tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10514931479634866782024-02-06T21:24:42.852-05:00SOURCEMusings on furniture, home, design and life from a family owned and operated furniture company based in Hickory, North Carolina.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-37441828263097086612021-04-14T11:02:00.000-04:002021-04-14T11:02:44.373-04:00Century Custom Source - Bench by the Inch<div class="MsoNormal"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3snjnuzWCvzZ6hFJyJ2_nAYFzvFHs60eRP2fB9snWVxfPDvCQvzjUnqjlZ3tawX_3qSUVZ1ClcMeSQeQOcY-tosba0WQP5REocMHPGvwwtXZJTF5aAbYJMHGjXlJSRXVaGRr-5iZ0WjN/s2048/BenchByTheInchTS+2021+PMS429+no+crops_Page_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="797" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3snjnuzWCvzZ6hFJyJ2_nAYFzvFHs60eRP2fB9snWVxfPDvCQvzjUnqjlZ3tawX_3qSUVZ1ClcMeSQeQOcY-tosba0WQP5REocMHPGvwwtXZJTF5aAbYJMHGjXlJSRXVaGRr-5iZ0WjN/w616-h797/BenchByTheInchTS+2021+PMS429+no+crops_Page_1.jpg" width="616" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 107%; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 107%; text-align: left;">Have a tight foyer spot that requires an exact size bench in order to fit? Looking for a specific length bench for the foot of a bed? Want an ottoman with a unique size for a living room? Look no further. We have you covered! Bench by the Inch is the easiest way to
create the exact ottoman or bench you need to complete </span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 107%; text-align: left;">any design project. </span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;">
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hunting through countless catalogs, count on Century to build a custom bench or
ottoman in any length and depth you desire with your choice of leg and tufting options. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;">
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">We can add tufting - or a skirt! </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">There is no
upcharge for Acrylic legs and widths exceeding 48 inches will receive a center leg
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">Custom sizing must mean the pricing is difficult, right? Wrong! Just add your width and depth together and find the total inches in the pricing column. </span><br />
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<br />Shana Bretziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13712674550529193777noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-32883866548878363832020-09-04T16:24:00.006-04:002020-09-04T16:24:35.829-04:00The Art of Home Work<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=MN5519&section=" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPjE4AoFjZ3n6iahKyIkF_CwB0RGCdgXNcD6tQ89OEDI73I0WiMnXN5509mHoY4lNtbXxI6QI0grlTshjkeLP8cfCeWlzpCxgHG5y5EizHd-w1Fi-NQ9raqUken96PDNDOU5iMtWkzFjy/w586-h781/MN5519_VGN_PF2020_1.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Jenna Desk </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer. For so many it has always meant that school is starting and backpacks and lunchboxes would make their way back to the counters. This year looks very different for both students and those of us who normally work in offices, but r</span><span style="font-family: times;">egardless of whether you are working at home or not, it is true that we all need a space to sit down and take care of the details of our daily lives. From bills to thank you notes, zoom calls to all night creative sessions, the space you use to </span><span style="font-family: times;">work at home is important.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=I39-762&section=" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgqvpLYPHAQCdIoARcATIOCtEEWUwkll4MRJk4Wgcy-XfCjeyPHD16c1XApsnpdfIWNHZ8lMoUlxfcFyNjl2ljWgiHHP63P65Kbt2RIpYxIY9hXDV1pM4hHQtYtO4TbFwtfH8OwCAMLAm/w586-h781/I39-762_VGN_CP2017.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Illusion Desk by Windsor Smith for Century</i></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">The concept of working from home is not new, it is just that now more of us find ourselves doing it full time. Having a desk, not a dining table or a bar stool at the counter, creates a separate space and gives structure to your home office. </span><span style="font-family: times;">We want you </span><span style="font-family: times;">to reimagine what a home office can look like. Functional </span><span style="font-family: times;">doesn’t have to mean big brown heavy office furniture. We </span><span style="font-family: times;">can get a lot done on a clean surface with a couple of </span><span style="font-family: times;">drawers.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=AEA-765&section=" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqsY0tAxwu78GcBicLsdNVN7lRI_bFnghmPza8SeqHi8als2YFlpwwRURK6F5VIDzvgvEcd6OBpNOCb8fUF5Fsf2hleDcv0CHptGgry4Q7ESasc05gjSBGXsJI-1RMB9vrWBmBoNfKqmv/w586-h781/AEA_765_WSM15.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Hallings Secretary by Thomas O'Brien for Century</i></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">So go ahead, indulge. Whether your work is full time or an hour here and there, there is an art to the work we achieve at home. Afterall, your home work should be beautiful.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://we.tl/t-eqXiuRf717" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8k4qN2VdjhdGZdD4dhOC0McHI38F3qL-qBdjys8CfcTUyRbbiIxCgC4O2-fZa_F3VS8M8XVwmTyaK2gYmQxiKmf4EZCiIdUPMNXoHAHs5sSvbkZpo59FgIIUxYmykvASBQ6gP0f5TORH/w386-h500/The+Art+of+Home+Work+Cover.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: center;">https://we.tl/t-eqXiuRf717</div></span><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Our Home Work Folio is meant to inspire you.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> Many of our desks are in stock and available to ship immediately. To </span><span style="text-align: left;">download a copy of our Art of Home Work folio, please click the image below, or visit us at centuryfurniture.com. </span></div></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-87233664338848110862020-08-28T17:47:00.001-04:002020-08-28T17:47:48.073-04:00Sail- A New Outdoor Collection Designed by Allison Paladino for Century<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Century's new Sail collection, designed by Allison Paladino was influenced by Paladino’s love of sailing and the crisp, clean white sails set against blue sky. The collection bridges the gap between modern and traditional with a hint of classical lines but a clean, sophisticated approach.<br />
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"I designed this collection because as a designer I could not find anything like this for my own projects. Outdoor collections these days seem to be either very boxy modern or too traditional and ornate,” says Paladino. “I wanted to create clean lines that would be very simple, soft and easy to use in all kinds of settings from more modern to traditional projects, pieces that I would want both for myself and my clients.”<br />
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The designs are materialized in a white powder coated aluminum and upholstery with the occasional tables featuring back painted white tempered glass tops. The collection consists of a sofa, lounge chairs with matching ottomans, occasional and cocktail tables as well as a square and rectangular dining table with dining arm and side chairs allowing the pieces to work in both smaller areas or pulled together to create a larger outdoor scape. The deep seating frames feature substantial cushions with a more plush sit than typical outdoor frames, and utilize Century’s Driluxe cores.<br />
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<li>Sail is part of a larger collection of dining and lounge furniture for indoor/outdoor use in creating the perfect resort-at-home or resort/restaurant/spa environment</li>
<li>Frames are made using durable, earth-friendly and recyclable powder-coated extruded aluminum.</li>
<li>Century's innovative Driluxe cushions on all seating constructed with a water repellent cover surrounding a high-resiliency foam core wrapped with 100% polyester fiber that is compliant with CAL117 flame retardant standards.</li>
<li>100% solution-dyed acrylic performance fabrics with proven durability, soft touch, stain resistant, easy care, UV- and fade-resistant qualities that have achieved Greenguard Gold Certification status for contributing to healthy indoor air as a product with low chemical and particle emission.</li>
<li>Built to withstand the rigors of full-time exposure with limited maintenance for indoor/outdoor use.</li>
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A house by the water. The idea conjures so many different destinations, but always the same sense of beauty and nature with a view. A retreat where we go to find the sun. A place for family over the generations. The sea, the lake, the islands, have always been desired locations, spots to dream of for both first and second homes. </div>
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Coastal living has a graceful ease that I’ve long been drawn to. And there’s a warmth to the beach house that finds its way to homes of all kinds, from the mountains to the city, west to east. I like the mood of airy, open rooms with generous, simple furniture and a spirit of indoor-outdoor living. I see this in many of the locations I visit and work in. And I’m often asked to create houses with this sensibility. </div>
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So, I started thinking about making a collection of furniture to serve this dreamed-of house by the water, in all its forms.</div>
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The GREAT SOUTH BAY Collection is a tribute to the relaxed elegance of coastal living everywhere. The pieces are inspired by my own travels and collecting around the world, bringing together the influences of so many favorite seaside places—the romantic cliffside beach towns of the Mediterranean; the rustic naturalism of Northern California; the eternal summer hospitality of the Gulf coast; the magic of Anglo-Indian design across the Caribbean and Asia; the all-seasons craftsmanship of maritime England and New England. I’ve added modern and French pieces that have a new home today at the beach, and that capture young, chic beach style in the city. And, I’ve returned to the world of my own home and gardens on Long Island, located on the Great South Bay that gives the collection its name. </div>
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<br />The furniture is ready to mix as well as traditionally match in design groups across whole houses. There’s a subtle simplicity that connects all the thematic ideas, all very outfitted and easy. The collection is centered around essential beach house materials in custom finishes—wicker and cane, wood, and a special, unique new variation of pressed bamboo, all applied in refined and often intricate ways. But there’s also wonderful upholstery and as always, families of case goods, tables, beds, and chairs that have been developed with great care by the talented team at Century. </div>
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I’m so happy to share this collection with you. I hope the furniture reflects some of the effortless soul of the new beach house and brings that feeling to your home. -Thomas O'Brien</div>
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As we enjoy the July 4th holiday, and celebrate the veterans and heros who have served our country throughout America's history, I would also like to take a second and honor our employees and craftspeople who have helped us continue the legacy of Century Furniture through the years. <div>
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Century was created in 1947 by my grandfather, Harley F. Shuford. A young, enterprising, entrepreneur, Harley never meet a challenge he could not work himself through. After the WWII, he knew that with sweat, blood and tears, good old fashioned hutzpah but more importantly a strong team and family beside him, he could make a go at making furniture here in Hickory, North Carolina. His quote was, "We strive to create furniture of such impeccable quality that it brings joy not only to the people who own it, but also to the craftspeople who build it." He was always focused on and dedicated to the people he surrounded himself with, his family, his friends, his community, and very much so the people who worked for and with him. To this day, some of our longest tenured associates who knew my grandfather will tell me how Harley would always shake every person's hand and thank them personally whenever he could. </div>
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73 years after he created it, we continue to work hard with over 800 associates to make beautiful furniture for customers the world over. We could not do it without our team and family of craftspeople and associates. Their dedication and commitment to craft, to customer service, to each other and to Century leaves me speechless and humbled everyday I go to work. </div>
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<br />So to past associates who have retired through the years and to the team that is currently carrying the torch with us, we thank you. Not a day goes by that we are not grateful for you and what you do. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-15291951065575463212020-06-26T14:56:00.002-04:002020-06-26T14:58:05.733-04:00The Ingredients of a Great Sofa<div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=AE-LTD5266-2&section=" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3488" data-original-width="4650" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL6LFaF2EVfOSWvmSwocyw_a3F2ldKRCj7KClh0MKfM1J1wdRgaWgauElqBKQFs9tvdDcMxl7kPBGlhAlZTrkYVhyphenhyphensPBePbNDw_wsWf7EH5XGnQ2ylol6UfCjGryKJmDb1DRD09US4Hcai/w625-h469/AE-LTD5266-2_RS_WFM2019.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=AE-LTD5266-2&section=" target="_blank"><font size="2">Thomas O'Brien's Dunkirk Sofa AE-LTD5266-2 <br /></font></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>It's undeniably the hardest working piece of furniture in your house - the ever faithful sofa.<br />
Through binge watching, channel surfing, snacking, and FaceTime, it is home base in many of our lives these days. But what makes one sofa outstanding and another simply .... meh?<div><br /><div>It turns out, a LOT of love, engineering and quality goes into our sofas so each frame will serve you and your family well for years to come. With Century, we offer a range of styles so that you can find the perfect sofa based on your height, intended use, and the wear you expect it to absorb. Beauty, style, and durability is what we deliver. <div><br /></div><div>When selecting your sofa, consider several of the following things:<div>PITCH & DEPTH: These play a big part in how comfortable your sofa can be. Do you want the living room version of a twin bed (deep and low) and perfectly suited to hours of Netflix? Or do you prefer sitting up and entertaining with your favorite beverage?<div><br />ARM STYLE: A track arm is a perfect compliment for drinks, plates and laptops. An English arm is understated and easy to toss your legs over. A rounded sock arm? Custom made for a nap.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>SEAT CUSHIONS: We have inserts that range from plush to firm, with Springdown available in three comfort levels to accommodate even the most discerning client's derriere. Our Designer Studio is a great resource to view all of our cushion options so that you can pair your insert to its desired use. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>Now to make it beautiful! The lines of our sofas are carefully sculpted and come to life with a stunning array of more than 1,000 fabrics, or your choice of materials. Performance Fabrics by Crypton, Inside Out and Sunbrella offer a myriad of stain, sun and wear protections. With a variety of textures, you can create a piece that is crisp or cozy - your choice!<br /><br /></div><div>We build our sofas with quality components to enable this hardworking piece of furniture to endure with style for seasons to come. Here are some of our favorites from the line. </div></div></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=22-2140-1&section=" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="4650" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBwQETiipzUGP_vZt7rozIfI0ku8U4OH2Ig37_I2hXgtU4xeMJgSzGYrUO-JJFm5QrzYjjSdUWEYAflfSowRP7Fzxby7Gq3Src4zm-4eoPWr5XTt2GPkG_smjjg_rOVQvrsKYNXz-EGTD/w400-h210/22-2140_SO_CP2019.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=22-2140-1&section=" target="_blank"><font size="2">Carrier & Company Gracie Sofa 22-2140-1</font><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=LTD7701-1D&section=" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2609" data-original-width="7043" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOuem162WsQzmZLQ95MMredZpd3e7FVMewku8jVbntg-P5RAlA7snfXRLJ_lboNJBz-6Wr3u-gZsf0xlalrpP0siIZGtEHP8vNbIpi4Sb3zvmVcrfv2mlWdL8Yx0KqIn1gLN5U2HJTUNl/s320/LTD7701-1D_SO_FM2016_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=LTD7701-1D&section=" target="_blank">Chesterfield Large Sofa LTD7701-1D</a></font><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=22-2157&section=" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2332" data-original-width="4650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfGgcjxj9EFYKWaZUIxCd0VhFLQIb_pGpjbw59oVLOE5tB0qTSmpkWvzLp_TI-QYBrWZsK9MSfRltJnaRXDDlTq_ajGLMgW1VbuvWOMbonJa7B9uFR0rdvK4IEuHFb0Q6HouoFkHaRLk8/s320/22-2157_SO_FM2019.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=22-2157&section=" target="_blank"><font size="2">Duport Sofa 22-2157<br /></font></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=22-276G&section=" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3401" data-original-width="5120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQaCiTNvMmTd1epQgLIEicA4WmE1s8WEaEP1oGeq6Ocn4MstEQMJh0QkddSIuEKAdNV0Sh2uT9dNu7j1BF64NOBCd0BjPYprmwGhRfjubF4RPeD3AKeT7dBrkIEQoWzPPQ9RJR6WycB1X/s320/22_276G_SM11.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=22-276G&section=" target="_blank"><br /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=22-276G&section=" target="_blank"><br /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=22-276G&section=" target="_blank">Catherine Sofa 22-276G<br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=LTD5263-2&section=" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2571" data-original-width="4650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJEVJqOjapt0ZoFYOkfhDKFA-9Y3vS6AgV5e7KhazlbzI5c2j0ODGKUxh75SrK8Kx6JIM-2UpQ2E-ZSWzKNRG3PIHB-_2dB1Y6Uj9PCfgPiKWv2rGAJr7xW_08dyOFYS_CFRc5Pq-yKVYs/s320/LTD5263-2_SILO_FM2018.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=LTD5263-2&section=" target="_blank"><br /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=LTD5263-2&section=" target="_blank"><font size="2">Davison Sofa LTD5263-2</font><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/products.aspx?SEARCH=TRUE&qSearch=LTD7600-3" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3779" data-original-width="7172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm74s2xTqsB8p2INVBsq0evjnxAT1z0heR0rDGSOjg9912Mp0EBqbRTO9tURPVUhUQOk_ulAQeJxdHTnfPx7vhtwu46kSdhJG2U8XeBDCkkznzyEUhmz8Lga-NMkvvipPHNsbDlBPsCxsa/s320/LTD7600-3_SO_SM2018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/products.aspx?SEARCH=TRUE&qSearch=LTD7600-3" target="_blank"><font size="2">Cornerstone Customizable Sofa LTD7600-3<br /></font></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=I3-22-1065-2&section=" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3711" data-original-width="7360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboqJQJv6gUQZ2WcfmClKguEsL7AqiTNx8uzJ_7dK329cR8LM2NDlnxVal3Jrj9yHusESFVhza7pbbrZgXiruE8cZbfkL7ax9ZNK8HifGuYhL1rWCJx-6MgUhLHg8b89lhZ9NfYXt3hOZU/s320/I3-22-1065-2_SILO_SM2017.jpg" width="320" /></a></font></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=I3-22-1065-2&section=" target="_blank">Windsor Smith's Flint Sofa I3-22-1065-2<br /></a></font></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br />
<a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=ESN202-2&section=" target="_blank"><br /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYv0tFy5nx3TSkdDGD_kRhbLJUHWlmUNq1fpY0xV-XBg1xD0xAdIvbGfPLe7kpQ30o8P3vNS761nIKbJ1kSw-GZ_PXE2-xxcEZ9PEHdWAPKmo5byVBa-WurKRPVsDMGEXNa8erdnZKssex/s4650/ESN202-2_SO_FM2019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2561" data-original-width="4650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYv0tFy5nx3TSkdDGD_kRhbLJUHWlmUNq1fpY0xV-XBg1xD0xAdIvbGfPLe7kpQ30o8P3vNS761nIKbJ1kSw-GZ_PXE2-xxcEZ9PEHdWAPKmo5byVBa-WurKRPVsDMGEXNa8erdnZKssex/s320/ESN202-2_SO_FM2019.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=ESN202-2&section=" target="_blank"><br /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=ESN202-2&section=" target="_blank"><br /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=ESN202-2&section=" target="_blank"><font size="2">Leonardo Sofa ESN202-2</font><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div>Shana Bretziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13712674550529193777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-10312083756562504182020-06-05T17:05:00.012-04:002020-06-05T18:14:34.338-04:00Dining Table Conversations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbogGHela20YOE0PW86pp1WIYMKdJlfzsmmvjGHFf1KNyHtUBO1m-qwjVSfp39yl9kd3cXLoO-EnzcMo-3HyoXA4WcL4wJqla3c4a9fibn3bSdHRZi1PE1vcW1_O_a_w5fE2CwGQVO9Wt/s3600/T29-303_DETAIL_WFM2018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbogGHela20YOE0PW86pp1WIYMKdJlfzsmmvjGHFf1KNyHtUBO1m-qwjVSfp39yl9kd3cXLoO-EnzcMo-3HyoXA4WcL4wJqla3c4a9fibn3bSdHRZi1PE1vcW1_O_a_w5fE2CwGQVO9Wt/w480-h640/T29-303_DETAIL_WFM2018.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The recent events that have happened across the United States have created for me a whole new wave of emotions. The anxious return to business and reopening of the country with Covid still a reality is now coupled with anger, frustration, sadness because our country still does not value all human life equally. As I sat again around the dinner table with my children, for the first time in my life under a government mandated curfew, I could not help but feel a bit helpless. How do we move forward from this place of hurt and anger with assurance that we are moving toward something better? How do we talk to our children and explain what is going on when we ourselves can not, do not even understand how this happens? What can I do to make a difference?</div><div><br /></div><div>Some might say this is a furniture blog, so stick to furniture. But I have always said that a home is personal and we at Century take furniture personally. It is true, and as home is personal so are the people that live in them. They are mothers and fathers, co-workers and teachers, nurses and doctors, the next Picasso or Einstein, the youngest among us, people of every color. And all of us are important to the people in our homes, in our lives. Our furniture is meaningless without the families and people that use it everyday. And so I say, that yes, this is a furniture blog, but furniture is at its heart about people. I would even go so far to say that furniture at its heart is about bringing people together.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is my hope that we can come together again and create meaningful and lasting change in this country. It is my hope that we the people are more than party lines and red and blue states and black and white and brown skin color. It is my hope that we are willing to listen and acknowledge. It is my hope that everywhere around this country, families and friends are having conversations that lead to better understanding and more empathy. For now, my contribution is to talk about it with my kids, my husband, my family and my co-workers. I will not shy away when I don't understand, but in those cases lean in and listen harder. </div><div><br /></div><div>And so tonight around my dinner table, my helplessness is now resolve. Things I have assumed my children know, will no longer be assumptions. My children will know that our family values equality. They will hear that our family condemns violence of all persuasions. We will talk about the value of every life. They will know that character and heart and only character and heart are how you judge another human being. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-89681273736890802952020-05-15T19:32:00.001-04:002020-05-15T19:32:27.156-04:00Courage <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIR06Qlb9DfEF1uqRuFmDX7d4oHa4vgnkOGB7Iee8db1KJu2PbVizUbtwVmuxEPxhfxUslZ5DcJcuGxsYg2xkimvSXGnL53izu4KMCHLN2Zg0lvz44c5EHu57_V50yRnHH4NcTqXpJtTc/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIR06Qlb9DfEF1uqRuFmDX7d4oHa4vgnkOGB7Iee8db1KJu2PbVizUbtwVmuxEPxhfxUslZ5DcJcuGxsYg2xkimvSXGnL53izu4KMCHLN2Zg0lvz44c5EHu57_V50yRnHH4NcTqXpJtTc/w400-h300/Century+opening.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>During the last few days I have been thinking a lot about courage and all the ways we are seeing it these days. There are so many courageous people doing extraordinary things right now to keep us safe, keep us fed, keep us healthy, keep us comfortable in our homes around the world. From the first responders, doctors and police officers to the lady at the grocery store who checked me out four weeks ago, my mailman who continues to ring my doorbell, and even our garbage collectors who come every week, all of them have risen to the challenge of showing courage to go to work when no one else was and take care of the rest of us. They are truly courageous. My heart and thanks extend to all of them. <div><br /></div><div>But courageous does not belong solely to those men and women. They are truly amazing, but there are other demonstrations of bravery happening everyday around us. You see courage defined is the ability to do something that frightens one; mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. Through that lense, I think about all of the ways that I see courage in the people around me. My kids learning how to greet their grandparents without hugging, my team creating videos of themselves to demonstrate new product despite how uncomfortable they may be, our partners figuring out new ways to conduct business, indeed our employees helping us make furniture again with new procedures and mandatory masks. </div><div><br /></div><div>I watch my five year old son, the most gregarious kid you would ever meet, never met a stranger, as he embraces the rule of social distancing. The battle that must be going on inside his little head to control himself and hold back. Everyday he has missed his teachers and friends as he has stayed home. In many ways he doesn't even fully understand the why. He too, indeed all children, are demonstrating serious courage. </div><div><br /></div><div>Each of us is mustering the strength to persevere, whether that's a Zoom call or video chat, a google classroom, or back into a work environment. We are pushing through the immense changes in our lives, and change for most of us is scary. It takes courage to face the unknown. It takes courage to overcome the fear of not knowing. It takes courage to learn something new. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am grateful for all of the courage I see around me. Everyday both the big and small acts of courage are everywhere. 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Things like sitting in a meeting with my peers, business travel, giving someone a hug, or just shaking a hand. Attending church, sitting on the sidelines of a soccer game, dropping my kids off at school. The list goes on and on. They are small things, indeed very small things and yet, those small things I realize now are what built my sense of community and camaraderie. They defined my relationships and in some ways my self worth. <div>
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Through these days my highs and lows could be tracked like the tides, though not as predictable. And I am now realizing that it's not the big picture news creating these swings but rather the loss of the little things. The routines I had blindly followed and the gestures I had unconsciously made were the bedrock of my being. If I can’t hug someone, how do I show them that I care? If we can’t sit in a room together, how do we have community? If my kids can’t go to school, how do I keep my sanity? (Sorry, that one just slipped in there.)</div>
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I think all of us are somewhere in the process of dealing with this, of recalibrating and redesigning ourselves in light of the new social rules. Of course we have all tried to hold on to the old. I know a few of you have pulled out your lawn chairs in your driveway with a neighbor or two, and probably more than one of you have ventured into Lowes on Saturday to buy plants. We crave those rituals of gathering. And yet we are being forced to redefine what those will look like in the future. How do we move forward from here? What does that look like? </div>
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I had the opportunity yesterday to listen to Bob Phibbs, a well known speaker on retail and retailing. His message was exactly what I needed to hear. While pragmatic and grounded, it was rooted in hope. Today is different, tomorrow will be different too, and to stare at the past and think we are going back is helpless. So what is one thing I can do today to move us, to move me, further down the path tomorrow? I can focus on the things I control and be hopeful and provide hope to my family, my business, and our customers. Bob so aptly stated that his marching orders, his mantra is, “In hope I am fearless.” I love that. We need to be fearless now. We need to embrace these new opportunities to connect as awkward and as clumsy as we may be in doing so. You know the old saying, it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks. Well, throw that out the window. Embrace fearless, commit to learning the new. Be vulnerable. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have great hope for a new way of connecting. Already I am gaining composure and comfort with video conferencing and software I would have never learned before. My brother is teaching himself social media one YouTube message at a time. I facetimed with my parents last weekend even if my mom did set the phone down on the table for some of it. My ten year old daughter who had professed that she hates technology, is now a master at Google Classroom and Chatroom, and is navigating her way independently around e-learning. This week I watched one of our design partners host a three day virtual webinar for their designers that they would have never done before. Young and old, at work and at home, we are all having to learn, but the beauty, the silver lining, is that we are all learning together. </div><div><br /></div><div>Learning takes vulnerability. In order to learn, you must admit that you don't know. It's uncomfortable for most of us, especially as we get older. But it's perhaps the most human thing there is. So, what little thing will you do tomorrow to be fearless? What's one thing you will you do to give hope to those around you? I challenge you to commit to being human. Commit to learning the new. Remember, in hope we are fearless. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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Reading back through the last several weeks of posts that I have written I am reflecting on how this situation has unfolded both for me personally and professionally. Unfolding in some way suggests that it was a slow process of events when in actuality we all know it has been anything but slow. It has been unbelievably fast and furious. My family like many went from spring break plans to the reality of school closures and canceled events. Our company went from full steam ahead to contemplation of a factory shut down in a matter of days. Our country, indeed the world, has seen seismic shifts in a matter of weeks.<br />
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The reality of it all I think has yet to sink in, as each day we work through new realities and new decisions. How do I juggle work and teaching today? Can my husband cover a webinar so my five year old doesn't jump into my Zoom meeting? Those are the easy questions. Do we extend our factory and office closure or do we open? How do we manage our business needs and our employee needs? What happens if we have a case at work? Those are the tougher questions that loom in front of all business owners. There are no easy answers.<br />
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And yet, I find tremendous comfort in the saying, "one day at a time". Inside of this crisis there have been and will be many tragedies, real hurt and real loss. At times I have been overcome by the emotions of it all and have to have a good cry. That's healthy. However, none of us can stay in that place for long. Thankfully I have my young children in the house for a quick snap back to the now. The urgent scream from the restroom, "Mommy, come help," is enough to jerk anyone out of their seat. Take action on what is now, on what is in front of you. (That's what 5 years olds are good for- and it's a great lesson for all of us.) Stay in the now. God only gives us one day at a time for a reason. The past is the past, what happens tomorrow, nobody knows, but today is the present. Treat it like one.<br />
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As we wrap up our first week of coming back on line in our factories, I thought I would share another story from Harley. Most people don't realize this, but at one time in the mid 40's my grandfather actually bought Hickory Chair. I'll let him tell the story. For those of you who knew my grandfather, you will hear him in these words, and if you knew him you know that there was no better storyteller than Harley.<br />
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<i>Well that's another story. Some old families here owned Hickory Chair and the Menzies and the Geitners and some others, and they got this high-powered operators, they came in and they bought Hickory Chair, but they bought it for two or three hundred thousand dollars less than nothing. The old crowd wanted to get out, so what they did, this new crowd they came in, they guaranteed the inventory and guaranteed the accounts receivable, and when they did that, then they paid them the money, I think it was about $750,000, but you see, the inventory are guaranteed and the receivables are guaranteed, it amounted to more than the price they paid for it. So they got the whole deal for nothing. And all they were interested in was, shall we say, to milk it. And they didn't care where you got a union and whatever, they didn't care. So my two brothers and this gentleman I was telling you about, Pete Menzies, we met them down at the hotel, we said now, "I'll tell you what we'll do, we'll give you, I forget how much, we gave them a profit, I'll give you,..." Oh, I can't remember the figure, but we gave them a profit, provided they got on the 2:00 train and got the hell out of town. </i><br />
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It is a pretty amazing twist of fate, that over seventy years later, we find ourselves once again sister companies with Hickory Chair. Some things you just can't make up, and these stories run deep in our family and company history. Each story for me holds lots of little lessons. I hear opportunity, I hear perseverance, and I hear plenty of luck. Lord knows it takes all three to run a successful business.<br />
<i><br /></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-861862352464576332020-04-22T07:00:00.001-04:002021-04-14T10:40:02.854-04:00Celebrating Earth Day- Century's Environmental Stewardship Policy<br />
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Century Furniture strives to achieve the status of “The Best” furniture
company in the world.<o:p></o:p><br />
Our environmental policy is a key element of our corporate philosophy. Since
our beginnings in 1947, it has been our culture to be socially responsible with
the safety and health of our associates, our business partners, our customers
and our natural environment. We are committed to reducing our environmental
impact through intelligent design, conservation, and recycling.<o:p></o:p><br />
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We believe the best way to conserve environmental resources is to design and
manufacture furniture of such impeccable quality that it will last for
generations. Nothing is more wasteful than disposable furniture.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The vast majority of our furniture is manufactured in Hickory, NC from
predominantly domestic materials. Very high energy costs are involved in the
transportation of furniture and raw materials. When items are produced locally,
the environmental footprint is much smaller.<o:p></o:p><br />
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We strive to meet or exceed all regulatory or industry standards in terms of
safety and potential emissions to the environment. No resource is more
important than the health of our associates. We set and continually review
objectives and targets to protect our global environment. We seek not only to
comply with safety and environmental regulations, but also to implement
in-house standards to continuously improve our environmental performance and
reduce our environmental footprint.<o:p></o:p><br />
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We believe in renewable energy. We will continue our efforts to reduce
energy use by combusting scrap wood and sawdust to generate power for our
manufacturing facilities.<o:p></o:p><br />
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We believe that recycling is critical to pollution prevention: Computers,
ink cartridges, batteries, paper, cotton, fabric & leather scraps,
cardboard, pallets, fluorescent bulbs, cans, glass and bottles, etc. Every employee is empowered and motivated
to recycle whenever possible and systems are in place to maximize our recycling
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</span>EFEC is a voluntary environmental management system (EMS) for furniture
manufacturers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was created with the
purpose of maintaining and furthering the industry’s strong environmental
performance. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The EFEC system is a set of
management tools and principles that a company needs to integrate environmental
concerns into its daily business practices. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EFEC provides a systematic approach to review
and improve operations for better environmental performance and improved
profitability. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Benefits are obtained by
setting up procedures to get the work done and reviewing these procedures to
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that have an EMS in place. These benefits may include less reporting, fewer
inspections, permit flexibility, faster permit approvals, government
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system in a business setting to create new opportunities to increase
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Furniture’s main office and each of our manufacturing facilities have been EFEC
certified since 2010.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition,
Century Furniture was recognized as a Sustainable by Design company in October
2010.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both EFEC and Sustainable by
Design are audited and continuous improvement recognitions, which means our
Century team is continually working towards higher and improved environmental
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Rainforest Alliance is a
non-governmental organization (NGO) with the published aims of working to
conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming
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Alliance helped us see potential areas of risk and how we could change
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ensure our positive effect on the global supply chain for wood products,
ensuring that this precious resource will be here for use and enjoyment of
future generations. We feel very proud of progress made in our own company and
the influence we have had on the wider global supply chain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Several years ago I was trying to put into words a mission statement or vision statement for our company. It was a particularly interesting time for us as we had recently acquired Century from the rest of our family, and then within two years were making an acquisition on another group of amazing companies. Change was happening very quickly, and I felt the need to solidify who we were and what we stood for. <br />
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Mission statements as a rule are supposed to be brief. A couple of sentences. Something you boil down to the essence. As it turns out, I am not very good at brief. (English majors curse, and I blame it on my graduation task of writing a thesis) However, I wrote what I felt was the heart of Century and what we strive to be. I remember choking up that market, reading it to our sales representatives and associates during a pre-market meeting. I think because of what it meant then amidst so much change. <br />
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It needs some refining, and certainly editing to be brief, but the heart is there and sometimes that is the hardest things to capture. I give full credit for the title to our Director of Customer Service, as these three words hang on a wall in her office.<br />
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<i>Our story begins with one man, one thought, one idea… to
create furniture of such impeccable quality that it would bring joy not only to
those who own it, but to those craftspeople who created it as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This idea was carried forward with passion,
commitment and dedication and through the years it has been our singular vision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Generations have worked tirelessly to instill
this passion into the next generation, into each individual who works at
Century and thus, every piece of furniture we make. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This idea has become known throughout our
company as “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b>”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b> is
an answer to the daily question, “how should we handle this…”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It represents our past, our present and our
future. It is the touchstone that has guided us through to our third generation
of family ownership, and will be the roadmap for how we continue beyond. It is the
standard that was set for us by our past associates, and is now so ingrained
that we hold each other accountable to it as our second nature. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b>
is honest, true and sincere, holding at its core a deep rooted integrity and
respect for our families, our people, our customers, our community, our company
and our craft. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b>
is committed, caring deeply about our craftspeople and our craft, choosing to
invest in domestic manufacturing when many decided to let go. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b>
is proud, believing in the extraordinary will and ability of our people to make
truly exceptional and beautiful furniture, one piece at a time, by hand, with
heart. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b>
is relentless in its quest for unique design, in the pursuit of great
engineering and artistry, in our efforts to be sustainable and in the details
that define fine furniture. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b>
is bespoke and personal, realizing that style and beauty are in the beholders
eye and therefore our furniture needs to be custom.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b>
is local, with a strong belief that style and service are personal and best
provided by passionate local businesses. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b>
is thoughtful and intentional, knowing that every piece of furniture we make
will live in someone’s home, and thus with and among all that they hold near and
dear. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Century Way</b>
is to work hard with heart, to care, to create. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Our people know this; our partners feel this; and it is our
hope that every piece of furniture we make says this about us.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Over the course of the last several weeks it is really hard to believe all that has transpired and the speed at which it has happened. We went from a nation humming along with the news full of election cycle events, to one that is staring at daily news feeds and social media posts that are harrowing and otherwise unimaginable. We went from factories that were pulsing, alive with people and production to darkened shops and floors. Through it all we as human beings have shown resolve, courage, compassion and love. Each day we get up, get dressed (I count sweatpants), and go to work and school (from home) to try and do what we can if even just to maintain some sanity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Having young kids, I watched Frozen II early on in my quarantine days, and leave it to Disney to have some amazing moral lessons in their storyline that could not be more timely. The one that struck me the most was this idea of doing the next right thing. It's a seemingly simple adage, and yet so many of us get caught up in the details. We want to know it's the best thing. We want to know it's the perfect thing. We get mired in our thoughts and doubts and never act. We get stuck in the "what ifs" and "not quite's". If we have learned anything from these past few weeks, I hope we have learned that there is no perfect, there is just what is next and what is right. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In our companies, I can definitely say that none of our leadership has ever experienced a crisis like we are facing. There are no playbooks or crisis planning manuals that we can look to and study. W</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">hat exactly does one do in unprecedented times? </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You listen, you learn, you plan, you adjust, you act, and then, wake up the next day and do it all again. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You make the best plan you can for today and then tomorrow comes and you throw out that plan and make a new best plan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">What lies in the days ahead is still uncertain and will surely bring more unknowns and hard decisions. However, despite the uncertainty, I do know that our team, our small but mighty team, has led and continues to lead with steady hands and hearts through these exceptionally difficult times. They continue to show up and do the next right thing. For that I am grateful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of my favorite quotes of all time was </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">used by </span>Brené<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Brown </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">as a preface to her book titled, </span><u style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Daring Greatly</u><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. I</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">f you are looking for a great read during this time I highly recommend it</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. I wanted to share that quote with you:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"It is not the critic who counts; </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and who at the worst, if he fails, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">at least fails while daring greatly." </span></div>
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Spending more time outside is a given this time of year as we tend to our flowers, weeds and patios. And as we open the windows, swipe away the cobwebs and take a deep, cleansing breath, we are restored by nature's palette. Century offers a plethora of fabrics that bring that perfect and random symmetry to life. They offer us a moment of calm and beauty, and give us the chance to bring a little of the restorative palette inside. We thought we would share just a few of our favorite textiles here with you.<br />
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Like me I am sure you were all saddened to learn today that the High Point Market has officially canceled spring market. Next week, all of our calendars will feel a bit off. Instead of weaving in and out of a sea of people to gaze at all that is new and fabulous, we will settle into our home offices for Instagram trend updates and Zoom calls and dream of the next time we all meet in High Point. Even though our feet will thank us, there is no substitute for the breath of life that High Point Market provides to our collective passions. We will try as will all of our manufacturing friends to create virtual launches that inspire and engage, but let's face it, nothing beats seeing and touching new fabrics and pieces. Walking into a freshly painted room and taking in the layered settings of upholstery and cases does wonders for the creative soul.<br />
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Market will come soon enough. In its absence, here are a few throw back images to tide you over until we gather (in person) again, preferably perched on a gorgeous new sofa with a glass of bubbly!<br />
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For those of you really missing the market experience and you want to virtually walk through a showroom, here is a link to a virtual tour of our Fall 2019 showroom. <a href="https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=cefrTV4jHjG">https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=cefrTV4jHjG</a><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 14.2667px;">Are you dreaming of an escape? Or maybe you are designing one for your client? Let's face it right now we can all use a little vacation. I don't know about you, but natural materials always take me to that place, that mindset of calm and worry free. Things are a little looser, a little more relaxed. Why not have that everyday? Century's Curate Collection is the perfect way to inject texture and a casual vibe into any room. This mixed materials collection is hand crafted by the finest factories in the Philippines using natural and sustainable materials such as rattan, raffia, bamboo and cane. Each piece sophisticated and well crafted, but meant to imbibe just a little Kokomo into your home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Curate is stocked in Century's Hickory facilities and available for immediate shipment. Just text the SKU number to sa@centuryfurniture.com to find out how many we have in stock, or log in to our Designer Studio to check availability. You can also contact your Century sales representative or showroom and request a catalog. </span><br />
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A few years ago I was voluntold that I would be addressing our Years of Service luncheon. Our Years of Service luncheon is when we honor employees that have been with Century for at least five years, and we go up from there in brackets of five. This particular year we had three honorees who had been with the company for 45 years. Overall that year we were honoring 345 individuals with over 1380 years of service and commitment to our company.<br />
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To me this event is the most humbling event to attend let alone address. I have sat in that room many years in awe of the individuals around me and their dedication to our company. I guess Alex was traveling, and so I was the next best speaker for the occasion, or maybe the last on a longer list. Regardless, our director of Human Resources asked me on Monday if I was ready. It was the first I had heard of my responsibility. In many ways I thank her for the short notice as I fretted for the next three days about what I was going to say. How do you address a room of people who represent the heart and soul of your company? How do you give them something back for everything they have given you?<br />
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In the end, I chose to read from an interview that my grandfather had with a gentleman who was trying to capture some of his story. To me it speaks back to the heart of our company. I wanted to share the same story here with you now...<br />
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The question was, "What about the switch, or the gradual disappearance of family-owned companies?" To that my grandfather responded...<br />
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<i>"Well, it just happens. Lots of times, the next generation isn't interested, and they want the money, so they go public. It's very seldom you can see where you can find three or, I'd say, four generations in what you might call a family business. Usually, it disintegrates down the road, 'cause, you get a person who say doesn't have any children, so he gets old and he says, "Well, I'll sell." And you take another, why, think about it, he had a couple of daughters, and no one's interested in the thing. Anyway they want the money. So they sell or go public or that kind of thing. And you take our situation, grandfather started Shuford Mill, 1880, and then my father, my brother, then me, then my sons. As a rule, doesn't happen when you go that long. 'Cause you see what I mean. There are various interests. That most of the time...most of the time it's money. </i><br />
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<i>"I had one time somebody came in here. This is a long time ago. And he wanted to buy Century, you know, what's the name of that, big company? And I said, "There's no way you got enough money." He said, "What do you mean?" I said, "You haven't got enough money. If you gave me $100 million, you couldn't buy it." He said, "You're a strange man." I said, "No. Why would I with children sell and give them a lot of money, and they sit and nothing, no future, no reason, no justification. What I'm trying to do is give them an opportunity, and give them a purpose in life. And the reason, see. Money is not the criteria of things. And if these children haven't got enough sense to run it, they'll be broke. I wouldn't sell at any price. Now, it's a challenge, it's a reason, and they think, have I got the ability and the capacity to do it and it makes their life worthwhile. To give children a lot of money, and what the hell would they do? I mean, you know, you can't do with so much." I said, "I would be fairly unjust and unfair to them to do such a thing, because everybody must have some reason, some purpose." I said, "They got a responsibility, we got a lot of people here. A lot of good people working here 40 years and 50 years. There's a responsibility to the community. These people have given their life's work. We can't just sell and run off and sit. That's not fair. That's not the way the ball game goes. So you can get back on your airplane, and you can go back to where you are, 'cause you can't buy this place."</i><br />
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<i>"Well, that's the way I felt, and that's the way I felt all along. Well, maybe later on, when I'm dead, they'll decide to go public, get a lot of money. And they could, I guess, get a lot of money, but I still say that I don't think they'll do it as long as I'm living. I don't want to interfere, but I would be very disturbed, because I wouldn't see any reason. Because you get people in here that wouldn't treat the people like we've tried to treat them all these years. And I don't think they will. I think they respect me enough that they're not going to do that. They might do it after I'm dead...but, way it is, that ain't going to be too damn long. But the main thing, like I say. I always tell you boys, "Don't think about the money. If you do the job right, the money will take care of itself. Well, if you're always looking at the money, that's the wrong way. Do the job, and you'd be surprised. If you do it right, the money will come later. But if you rest your life on the so-called dollar..." I've seen so many people, like I told you, rich as hell, family's not worth killing. The old man didn't have time to say hello, the kids turn out with dope or turn out....they might be rich, but I've seen them and they're awful unhappy, they're divorced, and redivorced, and divorced again, or the kids have gone to hell. And because the old man was so obsessed with how much money he could put in the bank, that he got, I told you before, he got his life out of balance. You got to keep things in balance, at least I think so." ---</i><br />
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I never knew my grandfather as a businessman, I only knew him as my grandfather- funny, competitive, a little intimidating but generous beyond compare. Reading back through his stories about the business, this one in particular, I also know he had a strong set of guiding values that I respect immensely.<br />
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Century remains a family owned and operated company. My father, the youngest of my grandfather's children, worked hard to give his children the same opportunity that his father gave him a long with that sense of purpose and responsibility. Each day we wake up we think about the legacy we have been left, and work hard for our employees, our partners and our customers.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">These few first weeks of Spring are undoubtedly the most glorious time of year, at least in the South. Longer days, highs in the 70s, low humidity and the absence of mosquitoes combine to create nirvana - if you can see through the hazy, sneeze inducing curtain of pollen that is omnipresent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This Easter weekend would traditionally be shared with the Masters Tournament, with its cascades of azaleas juxtaposed against a sea of green and hushed, reverent voices. Although your backyard may not be as pristine as Augusta, your corner is just as deserving of beauty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Century is a whole home company, and as such, we treat the outdoors as an extension of your living space. I think we all need that extra square footage about now. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are a few of our favorite outdoor offerings.</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Although this year will feel different from any other Easter weekend, we hope you can find joy in the wonders just beyond your back door. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Even though our celebration of Easter will be quieter than in years past, may yours be meaningful in new ways as we dream of warmer weather, large cookouts and nights spent gazing at the stars with a few more friends and family.</span><br />
<br />Shana Bretziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13712674550529193777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-58146140756726602702020-04-08T12:51:00.000-04:002020-04-08T12:51:10.267-04:00Our Corners of the World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Judging from my quiet street in a bedroom community outside of Charlotte, families are drawing closer to each other and to nature. The sidewalks are busier, filled with colorful chalk messages and homages to stained glass while the roads are eerily silent. Guarded smiles are swapped during walks as we keep our distance and wonder what comes next.<br />
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There are many more cars gathering pollen in driveways and Facebook posts are filled with family game nights and swapped recipes. The backdrops in those "public" images are intensely personal - a child's cherished drawing along with the sofa that is getting more use than it has in ages.<br />
We see home on display when we watch the news too, as correspondents sit authoritatively in front of their favorite bookcase or fireplace or piece of art they think will impress. Thanks to this pandemic, we know more about our favorite newscasters than ever before. Like Cynthia McFadden is a traditionalist and Chris Cuomo has a sparse basement.<br />
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But on a deeper level, it shows the importance of personalizing home for our own comfort and refuge in times like these. If you are like me, your four walls have become a place to heal, dream and take stock of what really matters. In beauty, there is calm.<br />
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If you think back to childhood, memories are anchored by the pieces we spent time around - the dining room table, even the "time out" chair. For me, it was the sofa my grandmother expertly sewed the cushions for at Oyama Furniture. In these flashbacks, the people we love are intertwined with the backdrop, linked in fondness. We are building those moments every day, especially in historic times such as these.<br />
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So fluff those pillows and do something today to make your space more comforting and happy. For me, azaleas in bud vases and an ottoman carried downstairs for game night make today just a little bit brighter.<br />
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<br />Shana Bretziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13712674550529193777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-22592241383047696392020-04-07T17:49:00.000-04:002020-04-07T17:49:48.936-04:00Rock House Farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I grew up on a farm. Not a gentleman's farm by any stretch, but a real live working farm with cows, horses, chickens, a pack of dogs, and the occasional hawk or even raccoon. This farm is tucked into the fork of two rivers. The land rolls upward from these rivers and on the crest of that hill sits a magnificent, old, rock house, in fact the oldest in the county. Several barns and sheds sprawl out around the place and huge old beech trees cast shadows across the lawn. This is Rock House Farm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My parents moved back to Hickory after my dad finished business school. After suffering a house fire that burnt down the log cabin they were living in, they found a charming old dairy farm with an old, unoccupied, rock house on the property. Most people would have looked at the place and passed, especially a young couple with a toddler and baby in arms. However, most people has never described my parents. A good thirty minutes outside of town, they fell in love with it. At the time they did not have the money to buy it, but as the story goes, my dad stopped by to visit with his father, and mentioned it. After my dad left, my grandfather swiftly made a few phone calls and bought it. My dad would pay him back through the years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It is this farm that my family named our companies after. Ironic I think that my grandfather had a hand in securing it for us at least initially. However, the years of grueling work and sweat equity that my parents have poured into it far outweigh the original price. They have worked and still work steadily, methodically and earnestly day in and day out to keep and upkeep the land and buildings not to mention the menagerie of animals. There is never a dull moment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I joke that I learned to ride horses before I could walk. I could definitely shovel a stall by the age of ten. All my siblings could. We grew up a bit wild, but self sufficient, and none of us scared of a little hard work. The farm taught us all that life happens, and no one is going to take care of it for you so you better roll up your selves and get to it. It taught us determination. It taught us humility and grace. It taught us about what it means to be a family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Growing up on the farm was a crazy, wonderful kind of childhood. We come back to it now with our own children and retell some of our stories. We come back to it now almost as a touchstone for who we are and who we want to be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">So many have asked about the name of our company. This is our Rock House Farm Family of Brands. This is the place that inspired the name, and the home that continues to inspire us. </span></div>
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One of the unexpected blessings from these surreal weeks has been the long stretches of time to read all of those books waiting patiently on your cocktail table or nightstand. For me, it is a balance of fluff and substance, learning and leisure. Audible fights for my attention, but in the end, a tactile book or tablet wins my favor.<br />
Besides reading glasses, having the right chair is essential for long stretches of losing yourself between the pages.<br />
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With hundreds of options, the perfect chair depends on your reading posture - ottoman or no, the ability to tuck your legs tight, or fling them over the arm - taking care not to topple your glass in the process! Adding a dog or cat to the mix ensures settling in for more than a chapter. No matter your reading style, here are a few of our favorites from Century, available in fabric or leather.<br />
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<br />Shana Bretziushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13712674550529193777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051493147963486678.post-86073383141666208762020-04-03T08:00:00.000-04:002020-04-03T14:44:35.585-04:00At the End of the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">At the end of each of these rather long days of late, my family has a small tradition of going around our dinner table and everyone stating one high and one low from the day. I must admit that I cherish this time around our table, just us, my husband and kids. The feeling of normalcy it lends me if only for a few minutes is just what I need. Just gathering as a family for a meal and conversation is a beautiful thing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the before, my husband and I didn't always make it home in time for dinner with the kids, or one of us did but not the other. Or, we grabbed something as we ran back out the door to take someone to somewhere- practice, Scouts, walk the dog. While I miss that craziness, I have also learned to cherish the calm that comes from preparing a meal with the kids (don't laugh, there are moments), having them set the table (they are learning), and then all sitting down together (even if I have to tie my 5 year old to his seat). </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our table is nothing fancy, in fact, it is an old Century farmhouse style table from one of our old collections, Bordeaux, made of wormy chestnut. The distressing of the table works perfectly for us. I'm not worried about the kids beating it up, and the crumbs get vacuumed out of the crevices at least once or twice a week. Now looking at it, I think I appreciate it so much more than I ever did. It has become the central figure in my family's togetherness. It is where my 5 year old shared that his low was not getting to be with his friends, and my daughter cried because she realized her school play which she had been working so hard to learn her lines for was not going to happen</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My high that night was watching the resiliency of my children as they processed this strange new reality. My low was feeling their hurt and longing for friends and lost accomplishments. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">There is a poem that my sister-in-law shared with me a long time ago about a table, and I have been thinking about it a lot lately and wanted to share it with each of you. Here's hoping you all have a table like this in your house that brings you together to laugh, to cry, to hope and to dream. </span></div>
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of lovers.</div>
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Like many of you, I have been working from home for the last few days. While my dining room table makes a pretty good makeshift desk, I do rather wish right now that I had a home office complete with one of our Century desks where I could spread out without having to clean up every night. Right now my dining room table consists of my laptop, a nerf gun (thanks to my 13 year old), a paper collage of the A, B, C's (thanks to my 5 year old), and several handmade letters complete with a box of stamps (again, thanks to my 5 year old). It isn't sexy, it sure isn't organized or neat, at times it is productive, and at its worst it is a reminder of why I like my office in High Point.<br />
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So, I thought what better thing to do right now then shop for my ideal desk. There are a lot of great ones to choose from and of course many finishes as well. In no particular order, here are some of my favs from our line up.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=C19-761&section=" target="_blank">Corso Desk, C19-761</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=AEA-760&section=" target="_blank">Teri Desk by Thomas O'Brien for Century, AEA-760</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=I29-763&section=" target="_blank">Baltimore Desk by Charlotte Moss for Century, I29-763</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=SF5686&section=" target="_blank">Links Desk from our Grand Tour Collection, SF5686</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=849-761&section=" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="1600" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAm7uAZspu9FYr_zt3ZoDiEUo9Pw_wsf7WMYhdAJjQ990PChlJW32CD0g2lZmm6QqMBPGGv6N9xValuNEd01iRFF7Q1S4nN2K0s2Y6y6ZZfG7LvoOitQb3XJsCfLVNQBIj-V1bhQH3aSls/s400/849_761_C122_PW14.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=849-761&section=" target="_blank">Milan Writing Desk, 849-761</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=C39-762&section=" target="_blank">Vienna India Desk, C39-762</a></span></td></tr>
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And now, because you are still reading this, a picture of my working desk. Again, not glamorous, not sexy, but real and working.<br />
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