Hello again,
This month we get into leather...furniture, that is. First, I'll give you some tips on caring for and refurbishing your leather chairs (and other products). I'll also tell you a few things about the classic leather Eames Lounge chair you probably didn't know.

For our business customers, I'll run down some important benefits of financing your ergonomic office seating and accessories vs. other payment options. You can help your employees' health and well-being and cash flow in a single stroke.

And as an added bonus, I'm including some of the feedback I got from last month's article about industrial design. It seems you readers have plenty of opinions! Enjoy.

My family has been in the business of selling and recrafting fine leather shoes since 1897. So you can understand how the subject of leather care would come up more often than usual in our household.

That sort of exposure made me somewhat of an expert on keeping high quality leather goods looking their best. Click here for a summary of what you need to know to take expert care of your leather furniture, shoes, handbags and garments.

Probably the most widely recognized of all Eames furniture designs, the Eames Lounge Chair has been occupying a favored place in thousands of living rooms, studies, libraries and dens for 50 years now.

It seems the only photos you ever see of it shows the classic black leather look. Soon, though, things will be looking much brighter: Herman Miller has reintroduced the ivory (or, more precisely, "marmor") leather version.

Click here or on the headline for a look at one of the most comfortable, beautiful and durable chairs ever built. Or click on the image to visit our Eames Lounge Chair page.

In last month's newsletter I discussed what I see as the difference between good industrial design and great industrial design. I asked for examples from you readers. Here's a sampling of the feedback:

Rhonda K. of Chicago, IL sounded off about the poor design of grocery shopping carts. Terrible for the back, not efficient and not enough room to protect the squishables.

Bill P. of Memphis, TN had a few things to say about cellular phones. He'd hate to do without his, but is annoyed by buttons that are too small and too many features that are too complicated to use.

Robert E. of Decatur, MI sang the praises of Apple's iPod — a great example of a great design and great usability.

Stewart P. of Providence, RI went on record as a huge fan of the Aeron chair: "it doesn't get any better than this."

Care to weigh in with your opinion? Click here to send me an email.

"This is my second order from OfficeDesigns.com and I have been very impressed with every aspect of the purchase experience. This is a superior customer focused company."

- Edith from La Jolla, California

Once a quarter we draw a name from among our newsletter subscribers. The lucky winner gets a free chair from OfficeDesigns.com! It's our way of saying "thank you for reading." Our next drawing will be in July.

Our latest winner is Jay Drummond of Fort Meyers, FL. He's recently had major back surgery and tells us his new Aeron chair has made a world of difference in his productivity and overall quality of work life. Check out his story.

If you received this email from me, don't worry...you're already entered into the grand prize drawing. If someone forwarded this newsletter to you and you'd like to have an opportunity to win a one of the new Mirra chairs from us, all you have to do is subscribe to Sittin' & Thinkin'...there's no purchase necessary. And good luck!

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to skim through my newsletter. I sincerely hope you found it interesting and useful. Helping you get the most out of your investment in comfort and productivity is what we're all about at OfficeDesigns.com.

Have any comments or suggestions? Any issues you'd like me to address? I'm all ears. Just click on the "Feedback" link above to send me an email. Or pick up the phone and call toll-free 1-877-MY-OFFICE. I look forward to hearing from you.