Discovering Shipshewana Amish Furniture
The Beauty In Wood Furniture For lovers of real wood furniture, the search for Beautiful Wood Furniture is not simply a hobby, but often closer to a passion. This passion often leads to the small, hard-working communities of the Amish. Here you can see first hand the passion of crafting […]
Jul29
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Summer Events in Shipshewana!
Shipshewana has opened its arms to visitors far and near as it is in the heart of its busy season. Furniture enthusiasts, antique lovers, amateur craftsmen and bakers all have come for the Shipshewana experience. Here are a few events to stay tuned for courtesy of our friends at Trading […]
Jul25
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Hardwoods and Softwoods: Three Facts That Might Surprise You
The tree boasts the longest life of similarly complex life forms. The famed Joshua Tree, a species native to arid deserts, can live upwards of 700 years. Some of the older Redwoods of the American West are 2,000 years old, while the rare Methuselah tree is estimated to be 5,000 […]
Jul22
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Shaker Furniture in the 21st Century
The Graceful Shelby Chair Shaker Style Amish Furniture Digging through mom and pop’s old photographs from the early days always is a right of passage for every son or daughter. Who could suppress a laugh at the sight of their dad sporting uber-small shorts or their mother’s impossibly-high hairdo? The […]
Jul18
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The Benefits of Shipshewana Amish Furniture
What is Shipshewana, Indiana? A Small Amish Community What is Shipshewana, Indiana? To many, Shipshewana is just a hard-to-pronounce name reminiscent of Native America. The locals affectionately call it “Shipshi”. Shipshewana is a Small Amish Community with a thriving furniture and craft market. As a result they have a reputation […]
Jul15
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Strength and Beauty in the Grey Elm Tree
Grey Elm Wood While Cherry, Oak and Maple may be the popular wood choices for home furniture. There are a huge variety of woods to be found in the world of wood furniture. Each of which possess unique qualities and a distinct beauty. Grey Elm Wood in particular is noted […]
Jul11
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Grey Elm vs. Dutch Elm Disease
The Grey Elm tree has enjoyed a popular but tortured existence in the 20th century. Also known as the American Elm, the Grey Elm is commonly planted along residential roads because of its graceful style, long-life, fast-growth and tolerance of compact soils and air pollution. Its strength and workability make […]
Jul08
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Innovative Elegance: the Ventura Collection
While Amish-crafted furniture is noted for its quality and distinctive style, occasionally there are striking designs that seem to come from a place of inspiration. The Ventura Collection features elements of the Mission style (exposed tenons) but boasts a fresh, elegant style (thanks in part to a light, clean finish) […]
Jul04
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A Piece of the Puzzle: the 5-Piece Round Table Bench Set
A Piece of the Puzzle: the 5-Piece Round Table Bench Set There are certain home furnishings that are “niche-designs”–pieces that boast an unusual design meant for a specific purpose. These might include a fireplace mantel, a bubble gum machine or a magazine rack/toilet paper holder. With this in mind, the […]
Jul01
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Bringing Country Style To a New Level: the Clover Hutch
Traditionally Custom-Crafted Clover Hutch Country style furniture is noted not only for its traditional design but its timeless beauty. An Amish-crafted country style furnishing has the ability to change the mood of a room and bring a feeling of warmth to the home. Most noteworthy, the Traditionally Custom-Crafted Clover Hutch […]
Aug05
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