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Because of the solidly built classic designs of Amish furniture builders the furniture they create blend in well with antique and vintage furnishings and décor accessories. Many antique collectors have actually passed up the original, more delicate piece to have a custom made version from the Amish because their family needs to live with the […]

Amish furniture designers and crafters use the basic and handsome mortise and tenon construction in many of their classic designs. Mission styles as well as many Arts and Crafts era tables, chairs, chests and cabinetry all includes the timeless mortise and tenon joint. Ancient carpenters knew that the mortise and tenon joint was both uncomplicated […]

“Black Friday” brings on seemingly insane sales prices from toys to full home furnishings. The frenzy caused by “Black Friday” shopping may be conducive for buying a video game but it may not be the ideal way to invest in your home furnishings. The high pitched fever caused by competing for those limited sale items […]

 
You may have invested in an Amish solid wood dining table because of its longevity and durability but as you know your dining room sees more traffic during the holidays than any other time of year. Endowing your dining room with an heirloom quality piece is a fantastic foundation but just like your own personal […]

Art Nouveau is a whimsical, organic and plant-inspired decorative style that influenced art, accessories and architecture. Art Nouveau was obviously an off-shoot of the rebellious Arts and Crafts Movement, nurtured by the likes of British designer and furnishings producer, William Morris. While the Arts and Crafts school of design theory was indeed the parent of […]