Erik Wesner, author of Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive, guest blogs for us today, all about: Amish Businesses If you’ve traveled through an Amish community lately, you may have noticed any number of roadside stands, small shops and signs advertising food and other goods for sale. Amish entrepreneurs can be found in nearly every Amish community, and in some places have surpassed farmers in number. Today, Amish run thousands… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Businesses
Happy Monday, everyone! Say hello again to our friend Erik Wesner, author of Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive, who is here to tell us more about the lives of Amish children. *This post was edited on 05/29/2025. Take it away Erik! To be sure, the Amish have one blessing in abundance: children. To the Amish, children are the future of the church and, as one mother put it, “the only… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Children
Creating a dazzling dining room begins with the perfect table. With so many designs to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. So, since we’ve already tried to help out with what size dining table you might want, and also what dining table shape would fit, let’s try it one more way: What’s your dining table style? Here are four styles, by personality: Related Posts What Language do the Amish Speak? This post was originally… The New Dining Table: Choosing Your Dining Table Style
We get lots of questions regarding Amish transportation. Today, we dig into how the Amish travel and what their options are when choosing a means of conveyance. Since the Amish do not own cars, many people are left wondering how these folks get around. Some of you have seen Amish people riding in cars and might be wondering “Why can Amish people ride in cars but not drive them?“ That’s a great question! We have… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Transportation
Simply suitable dining tables tend to linger long after you’ve stopped loving them. The one you have is okay, it’s workable, but is it the best dining table shape for your current home? Since it’s a substantial piece of furniture, and one that requires a considerable time and $$ investment, it can seem indulgent to buy a new table when the one you have is in perfectly good order. Whether you’ve decided it’s time to up your dining game (thumbs… The New Dining Table: What Dining Table Shape Do I Need?
What happens at an Amish church service? It’s one of the most unique worship experiences in the U.S., shaped by centuries of tradition. In this article, guest writer Erik Wesner explains how the Amish worship, what they believe, and how their church communities are organized. “The Amish are widely recognized as a devout people. God—and by extension the church—is the center of Amish life. Not just something they do on Sunday, the church is very much… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Church
Most of you would agree that your dining table will be the focal point of your dining space – and, in some cases, your entire home. A resurgence in modern, more open layouts for newer homes has led to dining tables that serve as creative project spots, kids’ homework desks, family game tables, and dinner prep counters – as well as the main component of an optimal dining area. Today, we’ll focus on step 1 of the search for… The New Dining Table: What Size Dining Table Do I Need?
Say hello to Erik Wesner, author of Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive. He will join us again to explain a facet of Amish life that most English folk find curious: Amish Clothing. Welcome back & take it away, Erik! Plain Amish Clothing Male Clothing Female Clothing Clothing Differences Another good example is found in the three main Amish groups found in Kishacoquillas Valley in Pennsylvania, who have three different ways… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Clothing
We’re welcoming Erik Wesner, author of Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive, back to the blog to explain another aspect of Amish life that . . . confuses outsiders, to say the least. What, exactly, is the relationship between the Amish and technology? An Introduction to The Amish and Technology At first glance, one of the more puzzling aspects of Amish life is their relationship to technology. Some of the ways… Everything You Want to Know About: The Amish and Technology
Amish families are the heart of Amish life. Their homes are filled with activity, faith, and structure. In this article, we explore how Amish families live, raise children, and uphold their values. We’re proud to once again feature insights from Erik Wesner, founder of Amish America, who brings his firsthand experience and research to this topic. Go on, Erik – Amish Families: Values Family Life is the name of perhaps the most widely-read Amish publication,… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Families
You’re getting warmer . . . As the summer heat descends, we’re drawn to the cool, refreshing environs of a stone eat-in kitchen to beat the power of the oven. The trick here? Keeping it cozy yet bright. 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… Get This Look: Light + Sunny Stone Eat-In Kitchen
The Amish live quietly, but their beliefs speak volumes. They are centered on faith, family, and humility. Amish values shape every aspect of their daily lives, from the use of technology to gun ownership. In this article, we’ll take a look at key aspects of Amish beliefs, including their views on Jesus, nonresistance, worship practices, and the Ordnung—the rules guiding their communities. Once again, we’re proud to welcome Erik Wesner, founder of Amish America, back… Everything You Want to Know About Amish Beliefs
A practical office desk that allows for an efficient workflow is essential for any businessperson, head of household, or student. Bonus points are awarded for an office or home office desk that looks just as good as it works. Amish desks make good on offering not only exquisite style, but solutions for different work spaces. Since Amish desks are custom made, they include a number of features woodworkers create that you won’t find in other… 8 Office Desks That’ll Get YOUR Job Done
This blog post was updated on January 27, 2022. Falling in love with James and his five sons, the Amish furniture makers who handcraft our Luxury Office Furniture collection, is just as easy as falling in love with the impeccable, solid wood desks they’ve been building since 2002. Warm and fatherly, James leads us around his cobbled shop, through room after appended room of buzzing and sanding, eager to share his work and future plans with us. Related Posts Mennonite… Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Luxury Office Furniture Collection
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
