“It’s only the mediocre that are always at their best.”  ~ Jean Giraudoux

When we think of our furniture, most of us want to have quality and satisfaction. Here’s a way to end up with some unique, one of a kind furniture that is heirloom quality for future generations. When my wife and I decided we wanted a new desk for our home, we visited our local cabinet maker. We wanted solid red oak wood, all drawer interiors made of solid cedar, selected the hardware, the stain, and so on. We got exactly what we wanted at an acceptable price and did the same thing for our bookshelves. Our son will someday have the desk that his parents had custom made. It’s a small thing, yet it’s a large thing. Creative thinking, aiming for quality and long term vision are cornerstones of “getting a life”.