Kreider Furniture – Going Green with Industrial Modern Style

March 23rd, 2012

Most people enjoy decorating their house with beautiful pieces of furniture that reflect their style and personality. With a wide array of furniture available in the market, it can be difficult to choose the right pieces for your home. So in addition to style, why not also consider the impact of the furniture you’re buying to the earth and environment?

Green furniture is all the rage today, because more and more people are becoming aware of the necessity to protect the environment for the future generations to come. Some of the practices included in producing eco-friendly furniture include using FSC certified wood, reclaimed materials, bamboo, rattan, and other recycled materials.

Of course, going green shouldn’t mean sacrificing fashion and style, and one of the most stylish furniture styles of today is the industrial modern. This style is filled with modern, futuristic looks and aesthetically appealing design. The pieces are polished and smooth; they capture the imagination, yet still remain very useful and practical.

kreider furniture industrial modern style

This is what Kreider Furniture is all about – it has combined industrial modern style with green furniture, creating stunning pieces that are modern, stylish and eco-friendly. They use primarily reclaimed wood and steel in their design, offering practical pieces that look great in your home and are good for the environment.

In today’s world, it’s important that you think beyond now to what’s in the future. This is why buying contemporary and stylish furniture that’s also eco-friendly is definitely a worthwhile investment.

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Tender, Sweet and Useful – Handmade Jewelry Boxes

February 26th, 2012

Women love pretty little things, especially jewelry. Stunning pieces of jewelry make the most marvelous accessories to complete one’s look. You can’t help but admire a woman who looks beautiful and classy wearing pieces that complement her clothing.

To ensure that no harm comes to these striking pieces of art, it’s important that they’re kept in a safe place. You want to make sure that your jewelries are protected so they don’t get any scratches, bumps or bruises. This is why jewelry boxes were invented.

At Stowecraft’s, we don’t carry your typical jewelry box. Ours are handmade wood jewelry boxes, beautifully crafted and stunningly made. The exteriors are classic in appearance while the interiors are wonderfully etched to make the perfect bed for your jewels. With fabric lines that are thick and soft, these jewelry boxes ensure that each piece of your jewelry stands alone so that it won’t hit or scratch another piece.

 

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Our jewelry boxes make a beautiful gift. They are wonderful to behold, and would make a great heirloom to be passed on to succeeding generations. High quality and exquisitely made, you can ensure that your jewelries will be safely cocooned within it, free from any harm or danger.

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Pewter Charms – A great gift for any day

February 23rd, 2012

There are occasions that spontaneously call for a gift to be given… and won’t it be a shame if you don’t have anything to give? Maybe you want to show your appreciation, or perhaps you were touched by the other person, or maybe you just felt like giving something to make that person feel that they’re loved.

Here’s where pewter charms come in handy. These small charms make a great gift for any occasion. Created by designer artist Judy Vilmain, these charms inspire and lighten the heart of any receiver.

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Keep these pewter charms in your pocket because you never know when you need to give a spontaneous gift! Acorns for growth, pollywogs for change, hearts for love, and angels for peace and serenity. The person you give it to will surely treasure such a simple but heartfelt gift.

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Light Switch Plates: Something lovely and unique for your home

February 19th, 2012

Unique, fun, artistic and sophisticated… do these words reflect your personality? For most people, it’s very important that their home reflects their style, so they make sure to fill their house with things that they find attractive and enjoy looking at.

Typically, people don’t really give much notice to a light switch. It’s just there to turn on the light, right? But what if you can change that? What if you can make your light switch a thing of beauty? Something that reflects who you are?

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With our light switch plate covers, your ordinary light switches will become extraordinary. These switch plate covers were made in small, family run studios here in the USA. Choose among the different styles we carry for ones that reflect your style and personality. Pick a different one for each room and watch your guests gaze in awe at these striking light switch plate covers. If they ask, let them know you got them at Stowecraft.

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The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift

February 12th, 2012

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, have you picked out a gift for your sweetheart yet? At Stowecraft, we carry so many unique and stunning works of art that it can be difficult to choose the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. If you’re running out of ideas, here are some suggestions…

For Women

You can never go wrong with giving jewelry, and we carry some of the most beautiful pieces of handmade jewelry that can be found in the US. Dana Kellin is a popular choice, as her pieces are stylish, modern and timeless. From classy necklaces to sophisticated earrings, your chosen valentine will definitely appreciate receiving these jewelry.

Or if you want something more dramatic, a piece from Strellman Jewelry may do the trick. Colorful gemstones are the hallmark of these pieces, set in white and yellow gold. Here’s a stunning Ruby Lighthouse Lens Cut Ring…

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Another gift option that your sweetheart can definitely appreciate is a classic, wooden, handmade jewelry box. Our jewelry boxes are a wonder to behold, and she will enjoy the craftsmanship of these pieces and how each has been lovingly made.

For Men

Choosing a gift for your man can be a bit tricky, but here at Stowecraft, we carry a wide array of potential gifts for men. A wine caddy can make an excellent gift (make sure to include the wine when you give it). You will enjoy browsing through the amusing and striking wine caddy sculptures that we carry – make sure to choose one that’s significant to the one you’re giving it to.

We also carry unique jewelry that your man can surely appreciate. Sergio Lub Copper Bracelets, for example, are handmade and wonderfully made, and you also get the added benefit of them being good for one’s health. Copper is said to treat inflammation and improve circulation, and your sweetheart will be appreciative of the fact that you’re thinking of his health as well.

You can definitely find the perfect Valentine’s Gift here at Stowecraft. So browse around, and find something unique for the person you love.

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The Timeless Elegance of Simon Pearce Glassware

February 5th, 2012

Nothing signifies elegance more than using classic glassware in your dining room and kitchen. Glass is so wonderful to behold – delicate yet sturdy; can easily break, but can also last a very long time if taken care of properly.

Simon Pearce Glass is the best known glass blower in Vermont. Each piece is delicately crafted using brilliant, crystal clear glass. Simon Pearce Glassware make wonderful home accessories as well as delightful gifts. Any homeowner will appreciate how these dining and kitchen pieces are so unique and beautifully made.

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Here at Stowecraft, we carry their serving bowls, candlesticks, pitchers, vases, and stem barware. Using Simon Pearce Glassware will definitely add timeless elegance to any gathering, no matter the occasion.

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Sticks Lazy Susans – Artistic and Functional

February 1st, 2012

There’s something to be said about wonderful pieces of furniture that are classic and traditional, yet still useful and functional. The Lazy Susan is one such piece. It’s not a modern device since it’s been around for ages, yet it remains relevant to many people’s homes who have round tables in the kitchen or dining room.

Sticks Lazy Susans, however, are not your typical round piece of wood. These handcrafted pieces are works of art – drawn, etched, painted and sealed by Sticks artists. Each has a theme in the center so you can choose which reflects your style and personality. You can even have one custom-made if none of the choices exactly suit.

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Choose between three sizes: small, which is 20″ in diameter; medium, which is 24″ in diameter; and large, which is 28″ in diameter. These stunning pieces will withstand a lot of use, and can be passed on to future generations as a family heirloom. Truly, nothing beats things that are artistic and functional, great to look at and yet oh so useful. With Sticks Lazy Susans, everyone will definitely enjoy gathering around the kitchen or dining table.

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Evoke Beautiful Memories of Vermont with Sabra Field Art Prints

December 4th, 2011

Touching, whimsical, dreamy, warm, welcoming, contemporary yet evoking feelings of nostalgia… these are some of the descriptions that people have made when viewing Sabra Field Art Prints. They make wonderful pieces for display in your home, and also make excellent housewarming or wedding gifts. No matter the season, these art prints will never be out of style, and they will serve as beautiful art work in anyone’s home for the years to come.

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Sabra Field stunningly captures the essence of Vermont with her contemporary woodcut prints. She has been publishing hand-pulled wood block prints from her studio since 1969, using traditional and contemporary techniques and methods. Her work has been featured in several magazine covers as well as over 50 art shows – she has even been singled out by Vermont Governors Kunin and Dean for her amazing printmaking.

One of the main techniques that Sabra uses in her printmaking is the Giclee Technology. She was an early user of this method, which uses sophisticated computer scanning and printing technology to reproduce exact copies of the striking and original art prints.

You can choose to purchase her art prints with or without a frame. We recommend that you get the frame as well since they are custom made by Lassie Barile, a local framing specialist. She uses a custom blend of natural dyes on the wooden frames to perfectly complement Sabra Field Art Prints, making the picture the highlight of the piece.

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Sticks Handmade Wooden Mirrors – Stunning Art Pieces for Your Home

November 28th, 2011

Sticks Mirrors are not your typical and ordinary mirrors – they aren’t the kind of mirrors that you just place somewhere so you can see how you look and then forget about. But what makes them so different?

First of all, these mirrors are handcrafted with love – they are wood-framed and painted, each designed with a theme or message at the top with related words and pictures drawn along the frame. Most people choose a mirror whose message speaks out to them, something that would inspire them whenever they look at it everyday.

Secondly, they are unique and original. There is no template for these handcrafted works of art – each is drawn, inscribed and painted freehand. You even have the option of having one custom made according to your preferences.

Thirdly, they make wonderful gifts for anyone with a home. For a child leaving the nest, on your niece’s or nephew’s graduation day, a housewarming gift… Sticks mirrors make beautiful, heartfelt presents that the receiver will cherish for a life time. You can be as creative as you want with the messages – for a child’s room, some good choices would be “Follow Your Heart,” “Think Big” or “Explore.” It could even become a family heirloom, to be passed on to succeeding generations.

Truly, a Sticks mirror, custom made with the colors, themes, and messages you’ve personally chosen, will make a stunning focal point in any room. Both functional and inspirational, it will make a wonderful conversation piece whenever people see and remark on it.

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Take a Virtual Tour of Stowe Craft Design Center

November 22nd, 2011

See inside Stowe Craft Design

What do you think?

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