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Welcome In Luxury Furniture

See more home furniture, garden furniture, furniture shop, patio furniture, office furniture, furniture shops, the furniture store, furniture store, furniture stores INSIDE.

Welcome In Luxury Furniture

See more home furniture, garden furniture, furniture shop, patio furniture, office furniture, furniture shops, the furniture store, furniture store, furniture stores INSIDE.

Welcome In Luxury Furniture

See more home furniture, garden furniture, furniture shop, patio furniture, office furniture, furniture shops, the furniture store, furniture store, furniture stores INSIDE.

Welcome In Luxury Furniture

See more home furniture, garden furniture, furniture shop, patio furniture, office furniture, furniture shops, the furniture store, furniture store, furniture stores INSIDE.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Top Eco Friendly Office Furniture Manufacturers


Green Office Furniture
Going green is an excellent way to help reduce our carbon footprint. The benefits of eco friendly office furniture and seating are astounding. From improved indoor air quality to sustainability, green products truly help our planet. Often, it's thought that going green increases the cost of products. This common misconception is finally put to rest today by highlighting these top manufacturers that have taken the time to have products Greenguard Certified at no additional cost to the consumer.


1.) Safco

Safco Office Products

The Safco Office Products brand offers several of the hottest office products on the market. From chairs to accessories this environmentally conscious manufacturer prides themselves on quality and cutting edge style. Several Safco office chairs are amongst the absolute best in terms of ergonomic attributes. In addition, Safco computer desks are a great way to outfit your home office on a budget. No matter the office area you're looking to outfit, Safco offers sustainable products sure to impress without breaking your budget.

2.) Global Total Office

Global Total Office

One of the industries absolute best full service furniture brands is also a huge fan of green products. The Global Total Office brand has reduced their consumption of electricity by over 18% over the last four years. They have entirely eliminated the use of CFCs and HCFCs in all our manufacturing processes to protect the ozone layer. This awesome manufacturer recycles 88% of waste product throughout the entire organization! In fact, they have recycled over 100 tons of fabric! All Global Office Products are BIFMA approved to ensure years of service and long lasting quality. Global they "have a responsibility to safeguard the environment in the course of manufacturing and doing business." To ensure quality and the highest levels of professionalism, the Global Environmental Committee was formed.  This committee has members recruited from across the organization, from the factory floor to senior management that report directly to the Chairman and CEO. In simple terms, it’s a fully integrated component of operations, financial planning and expenditures according to Global. Needless to say, if you care about the environment and are looking for Green Office Furniture, Global Total Office is definitely a name to trust in terms of quality and cost effectiveness.

3.) OFM, Inc.

OFM Office Furniture

A top office furniture choice by industry professionals, consumers, and interior design teams is steadily improving their green initiatives. The OFM Office Furniture organization has gone green in more ways than one! Since 2009, OFM has been driven to reduce overall paper usage by handling invoicing, order processing, and shipment confirmations electronically. In fact, they cut their paper usage in half during the first year. In August of 2010, OFM had all of their factory lights changed from 400 watt metal halide bulbs to 200 watt induction exterior high bay lights. This cut the power usage by all lights in half! OFM has taken the time to have hundreds of products Greenguard Certified. Top OFM Office Chairs like the the brand new Avenger Executive Chair, along with popular models from the Rico Stack Chair line are just a few of the seating solutions OFM has had certified. All of the models from the NET Series Seating line have been made eco friendly and make excellent indoor and outdoor beam seating solutions for guest areas.

4.) Mayline

Mayline Office Furniture

With 10 top selling furniture lines on the market today, Mayline sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to professional furnishings for the home and business. The quality and innovations highlighted in Mayline Furniture is easy to appreciate even at first glance. Mayline understands its responsibility to provide a sustainable environment for our families and our communities.  They are committed to implementing practices which demonstrate results toward environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Mayline strives to minimize their environmental impact while maximizing the economic vitality of their products. Here's a few fun facts. Mayline has recycled 28,000 pounds of material. This is the equivalent of saving over 241 tress, 99,000 gallons of water, 853 less pounds of air pollutants, and 1,949 gallons of oil saved. From top conference tables to sustainable office accessories, this manufacturer makes there environmental goals well known in every product they make.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

DIY - Landscape Pillows


Today I'm excited to introduce you to Mariah Golden Palmer of Everything Golden. Mariah is a creative wanderer in graphic design, photography and style and now a monthly contributor here at Poppytalk! Please help me welcome her and her first project with us, some beautiful landscape pillows.  ~Jan

What you'll need:
1. High resolution nature photos 2. Your photos printed on fabric via Spoonflower 3. Fabric for the back of the pillows and matching thread 5. Scissors and pins. 6. Buttons


Instructions: 
1. Upload your high resolution photos to Spoonflower and choose the fat quarter (27" x 18") option. Keep in mind the size of pillow you want. My pillows are 16" x 16" and my images were 21" x 18" centered on the fat quarter. Always leave at least 1" extra fabric on all sides for seam allowance. 
2. Wash your fabric and iron out flat. 
3. Cut your printed fabric to size, depending on the size of your pillow inserts, leaving enough room for seam allowance. My initial cut was 18" x 18"
4. Cut two pieces of backing fabric, you want them to overlap about 1" and leave 1" seam allowance. My pieces were 11" x 18" each. 
5. Finish the ends of the backing fabric by folding under twice, iron flat and sew with matching thread. Sew a buttonhole on one side.



6. Put right sides of the fabric together and pin. Making sure the flap with the buttonhole is on the inside. Sew all four outside edges.
7. Turn right side out. Sew on your button and cover your pillow insert.



Stay tuned next month for DIY hand dyed shibori pillows, a great compliment to the landscapes!

Visit Mariah Golden Palmer at her blog, Everything Golden.


Helpful Tips on Buying the Perfect Sofa



When in the market to buy a new sofa, the endless options available to us can be overwhelming.  Whether you're looking for a high-end sofa with traditional design, or a more modern or contemporary piece, you'll have a better chance at successfully finding the right sofa with just a bit of planning prior to your search.  With various factors to consider, we wanted to offer a few tips to make the decision-making process smoother.  Ideally, you’d first want to consider your personal needs, and how you'd like your new sofa to match your home and lifestyle.

Frame Construction
A sofa's frame provides the foundation and should be one of the first factors to consider when buying a sofa.  A high quality sofa should sit squarely on the floor without any wobbling or creaking.  This indicates that joints are sturdy and will last a long time.  You'll also want to ensure that the wood used is of the highest quality and if possible, opt for furniture constructed with kiln-dried wood to prevent undue warping and expanding over time due to moisture or changes in climate.

Cushion Style


As with any cushioning, ensure that it is firm yet pliable, and regains its shape after pressing down upon it and let go.  Down-filled cushions are optimal, though are generally more expensive.  Down-filled cushioning is comfortable to sit on as they conform to one’s body, however, they may need to be fluffed up and turned occasionally to maintain their form and shape.

Also, check that a back sofa's cushion has no hard spots and sofa-bed cushions all fit snugly in place.  For optimal comfort, choose a seat with depth depending upon your height.  The taller a person is, the more seat depth would be needed.

Sofa Arm Style


There are several styles of sofa arms from which to choose, such as curved, traditional rolled, straight, or even armless sofas.  Whichever your preference, check to see that the sofa arms are properly joined to the sofa frame and are well-padded.

Upholstery
Another point to consider is the type of fabric to look for on sofas.  From the cushion of the sofa bed to the accent and support pillows, you'll want to have the highest quality in textiles and upholstery.  The materials and cloths used should be carefully considered according to your lifestyle.  For instance, if small kids will be around your sofa, you may wish to avoid smaller designer pieces such as beads or sequins.  Knowing these details beforehand can help prevent any potential issues later on.


Sofa Body
From sofa-beds to sectionals, there are as many sofa body styles as there are types of fabric.  Take some time to browse different styles to get a better feel for what size, shape and style you need.


Savannah Collections' Santa Barbara Sectional Sofa above provides ample space for a relaxing retreat, with generous support and accent pillows for a cozy yet luxurious setting.


If a leather sofa is what you’re seeking, the Henredon Leather Sofa shown above defines elegant comfort with its tufted leather cushioning, gracefully rolled arm rests, and nail-head accents.

The Perfect Sofa
We hope that these tips and ideas will provide a solid basis for your search in finding the perfect sofa.  Since your sofa will stay with you for a significant period of your life, you'll inevitably want to ensure you can enjoy your investment for a long time.


Marge Carsone

Henredon

Century Furniture

Beauty of Letterpress



Beauty of Letterpress is launching today, a new website hosted by Neenah Paper featuring letterpress work from notable letterpress printers, designers, and artisans from around the U.S. The site features selections from a new curator each month, offering up letterpress history, context, educational information, community connections and a list of letterpress printers round out the site.

While developing this virtual letterpress home for the 21 st century, the creators could not help but consider the physical move of Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum (woodtype.org) the landmark institution preserving the rich history and assets of letterpress dating to the birth of letterpress in the 15th century. The Beauty of Letterpress launches with a Neenah Paper, Inc. initiative to help raise $30,000 in funds for the Museum’s move through matching donations and gifts of limited edition prints to designers, letterpress printers and admirers of this craft.

The first limited print is by Jennifer James of Two Paper Dolls. Click here to see and possibly donate and help save printing history.


In addition to featuring the work of artists, The Beauty of Letterpress highlights CRANE Papers and Neenah Paper and offers paper samples , videos and many community resources . Letterpress printers, designers, lovers and aficionados are invited to submit work to The Beauty of Letterpress, subscribe to the RSS to see new work in real-time, and join its dedicated online communities on Facebook , Pinterest , and Twitter

In the first issue, Jennifer James of Two Paper Dolls curates a group of works, and I had to share with you one of the projects featured a fun wedding invitation by The Hungry Workshop. I love this idea so much, from the very campy font to the fun badge!  See more from the first issue here!


 

Monday, April 1, 2013

5 Fun Office Pranks You'll Love

With April fools being upon us, there's no better time for an article on super fun office pranks than now! These top 5 pranks are a great way to spice up the work day. As with any prank, these should be used at your own risk and for fun. Any office pranksters should also be on the lookout for payback and retaliation as this post is always a popular one. Enjoy, be safe, and most of all, have fun!

1.) The Jello Mold


Stapler In Jello

Admittedly, this office gag was first on the list as we are huge fans of 'The Office' where we saw it. This simple prank involves a few packets of jello and any type of desktop office accessories used commonly during the workday. In a nut shell, you make the jello and add the calculator or stapler. Needless to say, this one always gets a laugh!

2.) The Wireless Doorbell

Wireless Doorbell

With this prank it's all in the name. To pull this gut buster off properly you'll need a good hiding place and a location of less than 15 feet to ring/laugh from. Three good hiding spots for the wireless doorbell are towards the back of the desk with a piece of duct tape, buried deep within a file in desk side pedestals, and behind the CPU. Remember no to overuse. Once every 5 or so minutes will keep this prank fun for hours!

3.) Keep The Change

Coin Glued To Floor

This ones an old favorite! Take a couple quarters and stick them to the ground outside the office. Then, find a good hiding place. You'll be cackling up a storm at just how many people try repeatedly to pry the coins from the ground. A non permanent adhesive is advised to ensure this gag finds a proper ending.

4.) The Interior Decorator


Wait until that certain coworker leaves for lunch. Once out, remove all their important items and rearrange their office furniture carefully. This prank goes wrong in a hurry if you accidentally drop a beloved family photo! Once back from lunch the look of confusion will set in quickly on your pals face. Once confused, walk over with a straight face and say how your boss has informed you that office has a new interior decorator and you are all getting new office chairs and office desks this week. If they haven't caught on, enjoy further enhancing the situation. Suggest that they are required to go online and find ergonomic furniture and other products they like as suggestions to provide your boss by the end of the day. If you can get them to take a list of office products they like to the boss, consider yourself a prank master!

5.) Wrong Number

This is a great one to pull on a fun boss. It's even better if you get the office to play along. Have everyone call your bosses line throughout the workday. Make sure to have everyone ask for the same made up person like 'Mike' for example. Then at the end of the day, have a non office friend swing by in a suit and say "Where there any messages for Mike today". You can really get creative with this one, but it's always fun.

Decorate My New House

After going through the trials and tribulations of purchasing a new house, the idea of decorating it may be a bit intimidating. Before diving in and decorating the entire house at once, take it one room at a time and you'll feel less stressed. Make a plan for each room and when one room is completed, move on to the next one and before you know it, the entire house will be decorated.

Instructions Planning
1 Write down a plan for each room. Decide what look you want to create for each room and write down the elements that you think you'll need to create each look. If necessary, consult home design books and magazines. Think about color palettes, fabrics, furnishings and accessories.

2 Assign a rank of importance to each room. There are likely some rooms in your home that you likely want to have decorated as soon as you move in and others that can wait a while. For instance, the kitchen and living room may be of utmost importance to you, or the bathrooms and bedrooms. Tackling the rooms that are most important to you first will give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy your new home.

3 Determine the necessities. If you're moving from one home to another, you will likely be able to use several of the items from your old home in your new home. Go through what you already own and decide what you can use. If this is your first home, you will probably need to go shopping for the materials. Even if it isn't your first home, you may want to add a few new touches to the home. Come up with a specific, or at least a vague list of things you need to serve as a reference point while you shop.

Execution
4 Jump into decorating after you've sorted through and collected all of your goods. Start by painting or wallpapering the walls.

5 Arrange the furnishings. Start with the largest pieces--a bed and dressers, for example--as they will become the focal pieces of the rooms they are in. Once you've established where you want to position the bigger pieces, bringing in the smaller items, such as chairs, bedside tables and bookshelves.
   
6 Tie the look of the room together with accessories. Hang the curtains, display pictures, stack books, set out vases and any other accessory that you think will complete the room. Even if you don't get every accessory that you want in the room, the major decorating will be complete; adding accents and personal touches down the road is easy to do.

Dispatch from S. Africa | Kevin Boyd


I was struck by this light installation that I happened upon in the latest issue of Elle Decoration Magazine. Designed by graphic, interior and furniture designer, Kevin Boyd of Durban, South Africa for the Colour Cafe in Durban, Boyd explains, there are some outlying areas of Durban that just need a boost of colour. Waterfall is one of those areas.


And we couldn't help but visit his site of course and came across a few more goodies, like his Tweet Light (below), an entry for the 2010 Eskom Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition which is made from redundant porcelain insulators from the old openline telephone poles.



More info about Kevin at his site, kevinboyd.co.za.  All photos from kevinboyd.co.za (David Louis).

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