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Amish communities extend well beyond the place most often pictured as “Amish country.” Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana contain major concentrations, while smaller settlements are spread across many o

The Amish are Christian communities whose faith shapes the way they worship, raise children, work and relate to their neighbors. Their roots lie in the European Anabaptist movement. Today, Amish lif

Most Old Order Amish speak Pennsylvania Dutch and English. Pennsylvania Dutch, also called Pennsylvania German, developed among German-speaking immigrants in colonial Pennsylvania. It is distinct fr

A hanging daybed cushion should fit the frame, support the way you sit and suit the moisture it will encounter. Start with the swing’s specified cushion or mattress opening and permitted thickness.

A barn raising makes community support visible: many people bring their time and skills to a task one household could not easily complete alone. Amish mutual aid also happens on a smaller scale, thr

A rustic bedroom does not need every surface to look rustic. A well-proportioned log bed, useful storage and a calm textile palette can establish the feeling with much less visual clutter. Let the n

A useful care routine protects the furniture while keeping daily life straightforward. It begins with knowing the surface you own: the wood, the applied finish and any other materials such as glass, m

Styles & Collections A restrained dining room can still feel warm, personal and fully finished. The key is to give simple furniture enough support through proportion, light and material choices. When

Dining Tables & Sets An extension table works best when its ordinary size fits daily life and its expanded size serves a realistic gathering. Begin with those two situations separately. A large maxim

Dining Tables & Sets Choose table shape by the space it occupies with people seated, not only by the outline of the top. A round table and a rectangular table can serve the same number of diners whil

Hardware & Finishes Painted furniture puts color and shape at the center of a room. It can give a detailed cabinet a quieter appearance, make a simple chair more graphic or connect new furniture to e

True Wood Furniture by Lancaster Legacy Choose the character you want to come home to. The wood species, color and surface treatment work together to shape your furniture's appearance. Use this...