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We know that the current pandemic is affecting many of our customer's businesses and projects, and we want to make sure that we do everything we can to keep our operations uninterrupted so that we can continue to provide the products you need in a timely manner. We are currently working with reduced staff, and shipment carriers are seeing some delays with pickups and deliveries. Continue reading →

The grass always looks greener on the other side, and never has that felt more true than while we are all stuck in our homes, sheltering in place so we can do our part to flatten the curve. You know where we’d rather be right now? On a road trip, getting some fresh air, spreading our wings and taking in new sights. While that isn’t feasible right now, we can get part way there with the help of technology (with the added bonus of doing so with a much lower carbon footprint). Just like you’ve been visiting with Grandma on Zoom calls, the magic of images and the internet help virtually transport you and your family to another place. You can turn it into a cultural or scientific lesson for young ones, a vista hunting expedition, or to plan out your next expedition (once it’s safe to travel). Using Google Earth or Google Maps, we can explore far away hiking spots and iconic world wonders with 360 degree photos. Continue reading →

While we are all stuck at home (many of us with children), crafting is less a way to pass the time and more a necessity for keeping sane. Here's a fun project idea that manages to be be simple, inexpensive and chic all at once. All you need are some simple tools, some gathered driftwood, and (optionally) your favorite color paint. You can create a sturdy and trendy towel rack that will add some character to your bathroom or bedroom, make the perfect backdrop for Instagram selfies, and provide you with a few hours of entertainment while you make it! Driftwood comes in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, so you can customize your piece to suit your space and your style. Keep reading for all the details. Continue reading →

Restaurants country-wide are shuttered as shelter-in-place orders continue throughout many regions. With most customers wisely choosing to stay at home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, restaurant sales have plummeted. To help keep the lights on and keep some employees on payroll, restaurants across the nation are getting creative. While some are moving to a takeout model, others are looking in a different direction. Some businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area are pivoting to non-profit work in order to both do some good for their community and keep their businesses open. They’re feeding “the homeless, the out of work, and the first responders fighting the virus”. Continue reading →

Stainless steel is an extremely valuable material for furniture makers, as it possesses a unique combination of strength, durability and aesthetic appeal. That is why we recommend many of our stainless steel table base models for outdoor applications, and for supporting heavy table tops in humid environments. Stainless steel has a beautiful silver finish, is easy to clean, and resists corrosion. That last quality is what makes stainless steel table bases so great for outdoor use, they do not rust! While they do require periodic cleaning to stay looking their best, maintenance is relatively easy. There are dozens of types of stainless steels on the market, and just a few different types of stainless steel used for table bases. Keep reading to learn about the differences between these types of metal! Continue reading →

Cork is a natural material that is great at absorbing and dampening sounds. Cork is commonly used for soundproofing, as well as for aesthetics and of course wine stoppers. Usually cork boards are applied to walls or floors, as those are the largest surfaces in a room. However, restaurants can use cork as a topper for dining tables to help reduce sound reflections and quiet down a noisy dining room, since table tops collectively make up a large surface. You can do this as a permanent or removable solution. Best of all, cork is affordable and sustainable, and it’s durable and recyclable.  Continue reading →

The Coronavirus that started off in China near the end of 2019 is now breaching country's borders across the world, and people in the U.S. are starting to wonder how to prepare. Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has spread to nearly 90,000 people and has caused 3,000 deaths worldwide as of the beginning of March, with 100 reported cases in the United States. The news is full of headlines about what consumers can do at home — frequent and proper hand washing, covering your cough, and the usual tactics — but what about restaurants? For hospitality business owners fearing the worst (like the Chipotle scandal a few years ago) now is a good time to call a staff meeting and review proper sanitation etiquette (and laws) with your staff, and find ways to remind your customers about good hygiene. Continue reading →

We all know that people can get a little carried away in bars, that’s a given anytime you mix nightlife and alcohol. How many people expect that a particularly rowdy night might end up with their name on “a nightlife equivalent of a no fly list”, accessible by bars across the world? Well technology has brought us there! According to a post on OneZero Medium by Susie Cagle, A product called PatronScan allows bars and establishments to scan guests’ IDs to verify the authenticity, but it also provides businesses with a bit of security. The software attached to the scanners allows bars to tag patrons who are rowdy, and share their blacklisted status with every other bar that uses the service.  Continue reading →

Our office is on the coast of California, so winter is basically fall but with the occasional bit of morning frost (I own an ice scraper but it’s for cleaning my hiking boots). For the rest of the country, the cold weather has been around for awhile now. With the shorter days, lack of sun, abundance of clouds and cold temperatures, it’s natural for most of us to want to retreat inside! With just a few modifications to our outdoor spaces though, many of us can enjoy time outside year round and still be comfortable. Check out these tips below, inspired by a recent Houzz article, on how to get the most out of your outdoor spaces this winter. Continue reading →

It is that time of year again, the end of the calendar and time to reflect on all the frantic highs, lows and trends of the year. 2019 was a year of change for restaurants. Delivery options expanded dramatically, with consumers across the nation adopting GrubHub, Uber Eats, DoorDash and all the other tech players. Seemingly every new restaurant was named after the owner's grandmother. Marketing efforts have gone high tech; with smartphones now in the pockets of almost every American adult, restaurants are going digital to find new customers. But what are the worst trends of the year? GrubStreet put together their list of the 10 worst restaurant trends, and we have some thoughts as well! Continue reading →