quality upholstered furniture since 1964. Co-founded by brothers Charles, Eugene, and Dwight England, their goal was to employ the proud and hardworking people of Appalachia. Today, the company and legacy they built continues to be recognized for the highest quality and the shortest build cycle.

So, what is the England difference? Our dedicated and skilled Tennessee craftsmen and craftswomen who build each piece of furniture custom for your home, and built to last a lifetime. With over 500 fabrics and leathers to choose from, England offers the broadest selection and countless combinations to help customers create something special and uniquely suited for their home.

With such efficient manufacturing capabilities and enviable logistics, England attracted the attention of La-Z-Boy Co. and now operates as an independent division since 1995.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
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Sunday, October 16, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Emerald Home Furnishings


Emerald Home Furnishings started in 1962 with a commitment to creating durable, beautiful furniture that the company owners themselves would want to have in their own homes. Since its small beginning, the brand has grown dramatically to a thriving furniture company with an extensive inventory of stylish home furnishings. This brand offers furniture in many different categories that range from enchanting living room sets to sophisticated bar and game room decor to attractive home furnishings for any bedroom. When you shop this brand, you will find an incredible diversity of styles, including contemporary, traditional, transitional, modern, and industrial, to name a few. With so many different options, there are sets and individual pieces to complement any home decor in nearly any space in your home. Each of the many collections has its unique style and pieces that work together to create a beautiful living space in your home. All furniture offered by this brand is expertly designed and crafted for long-lasting durability both during shipment and as you use it every day in your home environment. Even with its focus on high-quality design, materials, and construction, this brand offers furniture at prices that are perfect for most household budgets. For furniture that meets the highest standards for quality and value, this brand hits the mark.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
707-449-6385

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Sophie Robinson on How to Mix Pattern in Interior Design


This video shows you how to successful mix and clash different patterns within an interior design scheme. This video will you help you with your living room design, or indeed every room in your home that requires some original flair to soft furnishings.

LOCATION:
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Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
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10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
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Monday, October 10, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Crestview Collection


Founded by Jerry Lee, Crestview is family owned and operated for over 40 years. Our operations include a 500,000 square foot facility in Memphis Tennessee, partner factories throughout many countries, and hundreds of people throughout the world for support. Crestview is proud to be partners with many of the most prestigious home-furnishing retailers in over 40 countries.

Crestview presents our 2020 Home Décor products. Browse our newest products from our design team! Our aim is to provide great designs, quality products at competitive prices while offering the best customer service in the industry.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
707-449-6385

Friday, October 7, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : Alpine Furniture

We create classic, modern and luxurious furniture pieces with our customers in mind.

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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Larrabee Sectional Sofa by Sam Moore - Lainey's Furniture For Living


Jennifer shows off the unique Larrabee sectional sofa from Sam Moore furniture.  It has a unique curved shape with a rounded end chase.  Very stylish and sure to make a statement.

LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
707-449-6385

STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Our Furniture Lines : ACME

We are very proud of the growth ACME has realized since 1985. We have set out to provide our customers with service, value, and quality and we value our loyal customer and the many friendships we have developed with our clientele.


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LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
707-449-6385

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Showroom : Bedroom





LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
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STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm



Sunday, September 25, 2022

Classic Vs. Modern | Nate + Jeremiah for Living Spaces


Do you lean more modern or classic? Nate & Jeremiah walk through the style they lean towards & how they incorporate both in their designs.

LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
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STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Showroom : Dining




LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
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STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm


Monday, September 19, 2022

Showroom : Living





LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
707-449-6385

STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm





Friday, September 16, 2022

Elliot Sectional by England Furniture - At Lainey's Furniture For Living


Jennifer shows some great features to the Elliot Sectional by England Furniture.  It has a cuddler chase and a standard chase that has a back cushion for flexible seating.

LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
707-449-6385

STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

GET IN TOUCH

Drop by the showroom located at 395-A East Monte Vista Avenue in Vacaville, California to see some of the designs.

If you can’t swing by, give us a call at 707-449-6385 or send us an email.

LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
707-449-6385

STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday, September 10, 2022

DONT FORGET! LABOR DAY SALE! SUMMER SPECTACULAR, ENDS September 12th


EVERYTHING ON SALE

LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
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10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm



Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Moxy Sofa by Flexsteel - Lainey's Furniture For Living


Jennifer shows some great features to Moxy line from Flexsteel.

LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
707-449-6385

STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Modernism

The first three-quarters of the twentieth century is often seen as the march towards Modernism. Art Deco, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstätte, and Vienna Secession designers all worked to some degree within the Modernist idiom. Born from the Bauhaus and Art Deco/Streamline styles came the post WWII "Mid-Century Modern" style using materials developed during the war including laminated plywood, plastics, and fiberglass. Prime examples include furniture designed by George Nelson Associates, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Eero Saarinen, Harvey Probber, Vladamir Kagan and Danish modern designers including Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen. Postmodern design, intersecting the Pop art movement, gained steam in the 1960s and 70s, promoted in the 80s by groups such as the Italy-based Memphis movement. Transitional furniture is intended to fill a place between Traditional and Modern tastes.

Read more, here.

LOCATION:
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Sunday
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Thursday, September 1, 2022

History : Early North American


This design was in many ways rooted in necessity and emphasizes both form and materials. Early British Colonial American[vague] chairs and tables are often constructed with turned spindles and chair backs often constructed with steaming to bend the wood. Wood choices tend to be deciduous hardwoods with a particular emphasis on the wood of edible or fruit bearing trees such as cherry or walnut.

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LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
707-449-6385

STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Monday, August 29, 2022

Inside a French-Inspired Cottage in the Heart of Texas | Tiny House Styl...


Located between Austin and San Antonio is a quaint tiny house known as Yellow Rose Cottage. Inspired by her love of restoration and recycled materials, Sherry McKinley decided to lean into the French influence of her vintage and antique finds while decorating the 460 sq ft home. The resulting aesthetic is breathtaking and truly one-of-a-kind, featuring reclaimed windows, a found-stone fireplace, and elegant gold touches throughout. Building this tiny house in the heart of Texas Hill Country took a little over nine months and about $95,000, but the satisfaction from it has been a priceless highlight of retirement.

LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
707-449-6385

Friday, August 26, 2022

Labor Day Sale!


LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
707-449-6385

STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm


Tuesday, August 23, 2022

History : 19th century

The nineteenth century is usually defined by concurrent revival styles, including Gothic, Neoclassicism, and Rococo. The design reforms of the late century introduced the Aesthetic movement and the Arts and Crafts movement. Art Nouveau was influenced by both of these movements. Shaker-style furniture became popular during this time in North America as well.

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LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT:
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STORE HOURS:
Monday – Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Spectacular Tiny House Boat with The Most STUNNING Interior! Full Tour


Pax is a tiny float home that was lovingly restored and renovated by Jason and Cayley over the course of a year and a half.  It was one of 25 boats built in Victoria, Canada for Expo '86 but it had fallen into disrepair.   With some incredible woodwork and craftsmanship by the pair, respectively a shipwright and a carpenter, it's now an absolutely stunning 1 bedroom home on the water!!

LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
707-449-6385

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

History : 17th and 18th centuries


The 17th century, in both Southern and Northern Europe, was characterized by opulent, often gilded Baroque designs that frequently incorporated a profusion of vegetal and scrolling ornament. Starting in the eighteenth century, furniture designs began to develop more rapidly. Although there were some styles that belonged primarily to one nation, such as Palladianism in Great Britain or Louis Quinze in French furniture, others, such as the Rococo and Neoclassicism were perpetuated throughout Western Europe.

During the 18th century, the fashion was set in England by the French art. In the beginning of the century Boulle cabinets were at the peak of their popularity and Louis XIV was reigning in France. In this era, most of the furniture had metal and enamelled decorations in it and some of the furniture was covered in inlays of marbles lapis lazuli, and porphyry and other stones. By mid-century this Baroque style was displaced by the graceful curves, shining ormolu, and intricate marquetry of the Rococo style, which in turn gave way around 1770 to the more severe lines of Neoclassicism, modeled after the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. Creating a mass market for furniture, the distinguished London cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale's The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director (1754) is regarded as the "first comprehensive trade catalogue of its kind".

There is something so distinct in the development of taste in French furniture, marked out by the three styles to which the three monarchs have given the name of "Louis Quatorze", "Louis Quinze", and "Louis Seize". This will be evident to anyone who will visit, first the Palace of Versailles, then the Grand Trianon, and afterwards the Petit Trianon.

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LOCATION:
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Sunday
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Sunday, August 14, 2022

History : Renaissance


Along with the other arts, the Italian Renaissance of the fourteenth and fifteenth century marked a rebirth in design, often inspired by the Greco-Roman tradition. A similar explosion of design, and renaissance of culture in general occurred in Northern Europe, starting in the fifteenth century.

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LOCATION:
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
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CONTACT:
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10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Nate & Jeremiah Give A Modern Beach Barn Style To A Dysfunctional Space ...


Lauren and George need to have their house ready before their second child is born. Can Nate and Jeremiah transform their house in time?

LOCATION
395 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Suite A
Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT
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Monday, August 8, 2022

History : Middle Ages


In contrast to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, there is comparatively little evidence of furniture from the 5th to the 15th century. Very few extant pieces survive, and evidence in literature is also scarce. It is likely that the style of furniture prevalent in late antiquity persisted throughout the middle ages. For example, a throne similar to that of Zeus is depicted in a sixth-century diptych, while the Bayeux tapestry shows Edward the Confessor and Harold seated on seats similar to the Roman sella curulis. The furniture of the Middle Ages was usually heavy, oak, and ornamented with carved designs.

The Hellenistic influence upon Byzantine furniture can be seen through the use of acanthus leaves, palmettes, bay and olive leaves as ornaments. Oriental influences manifest through rosettes, arabesques and the geometric stylisation of certain vegetal motifs. Christianity brings symbols in Byzantine ornamentation: the pigeon, fishes, the lamb and vines. The furniture from Byzantine houses and palaces was usually luxurious, highly decorated and finely ornamented. Stone, marble, metal, wood and ivory are used. Surfaces and ornaments are gilded, painted plychrome, plated with sheets of gold, emailed in bright colors, and covered in precious stones. The variety of Byzantine furniture is pretty big: tables with square, rectangle or round top, sumptuous decorated, made of wood sometimes inlaid, with bronze, ivory or silver ornaments; chairs with high backs and with wool blankets or animal furs, with coloured pillows, and then banks and stools; wardrobes were used only for storing books; cloths and valuable objects were kept in chests, with iron locks; the form of beds imitated the Roman ones, but have different designs of legs.

The main ornament of Gothic furniture and all applied arts is the ogive. The geometric rosette accompanies the ogive many times, having a big variety of forms. Architectural elements are used at furniture, at the beginning with purely decorative reasons, but later as structure elements. Besides the ogive, the main ornaments are: acanthus leaves, ivy, oak leaves, haulms, clovers, fleurs-de-lis, knights with shields, heads with crowns and characters from the Bible. Chests are the main type of Gothic furniture used by the majority of the population. Usually, the locks and escutcheon of chests have also an ornamental scope, being finely made.

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Friday, August 5, 2022

History : Antiquity

Ancient furniture has been excavated from the 8th-century BCE Phrygian tumulus, the Midas Mound, in Gordion, Turkey. Pieces found here include tables and inlaid serving stands. There are also surviving works from the 9th-8th-century BCE Assyrian palace of Nimrud. The earliest surviving carpet, the Pazyryk Carpet was discovered in a frozen tomb in Siberia and has been dated between the 6th and 3rd century BCE.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

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How does a designer design for themselves? Connie Vernich of Vernich Interiors explains how she brought her own style into her space.

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

History : Prehistory

The practice of using natural objects as rudimentary pieces of furniture likely dates to the beginning of human civilization. Early humans are likely to have used tree stumps as seats, rocks as rudimentary tables, and mossy areas for sleeping. During the late Paleolithic or early Neolithic period, from around 30,000 years ago, people began constructing and carving their own furniture, using wood, stone and animal bones. The earliest evidence for the existence of constructed furniture is a Venus figurine found at the Gagarino site in Russia, which depicts the goddess in a sitting position, on a throne. A similar statue of a seated woman was found in Catal Huyuk in Turkey, dating to between 6000 and 5500 BCE. The inclusion of such a seat in the figurines implies that these were already common artefacts of that age.

A range of unique stone furniture has been excavated in Skara Brae, a Neolithic village in Orkney, Scotland The site dates from 3100 to 2500 BCE and due to a shortage of wood in Orkney, the people of Skara Brae were forced to build with stone, a readily available material that could be worked easily and turned into items for use within the household. Each house shows a high degree of sophistication and was equipped with an extensive assortment of stone furniture, ranging from cupboards, dressers, and beds to shelves, stone seats, and limpet tanks. The stone dresser was regarded as the most important as it symbolically faces the entrance in each house and is therefore the first item seen when entering, perhaps displaying symbolic objects, including decorative artwork such as several Neolithic carved stone balls also found at the site.

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