How to Create a Soothing Design For Your Bedroom
For most of us, the bedroom is the one room in the house where it is critical to have a relaxed and comfortable space. The bedroom should be an intensely personal spot that hopefully, will draw you away from the stresses and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Luckily, making that happen can […]
Read More What’s Hot: Beards, Amish-style!
Watching Game 1 of the World Series, last night, It was hard to miss the umm, striking facial hair that the Boston Red Sox were sporting. According to Jimmy Golen, the team grew beards as a bonding ritual and then, when the Sox got hot, the wins became associated with the facial hair. It is […]
Read More How to Protect Your Furniture from Dogs and Cats
We are pet lovers at Amish Originals. You can sometimes find more than just service animals taking a stroll through the store and we are more than happy to open our doors for your four-legged family members. However, we understand the challenges that some of our poorly behaved canine and feline friends can pose […]
Read More Re-Useable Fall Decor: How to Make a Fake Pumpkin Topiary
We love seasonal decor that is fun and crafty, but not so involved that you need to be Martha Stewart. This pumpkin topiary fits the bill—unique, simple and completely customizable. This is what you’ll need: Three fake pumpkins or “fun”kins‑you can find these in a ton of different colors and sizes. (FYI: […]
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There’s Nothing More Amish Than a Whoopie Pie!
If there is one item that you will always find in an Amish bakery, it is the whoopie pie. Two round, doughy crescents—mostly made of chocolate or vanilla flavored cake—are filled with a yummy blob of icing and voila!—you have one seriously wonderful dessert treat. Legend has it that whoopie pies came into […]
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How to Store Your Wine So It Looks and Tastes Fabulous
These days, wine lovers come in all shapes and sizes. For some, collecting and drinking unique wines may be a hobby or an element of their social life. For others, a glass of “whatever was on sale” at the grocery store will do the trick after a long day at work. Amish Originals can […]
Read More First Annual Ladies Night at Amish Originals is September 19
The kids are back to school. We’ve made it through summer vacations, family reunions and everyone’s favorite hair accessory: humidity. That’s right—fall is upon us! And to celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Ladies Night at Amish Originals. Grab a friend and plan to join us on Thursday, September 19 from 7-9pm.
Read More Mismatched Wood Tones: How to Make it Work In Your Home
This probably does not come as a surprise, but we deal with a huge variety of wood types and stains every day. And as each piece of furniture at Amish Originals can be customized to suit your home’s décor, oftentimes the most complicated part of the ordering process comes when it is time to […]
Read More Amish Myths Debunked!
With the hit show Breaking Amish burning up TV ratings this summer, we thought we’d take a moment to debunk a few commonly held myths about the Amish; big surprise here, but even though Breaking Amish may bill itself as a reality show, it’s kinda light on reality. Myth #1: Amish Communities […]
Read More Get ready to Rock the ‘Ville
It’s the last official weekend of summer for our Westerville kiddos (bless those teachers) and to celebrate, the merchants of Uptown Westerville, along with the fine folks at Parks and Rec, the Arts Council, the CVB and the Chamber, have partnered to present Rock the ‘Ville. Part of Westerville’s “Year of the Arts,” Rock the […]
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