For years, Joanna and Brent Eason made an annual pilgrimage to the quiet Amish countryside of Ohio. They rented the same cabin each time, surrounded by rolling farmland, the clop of horse-drawn buggies, and the stillness that settles when the loudest sound is a wheelbarrow in gravel.
It wasn’t just the peace that drew them back – it was the craftsmanship. In the local shops, they discovered furniture built with astonishing care: solid wood, clean lines, pieces meant to last for generations.
They bought items for themselves, admired the pride of the makers, and dreamed of one day sharing that beauty with others.
That day came last fall when they opened Allure Home and Gifts in Cashiers. The store represents the culmination of their love affair with Amish craftsmanship and their desire to share these extraordinary pieces with their mountain community
Brent, a longtime presence in Cashiers retail, and Joanna, who also knows her way around the business, spent eighteen months bringing Allure to life. Joanna is normally on the floor, introducing customers to the newest arrivals: a carved eagle, a handcrafted hickory rocker, a sleek walnut wine cabinet that conceals its purpose until opened. Her enthusiasm for each piece is infectious as she describes the solid maple office desk carved from a single slab with live edges, or the ingenious space-saving wine bar that disguises itself as ordinary furniture until opened.
Beyond the furniture, Allure offers furnishings for every room in the house. Their large selection of lamps has become their second-biggest seller, featuring everything from floor lamps to table lamps in metal, crystal, and the popular antler designs. Hand-carved statues of eagles, mountain scene prints, dining table décor, and artisan cutting boards round out the inventory.
What sets Allure apart isn’t just that it’s the only place in Cashiers offering authentic Amish-made interior furnishings — it’s the story behind each piece that makes it truly special. These aren’t mass-produced items, but individual works of art crafted from maple, walnut, hickory, and oak by artisans who take immense pride in their work. Customers frequently share stories of Amish furniture purchased decades ago that remains in pristine condition.
The store is always changing, shaped by the Easons’ constant curiosity and their eye for the exceptional. They’re forever on the lookout for pieces that echo the craftsmanship and character they fell in love with back in that quiet Ohio cabin.
“We’re always looking for pieces that surprise us,” Joanna says, “and that you won’t find anywhere else.”
Pictured | Joanna and Brent Eason
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