Prudent Amishman

Quality goods for a simple life In the age of instant and disposable we've forgotten how good it feels to hold and use something well-made. No one knows that better than the Amish. Inspired by their simplicity, we offer products to help you live a modern life with old-world sensibilities. prudentamishman.com (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-41274668-1', 'tumblr.com'); ga('send', 'pageview');

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Thinking about Spring today reminded me that planting season is right around the corner! #Dewitperennialplanter #dewittools #springflowers #springflowershow #dewit #perennials #wsnc

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Check out this zippered canvas pouch with 8 small pocket partitions. #handmadeinusa #outdoorsman #wsnc #everydayessentials #makeupbag #travelpouch #canvasandleather #essentialoils

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Ramekins filled with pumpkin awesomeness. We all need some sweetness in our life... #fallfood #wsnc #simplelife #pumpkinlove

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Family around the table. This reminds me of my Grandmother. As she lays on her deathbed, my mind goes back to the many meals I ate around her table. #farmtotable #fulllife #91yearsold #loveofqualitygoods

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A member of our team, Daniel, has been using this leather key wallet and loves it. Comfortable, functional and minimal. If you don't have a key you need to carry, easily remove the key ring and instantly have more card space. Check it out! #wsnc #edc #everydaycarry #leatherwallet #leather #leathercraft #madeintheusa

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I am in love with the new canvas collection coming. Will be available on our site soon! www.prudentamishman.com #canvastote #canvasandleather #handcrafted #madeintheusa

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This leather roll kit is now available on our site! Winston-Salem locals - be sure to select the free shipping option. We will arrange pick-up. #artistspouch #piperollkit #edc #everydaycarry #style #leathercraft #leather #backpackgear #everydayessentials

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A snapshot of a party we had this weekend. #outdoordinnerparty #moveablefeast #simplelife #simpledesign

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Her Everyday Carry. Lipstick, phone, debit card, pen and paper. #backpackgear #bagorganizer #clutch #leather #madeintheusa #emersonleathercollection

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I addition to using this for your pipe gear, it can be used for everyday essentials as well. #edc #everydaycarry #leathercraft #leather #backpackgear #bagorganizer #clutch

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This Amish girl doing what she does so well; creating beautifully crafted leather. Her family owns the leather shop that hand crafts our original Emerson Leather Collection. #leatherwallet #leathercraft #madeintheusa #style

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After a fun, but busy summer, my kids are all back in school this morning. Time to re-group and finish the year strong! #momswhoownbusinesses #simplelife #itsachoice

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Another look.... #wallet #leathercraft #handcrafted #leatherwallet

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Check out this soft leather key wallet. Simple and to the point comfort. #wallet #style #leathercraft #handcrafted #madeintheUSA. www.prudentamishman.com

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All rolled up. #leathergoods #madeintheusa #leathercraft #amishmade

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The leather has arrived! This soft, worn leather pipe kit is perfect to roll up into a slim package and take on a trip or carry in your bag. Handcrafted in the USA. #handcrafted #leathergoods #amishmade #style #outdoorlife

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Dinner Parties

It's been a little while since I've sat down to write. So, today, my mind is traveling back over the last couple months.

In 1999, we lived in a rather small (outdated I might add!) house situated on a small plot of land. One of the things we most loved to do was to gather with friends and enjoy delicious meals and heart-felt encouraging conversation together. On one such occasion, we invited a small group of friends to our home for dinner, but didn't have the most spectacular dining space.  We decided to instead host the dinner outside, overlooking the valley. White table cloths and dinner plates, plenty of candles and fresh flowers adorned the long tables. Somehow these dinners always ended up a feast, with each person lovingly preparing an amazing dish to bring and share. On this dreamy night in the middle of the summer of 1999, outdoor dinner parties became the gathering of choice.

Recently, my family bought a book for me that really connected and put into pictures and words some of what's in my heart. Community, friends, engaging conversations, warm and inviting atmosphere, delightful food....these are ingredients to evenings and days not soon forgotten. 

Gather some friends, spread a tablecloth, light a few candles, play music and serve up some delicious food. Who wouldn't want to be invited to a gathering like this?

Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Opportunities to connect; get to know your neighbors, co-workers, friends, family in a meaningful way. Be the initiator, don't wait for someone else to do it first.