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A Brief History of Quaker Produced Waterford Crystal: From Ireland to New Year’s Eve to Your China Cabinet

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

 Waterford crystal is almost as famous for the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square in Manhattan, New York City, as it is for divine crystal home décor and glassware items. The magic of the famous ball of crystal and electric lights rising to great heights atop a pole on the One Times Square building […]

Valuable Tips to Protect Your Hardwood Floors from Snow and Ice This Winter

Friday, December 19th, 2008

 While winter 2008 is leaving all the global warming advocates a bit speechless homeowners are concerned about the unusual snowfalls and other bizarre weather conditions causing damage to their valued hardwood floors. While wisely protecting our investment in heirloom quality hard wood furniture is obvious, sometimes we take for granted the durability of our hardwood […]

The Traditional Amish Christmas Celebration Showcases Their Design Integrity

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

The simple integrity of an Amish furniture craftsman is extended into how the Amish celebrate Christmas. Focusing on the reason for the season as much as they focus on the reason for a piece of home furnishing keeps their Christmas celebration spotlight first on the birth of the Christian Messiah and secondly on family and friends. […]

Top Tips To Hiring An Antique Appraiser

Friday, December 12th, 2008

 
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 […]

Collecting Kitchen Collectibles From Egg Beaters To Cast Iron

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

  
Collecting, using and displaying kitchen collectibles is an attractive decorating scheme in any kitchen but most especially as a backdrop to your solid wood Amish kitchen table and chairs. The world of kitchen tool collectibles is full of many sizes, shapes and colors and will fill and brighten any cook room. Understanding some of the […]