Monthly Archives: February 2012
Children Beginning to Outgrow Traditional Chairs and Desks
America has a fascination with big. We like big TV’s, we like big cars, and we like big meals. But some experts are saying that our obsession with big is starting to get out of hand with growing obesity rates … Continue reading Bellange: A Magnificent Display of Craftsmanship in the White House
The Bellange furniture suite is one of the oldest and most important pieces of furniture in the White House presidential collection. Ordered by President Monroe, the 53 piece set included two sofas and twenty arm-chairs made by Parisian cabinet maker … Continue reading
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Tagged bellange, chair, collection, furniture, historic, president, sofa, white house, white house museum
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Indulge This Mardi Gras with Contempo Sofa
Mardi Gras is starting soon. An old-world mainstay updated for the new-world party-lover, it’s a time of indulgence and celebration. People throughout Europe celebrated its week-long predecessor, Carnivale, to blow off steam and indulge in life’s naughtier side before … Continue reading
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Tagged fat tuesday, indulgence, mardi gras, pleasure, Relaxation, sofa
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Falling Asleep on the Sofa
Love can be a tough game. Couples disagree, they argue and sometimes they fight. It’s perfectly natural, though sometimes a fight with your spouse can lead to some undesirable consequences. Husbands of the world, you’ve all probably been exiled to … Continue reading Fall In Love With Your Sofa
A good sofa is like a good friend, or so we’ve been told. At the end of the day, when you’re tired and sore and want nothing more to do with anything or anyone, your sofa is there for … Continue reading A Loveseat Made For Two
We’ve got something special waiting for you at Contempo Sofa. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we all know the only thing anyone really wants every Feb. 14 is an excuse to get closer. Snuggle up and get … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, furniture, loveseat, romance, sofa, style, Valentine's Day
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Why Do Fools Fall in Love? Finding The Right Sofa For The Right Space
Plenty of people fall in love with the perfect sofa in the furniture store, but bring them home to find it doesn’t fit the desired space. How can you avoid choosing a bad match? Be mindful of your space and … Continue reading Snuggle Up With Contempo Sofa This Valentine’s Day
Everyone likes to make Valentine’s Day special, but is it really necessary to go out and blow your cash on an overpriced meal to celebrate your significant other? If you really want to make the night special, make it … Continue reading
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Tagged love, snuggle, sofa, stay in, Valentine's Day
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The Power of The Pillow Fort
Here at Contempo Sofa, we strive to craft luxurious, modern sofas.. But you know who doesn’t care about luxury or custom design? Kids. Kids just want to have fun (can you blame them?). Our salesmen could prattle on all day … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, kids, living room, pillow fort, playtime, sofa
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Winter Is Here: Stay In on a Snow Day with Contempo Sofa
It’s winter in America. The air is cold, the sky is gray and the charm of the Christmas season has long passed. But it’s not all bad. After all, winter means snow! As the people of Colorado are now well … Continue reading 