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Guides from Sassafrassity
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Choosing upholstery fabric you won't regret in a year
Start with the room, match the cloth to the wear, and bring a few pictures to the conversation.
October 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Outdoor cushions that survive a Northwest winter
The patio set looks great in July and sits in rain from October to April, so plan for that.
October 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Pressed cane or hand-woven cane: which one is on your chair?
Two kinds of cane fail in different ways, and a couple of photos will tell you which one you have.
October 21, 2026 · 4 min read
How to photograph a chair for an upholstery quote
A good set of pictures saves days of back and forth, and you don't need a fancy camera to take them.
October 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Is this chair worth saving? A ten-minute test
Most chairs don't get thrown out because they broke, so here's how to tell what's really wrong with yours.