Archive for the ‘Bookcases’ Category
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 […]
Tags: Amish Bookcases, Christmas, christmas festivities, clement clarke moore, Hutch, illustrator thomas nast, night before christmas, night before christmas poem, saint nicholas, santa claus, st nick, vintage christmas decoration
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
1. There is something universally awesome about shelves. No matter what you place on them, from precious porcelain figurines to old books, with simple organization and a few proper display tricks, you can make them look like museum pieces. A shelf or shelving unit, when properly arranged, makes everything look well placed and intentional. While […]
Tags: amish bookcase, Amish Furniture Styles, Amish shelf, amish shelving, Bathroom, custom shelves, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Library, Organization, pantry, shelving options, solid wood, Storage, wood shelves
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Like the Amish woodworkers of today Arts and Crafts inspired designers created furnishings for all rooms of the home and office. Of all design styles the Mission or Arts and Crafts style may be the most efficient yet comforting. When designing with Mission pieces and Arts and Crafts objects keep in mind that in order […]
Tags: Amish, Arts and Crafts, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gustav Stickley, Mission, William Morris
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Monday, August 11th, 2008
The well appointed home without a bookcase, especially a solid wood bookcase handmade by Amish craftsmen, is not truly a welcoming home. While it may seem a bit Shabby Chic to incorporate stacks of books around your home, in reality they are more accessible and better cared for in a strong and handsome hardwood bookcase. […]
Tags: Amish, Bookcases, Books, Buying Furniture, Dining Room, Dining Room Table, Library, Solid wood furniture
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