Category: Inspiration

Lay the Foundation: Nursery Furniture to Inspire Great Beginnings

Heather McLellan 18/05/2015

While there are a few everyday differences between our way of life and the culture of our Amish woodworkers, we share one defining value in common: our families are at the very heart of everything we do. So when you’re starting to decorate a new nursery, we suggest making solid, safe, and beautiful Amish nursery furniture the foundation of your room. Then, let your dreams for baby’s bright future (and your love of animal prints, baby… Lay the Foundation: Nursery Furniture to Inspire Great Beginnings

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Father’s Day Gift Picks

Jayca Pike 04/05/2015

We’d like to offer a warm welcome back to Interior Designer Emily Wignall, presenting her favorite Father’s Day gift ideas to us, straight from her blog, Anatomy of Design. Get Dad in your corner with these great ideas for a “Dad’s Corner”! Related Posts What Language do the Amish Speak? This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If you have spoken Read more Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown… Father’s Day Gift Picks

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A Place to Play on a Rainy Day: Kids’ Table and Chairs Defeat Wet Weather Blues

Heather McLellan 27/04/2015

April showers keeping the kids trapped indoors? No problem! Rainy days bring just as much opportunity for fun and learning as the balmy heights of summer. Read on for some inspiration to tide you and your little loves through even the stormiest of April showers! And if you’re looking for a handmade, child-approved activity space, complete with kids’ table and chairs, we’ve got a few ideas for those, too. Related Posts What Language do the… A Place to Play on a Rainy Day: Kids’ Table and Chairs Defeat Wet Weather Blues

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9 Dazzling Summer Color Combinations for Your Outdoor Furniture

Jayca Pike 22/04/2015

Adding two or three new colors to your outdoor furniture and decor can completely change the look of your outdoor rooms. Lucky for everyone, our eco-friendly poly wood outdoor furniture comes in a dizzying array of fantastic options to freshen up your deck, patio or backyard! Consider one of these designer-approved, naturally-themed combinations to impress and delight in your outdoor living space this Earth Day . . . and beyond! Related Posts What Language do the Amish Speak?… 9 Dazzling Summer Color Combinations for Your Outdoor Furniture

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3 Ways to Grow Herbs for Fresh Kitchen Flavors and Good Garden Looks

Heather McLellan 20/04/2015

Read on for our top tips, tricks, and ideas for bringing a little touch of the countryside to your space. Whether you’ve got a garden, porch, deck, balcony or windowsill, we’ve got the tools and planters you need to grow herbs for a beautiful and bountiful herb garden! Related Posts What Language do the Amish Speak? This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If you have spoken… 3 Ways to Grow Herbs for Fresh Kitchen Flavors and Good Garden Looks

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5 Easy Recipes for Crowd-Pleasing Bird Feeders

Heather McLellan 23/03/2015

Birdsong is a defining feature of summer’s pink mornings and long, hazy sunsets and while we might not know them by name, the gentle whistles and trills of sparrows, starlings, nightingales and chickadees as they enjoy local bird feeders are as deeply woven into summer as sunshine and iced tea. Related Posts What Language do the Amish Speak? This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If… 5 Easy Recipes for Crowd-Pleasing Bird Feeders

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Discover 3 Modern Rules of Rustic Hickory Furniture

Jayca Pike 23/02/2015

Cozy and kinda crafty, rustic hickory furniture (too often!) gets a bad rap for being thematic and over-the-top. Let us help you get the look you crave – think a little more Aspen, a little less Abraham Lincoln. Related Posts Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really Read more Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding In which I use… Discover 3 Modern Rules of Rustic Hickory Furniture

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How To: Create a Cozy Corner for the Winter!

Jayca Pike 29/12/2014

A Guest Post by Interior Designer Emily Wignall Related Posts What Language do the Amish Speak? This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If you have spoken Read more Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really Read more Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding In which I use far too… How To: Create a Cozy Corner for the Winter!

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How To: Figure Out Your Dining Room Style

Jayca Pike 24/11/2014

A Guest Post by Interior Designer Emily Wignall Related Posts What Language do the Amish Speak? This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If you have spoken Read more Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really Read more Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding In which I use far too… How To: Figure Out Your Dining Room Style

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How To: Create A Welcoming Entry

Jayca Pike 27/10/2014

A Guest Post by Interior Designer Emily Wignall Related Posts What Language do the Amish Speak? This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If you have spoken Read more Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really Read more Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding In which I use far too many… How To: Create A Welcoming Entry

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Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding

Jayca Pike 11/08/2014

In which I use far too many italics, and redefine “pudding.” Related Posts What Language do the Amish Speak? This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If you have spoken Read more Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really Read more One Entryway Table, Three Home Styles This blog… Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding

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