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 Dinner time around an elegant Amish table does not have to be a formal affair. There are many fun ways to dress up a table for friends or family. Simple placemats can change the theme or the environment. These are great projects to make together with children; adding to the mealtime celebration. Here are a few […]

The Arts and Crafts era dining room was very important in creating the vision of the home as a warm, socially accommodating environment. The solid wood dining room was the focal point of the dining area and the proper table settings were studied and practice. Although trying to break free of the Victorian’s traditions some […]

        Amish furniture creations come in a vast array of styles; allowing for a wide range of decorating details like the use of metalware such as Pewter. An Amish handmade table set with pewter ware is as welcoming to a guest as the meal. Country or Rustic themes enjoy the use of pewter pitchers and […]

 “I love thee to the level of everyday’s most quiet need, by sun and candle light…

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Poet 1806-1861
 

There is nothing as good for the heart as warm candlelight flickering from the surface of a polished and welcoming dining room table, especially if it is a solid wood creation from the Amish. That is until […]

 A Natural Design Element for Solid Wood Furniture
Amish solid wood furniture is organic in design and is complimented by things brought in from the great outdoors like flower bouquets. The natural element of the wood helps to celebrate big, voluminous bundles of beauteous petals. An arm full of flowers placed inside of a glazed […]