Since 1988 River City Cuckoo Clocks has offered the finest collection of Cuckoo Clocks available from the Black Forest of Germany.  River City Cuckoo Clocks come from the world famous Black Forest region in German where craftsmen spent the long, harsh winter months making clocks with beautiful hand-carved decorations of various woods. In 1750 Franz Anton Ketterer of the Black Forest village of Schonwald managed to reproduce the cuckoo bird’s song with the clever use of bellows producing two different notes.

They were so successful that today when the Black Forest is mentioned, people automatically associate Cuckoo Clocks with the region. The production process still involves folks working at home producing the cases, carvings and various other elements that all get sent to a “factory” for final assembly and shipping. The clock cases are made of select linden, pine and spruce woods from the Black Forest. The woods are dried for several years before experienced master carvers handcraft the cases and frames. Each clock is tested for several days before shipment to ensure customers only receive products that are the “Best of the Black Forest.”

Today River City imports over 170 different models of quality timepieces from Europe and Asia under the branding of River City Cuckoo Clocks and River City Clocks. They offer five different types of Cuckoo Clocks:

One Day: Time and cuckoo driven by two weights-clock needs to be wound once per day

One Day Musical:  Time, Cuckoo and music driven by three weights-clock needs to wound once
per day.

Eight Day:  Time and Cuckoo driven by tow weights-clock needs to wound once per week

Eight Day Musical: Time, Cuckoo and Music driven by three weights-clock needs to per wound
once per week.

Quartz: Time and Cuckoo are battery powered, some models also play music.

River City Cuckoo Clocks is the largest importer and distributor of German Cuckoo Clocks in North America. Their goal is to offer the finest collection of Cuckoo Clocks available from the Black Forest of Germany.

River City Cuckoo Clocks are handmade. Therefore every Cuckoo clock is unique and the exact coloration and carving may vary slightly which is considered to be special part of this unique clock. See Our large selection of River City Clocks at theclockshop.com.

A traditional kitchen is one of the more popular styles for kitchen designs throughout the country. The traditional kitchen style is a blend of English and American designs from the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century designs. For those looking for a longer lasting investment that is guaranteed to not be out of style in a decade, traditional kitchens are the clear choice.

Traditional kitchens are elegant and highly structured. Features might include: cherry or mahogany stained finishes, white painted glazed  finishes, fluting, blocks, rosettes, trims, beading, arched raised paneled cabinet doors, formal draperies, classic wallpaper patterns in rich dark stripes and flowered patterns with marble or granite counter tops. This is a classic kitchen style, and it should feel timeless. Traditional kitchens focus on the ornate details and fine craftsmanship of fine wood and stone. In any traditional kitchen design, the focus is on fine details such as a handcrafted wooden wall clock or other accessories.

Traditional style is about symmetry and balance. The door or doorway most frequently used to enter the kitchen should offer a view to a focal point. This can be a grand window over the sink or a large range with a finely detailed wood hood. The focal object should be centered in the cabinets on the focal wall. The objective is to create visual impact while making your kitchen function well.

Like no other room in your house, the kitchen must blend form with function. The kitchen should function well. It should be a place that inspires you to cook socializes.

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You love the French Country look in home decor and design. Originating in the sunny vineyards and fields of southeastern France, French Country decor has become popular worldwide. With many elements contributing to the French Country style of decorating, the resulting look is casual and inviting, the charm lies in the rustic feel of the furniture, the accessories and the easy, cheerful combination of colors. French countryside decorating has few design boundaries and includes the design of a French country farm house as well as a grand French country chateau.

Color is important in any interior design plan you have, and this is especially true of Country French style. The colors associated with Country French come from the full spectrum of the color wheel. They are soft, foamy greens, bright sunny yellows and soft gold’s,  burnt rust, red, and splashes of cobalt blues, pinks, and lavender purple. These colors create a bright and cheery environment allowing the natural rustic wood associated with Country French furniture to shine through. It is common within this style to see mixing and matching of colors and prints.Wrought iron and distressed metal are also an important part to the Country French. Look for wrought iron distressed lamps, tables, and clocks.

The French Country style of decorating, with its warm and casual feel will fit beautifully into your home as well.  Decorating a French Country design home is about decorating for the relaxed way you like to live.

Photo by: The Romantic Vineyard

The Clocksshop is now an authorized dealer for Infinity Instruments.
Infinity Instruments has been creating great wall clocks since 1995. With the combined experience of Micron Technology, and wall clock guru Allan McCormick, Infinity Instruments has become a national leader in home décor as they lead the way in an ever expanding product line that is both affordable and functional. Infinity offers wall, alarm, tabletop and indoor/outdoor pieces in wood, resin, wicker, metal and aluminum in traditional, transitional and contemporary designs. If you’re looking for a wall clock that is beautiful, and crafted from the best materials on earth, you can’t go wrong with a quality crafted Infinity Instruments wall clock, their goal is to have something for everyone.  An Infinity clock is more than just an accessory; it’s a piece of art that you use every day.

The Clocksshop.com is your best source for German wall Clocks, Anniversary, Mantel, Cuckoo and Grandfather Clocks.