Design Commentary

Another of my favorite sources for discerning trends is VERANDA magazine.  The October issue is so full of trends and ideas that I have had a difficult time settling on just one.  It would be worth getting a copy of this issue just to read the World of Vanities article.  This is a great review … Continue reading »

When thinking of attractive turned legs on furniture, we often restrict our thinking to tables and chairs.  There are so many more interesting pieces – and I want us to look at one of these: the Canterbury.  This is a hugely useful piece of furniture that is designed to sit near a comfortable chair and … Continue reading »

Osborne Wood Products maintains exhibit booths at Designers Walk in Toronto, Ontario.  I have the pleasure (and great fun) of designing these exhibits.  I completed the installation of our new exhibit a few weeks ago and thought it might be interesting to discuss what we placed in the booth and why we decided to choose … Continue reading »

I had the opportunity to represent Osborne Wood Products at the National Preservation Conference in Austin, Texas last week.  Osborne participates in a large number of exhibitions each year with presentations that cover from 100 to 900 square feet.  Our National Trust presentation was the smaller size – 100 square feet – and was designed … Continue reading »

I had the wonderful opportunity to spend last Saturday in search of any remaining evidence of structures designed by a man who lived in my area from around 1940 to 1955.    The man, R. G. LeTourneau, is remembered today – when he is remembered at all – as the preeminent designer and producer of heavy … Continue reading »