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82Wood Furniture: What type of Wood is Best?
You're buying furniture for your home. Well, knock on wood! Ok, but what kind of wood? There's a large selection of hard and soft woods to choose from, including oak and pine, and with the addition of...
82The Amish People
Living simply in midst of the technology revolution of the 21st century, the Amish present the image of an oasis of peace and tranquility. They arrived in the United States almost 300 years ago to start new...
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80Selecting Trim Color
When choosing trim color, you want a color that will make an impression. The molding or trim set the tone for the room, they can make a wall look larger or smaller and add distinct character to the room....
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78Amish Fireplaces: Blending Tradition with Technology
A relatively new joint venture between Amish wood crafters and "English" entrepreneurs is the "Amish Fireplace". This product is essentially a solid wood mantel shell constructed in the true Amish fashion with...
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75Color and Wood Tones
Below are some basic guide lines for selecting the best color palette to compliment your wood furniture. Whether your furniture is made of mission style oak or deep hued mahogany it deserves an environment...
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77Amish Beliefs and Religion
The Amish are first and foremost a religious community. Historically, their lineage begins with the Catholic Church and the Protestant Reformation initiated by Martin Luther in 1517. Soon after, diverse groups...
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70Amish Furniture: Handmade Masterpieces
Great care is taken in choosing the right wood for the right project. Although oak and quartersawn oak are the predominant types of wood used in the construction of most pieces, one can also find examples...
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73Amish Baby Cribs: Built with Care and Love
A vital component of the Amish community is the family, hearts joined in love for God and for one another. Parents treasure each child as a gift from the Lord, often raising seven or more children in the...
1 comment72Amish Customs
The most familiar Amish images come from settlements of Old Order Amish, the most strict and least likely to compromise with the worldly culture around them of all of the Amish orders. Amish society is not...
0 comments72The Amish Family
The family unit is central to the Amish community, where children welcomed joyously and considered a gift from the Lord and the elderly are well cared for. Young men and women who choose to be baptized into...
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