Luxury Pet Beds

For those of us with pets our four legged friends are simply part of the family. We spoil them and they spoil us in their own special way. We have three unique personalities running around the house, each with their own idiosyncrasies, personal preferences and mischievous tendencies. We’ve learned through trial and error ( and carpet cleaner and paper towels)  what they need and when they need it and certainly we’ve made an attempt to accommodate them whenever possible and with good behavior of course! 

Lucky, Luxury Pet Bed

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. 

For me they are the role model for being alive.”   

– Gilda Radner

Over the years my husband and I have certainly struggled with keeping our pets off the furniture. To the point where frankly we gave up and let them have free run of the place and essentially they created their own luxury pet beds. Much to my surprise and over time two small Yorkie and Shitzhu  mixes can do real damage to your furniture. Oddly they always preferred sleeping on the backs of the sofa and chairs in our house if that makes sense. In other words not on the seat cushions but up top where us humans rest our heads. Over time these spots began to sag, discolor and generally resemble the shape of the particular dog that spent so many hours there. 

Eventually we replaced our living room set and re-designed the entire room, determined to enforce the “not on the furniture”. An array of unsightly pet beds soon followed in effort to accommodate our pets but certainly these beds did little to compliment the décor. Attempts to hide the beds in a corner, behind furniture etc. proved futile as due to the lightweight nature of these beds our dogs would drag them out into the center of the room or into the kitchen where a tug o war would often ensue.

Dryden, Luxury Pet Bed

“We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. 

And in return dogs give us their all. It’s the best deal man has ever made.” 

– M. Facklam

In the spring of 2011 the Uttermost Company, an upscale home décor and home furnishings manufacturer introduced a collection of luxury pet beds that eliminate these issues. Uttermost , working with some of the world’s most sought after designers, Carolyn Kinder and Matthew Williams among them, have created a variety of luxury pet beds that not only accommodate man’s best friend but compliment your home décor as well. Sturdy frames, quality craftsmanship, removable cushions / coverings and stylish designs allow these luxury pet beds to be proudly displayed in plain view.

The Beau Luxury pet bed for example is designed to accommodate larger pets and features a walnut stained hardwood frame with saddle brown faux leather and nail head accents. For smaller pets the Raesa pet bed offers a circular, white mahogany frame finished in ash gray and comes complete with a woven polyester cushion crafted in a light granite.

So if you enjoy pampering your pets but don’t want to sacrifice style then browse this beautiful collection of luxury pet beds designed exclusively by the Uttermost Company and with the generous yet discriminating pet owner in mind. 

Birds and Damask Decorative Wall Panels | Uttermost Special Sale

This month the Uttermost Company , a leading manufacturer of designer home decor and furnishings is offering steep discounts on a selection of items. The Birds and Damask decorative wall panels, designed by renowned home decor designer Grace Feyock feature a bird and damask motif hand applied to hardboard panels using a brushstroke finish. These beautiful panels are discounted through April 30th to $199.00!

Birds and Damask, Decorative Wall Panels

Grace Feyock has been designing upscale home decor for three decades. Her designs have yielded numerous awards and accolades. From candle holders to wall decor to fine home lighting, her designs are highly sought after and can be found in a multitude of residential and commercial venues across the globe.

Wall Décor - Don't Forget to Measure!

Carpenters have an old adage ... "Measure twice, cut once". This mindful advice can also be applied when furnishing your home particularly when purchasing artwork, wall panels or any type of wall décor for that matter. Online shopping can be fun and extremely convenient but sometimes we can be left holding our breath wondering if the item is going to fit nicely in the space we've chosen to display it.

The most common issue we hear from customers is simply, the item I ordered is beautiful, but unfortunately it's too large for my space. When researching and browsing multiple product 4 x 6 images online we can easily lose sight of the fact that once the item arrives it's going to be the full sized version of that scaled down online photo. Take time to measure your space and try to envision not only how the piece might look once displayed , but how the functionality, mobility and flow of the room might change once the item arrives.

Grace Feyock designed Wall Panels

For example, if you are in the market for artwork to enhance that bare, drab wall in the foyer of your home you may want to use your local newspaper and measure and cut the item dimensions out of newsprint then tape or tack them to your wall to get a real feel of how the piece will display, how much of the wall it will consume etc. Wall Panels in-particular often are designed to allow spacing between the panels when hung. Newspaper will allow you to test different options including spacing, offset display, etc. Don't forget to pay close attention to the depth of the artwork. A tight hallway or entryway can cause havoc for you and your guests if the artwork extends several inches from the wall. Thick hardboard wall panels and shadow box style wall decor can invite a shoulder to knock it of it's perch not only damaging the piece but possibly injuring someone.

So when you're online looking for that perfect piece of artwork that's going to instantly transform your space, remember the old carpenter adage and measure twice.....buy once!

Turned Wood Lighting - Classically Elegant

Marilyn Turned Wood Table Lamp

The art of wood turning is a form of woodworking that originated over 3000 years ago, initially by the Egyptians who created a two person lathe whereby one person would turn the wood using a system of ropes while another would carve shapes and objects into the wood using various sharp implements.

In today's high tech world much of the basic principles in wood turning remain constant. Although more modern face plate or spindle lathe systems are now in use along with carbon steel or powdered metal turning tools, a skilled artisan is typically still at the center of the action and the most important element to producing beautiful turned wood lamps. It's the artisans keen eye, steady hand and vision that makes the wood turning process...well, go round.

So what makes these turned wood lamps so great? In addition to the classic, elegant appearance, these lamps are crafted form solid wood , and unlike mass produced machine crafted lighting which are typically made of veneer, the turned wood lamp is crafted from a solid piece of wood and thus will offer years, if not generations of enjoyment. Sedgefield by Adams has been producing turned wood table lamps and turned wood floor lamps since the early 1950's. Their product line features some of the most highly sought after, top quality, and simply gorgeous lighting available in the market today. So if you are looking to give your home décor a boost of confidence then check out these timeless creations.

Happy Holidays!

It's been quite a year and all of us at RBG Home Store wish everyone who has visited us a very happy and safe holiday. We appreciate your patronage and are grateful to those who have chosen us for your home décor and home furnishings needs.

New and exciting things are in store for the coming year and we expect to showcase a wide variety of unique and top quality designs from many of your favorite designers in the home décor industry like Carolyn Kinder, Billy Moon, Grace Feyock and many more.

We have certainly enjoyed all the wonderful people we have had the privilege to visit with over the past year and look forward to serving all of you in 2012. It's amazing how quickly time passes and the holiday season particularly offers a time to take pause and reflect on what's most important to each of us. We hope that each and everyone of you have the opportunity to enjoy time with those in your life you cherish most.

To the brave men and women in our Armed Forces and their families, our humblest gratitude for the sacrifices you have made to protect the very freedom that allow us to enjoy this special time of year. We Thank You.

Happy Holidays to All!