Treasure Hunter's Notebook

A soft cloth and paste wax on a live edge solid wood tabletop near an open window with soft coastal light
Caring for Solid Wood in Humid Coastal Weather
Simple care for solid wood furniture in humid, coastal weather — humidity levels, sun, cleaning, oiling and what to do about swelling or sticky drawers. Read more...
A rustic solid wood entryway console table with a lamp, a tray and woven baskets underneath in a bright hallway
Choosing an Entryway Console Table: Size, Style and Storage
How to choose an entryway console table: measuring width and depth, picking a height, adding storage and styling it with lamps, mirrors and baskets. Read more...
A relaxed coastal cottage living room with a solid wood console, a live edge coffee table, linen sofa and window light
Coastal Cottage Style with Solid Wood: A Crystal Coast Guide
Bring relaxed coastal cottage style home with solid wood: light layouts, natural grain, wine racks, consoles and textures inspired by the Carolina coast. Read more...
A collected living room with a live edge wood console, a sculpted coffee table, a tree bookshelf and mixed vintage-style accents
How to Get the Collected Look with Newly Built Furniture
Create a collected, found-over-time room with newly built solid wood — mixing shapes, tones and textures so the space feels personal, not staged. Read more...