Summer has come to a close and it is time to start packing away all those summer items. This includes our summer outdoor furniture. It is important to take the time to properly store and care for these items at the end of the season. They will be packed away and not thought of… Read more »
How to Keep Your Jewelry Uncluttered
We all have “stuff,” and for many of us, our stuff speaks to who we are. With jewelry, something that is usually very personal as we buy it for ourselves or are given it as a treasured gift, the reveal about who we are is a bit more intimate. So we take good care of… Read more »
How to Organize and Stylize Your Bookshelf
Bookshelves can become a cluttered mess if you aren’t careful of the things you place on them or where you place them. If you want the stylized look you see in the magazines follow our tips and we will have your home in the magazines soon too. 1. Less is More- Don’t place too… Read more »
Give Your Hutch a Makeover!
Hutches can be used to display your valuables and even as a place to safely store breakable items. However after some time, it may need a bit of a facelift. Here are some tips for giving your hutch some TLC. First, remove all of the items in the hutch and wash down the walls and… Read more »
What is a Pie Safe?
You may have heard of a pie safe, but they are not used quite as much by Englishers as they used to be since technology has advanced. A pie safe is an old piece of furniture that would be used to store pies to keep them safe from bugs, vermin, and maybe even the children…. Read more »
Giving Your Home a Rustic Look
The rustic look is becoming more and more the preferred look for homes both old and new. Natural fibers and materials that complement each other but don’t necessarily match, as well as lots of stone and wood, are the accents being used, and old and hand-me-downs are treasured pieces. There are a few things… Read more »
Cleaning and Caring for your Amish Furniture
Amish furniture is particularly special in that it is made with superior craftsmanship, in the old style. So cleaning and caring for it should be your top priority once you bring it home. With the right care, it will last for eons, and can become treasured heirlooms that can be passed down from one generation… Read more »
The History of Amish Furniture
Amish furniture is created primarily by the Amish communities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. Made of 100% wood, without the use of any synthetic “wood” product; the style of Amish furniture is normally traditional in design. Coming into its own, in the 1920’s; Amish furniture was discovered during the same time period as American… Read more »
All About The Amish Buggy
The horse-drawn buggy is one of the most iconic symbols of the Amish. They come in many styles and colors, which would reflect the different preferences of that particular community. However even though many think the popular choice was the black buggy, this actually isn’t true. The Amish have different buggies that are very… Read more »
10 Myths about the Amish
There are many rumors about the Amish that are simply not true! Here is a list of ten for clarification: The Amish have arranged marriages. Just like all other young adults, the Amish are allowed to go on dates, even if they don’t go to some of the places that others do. … Read more »
Making the Most of Your Dining Room space
Many people have a dining room in their house, but many times it gets used as a storage room or the place where all the boxes go after you don’t have another room to move them in. Take back your dining room and use some of these clever tips to bring life to the… Read more »
Birdhouses and Mailboxes
When you drive down the streets in your neighborhood you see all the plain mailboxes and then you arrive home and you also have a plain mailbox. You don’t want to fit in with the crowd, you want to be a trend setter and have the mailbox everyone else will want. People will want… Read more »
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