Of course, known for their presence in the MoMa in New York are these CAB chairs by the Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini. Its design communicates an exercise in simplicity, craftsmanship, and beauty. The cognac-colored saddle leather has undergone sixteen steps before it can be used for this chair. One is the thinning of the leather so that it can be pulled over the steel frame without tearing or cracking. The frame is slender and pleasantly weighted and ensures that the leather sets beautifully. When you see this chair up close, the craftsmanship involved in producing it becomes really clear. The stitching with which the leather parts are sewn together is done manually and shows the splendor of the craftsmanship. At the bottom of the seat, the Cassina logo adorns the plastic cover that hides the steel frame. The leather cover is removable by opening the robust zippers that run from each leg to the bottom of the seat. The patina of this set of chairs is sublime and shows that they have been treated with love over time. And last but not least a small note on the seating comfort which is very good. This is a set in excellent condition.

By Becky Squire The temple is a sacred place where we make covenants with God. These covenants are central to our faith and provide guidance on how to live a Christ-centered life. But how well do you understand each covenant we make in the temple? While temple worship is deeply personal and sacred, understanding the ge

By Becky Squire A couple weeks ago, I was scrolling on social media when I came across a post from someone I don’t know asking a question about doctrine. I don’t even remember what the question was, but as I read through a few of the comments, I was surprised at what I saw…or more accurately, what I didn’t see. Comment

By Hollie Ogden “I read a verse, and it was exactly what I needed.” How many times have you heard that? Members of the church, through their diligent and repetitive study of the scriptures, seem to find “something new every time.” Different themes or ideas will stick out each time they read through. Or, they will feel

By Lauren Madsen “Come to the temple. … [The Lord will] hold you and cradle you and lead you step by step along that pathway to the celestial kingdom of God.” —Thomas S. Monson “I just find it so amazing that no matter what you’re going through, the temple is there for you.” As soon as my fellow temple worker said this

By Hollie Wells Many thoughts have been stirring in my head and heart lately about the tests, trials, and adversity of life. Sometimes I hear about what struggles people face and I am almost overcome, wondering how God can ask so much from people. I have taken to studying talks, scriptures, and speeches that address th

By Lauren Madsen “It’s been fourteen years since I’ve been to the temple,” the smiling, but nervous brother told us as he approached the recommend desk. “Well, welcome back,” I beamed while he scanned his recommend. He thanked me, then asked my fellow worker and I where to rent clothing. As he followed our directions t

By Kristen Duke Life is hard. Everyone has a story that will break your heart. It’s just not always so evident on the outside. 2020 has been especially hard for some people. You may know it because they’ve shared with you those specific trials. You may not. Even before President Nelson shared his message of hope throug

By Becky Squire Millions of people believe in Jesus Christ, but does that mean they are disciples? It’s great to know what you believe, but knowledge in and of itself is not a hallmark of discipleship. As Paul says, knowledge puffs up. Love, by contrast, builds up. Consider your own discipleship. It’s great to believe.

By Anne Maxson During what can be considered one of those “boring days at home” amid Christmas break from school, I was upstairs doing laundry. As I was moving clothes from the washer to the dryer, a “Hey Mom…” was casually called up the stairs. I figured this likely had to do with a “Hey Mom…I’m bored,” or a “Hey Mom…

By Anne Maxson I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when I was in my 20’s. Nobody from my family of origin has joined the church. At times, my family was angry about my decision to join the church. Some events made the rift between us a bit more complicated. When I chose to serve a mission, my mom a

By Lauren Madsen The phrases “I really hope I get it” and “I did the best I could” have been floating around our house a lot lately. One of my teenage daughters was auditioning for the school play, and the other was applying for captain of the school mountain bike team. Both girls have gone through a roller coaster of

By Anne Maxson I recently had to renew my temple recommend. Temple recommend interviews are a special time for me, and I always bring a tissue because sometimes I get emotional talking about my beliefs. This time was no different.   The interview started with some very important questions: Do you have faith in and a te

By Anne Maxson When I was 5 years old, (after having only seen male doctors to that point in life), I asked my mom if girls could be doctors too. The story got back to my maternal grandmother and from that point on, she referred to me as “Dr. Anne.”  When I was a teenager, she and I went on a couple of bus tours. The i

By Lauren Madsen “I like to think of each of us as part of a compound gear as we serve together in the Church—in wards and branches, in quorums and auxiliaries. Just as gears combine to provide greater power in compound, we have greater power when we join together. As we unite to serve one another, we accomplish much m

By Hollie Wells A common scripture study method I have had suggested to me is to replace your name with whatever name is being used in the verses you are reading. This practice can bring deep meaning to your study, as you have to do the mental gymnastics to literally liken everything to yourself. Doing this helps me to

By Lauren Madsen Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the world. Behold I am the light which ye shall hold up. —3 Nephi 18:24 "There's too much Jesus in this book." That was the explanation for a 1 star review on a Christmas ABC book I wanted to buy on Amazon a few years back. I sat there staring at my

By Hollie Wells It seems to me like the focus of a lot of dialogue around temple covenants lately has been focused on one’s personal connection to Christ. I have personally been focusing and thinking about this a lot. We have access to so much power and many incredible blessings through our temple covenants, so it’s ha

By Becky Squire Thanksgiving is in a few days and it's a great time to practice gratitude. Have you set aside some time to do that with your family? If not, here's a quick, but powerful lesson you can do to teach your friends or family about gratitude! Have each person grab a journal, paper, or even their phones. Tell

By Hollie Wells In ancient times (3 Nephi 18) and in the infancy of the modern dispensation of the church, the sacrament was administered within the walls of the temple. It was very much a temple-related experience for the Saints. Although not a part of our temple worship today, it is still an essential and frequent st