Testimonials

• Just wanted to let you know that we've received the dining table and we are absolutely in love with it! Thank you for a great shopping experience. I'm sure we will enjoy this table for many years to come.
  
  Best,
  
  Tomomi L.
  ________________________________________
  Spring, 2013
  NJ
• Hi Jane and Barb,
  
  Just want you to know that the furniture looks BEAUTIFUL in our living room... we are very happy w/ the pieces. Thank you! And we can't wait to see the other two pieces...
  
  Thanks Again,
  Chris P.
  Spring 2013
  Mass.
  
• Hi Barb,
  
  The huntboard arrived last night, safe and sound- and fantastic! It is wonderful. In my most nit-picky mood I couldn't find a fault: this is a rare example of something being even better than it looked online (and you can imagine the grief I got for buying furniture off the internet, from a unfamiliar company, without even seeing it).
  
  The corners are just the way I like them. The drawers are open and close smoothly: tight enough that they don't wobble, but loose enough that they glide open. The wood is beautifully finished, and cuts the difference between highly polished formal and rustic farmhouse furniture perfectly. It does in fact look like something that has been around for a while- in a good way.
  
  Thanks for exceeding my expectations!
  
  Kate C.
  Washington, DC
  Winter 2013
  
• Hello Jane,
  It took a little while to receive my photos, but I wanted to pass along the finished design for the Sanchez dining room. The family is so happy with their table and it looks beautiful in the room! I look forward to working with you again in the future.
  Happy New Year and I wish you a prosperous 2013!
  All the best,
  Diana Kennedy Interiors
  Mass.
  Winter 2013
  
• Hi Jane,
  
  Not sure if you remember us or not - last year at this time you were putting the final touches on our island. We're the ones you did the pumpkin colored island for! It's great and we love it!
  
  Friends of ours are in the midst of making their own and would like to know what you used to seal the top of the island. If you could so kindly let us know that would be greatly appreciated.
  
  Hope all is well!
  
  Thanks!
  
  Kenny & Pam C.
  Winter 2013
  Massachusetts
  
• Janey & Barb,
  
  Bryan and his helper came while I was here with my carpenter Mattie. Right away Brian
  said the desk wouldn't go through the up stairs office door. He then remeasured the desk
  and window and said it couldn't fit through the window! The desk was then placed on it's
  side in the garage. Mattie, like a surgeon took off all the feet and labeled them. Next, with
  all 4 of us helping, the crank out window was removed on the 2nd floor. The desk was then
  placed on the back of Bryan's truck lift and raised about 5 feet. A ladder was then blanketed
  with a movers blanket and all 4 of us pushed the desk onto blanketed staging Bryan set up
  on top of his truck. Once the desk reached the top of the truck it was then pushed up another
  ladder to the window opening. The desk was gently slid through the window opening with
  a n 1/8th inch to spare on both sides! Not 1 scratch occurred during the whole process! Lastly,
  the feet were screwed and glued back on! The book shelf was a piece of cake.
  
  I just want to thank you for a an excellent job well done! The process was a long journey but
  I'm here to tell you it was worth it! Karen, will send some photo's. Yep, GRAND SLAM!
  
  
  Billy & Karen G.
  Carlisle, Ma
  Fall 2012
  
• Hi Barb, All my goodies were just delivered!! I LOVE THEM!!! We are hoping to stay home and put the counter top on this weekend. What kind of sealer do I need after I cut my sink hole? Can I get it at Home Depot or Lowes? I’ll send photos when its done!!
  
  Kimberly Gormley
  Waterville, Washington
  Summer 2012
  
• Barb/Jane,
  
  I just wanted to write and let you know how very pleased we are with our new table and chairs. They arrived in perfect condition.
  They are even more beautiful than we expected! I can't believe how solid they are. The attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is evident in every piece. We look forward to recommending your custom work to everyone we know. Thank you!
  
  Regards,
  G. Harmon
  Florida
  Summer 2012
  
• Thank you Barb.
  
  FYI, over the last 8 months during our major home renovation, I've done business with dozens of companies. Now that the end is near, I must say Lake and Mountain Home ranks up there in my top 3 for customer service. I'm sure when we see the table, we will be equally pleased with the quality and workmanship that used to be identified in the phrase "MADE IN AMERICA"!
  I'll provide you with additional feedback after table is delivered.
  I am hoping to bring this message, our home and your table to the attention of the folks at Southern Living!
  
  Many thanks,
  Cheryl
  
  Spring 2012
  Louisianna
  
• Barb- The table arrived on schedule and it is beautiful. A terrific
  piece of work. Thanks, Morris
  
  Spring 2012
  Massachusetts
  
• Hi Jane, We absolutely love, love our dining set. Thank you so much for a beautiful job!!
  
  Can you send me a receipt for the balance? Forgot to ask when we picked it up.
  
  Have a wonderful summer and enjoy your time off and the wedding.
  
  Kathleen C.
  Spring 2012
  California (and Maine)
  
  
• Spring 2012
  Hi Barb:
  Just to let you know the chairs arrived safe and sound. They look great. Thanks for your help with everything.
  Best wishes
  Mike
  Houston, Texas
• Family blog about one of our tables! Testimonial below. See link for photos and more about this wonderful family.
  http://the-churches.blogspot.com/2012/05/heirloom-table_08.html
• It’s About A Vision
  May 2012
  
  It’s the hub of our family. It’s where we meet at least three times a day. New ideas are discussed and old ones rehashed. It’s covered with homeschool books, math manipulatives, science projects, and greasy finger prints. It’s our dining table.
  
  So what’s the big deal about a dining table? Well, nothing unless the family has out grown it. We started with an antique game table. It was 3’ by 3’ with two 1’ breadboard extensions and four massively thick table legs that were always in the way when we tried to use the six chairs. So with our growing family, we needed a bigger table. We knew more about what we didn’t want than what we did.
  
  Then there was my vision. I grew up with a holiday table overflowing with at least four generations of relatives. Most of those people are gone now, and the family has dwindled. Alan’s side of the family is also scant. To complicate things, we live far away from the rest of our families. When we started our family, I had a vision of a huge holiday table overflowing with our children, their spouses, and their children. Our family table wasn’t big enough for our everyday use, much less my vision.
  
  So began the search. After much looking through stores and on the internet, we finally came to the conclusion that we’d have to have a table custom made. We wanted it to be rustic enough for everyday use and yet nice enough to be dressed up; just the right size for meals and homeschooling, with extensions for years down the line when we welcome sons- and daughters-in-laws. The table legs could not be in the way, and the chairs had to be comfortable so people would want to linger and talk or play games in front of the fireplace.
  
  Finally we found the perfect source for our table and chairs. We talked with Jane from Lake&Mountainhome, a company out of Massachusetts. Jane listened to our needs and concerns and talked with us about our ideas. She patiently made suggestions and then waited for us to make decisions. We selected a trestle table made from thick slabs of reclaimed oak barn wood, and we specified the degree of smoothness and a brown cherry finish. We asked that it be 7’ long and 42” wide with two 18” breadboard extensions. We added 12 fan-back chairs in a matching finish. Then we settled in to wait while Jane and her staff went to work. Two and a half months later the crate arrived. After days of rearranging furniture, unpacking boxes, and everyone helping put the table together, it was finally in place and it’s perfect! Part of a vision fulfilled. Just in time for our first holiday meal…Easter! A celebration of new beginnings. Some of our family use the chairs, others require booster seats, and still others are in highchairs, or, my favorite, Daddy’s lap. One day the vision will be complete; the extensions will be on and all the chairs will be filled. Who knows, we may still need that antique game table for an overflow table. It’s a table on which we can make new traditions and celebrate old ones. A table to grow on and with.
  
  Melanie's Family Blog
  Spring 2012
  North Dakota
  
• Dear Jane, my sincere apologies for sending this about a year & 1/2 later than I should have. But - I didnt forget. Im loving our table. Thank you for your beautiful work.
  
  
  Sincerely, Corinna T.
  Spring 2012
  
  
• Hello Jane, Just wanted to e-mail you quick... I had to let you and your
  crew how HAPPY I am with my beautiful table ! It is just what I have
  always wanted, you all should be proud of your workmanship ! Thank you so
  much again ! Doreen & Jerry Walsh From Norfolk, Ma.     
  Spring 2012
  
• Hi Jane,
  
  Hooray! We hired someone with a drill to put the screws in yesterday. Table looks great. We did find all the A's and the B's and they were mixed up but all is well now. Thank you so much for all you did to make this work out! You have been wonderful and kind and gracious.
  
  And now....that we have the table and the finish is perfect I found your email of October 2010 (see below and attached photo). Are the chairs still available? Are they unfinished so that they could be finished to match the table?
  
  If the chairs are available could you send me the dimensions of both the arm chair and the side chair including height, width, depth, seat height and height of the arm (on the arm chair)? And also the cost of each?
  
  We would be interested in 12 chairs I think.
  
  Hope you are staying warm and enjoying the last days of January.
  
  Best,
  Martha
  Villanova, Pa.
• We have now had a dining room table and four stools constructed by you and are so pleased that we thought we would ask about a third piece of furniture. My husband and I found something on line that is virtually perfect for the space and purpose we need it for. We would love to hear whether or not you could make something similar – not exact – and if we gave you a better idea of exactly what we wanted, how much it would cost. We would much prefer to buy it from you. The link to the piece is below.
  Nantucket , Ma
  Spring 2012
• Jane, the entire kitchen and especially the workstation was a hit! I predict at least 1 of my sisters is going to be calling on you in the near future. And, I think also she is planning on a new addition with larger kitchen/dining room too! And, when my other sis n law sees it; she too will do the same. Although, she has a new kitchen. She is gonna want a custom made piece. I appreciate your product, professionalism and concern for my need. Sincerely, Shannon Lurkins.
  Chicago, Il
  Spring, 2012
• Hi Jane and Barb,
  
  We got the table home and in the dining room and we love it! Jane, you were right – seeing it in the light at home made a huge difference.
  
  Massachussetts
  Spring 2012
• Hi Jane,
  
  Thanks for the great table! We would like to order another one – same size with trestle base but this time not rustic (golden brown color). How much would that cost us?
  
  Best,
  Heather
  Western Ma.
  Spring, 2012
• Jane,
  I was totally speechless when the table was delivered!!!! It is everything I wanted and more. Thank you for all your help. I've never seen such a beautiful piece of furniture!!
  
  ~Michelle
  Spring, 2012
  Pennsylvania
• The tables and chairs arrived today (2/10/11) and they are fantastic!!! Can't say enough about the trestle table. It's just what my wife and I wanted... It has been a pleasure dealing with you, and I will try to emulate your service at my own business.
  I want to briefly mention a minor hiccup with the installation. The gentlemen sent to deliver and assemble the table mistakenly used one of the 2 1/2" screws (for trestle mount) to attach the support base to the tabletop and in doing so screwed up and through the tabletop driving a hole through and very small fragment/splinter from the table face. I recognized it and the gentlemen backed the screw out and replaced it with the correct 1 3/4" screw from your installation plans. I actually think it adds to the story behind this table and in no way diminishes from the charm of this "rustic farm table" I have not contacted John as I am overall very happy your product and service; but mention this so that the different sized screws for installation may be clearly separated for their individual purpose at installation (if they're not already....).
  I want to thank you again for everything and I will certainly keep you in mind with my future decorating plans....
  M.Duffy New Suffolk, NY
• Chris and I want you to know that the table exceeds our expectations. We are so pleased. When I used that exact quote of exceeding my expectations to my mother she said "Megan nothing ever exceeds your expectations." So that should tell you how much we love it.
  The movers were fantastic, thank you for recommending them.
  I will send picture separately, but it's hard to see with the sun in the background.
  Thank you again we could not be happier.
  
  Take care,
  Megan
  Hopkinton, Ma.
• Jane thanks we received the chair today, unfortunately it arrived at my office and not the clients residence oh well. My guess is that the shipping aspect of the business is a pain in the neck. Pleased as punch with the chair and the quality of your work.
  
  
  Merry Christmas
  
  Nora
  Mississippi
• We love the table! We certainly "feel" the history of the wood. All of the effort you and your team put into creating such a beautiful piece is certainly worth it!
  
• Love, love, love the table. it is so perfect. your
  delivery guys were wonderful and we tipped them in homemade cookies.
  think it took them by surprise. thank you so much. don't be surprised if
  you hear from our neighbor, he LOVED the table, too. thank you so much.
  - Lisa Sharp Borger
• Hi Chris, Just wanted to let you
  know that we found your place easily; we picked up the bench, locked up
  and put the key back on the window sill. I love the bench and it looks
  even better in my entry that I had thought it would. Thanks so much! -
  Melanie
• Dear Chris, It's here! And I love it. It's
  color is the perfect match for my Syrian antique chest and ALL the
  elements you helped me resolve: oak vs pine, wide plansk, breadboard
  ends, especially the legs, just have it fit in that space like it's
  meant to be. The extensions are so beautifully executed...the
  craftsmanship of all of it are beautifully detailed. Who'd have thought
  I'd have found my table on line. Without your help it wouldn't have
  happened. Jill Collier Indyk East Hampton Long Island - Jill Collier
  Indyk
• Hi Chris, Just wanted to let you
  know that we found your place easily; we picked up the bench, locked up
  and put the key back on the window sill. I love the bench and it looks
  even better in my entry that I had thought it would. Thanks so much! -
  Melanie
• Dear Chris, I just
  wanted to drop you a note to tell you how beautiful the table and
  chairs are! The table is gorgeous, and is the perfect size for the
  kitchen. The chairs came out beautifully as well. Jim, Jamie and I are
  all delighted. We're thinking that, at some point, we might want to
  order a couple of extra side chairs. Do you keep the information on file
  about the rub through color, so we could order those in, say, a year?
  Thanks again! You all did a great job, and I am very pleased. Best,
  Kathy, Weston Ma - Kathryn Spier
• Hi Chris, I did get my table
  yesterday, and it is beautiful!! It's exactly what it wanted. Thank you
  so much! Noel B. Bell Canyon, California -Noel
• Norm
  and I appreciated the time that you gave us in showing the "Lake and
  Mountain Home" products. The various styles of servers that we were
  interested in were outstanding along with the highest quality of
  workmanship. -Ann Marshall
  
• Chris- We love the table and have rec'd several compliments. Thanks so much for all of your help! - Amy K.
• Yes, they did come on Monday
  afternoon, about 3 pm. They are gorgeous and brighten up our kitchen
  just perfectly. Many thanks, - Phil, NJ
  
• Yes! It
  looks great! Thanks so much! It was wrapped perfectly and it was
  delivered on Tuesday afternoon. Thanks again for all of the effort that
  all of you put into this! -Debbie B.
• I
  finally got around to taking some photos of the table and chairs. We
  are really enjoying them. They look so nice and they are very
  functional. Thanks again for all your help and for getting them done
  before Christmas! I will look you up again when we are ready to furnish a
  few more pieces in our basement. Thanks again! - Sue C
• THE TABLE CAME TODAY AND WE HAVE HOMESCHOOLED AND ATE DINNER ON IT..ITS
  FABULOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS..THANKYOU ONCE
  AGAIN FOR A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HEIRLOOM! - Linda, Washington State
  Hi Chris, We Love the chairs. We celebrated last night with champagne!! Her are some photos!! - Tish M. , Northern Maine
• I LOVE the table and chairs! The table is perfect size and the chairs
  have perfect seating. And THANK YOU forspeeding up the order. It arrived
  just in time for the wedding anniversary. Wehave been enjoying the
  table with our whole family and family from overseas.
  They love it too!
  Suzanne Winchester, MA
• The table is absolutely stunning. John keeps saying
  "I am marveling at the transformation". We had a lovely dinner for two last night,
  have the Brady Bunch on Thursday, and now we have ABC News film makers coming
  for dinner next Friday. The timing
  couldn't be better and we are so pleased.
  Pictures forthcoming :)
  Ann
  Amherst, Ma.
  Aspergian Appreciator
• The table is even more beautiful than in the photos you sent. The wood
  top (2") was the right depth, the wood pieces and finish are incredible.
  It fits perfectly! And everyone who sees it raves over it.
  Thank you again for all your advice and guidance. We are already looking forward to our first meal on it.
  Best,
  Andrea Booth
  Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
  Bayharbor, NJ
• It's gorgeous. Love it! Check out the pic. Delivery was a nightmare
  though. Took the shipping company FOUR attempts to get it to me. Worth
  it though! I'll be in touch when I get around to the dining room. :)
  Thanks for all your help!
  Liza, Washington DC
• Hi Jane,
  The table is in and I love it! It is just perfect! Anything I
  need to know in terms of care? What not to place on it :) what to clean
  it down with?
  Thanks again for all of your help! Sarah
  It looks beautiful!! The weather was so nice we ended up eating
  outdoors most of the weekend '' but we are looking forward to many happy
  meals around it!
  Thank you so much and I will be sure to refer friends and family your way! All the best for a wonderful summer!
  Lynne
  Cape Cod, Ma.
• The bench has arrived and was a hit. Thanks for all of your help Jane.
  Great work.
  Best,
  Drew, NJ