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Crate and Barrel – A Great Shopping Destination

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There is a wonderful home and cook shop called Crate & Barrel , this is a wonderful place to browse for all those essentials you did not know you needed, but now realise you must have.   Crate and Barrel store is a company that began with a dream. The owners were amazed by all the simple, well-designed and affordable things such as some gorgeous glassware, very nice dinnerware and beautiful ceramic serving pieces they had purchased on a honeymoon trip to Europe.   So being passionate about all they had seen, they set out to introduce this exciting idea to Chicago. With a lot of enthusiasm and hard work, the store quickly became a place people were talking about. In 2008, Crate and Barrel became an international destination with the opening of their Toronto store, since then followed by other countries and Singapore.    Crate and Barrel is the place where you can shop hap...

Tips About Caring For Wood Furniture

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Designer Furniture in Singapore From designer furniture to contemporary furniture in Singapore , caring for your furniture is of the upmost importance, especially if it’s made of wood. Here’s some tips of how to care for wood furniture. 1.     To clean the finish on your wood furniture just use warm water and mild dish soap. Cleaning furniture with water won't hurt it -- just be careful not to soak it. Use an old toothbrush for hard-to-get areas. Wipe the dirt off the surface with soft cloths or paper towels until they come up fairly clean. Then dry off any residual moisture with a soft cloth. 2.     After a good cleaning, the best way to protect the finish is to use a good-quality soft paste wax. Apply a thin coat as directed on the label. Wait five minutes and buff lightly with a soft (shoe) brush or cloth. Wait another 30 to 60 minutes and buff/brush again with a bit more vigor. You'll see a beautiful shine return to t...