Well this is certainly…interesting?  Honestly I don’t really have much to say about Toyota’s latest offering, the I-Real Sofa on Wheels, except that it weirds me out a bit. Toyota showcased this personal-seat-on-wheels contraption at the Beijing Motor Show this April. Controlled … Continue reading →]]>

Well this is certainly…interesting?  Honestly I don’t really have much to say about Toyota’s latest offering, the I-Real Sofa on Wheels, except that it weirds me out a bit. Toyota showcased this personal-seat-on-wheels contraption at the Beijing Motor Show this April. Controlled … Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/07/toyota-unveils-the-sofa-on-wheels/feed 0 http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/04/leather-myths-debunked http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/04/leather-myths-debunked#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 14:06:25 +0000 michaelsmith http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/?p=986

We’ve been watching a lot of Mythbusters recently, so now seems like as good a time as any to bust a few myths we’ve heard regarding leather furniture. Particularly, we'd like to emphasize that leather is not hard to care for, fragile, or expensive. Continue reading →]]>

We’ve been watching a lot of Mythbusters recently, so now seems like as good a time as any to bust a few myths we’ve heard regarding leather furniture. Particularly, we'd like to emphasize that leather is not hard to care for, fragile, or expensive. Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/04/leather-myths-debunked/feed 0 http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/03/high-blood-pressure-awareness-month http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/03/high-blood-pressure-awareness-month#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 13:18:35 +0000 michaelsmith http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/?p=971

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as the silent killer and for good reason. High blood pressure can seriously endanger a person’s health, and it generally builds up gradually over time as a result of unhealthy lifestyle behavior. Continue reading →]]>

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as the silent killer and for good reason. High blood pressure can seriously endanger a person’s health, and it generally builds up gradually over time as a result of unhealthy lifestyle behavior. Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/03/high-blood-pressure-awareness-month/feed 0 http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/02/hosting-visitors-on-the-couch http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/02/hosting-visitors-on-the-couch#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 12:49:57 +0000 michaelsmith http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/?p=960

It can be nice to have visitors for a little while and it’s always fun to host visiting friends and family on the couch for a few days. Read on for a few tips to help everyone feel a little more comfortable during the visit. Continue reading →]]>

It can be nice to have visitors for a little while and it’s always fun to host visiting friends and family on the couch for a few days. Read on for a few tips to help everyone feel a little more comfortable during the visit. Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/02/hosting-visitors-on-the-couch/feed 0 http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/01/toxic-chemicals-in-sofa-foam-endanger-public-health http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/01/toxic-chemicals-in-sofa-foam-endanger-public-health#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 13:16:28 +0000 michaelsmith http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/?p=934

In 1975, California State legislators passed a bill titled TB 117 which required sofa manufacturers to treat sofa foam with a wide variety of flame retardant chemicals. The law, it turns out, appears to have caused more harm than good. Continue reading →]]>

In 1975, California State legislators passed a bill titled TB 117 which required sofa manufacturers to treat sofa foam with a wide variety of flame retardant chemicals. The law, it turns out, appears to have caused more harm than good. Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/05/01/toxic-chemicals-in-sofa-foam-endanger-public-health/feed 0 http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/30/watch-out-for-your-favorite-spot-on-the-sofa http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/30/watch-out-for-your-favorite-spot-on-the-sofa#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:05:09 +0000 michaelsmith http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/?p=924

We’ve all got a favorite spot on the sofa. Usually it’s the one with the best view of the TV, but some people tend to vary their choice. Make sure to give your spot a little extra care, so it doesn't fade faster than the rest of the sofa. Continue reading →]]>

We’ve all got a favorite spot on the sofa. Usually it’s the one with the best view of the TV, but some people tend to vary their choice. Make sure to give your spot a little extra care, so it doesn't fade faster than the rest of the sofa. Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/30/watch-out-for-your-favorite-spot-on-the-sofa/feed 0 http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/27/food-on-the-sofa-yay-or-nay http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/27/food-on-the-sofa-yay-or-nay#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:12 +0000 michaelsmith http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/?p=909

When I was a child, my mother absolutely refused to let me eat on her leather sofa. And as I've grow older, I understand her point better. Although they're easy to clean, leather sofas are classy, gorgeous living room furnishings and you never want to see one stained. Continue reading →]]>

When I was a child, my mother absolutely refused to let me eat on her leather sofa. And as I've grow older, I understand her point better. Although they're easy to clean, leather sofas are classy, gorgeous living room furnishings and you never want to see one stained. Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/27/food-on-the-sofa-yay-or-nay/feed 0 http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/26/try-on-a-three-piece-suite http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/26/try-on-a-three-piece-suite#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00:42 +0000 michaelsmith http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/?p=888

Three piece suite is an English term referring to a sofa and a set of two matching chairs. It’s a timeless living room combination that you know will always work because the three pieces were meant to go together. Continue reading →]]>

Three piece suite is an English term referring to a sofa and a set of two matching chairs. It’s a timeless living room combination that you know will always work because the three pieces were meant to go together. Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/26/try-on-a-three-piece-suite/feed 0 http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/25/the-importance-of-breaks http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/25/the-importance-of-breaks#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:58:57 +0000 michaelsmith http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/?p=878

Your boss might not want me telling you this, but it’s actually very important for you to take breaks during the work day. In the long run, it will increase productivity and leave you feeling much better. Continue reading →]]>

Your boss might not want me telling you this, but it’s actually very important for you to take breaks during the work day. In the long run, it will increase productivity and leave you feeling much better. Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/25/the-importance-of-breaks/feed 0 http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/24/sofa-poetry http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/24/sofa-poetry#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:56:02 +0000 michaelsmith http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/?p=848

First of all, April is National Poetry Month. Second, William Shakespeare, aka the greatest poet in the English language, turns 448 this month. So to honor William Shakespeare and National Poetry Month let’s have a look at some great poems about a great subject: sofas! Continue reading →]]>

First of all, April is National Poetry Month. Second, William Shakespeare, aka the greatest poet in the English language, turns 448 this month. So to honor William Shakespeare and National Poetry Month let’s have a look at some great poems about a great subject: sofas! Continue reading →]]> http://www.contemposofa.com/sofa-blog/04/24/sofa-poetry/feed 0