While Arts and Crafts architectural appeal begins at the curb the interior appeal begins with the entrance hall or foyer. This area gives the guest the legend to the home’s décor intention. The entryway is the pivotal point, the hub of the home, where everyone must come through to get to the rest of the rooms. As first [...]

Like the Amish woodcrafters of today the first man to officially suggest Labor Day was also a carpenter. A day to praise the efforts of the hard working everyday laborer was first suggested around 1880 by Peter J. McGuire, founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. By 1894 Congress made McGuire’s suggestion official and honored [...]

 
Like the Amish woodworkers of today Arts and Crafts inspired designers created furnishings for all rooms of the home and office. Of all design styles the Mission or Arts and Crafts style may be the most efficient yet comforting. When designing with Mission pieces and Arts and Crafts objects keep in mind that in order [...]

The Amish crafted arm chair is a robust design of beauty and comfort. If any furniture has seen change and varying styles of design it would be the age old chair. Ancient wall art and pottery confirm that chairs have existed since at least 3000 B.C. Today there are hundreds of designs both in and [...]

 The modern day Amish craftsmen have kept the tradition of Mission furniture, crafted in hard solid American woods, alive into the 21st Century. Mission design was originally inspired by Southwestern North America’s buildings, actually real Missions built for and by missionaries. The Southwest United States had architecture that was influenced by the natural environment that [...]

 
The well appointed home without a bookcase, especially a solid wood bookcase handmade by Amish craftsmen, is not truly a welcoming home. While it may seem a bit Shabby Chic to incorporate stacks of books around your home, in reality they are more accessible and better cared for in a strong and handsome hardwood bookcase. [...]

You’ve wisely invested in your home and lifestyle by acquiring high end Amish furniture that will last a lifetime but did you realize you can include an heirloom Amish timepiece, an alternative to traditional Grandfather Clocks, to match your décor? While still as collectible as antique clocks Amish clocks require less maintenance and have just [...]