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 […]

 
 
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 […]

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 […]

 
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 […]

 
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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]