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Use and Care of Pewter Metal Ware

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

        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 […]

A Brief History of Pedestal Tables and the Amish

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

The Amish have ensured that the ever popular and functional pedestal table is obtainable for your modern home; as a smaller end or accent table and as a large formal dining room table. The pedestal table has a rich history of design and purpose and is still crafted from American hardwoods and stained to custom blend […]

LIGHTING TO ENHANCE YOUR DINING ROOM

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

You can own an Amish heirloom dining room table and be the greatest cook in the world but when you serve the food it is all about the presentation. If you are fortunate enough to have a room or area designated for dining the presentation quality is heightened by the proper use of lighting. Using […]

CANDLES AND SOLID WOOD SURFACES

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

 “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 […]

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AND ORGANIC BOUQUETS

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

 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 […]