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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 […]

Creating a Dream Home For Barbie Doll Collectors This Mother’s Day With Amish Solid Wood Curio Cabinets

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

 Cultural icon Barbie has yet to become a mom herself but mothers and daughters all love the widely popular Barbie doll. For half a century Barbie has been gaining popularity faster than a small town homecoming queen. While she was meant to be a dress-up doll for children, she soon became a fashion symbol for adults […]