Unique Artisan Furniture | Coming Soon To Vermont Woods Studios!

Keep an eye out for the newest additions to our furniture gallery here at Vermont Woods Studios!  These artisan furniture pieces are fun, eclectic, unique and quite amazing and all made here in Vermont!  Here is a sample of the items we will have available soon.

Enjoy!

Rebecca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top Ten Eco Friendly Star Couples | Even Reese Gets Down On The Farm!

I was surfing the Internet today wondering what to post next and this posting on InStyle caught my eye. It talks about eco-friendly star couples and the "little" every day ways they are living a "green" lifestyle. Check it out:

1. Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal ~ Jake joined the Global Green Initiative and Reese gardens at her family farm outside of Los Angeles.

2. Jessica Alba and Cash Warren ~ Have been doing "green" renovations to their home and Jessica has been seen buying organic-cotton onesies for their daughter.

3. Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry ~ Have spent about $60k on environmentally friendly nurseries and only buys organic cotton baby clothes.

4. Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen ~ Christensen has bought an organic farm in Canada and Bilson line-drys her vintage clothes and has incorporated little eco-friendly ways into her daily routine, like recycling and driving her hybrid car.

5. Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell ~ Drive a Prius and have a purified water system in their home as well as solar panels.

6. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie ~ Brad has his green building efforts in helping to rebuild New Orleans and both are dedicated to building green communities.

7. Bono and Ali Hewson ~ Both are involved in green fashion with their organic Edun line, and they are very green around the house with a recycler, and an ethanol car.

8. Toby Maguire and Jennifer Meyer ~ Both are living the vegetarian lifestyle.

9. Keira Knightley and Rupert Friend ~ Shop at their local farmers market and use reusable bags to carry their organic purchases.

10. Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey ~ Recently rallied Capitol Hill to have toxins removed from children's vaccines (which have been alleged to cause autism).

Enjoy!

Rebecca

*Photo courtesy of InStyle.com

Vermont Woods Studios Furniture Featured in New England Home Magazine

Vermont Woods Studios was featured in New England Home Magazine this last month (November/December 2009)! Page 223 Item #12 features our Custom made Modern Equinox Table which is a very cool and contemporary table shown here. This table is exclusive to Vermont Woods Studios and is handmade in Vermont with sustainable wood. Check it out!

Enjoy!

Rebecca

Furniture Sales at Vermont Woods Studios

Check out the furniture on sale at Vermont Woods Studios! Peggy always has great specials running and there are times that you can get a "floor model" at super low prices. Vermont Woods Studios collaborates with small artisan furniture makers in Vermont to market their items on her website. Making it so they can focus on their craft and still sell their beautiful furniture. Because of Peggy's commitment to the environment all furniture from Vermont Woods Studios is made from certified sustainable wood or recycled wood. Check out Peggy's commitment on the "about us" page.

Enjoy!

Rebecca

Great Holiday Gift Idea | Customized Round Shaker Dining Table

This beautiful Round Shaker Dining Table caught my eye recently when we had a customer order it from us. The finish on the table was impecable and I just loved running my hands over the table top. This table makes a great kitchen table since it can be customized to fit any space you wish. It can also make a great dining room table since it can come with extension leaves to make it large when you need it for those holiday times or when you are entertaining. This table is available at Vermont Woods Studios exclusively.

Enjoy!

Rebecca

Green Living By Example. Eco-Snobbery?

I found this really interesting blog on Treehugger.com that talks about "green living" and if sometimes when we are trying to live a better eco lifestyle does it offend others that maybe don't make the same decisions. If you have been following this blog you will know that I am far from being what I consider a "greenie" but in my own way make little differences here and there. But, I have to admit that when you hear the diehard eco's talk it can sometimes get a little...blah, blah, blah. LOL! So, if you are like me, take a look at what is said on this posting called Green Living: Leading by Example or Passive Aggressive Preaching, and decide for yourself.

Enjoy!

Rebecca

Top Ten Items That Do Not Count As Christmas Gifts!

My boyfriend and I are having that classic discussion about what constitutes a gift for the holidays. Christmas is right around the corner and I am having a hard time buying for him. So I "subtly" have asked him what the heck he wants for Christmas. Subtle right? So he starts naming off stuff that I would consider "household" items. Must be a guy thing. So I guess it's okay to buy that stuff for your guy but us girls aren't that simple. Here are the top ten items you do NOT buy for your girlfriend, wife, or mother unless she specifically asks for it:

1. Lawnmower
2. Blender
3. Weedwacker
4. Tool Shed
5. Clothes Washer & Dryer
6. Vacuum Cleaner
7. Ultra Sonic Toothbrush
8. Rake or Hoe or Wheelbarrow
9. Dishwasher (Peggy and I are arguing about this one)
10. Leaf Blower
11. Armorall and Shammies
12. Gun Rack for the family van
13. Gardon Hose
14. Singing toilet seat
15. Subscription to hunting magazine
16. Snuggie
17. Toaster Coazie
18. Gift certificate to the hardware store

Okay, so we got a little carried away! Peggy and I have been laughing the whole time while making this list! So, we have started discussing if furniture should go on this list or not and we decided no. Women like to have nice furniture and getting high end furniture as a gift for their home is a great idea. Especially furniture that lasts and will be handed down for generations. Our furniture is like that here at Vermont Woods Studios and makes great holiday gifts. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or Christmas, luxury furniture makes a great holiday gift. We have made it simple for you to find great luxury Christmas and holiday gift ideas. Okay girls, please add to our list above and tell us what "interesting" gifts you have received from your man. Let's see who comes up with the best (or should I say worst) one.

Enjoy!


Rebecca :)

Chic Modern Furniture Made in Vermont? No Way!

Being what Peggy calls a chi-chi South Florida girl, I had a preconcieved notion that artisans from Vermont only do "country" furniture.  Yes, I was raised in Vermont but have been "citified" and hadn't really seen the proof for myself.  Well, here it is.  I have seen a lot of these pieces myself and fell in love with the artistry and the extreme details with this furniture.  Literally, when I walk up to this furniture I cannot help but run my hands along the wood surfaces.  The wood is finished so finely that it feels so amazingly wonderful under the fingertips.  The only way for me to describe it is the wood "comes to life" under your touch and feels like "skin", smooth and velvety.  Here are some examples of fine Vermont furnishings:

So, if you think that all Vermont is just good for is colorful leaves and maple syrup, think again.  This furniture is chic, modern and totally hip!

Enjoy!

Rebecca

Custom Made Heavenly Sleigh Bed | Celestial Sleigh Bed

For the person who has it all....or just thinks they do. Take a look at this gorgeous, ultra-luxurious bed. It's called the Celestial Sleigh Bed because it has hand-carved angels sitting among the clouds on the headboard, and the foot of the bed features a whimsical moon and stars theme. Shush...don't tell, there is a secret compartment hidden in the footboard to keep extra bedding and pillows. The "key" to opening the footboard is hidden in the chin of the moon. This bed was designed and created by a Vermont artisan that is willing to customize this beautiful bed. YOU choose the theme and work with the artisan to create your "one-of-a-kind" bed with the headboard made to your specifications. This artisan is exclusive to Vermont Woods Studios. Check out more Artisan and Custom Wood furniture.

Enjoy!

Rebecca

There Was Global Warming BEFORE Humans? Gasp!

Okay, I am going to say it. I do not believe that we humans are the source of global warming. I just have taken all this propoganda with a grain of salt and do not believe that we can affect our world as much as we think. I think it's similar to the notion of years ago when our ancestors thought that the earth was the center of the universe. Everybody said so! The notion that we can affect our planet this greatly makes me think of that attitude...that we are larger and more important than we actually are. Can we stop or affect hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons or just something as simple as the rain....no, so why do we think we can heat or cool the entire planet?

I definitely believe that we are affecting our planet in horrible ways but that we are the cause of the earth warming up, to actually alter the entire atmosphere, I think is ridiculous. I think that all the things that we do to help the planet are GOOD, and I dont think that it should stop. But, there were thousands of years without trees, no polar ice caps, ocean levels hundreds of feet higher than they are now and these were all things that happened a long time before there were humans (see chart above). There seem to be so many things that effect the atmosphere, how can the scientists really know that it is us. The minute a scientist gets all his facts something has changed...hello, any New Englander will tell you that if you dont like the weather, wait a minute, it will change. So, I fully expect to have tons of facts thrown at me from this posting and relish the thought....but just think about what I have said.

Have eco fun!

Rebecca