Monthly Archives: April 2012
Watch Out For Your Favorite Spot on the Sofa
We’ve all got a favorite spot on the sofa. Usually it’s the one with the best view of the TV, but some people tend to vary their choice. Make sure to give your spot a little extra care, so it doesn't fade faster than the rest of the sofa. Continue reading Food on the Sofa – Yay or Nay?
When I was a child, my mother absolutely refused to let me eat on her leather sofa. And as I've grow older, I understand her point better. Although they're easy to clean, leather sofas are classy, gorgeous living room furnishings and you never want to see one stained. Continue reading Try on a Three Piece Suite
Three piece suite is an English term referring to a sofa and a set of two matching chairs. It’s a timeless living room combination that you know will always work because the three pieces were meant to go together. Continue reading
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Tagged couch, living room, seating, sofa, three piece suite
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The Importance of Breaks
Your boss might not want me telling you this, but it’s actually very important for you to take breaks during the work day. In the long run, it will increase productivity and leave you feeling much better. Continue reading
Posted in Rest, Tips
Tagged breaks, circulation, eye-strain, productivity, sofa, work
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Sofa Poetry
First of all, April is National Poetry Month. Second, William Shakespeare, aka the greatest poet in the English language, turns 448 this month. So to honor William Shakespeare and National Poetry Month let’s have a look at some great poems about a great subject: sofas! Continue reading
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Tagged comfortable old chair, ode to a couch, poetry, sofa, warm soft sofa
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Weekly Reminder: Check the Sofa Cushions
Do you ever lose things in your sofa? I do all the time. Continue reading Sofa Tip: Go Timeless, Not Trendy
One of the easiest ways to make a period piece movie or TV show is to use a dated sofa. And, if you think about it, it kind of makes sense. Every decade has a sofa trend that no one is very proud of in the same way that every generation has fashion trends nobody wants to remember. Continue reading Living Room Feng Shui and the Sofa
According to feng shui, the Chinese system for directing energy through a space, the sofa is the most important part of the living room. It is the place where people meet and gather, therefore it’s imperative to arrange the sofa in a way that complements good energy flow. Continue reading Ninja Block: An Alarm For Your Couch Cushions
Ain't technology fascinating? A young Internet startup called Ninja Block is planning to release "little computerized, sensor-equipped boxes" that can be used for a variety of daily tasks such as catching newspaper thieves and keeping your pets off the couch. Continue reading Stress Awareness Month: Why You Should Relax
April is Stress Awareness Month. Why dedicate an entire month to stress? Isn’t stress a sign of productivity and work ethic? You could look at it like that, but chronic stress is going to have some serious long-term health consequences Continue reading
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Tagged cortisol, heart disease, memory, rest, stress, stroke, weight gain
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