Tag Archives: furniture

When did Memorial Day become Mattress Day?

http://twitter.com/#!/srames/status/470432411357286401 We thought Memorial Day was for honoring the fallen, but it sometimes feels like it’s really all about sales on mattresses. http://twitter.com/#!/savingsgator/status/470421551511511040 http://twitter.com/#!/bestmattress4u/status/469796187726282752 http://twitter.com/#!/MattressFirm/status/470247878716190720 http://twitter.com/#!/SertaMattresses/status/469869156503138304 We’ve got nothing against mattress retailers, but come on. http://twitter.com/#!/ATXANT10/status/469232578709696512 http://twitter.com/#!/Burt_Northfield/status/469907905127657472 Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/05/25/when-did-memorial-day-become-mattress-day/

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He Started With A Chair Held Together With Tape. Wait ‘Til You See the End Result!

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); Sometimes when I’m shopping, I’ll buy something just because of the name on the label. Just yesterday I was shopping and almost bought a Coach wallet because it was marked down. I finally passed on the offer, because I was only considering it for the name. I have a perfectly acceptable…

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She Poured Some Concrete Into A Painter’s Bucket And Made Something Amazing

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); I’m always amazed by how surprisingly easy it is to make furniture using only raw materials. And it’s so satisfying knowing that you’re using quality furnishings of your own creation rather than overpriced items that often fall apart way too soon after you purchase them. Take this stool, for example. There’s…

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