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Decorating with Distinction The Meaning of Barn Stars |
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German settlers in Pennsylvania, known as Pennsylvania Dutch, painted beautiful geometric patterns on their barns. These symbols are aesthetically pleasing as well as being symbols of good luck, good health, and good fortune. many barn stars, unique in their appearance, represented the trademark of the builder who constructed the barn.
The barn star composition has changed over the years. At first, they were built directly into the barn. Later the stars were crafted from wood as a separate piece. More recently, barn stars have been crafted from roofing tiles and steel for a rougher finish. The present day barn stars has become popular for interior decorating as well as exterior use. Following is a list of popular color choices and their meanings: Black: Protection Blue: Protection, Peace, Calm, Spirituality Brown: Mother Earth, Friendship, Strength Green: Fertility, Growth, Success Orange: Abundance Red: Passion, Charisma, Creativity White: Purity, Power Yellow: Health Violet: Sacred |