It’s the best of times….and…It’s the worst of times…
It’s the best of times….and…It’s the worst of times... That statement was said to me by a North Carolina furniture executive during a chat we had during my trip to the semi-annual Home furnishings show in High Point North Carolina. The abbreviated and re-scheduled...
Some Low-Cost Ideas To Add Some Fall Flavor To Your Home
As I write this the green summer leaves are turning to gold, red, orange, and brown. Fall is definitely marching into the Susquehanna valley. I really live for summer but will tell you that by the time mid-August got here, I was ready for a cooler change....
Red light, Yellow light, Green light…GO!
In the post COVID 19 lockdown phase, everyone is excited to get back out on the super highway of commerce. But maybe we should all consider taking an exit off that super highway, and going on the smaller road of commerce into the small businesses in your local...
The Sun Will Come Up Tomorrow
On this stormy night with the Covid 19 crisis in full bloom, I got to thinking about this old house and all it has seen over the years. My great grandparents purchased this home in the mid-1920s. The house has remained in my family ever since that time. As I sit in my...
The Colors and Finishes I Am Loving Today
“So, what am I loving today” you ask? Well lots of things! So here comes the overview in a large nutshell. I recently visited the bi-annual furniture market in High Point, NC. The biggest impression I received while there had to do with color. Color is in style. All...
A New Years Resolution You Can Keep
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Please don’t let this mood and moment foolishly disappear without taking a moment to think about your home, please. The idea is we start the new year with a clean slate so we make resolutions and goals as to how we will improve ourselves over the...
Dining Rooms Trends
For generations, families ate in their kitchens and only ventured into their dining rooms on special occasions. The dining room was a place for guests, where stiff-backed chairs and fragile china kept everyone on their best behavior. Today’s dining rooms are used in...
Recipe For Turning Your Bedroom Into A Dreamy Slice Of Heaven
You can turn a mundane bedroom into a luxury retreat leaving you fantasizing about re-decorating with the help from the Country Squire. These bedrooms that we have collected for you are truly magical, with a touch of whimsy and serenity all rolled into one. The...
How We Create Luxury Living Rooms
How We Create A Luxurious Living Room The texture of fabrics has an important effect on our subconscious mind and is used to great effect in the most luxurious homes. Play with the softness of velvet, the airiness of feather, the grainy earthiness of wood, and the...
Velvet Trend
Velvet FurnitureSeptember 2019I started getting a lot of inquiries about velvet furniture this year. Due to how soft it feels and luxurious it looks, it makes sense that it's popular. At Country Squire we predict its popularity will increase again this fall, but will...