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The Best Christmas Stories, Books and Poems To Read On Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Christmas Eve family and friends are gathered together inside of your well appointed home; filled with warm and welcoming Amish custom built furnishings. The fireplace is burning a with an amber glow, friends are cozy on your sofa, delicious holiday treats are spread out in a buffet on your solid wood dining room set and […]

Tips On Setting Up Your Fireplace Hearth for Winter: From Wood to Fireplace Tools

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Winter is officially here. This year’s wintry weather has spread in full force in to parts of the country that have not seen snow…well, ever. When the warm sunshine of summertime is a distant memory one big consolation is that you can finally crank up the fireplace. After insuring that your fireplace and chimney have […]

A Brief History of Holiday Christmas Wreaths: From Advent Wreaths to Amish Wreath Quilts

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

 
Wreaths on the door year round are welcoming sights but no more warm a welcoming beacon than at Christmas time. No matter if your wreath graces the door of an Arts & Crafts bungalow or an ultra contemporary modern design, a wreath says home. Today, wreaths are used all year long but particularly as holiday […]

Top Tips on Purchasing a Holiday Christmas Tree For Your Home of Office

Monday, December 15th, 2008

 Whether you are buying a live Christmas tree to replant later, a fresh cut real Christmas tree or an artificial holiday tree there are some simple and practical tips to be sure you are spending your time and money wisely. This should be a memorable family event including learning about different species, measuring and even […]

A Brief History of Santa Claus As a Christmas Collectible

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Many a finely crafted Amish bookcases, corner cabinets and hutches holds the glittering gatherings of an avid Christmas and Santa Claus decoration collector. Although the image of Santa Claus has varied greatly throughout the centuries today we have Christmas decoration connoisseurs who are fastidious collectors of the old and new Santa Claus and Christmas themed […]

The Art Of Fine Wine Labels and Wine Racks

Monday, December 8th, 2008

  
Like choosing the right wines your selection of a fine artisan solid wood wine rack was not made lightly. Your goal was to create a striking visual impact for your home or office environment by showcasing your wine collection and tools inside of a piece that itself is worthy of showcasing. You wanted to convey […]

How to Gift, Collect and Display Retro Vintage Bathroom Linens and Hand Towels

Monday, December 1st, 2008

  
Vintage bathroom linens, hand towels, finger tip towels and bath linens are beautifully showcased when displayed on a solid wood, Amish designed and built quilt rack, shelf, cabinet, or other organizational furnishing. Placed strategically in the bathroom or guest room, these heirloom quality furniture pieces can hold your collection of Shabby Chic guest linens, from […]

American Pie: The History of Pie On Our Thanksgiving Dining Room Tables (part 2)

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Although your dining room table or serving cart may not hold any surpises or “lively” content, highly animated pies or “pyes” were often presented as live banquet entertainment in jolly old England’s 17th century. The nursery rhyme “Sing a Song of Sixpence . . . four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie,” was quite […]

American Pie: The History of Pie On Our Thanksgiving Dining Room Tables (part 1)

Monday, November 24th, 2008

According to traditions and statistics the chances are good that your Thanksgiving dining room table will hold one or more of the five most popular pies in America - apple, pumpkin, chocolate, lemon meringue or cherry. With the average American eating at least six slices of pie every year it goes without saying that pie […]

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, […]