one I’m talking about—either the tiny, raised lip running along the front edge of the counter, or the small, shallow recessed shelf built into the side or back of the island cabinets. For years, I just assumed it was a quirky design choice or a place to awkwardly balance my mail.
But as someone who deeply appreciates the history of Midwestern and Amish-inspired farmhouses, I know that our ancestors didn’t build a single inch of a house without a brilliant, practical purpose. So, I did a little digging.
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