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Five Reasons To Invest In a Cheval Mirror by The Amish

Friday, October 24th, 2008

 
Cheval mirrors make great gifts for many homes and people. With Christmas around the corner why not consider investing in a romantic and thoughtful furniture item, handcrafted in solid wood, and functional every day of the year for a lifetime? Here are five creative ideas for giving as a gift, or buying for yourself, a […]

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 […]

How To Create a Mini Home Office in a Small Space (part 1 ~ The Secretary)

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Home offices, whether for employment or home use, have always  enjoyed great popularity. Not all homes have the space required for a full office but even small spaces can enjoy the practicality of a home office space. Small spaces can be a challenge to work in but they can also be a challenge to decorate efficiently and […]

Why Buying Bargain Furniture May Not Be a Bargain

Friday, October 10th, 2008

The truth is solid wood customized hand made furniture is not inexpensive. The use of quality hardwoods and individual craftsmen adds a cost to each piece not seen in mass produced cardboard framed, pressed board framed and particle board framed bargain furniture. The price difference makes the temptation to buy “bargain” furniture, especially when finances […]

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 […]

Why The Amish Choose Fine Furniture Finish ARESISTOVAR

Monday, September 29th, 2008

ARESISTOVAR™ is the finish of choice with Amish furniture experts today. The Amish require high standards in their finishing process and ARESISTOVAR is an excellent two coat system that provides good build-up with extraordinary clarity. The gloss retention is only overshadowed by its durability. The Amish have insured heirlooms by protecting them with ARESISTOVAR in […]

Understanding Oak Hardwood Amish Furniture

Friday, September 26th, 2008

 
White oak and red oak are both used in the museum quality furniture created by the Amish. A very versatile hardwood, oak comes from the genus Quercus. The red oak is found in more abundance than its cousin white, and both have a natural beauty coupled with strength and durability. From medicines to leather tanning […]

Understanding Hickory Hardwood Amish Furniture

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

 
The Amish use nothing but native hardwoods like hickory in their furniture creations to ensure quality and length of life. Hickory is known for its amazing strength and character and has survived in North America since the glaciers and is recognized as America’s oldest hardwood species. The word hickory is actually an English conversion of […]

Tips to Creating A Rustic Cabin Adirondack Lodge

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Amish furniture creators have ensured that we can enjoy solid wood Cabin or Lodge designs that will be enjoyed for generations. Furniture for your personal lodge is crafted by the Amish in cabin friendly organic oaks, cherry, maple, hickory and walnut with a variety of stains.
While typically replicating nature and landscapes cabin style ranges anywhere […]

Comfortable Upholstered Furniture by the Amish

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

 
Amish upholstered furniture is a beautiful investment in comfort. A house can be picture perfect but if it is not comfortable is it truly a home? Comfort does not mean a loss of high quality; in fact it actually is the opposite. Well made, hand-made, aesthetically pleasing furniture is both physically and emotionally comforting to […]