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Christmas Stocking Hangers And Hooks

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Once again, the holiday season is upon us, and Christmas shopping and Christmas décor is on everyone’s mind. If you haven’t already, try using wrought iron stocking hangers and hooks this year. Hanging Christmas stockings by the fireplace is an important activity of the holiday season, the anticipation of receiving goodies and gifts in these stockings on Christmas Eve, and the hope and joy of spending quality time with your loved ones is all part of the Holiday spirit.

We have all read the legend of how Santa Claus helped a poor nobleman’s daughters by filling their old stockings with gold. So this year we thought about bringing you some other interesting facts about Christmas stockings and their contents.

Wrought Iron Fireplace Accessories

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The fireplace is undoubtedly the most important and cozy part of a home. The warm glow of a beautiful fire seems to beautify each moment in time and turns it into an unforgettable memory.

Whether you have the traditional wood burning fireplace or a modern, electric or gas powered one, you will need the right fireplace accessories to go with it. Even if it is for decorative purposes alone, the traditional wrought iron fireplace accessories give your modern fireplace that convincing look and warmth of an old fashioned hearth.

Using wrought iron fireplace tools makes perfect sense, as the material is as durable as is decorative. Wrought iron fireplace accessories provide the perfect mix of beautiful functionality.

Enclume Design Products – Specialist Gourmet Cookware Racks

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Enclume Design Products are famous throughout America for their handcrafted, superior quality cookware racks and professional bakers’ carts. Established in 1973 as a metal-crafting company, Enclume Design Products Inc. is considered a specialist where gourmet cookware racks are concerned.

The products offered by Enclume Design Products are handcrafted using traditional French forging and fabrication methods to create perfect pieces with finesse and long lasting quality.

Century Hardware Collection – Superior Quality Home Decor

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Century Hardware is a U.S. based company that specializes in superior quality decorative hardware for the bath and kitchen industry. Century Hardware offers a wide range of design options and finish choices to its clients.

The company takes great pride in its excellent customer service and innovative designs and claims to have the widest range of high quality hardware products in the American marketplace.

You can opt for a Century Hardware product to match virtually any design possible.

Pilgrim Wrought Iron Fireplaces

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Pilgrim wrought iron products are a specialized line of fireplace accessories and tool sets. This U.S. based company has set up head quarters in Benicia, CA, and for the past 60 years, Pilgrim Hearth has earned a name in providing sturdy, high quality fireplace accessories that are known for their superior finish and robust designs. This product line represents a beautiful harmony between classic design and simple practicality.

Pilgrim Hearth products are designed for that special class of people who believe in timeless elegance and stately charm. The line caters to tastes inspired by Old World designs that range from simple and sturdy to classically ornate and detailed.

Napa Forge Wrought Iron Fireplace Accessories

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Fireplace Accessories By Napa ForgeNapa Forge is a specialized line of traditional Wrought Iron fireplace accessories. All products offered by this line are hand forged to perfection and are known for their superior finish and long lasting quality. Napa Forge Wrought Iron Products are specifically designed for those who have a taste for the beautifully ornate and robust designs that are timeless in their look yet modern in their functionality.

The best thing about Napa Forge Fireplace Accessories is that they come with a ten-year Limited Warranty and are moderately priced while still offering a high quality product. The Napa Forge line has been created with an attention to detail and with the timeless look of Old World décor.

Griffin Creek Wrought Iron Products

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Griffin Creek wrought iron products are famous for their ornate designs beautifully blended with functionality. The Griffin Creek line is a one-stop solution for all you home décor needs. With occasional furniture pieces to kitchen accessories, candelabra, candle holders and the most amazing range of chandeliers, it is a multifaceted company that specializes in home accents.

The product line is named after a creek in the Red Mountain in Alabama. The Vulcan Statue near this creek is known to symbolize iron, steel and related industries. The company uses traditional hand forging techniques to create their unique pieces. These products stand for change and fusion; traditional wrought iron mainstays are adorned with trendy cushions, wooden and stone tops and terra-cotta accents.

Bago Luma Wrought Iron Products

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Wrought iron products are a great way to create different interior styles. You can use wrought iron products to create a timeless, old-world look or a contemporary, bold approach combined with functionality and individual style; the options truly are limitless. If you are looking for unique, handcrafted wrought iron pieces that are designed to make a style statement, then opt for Bago Luma Wrought Iron Products.

These over sized yet artful pieces are sure to add a touch of style and drama to a living space, transforming it completely while still maintaining practicality. Bago Luma products have been around since the past 12 years, and are known for their unique designs and superior craftsmanship. Judy Deaton, owner and co-founder at Bago Luma, believes in individuality, and each piece is exclusively designed with attention to quality and detail.

The Origin of Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Chandeliers made their first appearance in the 14th century and were solely made of wood. The name itself is derived from the French word chandelle referring to a light fixture with branch supports hanging from a ceiling. Early chandeliers were formed from two beams in the shape of a cross with spikes embedded to hold each candle. This light source was commonly found in monasteries and wealthy castles. Candles were quite expensive and often rationed until the black of night. Only the rich could afford such a luxury. To maximize the effect of lighting, chandeliers were often placed near mirrors to increase the reflection. Shiny furnishings from this era have been discovered that were also utilized for this purpose.

Decorating a Kitchen with Wrought Iron

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A kitchen is one part of a home that seems to attract the most traffic. Family members often spend a good bit of their day in this one particular room. When decorating a kitchen, one looks for ideas that are not only attractive but functional. Accents come in a variety of shapes and sizes with numerous finishes.

If you are looking for larger items to fill a void, a wrought iron baker’s rack is a good start. This furnishing looks elegant with lace doilies and your favorite cookbooks. Show off those new pans with a wrought iron hanging pot rack that puts your cookware within reach. Choose from several styles hand-crafted to fit your needs. Don’t forget the wine rack that will demonstrate to others your fine vintage taste. Floor, counter top and hanging racks are available for use in any sized kitchen.