Peddler’s Journal

A soft cloth and a jar of furniture wax on a solid wood tabletop beside a window with a ceiling fan above
Caring for Solid Wood Furniture in a Humid Southern Home
Humidity, heat and sun: simple ways to keep solid wood tables, consoles and shelves looking good for decades in an Arkansas or Southern home. Read more...
A sculpted solid wood tree-shaped bookshelf against a cream wall holding books, small plants and a vintage camera
Tree Bookshelves: Sculptural Storage for Books, Plants and Keepsakes
How sculpted solid wood tree bookshelves work, where to place them and how to style books, plants and keepsakes on branch-shaped shelves. Read more...
A rustic live-edge solid wood console table in a farmhouse entry with a round mirror, a lamp, a basket and a bowl for keys
Styling a Rustic Entryway Console: A Warm Welcome at the Door
How deep, how long and how high an entry console should be, plus rustic styling ideas with mirrors, lamps and baskets for a warm front hall. Read more...
A farmhouse living room with a chunky solid wood coffee table on a braided rug, a quilt on the sofa and a stoneware vase
Choosing a Farmhouse Coffee Table That Looks Like a Family Find
Size, shape and finish tips for a farmhouse or live-edge solid wood coffee table that brings vintage warmth to your living room — built new. Read more...