February 2020 - TIMBER TO TABLE

Top 10 Ways Amish Travel

Seth Carter 27/02/2020

How do the Amish people travel without driving cars? While they avoid owning motor vehicles, Amish people still have plenty of ways to travel, many of which might surprise you. From horse-drawn buggies to scooters, trains, and even air travel in special circumstances, Amish transportation reflects a balance of faith, practicality, and tradition. Want to dig deeper? Check out Everything You Want to Know About Amish Transportation for a full breakdown of how the Amish… Top 10 Ways Amish Travel

Why Does It Take So Long to Receive Amish Furniture? A Slow Furniture Movement Post

Beth Rice 20/02/2020

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Martin Yoder from Forks Valley Woodworking was speaking. As he stood in the conference room at our DutchCrafters corporate office in Sarasota, Florida telling us about a recent challenge with quarter sawn white oak wood, I thought, yes, this is what the slow furniture movement is about. Forks Valley Woodworking, which makes DutchCrafters Middlebury Collection, is one of over 150 Amish woodshops that makes Amish furniture for DutchCrafters. They produce stunning wall units for living… Why Does It Take So Long to Receive Amish Furniture? A Slow Furniture Movement Post

The History of the Loveseat

Beth Rice 13/02/2020

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Loveseats are loved for offering seating without taking up as much space as a sofa. They fit in small spaces and add color with attractive fabrics and leathers. Originally designed for two people….. Record scratch… Wait. Originally designed for what? Loveseats in fact, were not originally called loveseats, they were just seats. And they weren’t originally designed for two people. Loveseats were originally designed for a woman and…..her dress. That’s right, back in the Victorian… The History of the Loveseat

Distressed Furniture: How Old Do You Want It to Look?

Beth Rice 06/02/2020

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Furniture that’s weathered and worn can feel like it has a story to tell. Something aged like a dining table with nicks and worn edges that’s been loved and used feels familiar and welcoming. Coffee tables that show signs of enduring the kids’ coloring and nicks from Jenga spills indicate that they have been part of the family story for years. Furniture with some age to it develops its own character. Why Choose Distressing? Distressed… Distressed Furniture: How Old Do You Want It to Look?