By investing in good high end home or office designs you are creating a tradition of sharing heirloom family keepsakes to be enjoyed and passed down for generations, unlike those sweaters and ties he sold at the last garage sale.While there are hundreds of customizable and hand built items that anyone would be delighted to receive this holiday season here are a few of the many personal gift ideas:

WINE RACKS- Solid wood wine racks help store the wine in the proper position in order to keep the cork wet. These distinguished designer pieces fit in nicely with any décor and in fact are a real focal piece to display a nice wine collection and the bar accessories, such as cork screws and wine glasses. Available in several sizes and styles, some even create a mini bar for serving guests.

RECLINERS-The Amish woodworkers have hand created Morris Chairs just like the original. First produced in mass production by William Morris and Gustav Stickley during the Arts and Crafts Mission heyday, this reclining chair has never been out of production or style since the late 1800‘s. Available in upholstered fabrics or leathers these timeless recumbent seats will win the heart of any recipient. Footstools, in matching woods and fabrics are also available.

GUN CABINETS-The choice to own a gun should also include the choice to own a gun cabinet, gun locker, gun storage cabinet or gun armoire. A gun cabinet not only makes for a handsome display of your firearm collection but is imperative for safety, especially in a house with children. By maintaining a well built cabinet, constructed from solid native North American hardwoods, you can lock your guns away from inexperienced hands and store the ammunition in a separate location. Recreational guns that are used not so much for protection but for hunting or target shooting practice can be displayed unloaded behind locked doors or even dismantled and locked away in the cabinet for safe storage.Amish handcrafted gun cabinets are available in finished skip peel pine, red cedar, oak, cherry, hickory and walnut and in single door size that holds five guns, one bow or double doors for up to a dozen guns, one bow.

FIREPLACES-Who would not love their own architecturally beautiful fireplace to sit by on Christmas Eve and sip holiday eggnog? The Amish build a beautiful alternative to the wood burning fireplace with no construction or remodeling needed. Available to be delivered in many designs with optional feature from a marble backsplash, to side glass curio shelves, curio lights, mirrored backs, glass doors and remote controls. You can even add the Dimplex Flame with a more realistic flame effect and 4,600BTUs.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS-From 42” console size cabinets to plasma television cabinets with storage below to room sized four piece Entertainment Units; these are a beautiful addition to anyone’s living or family room. All of these entertainment centers and consoles are fully customizable and handcrafted by Amish woodworkers in Northern Indiana to fit TV area sizes of 42”, 48″, 54″ or 66″w. There is ample display space for your television and storage space for your CDs and DVDs.

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 guests a wine rack is a lovely way to display your collection. The Amish-designed wine rack is perfect for both connoisseurs of fine wines and beginner wine lovers.

Owning a well stocked wine rack allows you the luxury of not having to run out to get a bottle of wine every time you’re ready to enjoy a glass. It also allows you to buy when the prices are down and the stock is available. With an Amish wine rack you can sit back and enjoy a bottle of wine that you personally chose from your own “wine cellar“. It also allows a central organization of wine accessories like serving trays, wine coolers, wine chillers, kneeling butlers, nice serving towels, decorative bottle corkers, corkscrews, coasters, wine tags, wine markers and bottle openers.

Most of us cannot afford or do not have the space for a built in wine cellar. Modular wine racks like the Amish build are the perfect alternate investment because they are custom built to fit anywhere, they are not expensive given their heirloom quality, they can move when you do and they come in every style. A stunning and very impact display idea is to choose a matching pair of Amish wine racks and place them on each side of a dining room, fireplace or den. Not only is this a visually appealing decorative technique it also can allow more storage and a division between whites and reds.

Choosing the right wine rack is important. You want to select one that is going to work well in your existing home décor but also be the adequate size for the amount of wine you have. While the wine rack must blend with your home décor remember that it is also a quality signature piece that should stand out. A well built, well appointed wine rack brings elegance to the room and adds ambience to the environment.

The wine rack is a key item of furniture because of its organizational and space-saving design. Open racks provide a view to the graceful bottles and highly decorative labels and provide safe haven to them. The Amish design their wine racks in a buffet or bar style providing not only storage and display but a table or counter top for serving. The tabletop can stand as a serving area for the wine or even cheese and cracker. Wine glasses and wine bottles can be displayed here, too. Another reason for racking your wine bottles is the nature of the bottling. Remember that storing your bottles on their side is optimal to keep the cork moist. Also avoid exposing the bottle to vibration or temperature change.

With the choices of select Northern hardwoods available in various stains and paired with the durable addition of ARESISTOVAR, the Amish-built custom wine rack is a fantastic option. The Amish offer traditional cherry, maple, red or white oak and hickory hardwoods, all known for their beauty, strength and stability. These expert craftsman offer wine racks in all shapes, sizes and designs, from contemporary to more traditional. Because of the alcohol content in wine it is always recommended that if you use the table top to serve always use elite custom table pads made for buffets to add extra protection.