The Christmas calendar or Advent calendar as some call it is an old time staple of Christmas dĂ©cor. While not everyone uses one, itâs a handy way of counting down the days till Christmas, especially for younger children who might not quite have an understanding of time. Each day, something corresponding to that date is … Read more
State pride is a variable thing. The residents of some states are adamantly proud of the state they live in, while the residents of other states seem almost carefree about it. In either case, a wooden state cutout can be a nice addition to a homeâs dĂ©cor, especially in a more casual part of the … Read more
Wenge is a beautiful hardwood that comes mostly from the countries of Tanzania and Mozambique in Africa. It is also sometimes referred to as African Rosewood for its similarity in appearance to other varieties of Rosewood. The heartwood is a rich, dark brown color, with black streaks in it. It is extremely dense and hard, … Read more
Christmas decorations come in all sorts of shapes and styles. Just spend a few minutes in a Christmas shop and youâll see how inventive people can be in finding new ways of decorating. While many of these are commercially produced, thereâs always a good representation of handmade dĂ©cor from local artisans. One of the favorite … Read more
Ebony has long been a popular wood, especially for use in musical instruments. The black keys on a piano are traditionally made of ebony, woodwind instruments might be carved out of it and ebony is a favored material for guitar necks and other guitar pieces. Yet this may all change soon, as the various species … Read more