Recliners and Football Seasons

Recliners and Football Seasons

If you like professional football, then by now, you have most likely heard about the XFL. This new slew of teams will add 10 extra weeks of regularly scheduled games. Also, there will be a couple of playoff games and then a championship game. All in all, this is a good thing for people who love to watch the brutally poetic sport of football at the professional level. Admittedly, I have only watched a couple of games and so I have not quite decided on which team I am going to root for. Some people may think this is fickle, but I have always enjoyed rooting for teams who have a mascot that I enjoy. It seems to me, considering my nerdy side, that I should cheer for the Seattle Dragons. The only problem that prevents me from doing so is that I can't stand the Seattle Seahawks. I know that they have nothing to do with each other, it's just a hang-up in my head. Maybe I should just stick with the closest team; the Dallas Renegades. 

A lot of talk about the XFL centers around how the rules have been altered from traditional NFL rules to make the games faster paced. While there are a lot of rules that differ, one thing stays the same; you want to be comfortable while you watch your team. If you don't have a comfortable recliner or sofa to sit on while you watch the game, it doesn't matter how fast-paced it can be. Unless you are buying tickets to a game, you can sit in the comfort of your own home and enjoy this new second season of professional football while sitting in the best recliner seat in the house. 

Recliners for Sale in Abilene, TX

If you need a new recliner and you live in the Big Country area, it may be in your best interest to take a look at the massive selection of reclining seats that Pierce Furniture Gallery has to offer you. We can get you fixed up with a comfortable, affordable and stylish recliner in no time! If you want a little bit more flexibility when it comes to making your purchases, then ask us about our many different financing options. Our goal is to provide great furniture at prices that won't break the bank. 

Furniture and How Light Affects It

Sunlight on Your Furniture

How do you have your furniture positioned in your house? Chances are that some of the items in your home are in contact with direct sunlight. Furniture that sits in the sun is fine if they are designed to be that way. The materials used to make actual outdoor furniture vary greatly from the ones used to make indoor furniture. If they are made to go in your backyard, they are designed to withstand harsher climates, typically. As for your indoor sofas, recliners, and tables, they won't hold up to the sun's rays very well. 

Bleaching Fabric

Most homes have several windows and that means that as the sun makes its way across the sky, chances are that light is beating down on your furniture at some point in the day. If you have a couch, or love seat sitting in the same area by a window, over time the sunlight can bleach the fabric. If you regularly move your furniture in your house, this may not be a problem for you since the sun won't be hitting the same places each day. Of course, during the summer is when this will be the worst time for your home furnishings. 

Ruined Finishes

If you have wooden furniture that is exposed to sunlight for extended parts of the day, the finishes on these items might get damaged. Heat and sunlight will dry out the wood. Varnish and other protective coatings may begin to crack and break as the sun beats down over time. Keeping your wooden furniture moisturized and rotating them can help with their longevity. 

Dried Leather

Leather is one of the more resilient types of furniture and can last a long time if properly maintained. Part of the proper maintenance is keeping the leather moisturized. As with wood, leather can become dried, brittle, and cracked if exposed to periods of direct sunlight. Keeping leather furniture completely out of the daylight will help lower how often you need to treat it. 

While it may not be possible to keep everything you own out of the sun, you can keep an eye out for when and where you see sun sneaking through the curtains. Taking a proactive approach and moving things around will always help in the long run. 

Furniture for Sale in Abilene

If you are looking for furniture for sale in the Abilene, TX area, Pierce Furniture Gallery is a great place to shop. No matter what room you are trying to fill or what item you are replacing, they have great deals on all kinds of home furnishings. If you would like to see what they have to offer, take a look at their massive selection by clicking the link below!

Furniture Store Near Me: https://www.piercegalleryhouse.com

Fridges for Sale in Abilene, TX

Refrigerators for Sale in Abilene, TX

Pierce Furniture Gallery has appliances for sale in Abilene, TX. For anyone who knows and has shopped at this furniture store, they understand what good news this is to hear. Not only do they have reliable and friendly service that should be expected in West Texas, but they have affordable prices on their inventory. The down-home atmosphere fosters a unique environment where you don't feel pressured into buying something you don't really want for your home. Like I said before, this is good news since sometimes when you need to buy an appliance like a refrigerator, it can be an emergency. 

Need a New Fridge?

If you have ever had a fridge go out unexpectedly, it can be an absolute nightmare. I have personally had two go out on me and both times were frustrating, to say the least. If you haven't ever had to deal with this type of situation, consider yourself lucky. 

The first time it happened to me, I was living by myself. Other than the fact that I had to empty what few items I had in my fridge, I didn't really have a hard time until I tried to get a new one. At the time, I couldn't afford a brand new model. What I ended up doing was buying a used mini-fridge and I lived like a college student for a couple of months. The only part that was bad during that time was that I couldn't really keep any ice for very long. I did, however, find out that you don't leave a non-working empty fridge close for any amount of time...

The second time I had a refrigerator quit working, I had children and it was an utter nightmare for a few weeks. I had just stocked up on groceries and so I had to go buy several ice chests and fill them with my food in an attempt to keep it fresh. The constant need for ice and the worrying about food pathogens that accompanied was fraying my nerves. I would have just driven and bought one, but I had no way to get it home. I was left to make due until the workers delivered the new one. 

Abilene Appliance Store and Furniture Store

If you need something for your home, chances are you can find it at a great price when you shop at Pierce Furniture Gallery. Click here to visit their website and check out their massive selection of appliances, furniture, and home accessories. 

What Furniture Color Choice Might Mean

The Psychology of Color

The study of color and how it affects moods and emotions is an interesting subject. Since ancient times, people have used certain colors for many different reasons, from denoting troops on a battlefield to its use in style and beauty. Some people believe that colors can change a person's mood and even make them feel certain things, like Picasso. He was quoted as saying, "Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions."

With as much as people have thought and debated about the psychology of color, there isn't much actual empirical or theoretical data in regards to this topic. Skeptics of this emerging field of psychology say that any results from the studies done are anecdotal due to the subjective nature of color in different cultures. Others who study this idea further propose that it's not necessarily the color that has an affect on people's mood, but the idea that the color represents. For instance, here in the US, the color pink is widely regarded as feminine. In some other cultures, both past, and present, the color pink is considered a warrior's color. Because of the personal nature of colors and feelings, the normal scientific rigor gives way to more practical concerns in this field of research.

The Psychological Effects of Color

When it comes to interior design and artistry, color choice is very important because of personal preference first and foremost. You have to ask yourself what overall feeling you want your room to emit. The studies in this area have shown that some color schemes have a wide range of effects. Warm colors can evoke feelings of warmth and comfort but also agitation and hostility. Cool colors tend to instill feelings of serenity and calmness but can also make people feel sad or even indifferent. Each individual color has its own potential effect. 

As stated earlier what you feel when you see colors can be subjective. Your past experiences may have quite a lot of bearing toward what you feel when you see a certain color. What one person feels could be tied to a particular moment or string of memories with either negative and positive association 

Individual Color Effects

What do you think is the most popular color shade for living room furniture? If you guessed shades of blue, you would be correct. If you guessed shades of brown, that was the second favorite choice. Other contenders were grey, green, and black.  Interestingly, blue is supposed to instill calmness, stability, productivity, and even sadness. Brown, on the other hand, is supposed to represent strength, security, nature, but also isolation.  Green is supposed to help relieve stress. Perhaps that is why guests who are in queue to appear on a TV program are asked to wait in a 'green room.' 

Regardless of studies and science, it all comes down to personal choice. The good news is that Ashley HomeStore has a vast selection of colors and styles from which are sure to find the piece that speaks to you. Let us help you make the rooms in your home look and feel exactly the way you want. 

Do You Host for the Holidays?

Dining Room Set

Where are You Headed for Thanksgiving or Christmas?

I, myself, have moved into the role of host for the holiday season. Specifically when it comes to hosting for Thanksgiving dinner. I enjoy having most of my immediate family come to visit, however, last year, I was caught off guard. We had so few seats to go around that people had to go outside to sit on the patio furniture. Luckily, the weather was very cooperative and so it wasn't so cold that it was unbearable. Sadly, this meant that everyone was split into two separate groups.  Eventually, after everyone had eaten, we all settled into the living room to play games and watch television. I decided that this year, I would not allow this to happen again so I went and bought an additional table. 

I already had a folding card table that I was able to set out the last year so that the younger members of the family had a place to sit and eat comfortably. However, since this card table and the accompanying folding chairs are older, they aren't very sturdy. This fact led to a couple of my brothers making comments about how they hope they don't end up folding the chairs the wrong way. I assured them that they were safe and they wouldn't crumble to the floor, but, when I went to sit in them, I realized that they weren't joking about how rickety these chairs felt. After this realization, I knew I had to do something before the next time everyone came and gathered at my farmhouse. 

With the addition of four extra seats, I think that everyone will be able to stay closer to each other. After all, that's what the holidays are about, right? Luckily, this dining room set that I bought is light enough that we can easily carry it up and down from the attic. It's also sturdy enough that I don't have to worry about my giant brothers feeling scared to sit in a rickety chair. 

Dining Room Sets for Sale in Abilene, TX

If you need extra seats in your home this holiday season, Pierce Furniture Gallery in Abilene has a vast selection from which you can choose the perfect items. Whether you just need a couple of chairs or if you need an entirely new and larger dining room table, you can find one that suits your needs and style. We all know how hard Christmas time can be on the budget but at Pierce Gallery, you will find that they will help work with you about financing your purchase. There is nothing like a little bit of flexibility with your payments to take some stress off the buying process. Even if you just want a couple new recliners or a big sectional, you can get what you need to make your house feel as cozy and inviting as you want! Click here to see everything they have to offer!

Keep Your Food Fresh Longer

4-Door Refrigerator

Fresh Food Is Always Better

I have to ask a question. How well does your refrigerator do its job? If I answer that same question, I am sure mine isn't performing the best it could. Part of that has to do with the fact that my refrigerator is probably 25 or more years old. But other reasons I think it may not be running as good as it could be is because I did not maintain it well when I first purchased it. When I first bought mine, I had no clue that you need to clean the coils that are located on the back of the unit. Another thing I didn't know about was that your freezer works less, the more frozen items you keep in there. I always had a big tray full of ice that sat there since I don't use much, but other than that, I tried to keep things sparse inside the freezer. You want to keep it full, but you don't want to stifle the air circulation so plan accordingly and make sure the air can move. 

As for the refrigerated part of your unit, the same concept is used. If you do not use much room to store groceries and leftovers, you can fill water bottles and use them to help retain the cold air. Remember that every instance you open the door to the fridge, you are allowing warmer air inside. The water bottles will help to keep the warmest part (the door area) of the refrigerator cooler. Another notion you can take is to allow leftovers to cool down before you put them in the fridge. This idea is a little tricky to pull off since you need to worry about bacteria and whatnot, but the cooler the food is, the less strain you put your fridge under. I know it's not always possible to do this, so always use your best judgment when putting away cooked food. 

Refrigerators for Sale in Abilene, TX

If you are like me and you need a new refrigerator, it's always good to know the best appliance store in Abilene. Pierce Furniture Gallery has a vast selection of refrigerators in all sizes and styles. From standard to stainless 4-door models, they have something that will fit your needs. I am particularly fond of Pierce's financing options. If I am in a bind and I need some flexibility to get what I need for my house and family, they will work hard to get set up with everything you want. Click here to visit their website and take a look at their inventory. 

Pierce Furniture Gallery - Comfort at a Discount

Low Prices on Furniture

Pierce Furniture Gallery - Comfort at a Discount

Everyone wants to feel comfortable in their own homes. The origins of the word comfort are based in Latin. 'Com' and 'Fortis' which when combined mean expressing intensive and strong force. This word changed in late Latin to 'confortare' and then later changed to 'confort' in Old French. It wasn't until the middle 17th century that it began to be used as we know it now. Now it means a couple of different things but what we are going to talk about is the noun. What it boils down to is you want to feel a physical state of ease. This happens when all the factors that are in the comfort equation are optimal for you. There is no better feeling than getting exactly what you need for your own comfort. 

Of course, comfort feels different to everyone. That's why there are so many different types of bedding and mattresses. What is too soft for one person may be just right for the next. For this reason, if you are going to shop somewhere for what you need in your living room or bedroom, they better have a good inventory. One man's firm is another's just right. 

Abilene Furniture Store

We've all been in a situation where what you have just isn't cutting it anymore. The bad thing is that when it comes time to replace an item of furniture in your home, it can be a large purchase. Sometimes finding the funds for a new couch or bed may be tied up. It can be especially hard to get what you need if you end up prematurely needing something. I know that with my oldest daughter, I bought her a child's bed and within a year, she needed a full-sized one because of a growth spurt. Luckily, Pierce Gallery Furniture has low-priced home furnishings for sale in Abilene, TX. If you live in the Big Country area, and you need to buy new furniture, they will have whatever you need. Not only do they have discounted prices on quality brands, but they offer financing options to help you make your purchases even easier. Click here if you'd like to see everything they have to offer your home.