Nowadays we see bird houses integrated into front and backyard landscapes everywhere! They’re popular outdoor accents often used to add rustic charm to a home and complete the tranquil atmosphere of a backyard garden. People also use bird houses in an effort to attract beautiful songbirds that further satisfy their image of a picturesque spring… Read more »
Interesting Facts
History of the Pie Safe
Way back in the 1800s, there were a lot of German immigrants that started moving to America. And in addition to bringing all of their customs and traditions along with them, Germans also brought a very important piece of furniture that quickly turned into an essential item in many kitchens. The pie safe, also known… Read more »
Importance of Hands On Play for Children
If you’ve ever sat and watched a young child play for a few minutes, then you know that kids love to touch everything when they are playing. From building blocks to puzzles to other toys, kids will spend hours walking around the house and touching everything in sight. And there’s a very good reason for… Read more »
A Brief History of Rocking – Rocking Chairs, That Is!
Whether used indoors or outdoors, rocking chairs are popular, familiar pieces of furniture for all sorts of occasions. But where did these much-desired chairs first get their start? According to One Kings Lane, rocking furniture has been around since as far back as 1710, appearing as a common term in the Oxford Dictionary in 1787…. Read more »
Curl Up With a Good Book: The Benefits of Reading
With the weather getting colder, more and more people are starting to move inside. But what should you do with your newfound spare time? At Carriage House Furnishings, we think that there’s nothing better than curling up with a good book. Reading has been proven to relieve stress. Books distract the mind and provide a… Read more »
A History of Pie Safes
Are you looking for that one piece of quality furniture that will transform your kitchen or foyer into a beautiful picture of the past? Then you should look into a gorgeous and beautifully crafted pie safe. But what is a pie safe, and where did they originate? Read on for a history lesson about these… Read more »
Celebrate Reading All Month Long
Calling all lovers of reading! March is National Reading Month, which means it’s time to dive back into stories you’ve loved and try a few new tales out, too. Reading can transport us to different worlds and teach us about people who are interesting and different than us – people we may not have the… Read more »
History of the Adirondack Chair
The Adirondack chair is perhaps the most easily identifiable piece of outdoor furniture in North America today. Since the first Adirondack chair was built in 1903, the design has spread from its point of origin on the shores of Lake Champlain in New York to front lawns all across the country. Nowadays, these chairs are… Read more »
Furniture Restoration 101
As purveyors of fine wooden furniture, we feel an obligation to our work that compels us to preserve the work of the artisans who came before us. In an earlier post we shared some helpful tips for staining furniture with our readers. While a fresh stain and finish can work wonders to revitalize a piece… Read more »
Which Amish Furniture is Right for The Living Room?
The living room has traditionally been the largest room in the house, the place where people entertained, watched television and spent time with family. But with the advent of “Great Rooms” and “family rooms”, the living room has become something other than it was, though, in many households, it is still used for more formal… Read more »
Bee’s Wax furniture polish: an amazing product
Taking care of your quality handcrafted furniture may seem complicated- but it’s really quite simple! We recommend cleaning your furniture with a natural polish that prevents build up & the need for buffing. Around here a favorite product is the multi-purpose Bee’s Wax furniture polish. We’ve been using & selling this product for years and… Read more »
More on Amish Hope Chests
The hope chest (cedar chest, dowry chest, glory box) is traditionally what unmarried women use to put collections of clothing, dishware and bed and table linens in, as a preparation for married life. Hope chests are not just relics of yesteryear, as many families create them today made from chests that have become heirlooms and… Read more »
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