Furniture with Character: Vol. 2

At Penny Mustard, we love to let the design and craft of our pieces speak for themselves. And other times, we just need to let word describe them too.

The Spencer Bedroom Collection

With all that you have left after an extremely long week, you force your shoulder into the weathered, heavy, wooden front door.

It budges only enough to infuriate you.

It is dark and getting cold. The drive was long and at this point, not feeling worth it.

Digging deep, knowing that the sunrise will change your outlook, you tap into your reserve and give the door one more heave.

It bursts open, flinging you and all of your belongings across the threshold with such force you land squarely on your alpha sugar sugar.

As you close the beastly, hardwood door, you are convinced the creaks from its hinges are chuckles directed at you.

Using the last morsel of stamina you have, you stumble to the bedroom and it is there, you exhale with relief that only being up north can bring.

You fling your unnecessarily heavy weekend duffle on the beautiful mission style bed with such gusto and confidence knowing the Forever Tight Bed Bracket can handle all of your baggage (in all definitions of the word.)

With a flash of energy, you quickly lay your clothes in the drawers of the triple dresser. You even give the “drawer-bottoms-you-can-stand-on” promise a whirl while placing your unmentionables in the top drawer…not a peep or squeak from the precisely crafted drawers.

Alas, while others would dive towards the bed, you execute a cannonball knowing full well the Solid Wood Side Rails have supported more dramatic acrobatic moves.

Like all important things in life – cheese curds and Up North weekends – you crawl under the blankets, grinning with the knowledge that your Spencer Collection Bedroom Set was crafted in The Badger State.

With multiple lumber and finish options in The Spencer collection, you are sure to make the right selections for your getaway place or to help make your place feel more like a getaway.

Smith Brothers Living Room 228 Sofa SB228-10

Freshman and Sophomore year, the majority of us sat on the potentially asbestos-laden tile floor of the residence hall while the RA called out the names in the draft.

By Junior and Senior year, the group had migrated to the local dive bar for Nickle Nights or in the basement of the closest frat house.

Then, adulthood started to creep in on the crew and the subsequent seasons’ meetings floated between the local hot wings joint or someone’s sardine can-sized apartment fully finished with what selections were found around town on the curb.

And while the adulting arm got stronger, responsibilities increased, work hours got longer and guys started asking girls BIG questions, the group started to fluctuate in attendance.

But not this year.

This year, I am rallying the troops.

Shouting the war cry.

Getting the band back together.

Kind of.

After years of less than ideal settings, I am hosting the Fantasy Football draft and watch parties. I will make it the place to be and be seen.

And it will all take place around this specimen of a couch.

Don’t let the impeccable tufting or perfect nailhead trim along the front stretcher rail or two rows of welting on the arms mislead you.

Beautiful, yes.

Weak, no.

With a solid maple frame, individual seat springs and unsmashable Qualux Ultra Foam, this titan was built for football season.

To appeal to the design connoisseur of the house, there are over a thousand fabrics, leathers and tailoring options to choose from. Like the football game itself, it too is American born.

Carra Round Table + Rubio Side Chairs

The saying goes “if these walls could talk” but really, what if tables could?

Walls watch from afar while tables get the kinetic relationship with the events of the room.

In the morning, spilled milk and Cheerios, hot cups of coffee and conversation before the break of dawn, hustled breakfasts before catching the bus.

In the afternoon, finger paints with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, crossword puzzles and tea, afterschool cookies and milk.

In the evening, Friday night pizza and board games, homework station and science lab, Grandma’s china and lifelong friends.

The versatile Carra Table and Rubio Side Chairs will stand the test of time with solid wood construction and extra-durable varnish. They also promise to be part of all the memories made with their 287-year warranty. Available in varieties of sizes, finishes, shapes, edge profiles and apron styles, each home is sure to find the right one to host generations.