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The Economy of Silver Plating: From Old Sheffield Silver Plate to Electroplating

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Silver plate is a highly desired and extremely affordable collectible that can enhance your home’s dining room or kitchen’s décor. Silver plate has historically been used as a more economical version of real silver in dining accoutrements such as cutlery, tankards, pitchers, caddies, tea and coffee services and candlesticks. If it was crafted in the more […]

A Brief History of Butter Pats, Butter Chips, Butter Plates, Individual Butters

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Many an Amish built solid wood bookcase, hutch, cabinet or curio holds the precious porcelain collectible known as the butter pat, butter chips, butter pads or individual butters. While many young homemakers today may not know what a butter pat is, they still remain a compact, decorative and highly sought collectible. These miniature plates are […]

Owning Your Own Island : Why Today’s Kitchens Are The Hub of The Home

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

 
No man is an island but life is a lot more functional when he has one in his kitchen. The smart Amish kitchen table owner knows that a compliment to your perfect kitchen is an island. The contemporary home is not complete without a central work area for either chopping or peeling, eating, studying. […]

5 Useful Tips To Create a Memorable Outdoor Event

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

  
 Outdoor patio and deck furniture crafted by Amish woodworkers and proudly displayed outside your home is reason enough for hosting a casual backyard barbecue or a more elegant backyard wedding. Thanks to the quality of your choice of outdoor furniture and accessories there are plenty of ways to make your outdoor space inviting, comfortable and […]

Tips on Buying Your Dining Room Table and Chairs

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

 The humble table has been the place where men and women have gathered for centuries to eat, drink, fellowship, make decisions and much more. Traditionally the dining room table has been the meeting place in the home for families and friends to do much of the same. There is something deeply spiritual about food; its […]