Scavenger Hunt to benefit WARM & 2redshoes
On Friday, May 29, please plan on joining the Uptown Westerville Merchants and 2redshoes —a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children to build positive relationships, self-confidence and independence through a love of sports, fitness and new shoes—for a fun, noncompetitive scavenger hunt. Teams will follow directions that lead them through Uptown Westerville businesses, looking for various […]
Read More Opening Day Recipe for the Farmer’s Market!
The Uptown Westerville Farmer’s Market opening day is today (!!!), Wednesday, May 6 from 3-6pm. In honor of this seasonal treat, we’ve selected a recipe that can be made “farm-fresh” from the market! We’re sharing this Oven Roasted Carrot Salad from Jennifer Olvera at serious eats. What you’ll need: Non-stick cooking spray 1 1/2 lb. […]
Read More On the Showroom floor: Sustainable Furniture & Decor
Our interior designer, Jeri Missory has scoured the Amish Originals Showroom floor for her very favorite selections to recommend to customers. Jeri always seeks to, “promote sustainable design principles. I love to bring reclaimed, reused, recycled and natural, non-toxic elements to a design project. At Amish Originals, there is a wide selection of both furniture and […]
Read More Details That Matter: Dovetailed Bed Slats
The outstanding craftsmanship of Amish furniture applies to every aspect of construction, not just to the front facing portion that is visible to the world. Nowhere is that more evident than when examining the slats used to support a mattress on any of our beds. Commercially built beds will often have pressed wood slats that […]
Read More New Interior Designer At Amish Originals Furniture Co.
Please join us in welcoming a new member to our established Amish Originals customer service family! With the goal of providing the best possible service to every shopper, Amish Originals is very pleased to introduce interior designer Jeri Missory to our team! With more than 20 years of design experience, Jeri will be available to help […]
Read More Furniture Arranging 101
Form and function impact not only furniture design, but on a very practical level, they also influence furniture placement in your home. Whether you are starting from scratch with an empty room or you are re-arranging and working with an existing layout, years of furniture deliveries have clued us in to a few tips that […]
Read More Shopping Local Promotes Positive Economic Growth for Westerville, Holmes County, Ohio and Beyond
As a locally owned store that sells furniture crafted here in Ohio, we talk a lot about how your purchasing decisions impact our economy. Nowhere is that more evident than in Holmes County, Ohio—home to the majority of our craftsmen, as well as a thriving timber industry. Notably, Holmes County contains more hardwood furniture builders […]
Read More Breaking the Cardinal “Rules” of Decorating For a Modern, Trendsetting Home
Many of us grew up with a few set-in-stone, never-to-be-broken “rules” about life—like the old fashion adage of only wearing white shoes between Easter and Labor Day. Many, many of these rules apply to decorating; as customers consider making furniture purchases, we hear a LOT of discussion that surrounds right and wrong for how things […]
Read More Yes, Even Amish Originals Will Be Rockin’ the ‘Ville This Weekend!
One of Uptown Westerville’s favorite annual events—Rock the ‘Ville—is slated this year for August 9. A celebration of all things art and music, Rock the ‘Ville will play host to local musicians, artists, models and performers of all types. At Amish Originals, we are proud to host Columbus Music Academy for the second year at […]
Read More Spruce Up Your Old Bathroom Without a Major Remodel!
If you have ever lived in an older home, you are probably familiar with what we mean by “old” bathroom. Crazy colored tile, less-than-attractive countertops, and dated fixtures are often the hallmark of classic old home bathrooms, circa 1920-1960. Not many of us today would choose that look should we be remodeling or building from […]
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