Being Real: Real Wood, Real Answers, Real Believers

Post 1: Solid Foundations - Why Real Matters

Signs on a Bayfield Metal Base Table

In a world full of filters, fine print, and phony promises, being real has become almost countercultural. Whether it’s the furniture we buy, the advice we seek, or the faith we live—authenticity matters more than ever. . .especially to us at Cinnamon Cabin Co.

Let’s start with something simple: real wood. You know it when you see it. It's solid, a little imperfect, and it holds up under pressure. Unlike particle board or laminate, real wood tells a story. It carries the grain of time, and every knot and line makes it unique. Our furniture is made from real wood. Our purpose is that your dining table and chairs, or bedroom suite, or canoe shelf would be genuine - telling your family story, teaching that imperfection doesn't change quality, and truly able to stand up under the pressure. The same goes for people. We don’t need to be polished or perfect—we just need to be solid. Real. Genuine.

Niagara Sawcut Table

That leads to something deeper: real answers. Life is messy. People are complicated. Questions come fast and answers don’t always show up on time. But when they do, we want them straight. No sugarcoating, no vague encouragements. Just truth, spoken in love. Real answers don't avoid hard questions; they walk through them—sometimes slowly, sometimes with tears, but always with integrity. At Cinnamon Cabin Co, we strive to give you authentic answers. Not just the "right" answer, but the real one. Whether it's about stain colour, production timeframes, custom options, or your questions about life challenges or faith in Jesus Christ, we commit to giving you the real answer every time.

And then there’s the heart of it all: real believers in Jesus. Not just churchgoers or people who quote Scripture online but live differently offline. Real believers are like that solid wood—strong, tested, maybe a little worn, but dependable. They mess up. They repent. They keep going. They live out their faith, not for show, but because they believe—deeply and honestly—that Jesus is the real deal. Josh and I are believers in Jesus, not just when life's going good, but when life's, well....real.

Point Pelee canoe shelf

Being real isn’t about being flawless. It’s about being faithful. It’s about admitting when you’re wrong, showing up when it’s hard, and trusting that God’s grace is enough for all the rough edges we’re still working through. Staying still under the sander of situations as God smooths us into the image He created us to be. We're praying that God will help us to stay real - real in business, real in worship, real in serving others.

So whether you’re looking for new furniture, looking for direction, or looking to follow Jesus a little more closely today—choose what’s real. Real wood. Real answers. Real believers.

Because in the end, real always lasts.

~ Katherine

*This is the first post to a four-part series on living authentically in Christ.