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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Going Green: How To Recycle and Reuse Like the Shakers

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

 
The Shaker community was not just famed for furniture but for their thriftiness and respect for resources. The Shakers were going green and recycling long before it was recognized as environmentally sound. The Shakers believed that if they respected what God gave them He would provide them with enough to share their abundance with the needy. […]

~ Hanging Amish Quilts as Tapestries in Your Home ~ (pt 2)

Monday, August 18th, 2008

  

Where and How to Hang Your Wall Art - Part 2
Just like Amish furniture your Amish quilt is meant to be an heirloom that lasts generations if properly cared for. In order to ensure the value of your tapestry quilt will be maintained there are a few simple tips. Select a focal point in your […]

~ Hanging Amish Quilts as Tapestries in Your Home ~ (pt 1)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Where and How to Hang Your Wall Art - Part 1
A large colorful quilt hung as a tapestry above an Amish crafted couch or a smaller quilt above an Amish Mission style buffet can not only lend color but tie a home’s theme together. Amish furniture and quilts have long been sought after by collectors, […]

Transform Your Staircase

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

A staircase is often one of the most ignored parts of the home when it comes to redecorating, yet it is one of the most heavily used areas of the home. Many people avoid decorating a stairway because they simply have no idea how to make it better. Fortunately, transforming your stairway into a focal […]

Ten Simple Ways to Transform a Room

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Changing the look of your home does not necessarily have to take up a lot of time or a lot of money. You can dramatically change the way a room or your entire home looks by doing just a few simple things to give your home a fresh, new look.
1. Clean up clutter in a […]

Ten Tips for Decorating on a Budget

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

When it comes to creating an attractive and comfortable room, you might think you need to spend thousands of dollars in order to get it done right. While you certainly can do this if you have the financial means, you can also create wonderful, inspired, and decorative rooms on a very limited budget. All you […]