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Your Bedroom: Life’s Command Center

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Bedrooms are wondrous rooms that hold many functions and events - many more functions than just sleep. Statistically we spend the majority of our days – perhaps actually nights – inside the bed chamber. We  not only hope that it will provide us a safe and comfortable place to sleep and rejuvenate for the next […]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Men for Christmas or Hanukkah that Women will Love

Monday, November 10th, 2008

From baby cribs to bedroom suites, the gifted Amish woodworkers and Amish artisan designers build custom pieces for the entire family. Although every woman will appreciate their beauty, many of these items make particularly nice and very unique gifts for the men in your life. Whether you are buying a gift for a jet setter, […]

The Closet Artist: How To Create an Art & Craft Room In An Armoire Wardrobe (pt.2)

Friday, November 7th, 2008

 
Inside everyone lurks a closet artist but thanks to the storage opportunities created with Amish furniture that closet can be a custom built armoire wardrobe. The hobby of producing art and creating crafts is a valuable stress relieving activity. Whether as homemakers, students, professionals or laborers, we are usually called upon to produce but not […]

The Closet Artist: How To Create an Art & Craft Room In An Armoire Wardrobe (pt.1)

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

 
 
Most people don’t attempt to craft at home simply because they feel they don’t have the space to store and work on hobby or crafting materials. In reality, you really don’t need an entire room dedicated to your favorite art projects; just a simple, dual-purpose, working surface like your large solid wood Amish dining room […]

A Closet Is More Than a Closet: Definition of Armoires, Wardrobes, Chiffoniers, Chifferobes

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

 
Armoire – An early french term for a cabinet, wardrobe or closet that is usually tall. The armoire originally was used for storing weaponry in medieval times rather than clothing. Usually double doors cover the interior which contains shelves, open space or hanging apparatuses.  
Wardrobe - A wardrobe is a cabinet intended primarily for the storage […]

How To Relax at Home: Recliners, Bathroom Retreats and Massage

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Everyone longs for a moment, or longer, to relax but the fact is that most of us don’t really know how to reach full relaxation. Also, the irony in relaxing at spas, retreats, etc., is that the cost alone can create more stress. By setting up a home environment that is conducive to relaxing we […]

Memorable Baby Shower and Nursery Gifts Handcrafted by the Amish

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Your friend or family member is expecting a baby and you are in charge of the gift. Everyone gives the expected bibs and layettes but this baby is special and you want to give something precious and memorable. You are looking for a gift that can become a family heirloom and passed down through generations. […]

How To Create a Mini Home Office in a Small Space (part 2 ~ Cedar Chests & Trunks)

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

 
A charming idea for a home office that could also double as a coffee table or a bench at the foot of the bed is found inside a chest or trunk. With some imagination any vacant spot in your home big enough for a cedar chest can be converted to a home office. With little […]

Why Invest In Hardwood Wine Racks For Wine Storage?

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Amish woodcrafters have carefully considered every need for your home including the storage of wine. Wine is one of the oldest and most widely served beverages in the world and the proper storage and display of bottled wines is critical. Whether you partake yourself or simply like to have it on hand to serve to […]

Amish Hope Cedar Chests and Trunks; A Part of History

Monday, September 15th, 2008

The cedar chest, hope chest or trunk may well be as many furniture historians believe, the first true piece of furniture. From it, most certainly, evolved the chest of drawers. The box called a trunk or chest was a common sense and practical structure. This wooden framed box was built to store and move personal […]