We are often asked questions like "Where is the factory where this is made?" or "Is this really made by the Amish?". In response to these questions, and to help our customers understand more about the people who build their furniture, we have decided to begin a series of "producer profiles" about the men and women behind Simply Elegant Amish Made Furniture. To begin the series, we'd like to share some general information about the builders we work with.
A very frequent question we hear at the store is whether to match wood and stain exactly with a pre-existing group of furniture or to mix things up in décor. This can be a stressful situation to resolve on any furniture purchase, especially if you’re moving into a new place with different color flooring or cabinets unlike the ones you just left. Certainly there are lots of opinions out there with regard to interior decorating.
Tags: Arts and Crafts Movement, Furniture, Chicago, Morris, Ashbee, Stickley, Wright
From last November through this January, The Apostles of Beauty exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago showcased some of the finest examples of Arts and Crafts era furniture.
We're sure you already have a list of things you'd like to accomplish in the New Year, but just for fun we thought we'd offer up some suggestions to consider...