It’s November here in Wisconsin, about the time that our thoughts turn indoors. It happens to everyone. Heck, it even happens to mice: this past week I’ve heard people talk about mice moving inside their houses, their schools. When you find yourself curling up under the throw that’s hung neglected since May, take a look […]

American Leather reinvented the sofa sleeper when they launched the Comfort Sleeper Collection. A new concept was created; one involving comfort and luxury. No longer would your guests be forced to sleep on a thin, sagging mattress with bars pushing into their backs. American Leather has done it again. The new Comfort Recliner Collection eliminates […]

We only have a few warm months in Wisconsin and its best to make the most of them while they’re here.  We are already half way through our warm weather period this year, so if you haven’t spent time making your outdoor space comfortable and fun yet, now is the time! Of course, it is […]

Choosing an office chair can be a daunting task.  There are tons of options and dozens of features to sort through.  However, there are a few things to ask yourself when shopping for an office chair that can help simplify the task. How long will I be sitting in this chair in any given day? […]

As Bill Shakespeare said, All the world’s a stage. And at The Century House, we take great pleasure in helping to make your own personal set design – your home – look and feel beautiful. We also think your musical score should be equally exquisite. Check out these options. Geneva Stop by one of our […]

I would like to consider myself a transparent person. I’m a terrible liar. I’m not very good at keeping secrets.  I don’t like to surprise even myself, and I prefer to be direct about the simple stuff.  For example, you will never guess what this post is about by just reading the title {insert sarcasm}. […]

As Apartment Therapy and other home design sources have noted in recent weeks, sustainability isn’t the only green trend currently transforming interior decor. At the 2011 Home & Housewares show in March, shoppers and bloggers alike noticed one thing: the incredible concentration of chartreuse, kelly, viridian, and other emerald shades present in the show’s displays. […]

Having recently returned from the New York International Gift Fair, I wish to share one of our most exciting finds… It is hard to find good, well designed modern lighting.  Harder still, to find something truly innovative.  Add to that Made in the USA and Eco-friendly, and well, not a lot of options… That is […]

Straight from Seattle to our Gift Shop! Alchemy Goods Bags.  Made from Trek Bicycle inner tubes, these messenger bags, wallets, and dopp bags are functional, fashionable, and are just plain awesome! Alchemy Goods has already reclaimed over 182,000 inner tubes for their bags.  The majority of each creation is made of reused material.  In the […]

With my upcoming birthday- now that I feel I no longer have any special numbers to look forward to- I find myself embracing things that are no longer considered age appropriate.  In a sense, I am now free to choose my mental age.  I am as old as I feel, and am falling in love […]