January 2011
Enduring Design Classics: Bin Pulls & Farm Houses
Posted by on Monday, January 31, 2011 in - 6 comments
• Just outside Stockholm, Wisconsin, a modern custom farmhouse built amidst 40 meandering acres cuts the dramatic skyscape with the gentleness of a butter knife. Simple in design yet high in function, this weekend getaway pays tribute to the Swedish influenced mid-western sensibility of the …
When we say it's a family business we really mean it.
Posted by on Thursday, January 27, 2011 in - 10 comments
I really considered the title to this post more than usual. What do we call it? Making a knob? Machinery is safe for children? Flouting labor laws and loving it? Well anyway, you can see what I came up with. • Today is a snow day. While one child has childcare for the day, my 5 year old's …
A nice little note
Posted by on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 1 comment
What a way to start the day. I came in this morning to find this lovely note in my inbox: • “Good evening to all at Horton Brasses. • I received my order today--Invoice # xxxx--and I want to let you know that I could not be happier with the hardware I received! • The "acorn" drawer pulls … read more »
A Blacksmith's Finish
Posted by on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in - 3 comments
• There are a number of finishes available for forged work including traditional finishes like paint or wax. The one we’ve found best for interior locations uses a mixture of raw linseed oil and beeswax. We mix the linseed oil and beeswax in the shop, blending them by heating them together in a …