We explore the topic of nesting from both figurative and literal perspectives, as a phenomenon that happens both inside and outside of our homes.
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From the mid-19th to early-20th centuries, craftsmen made and sold rustic furniture in resort regions across the U.S. One of those regions was the Southern Appalachians, and that furniture has several distinguishing characteristics.
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A camping excursion to explore a new National Monument in northern Maine inspired our musings on moose—both the outdoor and indoor varieties.
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Have you ever headed out into nature to revitalize your mind, body, or mood? If so, then you might be interested in what current research is revealing about why nature makes us feel good.
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Not all antique hickory pole furniture was made by Old Hickory Furniture Company, although that is the name people are most familiar with. Here is an information-packed overview of six different hickory furniture manufacturers.
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Six species of trees that were less commonly used during the original eras of rustic furniture design are elm, black willow, diamond willow, mountain laurel, striped maple and tamarack.
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Traditional rustic furniture was typically crafted from trees found right in the furniture builders' local woods. We describe the habitats and ranges of five tree species, and present examples of rustic furniture made from them.
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During the first half of the 20th century, hickory furniture manufacturers used quite a variety of weave materials and patterns. Here is an illustrated overview of these weave varieties for people who collect and decorate with hickory furniture.
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Seeing Snowy Owls up close, in daylight, in the wild is a fantastic experience that could easily inspire one to become a collector of antique owl artifacts.
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An off-the-grid vacation inspired our musings on rustic architecture in a majestic setting.
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