The country of Ireland has had many a visitor over the centuries – however, most of them were uninvited. For better or for worse, Ireland has been a country invaded and fought over for many lifetimes. Because of the burning and pillaging of many of the invaders of the Irish isle, very few pieces of [...]

Wood veneer is used to give furniture a fine wood grain appearance less expensively than using a solid piece of that wood. Wood veneers are produced in very thin, 3 mm or less, sheets. It is most often used on less valuable woods or materials in order to give them an outwardly attractive appearance. Most [...]

 Walnut is one of the beautiful hardwoods that are used by Amish craftsmen in well-designed and elegant home furniture. This wood has been a favorite with carpenters for hundreds of years because of its strength and its deep brunette character. This chocolate brown wood stands out against other lighter woods, making a stunning contrast. This [...]