17 Amish Secrets to Make Your Life Easier
For many people, life has become busy, overwhelming and too complicated. With so many responsibilities, commitments and obligations, it may seem challenging to stop and enjoy your life. However, in the midst of all the rushing around, there are some habits and secrets you can implement into daily life to make things easier and more […]
Staging Your Home in Preparation to Sell
Staging Your Home in Preparation to Sell You know your house is beautiful. You have admired it every year you’ve lived there, so the idea of staging furniture to sell your home may seem strange to you. Don’t think of home staging as turning your house into something it’s not, but instead try to view […]
Spring Cleaning: Giving Your Home a Facelift in the New Year
The New Year is a time when people start making resolutions for personal change. Then, as the weather begins to warm up and bird songs fill the air, it inspires a different kind of change: spring cleaning. More daylight and higher temperatures have a way of invigorating us, filling us with energy to try new […]
Traditional Amish Recipes
The Amish are famous for being a people who exist outside of time. Unwilling to allow modern technology to interfere with their commitment to family and community, they famously forgo the use of cars, electricity and many other modern conveniences. Considering how distracted the average person is in the 21st century, we think they may […]
Color Combinations for Every Room and Every Mood
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt overstimulated and on edge, even with no one else around? What could be causing such intense feelings? You may not realize it, but the colors we’re surrounded with have a way of influencing our moods and perceptions. They make us feel comfortable or anxious, and they […]
Amish Furniture: The Difference Between Shaker and Mission Styles
Not all Amish furniture is created equal. While it might seem like all these handcrafted pieces fit into one category, many aspects make each piece of Amish furniture unique – even when it comes to the style itself. The two main styles of Amish furniture are shaker and mission. Each has a unique history and boast characteristics that make them stand out from other options.