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Wrought Iron Candle Holders – Timeless Elegance and Beauty

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Candle holders are an ever popular accent for any interior. Candle holders are as old as time itself, their presence in the home has been centuries old even though their role evolved from a necessity to a decorative item.

Wrought iron candle holders blend well with all sorts of interior inspirations, from the classic to the contemporary, every interior accept a wrought iron candle holder as a beautiful accent.

While you can get glass/crystal or porcelain candle holders as well, there is something about a wrought iron candle holder that separates it from the crowd: a touch of timeless elegance and long lasting beauty.

Wrought Iron Decorating Ideas from Ashlee Simpson’s Home

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When singer and actress Ashlee Simpson listed her 7,100-square-foot villa in the Beverly Hills Post Office area for $3.69 million in spring of 2011, realtor.com posted 20 photos of the fabulous Mediterranean style house on its website. With five bedrooms, six and a half baths, a pool and spa, media room, meditation room and breath-taking views of canyons, mountains and greenbelts, the listing was sure to go fast.

Not surprisingly the listing agent, Sotheby’s International, reported the house had sold by June 2011 for $3.475 million, not too far off the asking price in a slow real estate market. While we’re sure the meditation garden and gourmet kitchen had plenty to do with the quick sale, what really attracted us about the photos of Ms. Simpson’s home were the many and varied uses of wrought iron. From the railing on the second-floor balcony to lighting fixtures and accent pieces, wrought iron is a repeated decorating theme throughout the home.

A Hollywood Mansion for Big Bang Theory Actor Simon Helberg

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Charlie Sheen made quite a splash when the drug- and booze-fueled antics in his Mediterranean-style Hollywood mansion came to light. As a result, the new owner of the home – “Big Bang Theory” actor Simon Helberg – will likely be a much more popular tenant in the historic Los Feliz neighborhood. Helberg acquired the mini-mansion, built in 1927, for $2.9 million and now has 4,200 square feet of luxury to explore. The Los Feliz home has been on the real estate market since 2009, just two years less than Helberg has starred on the hit TV series.

Branded Wrought Iron Tables – Three Featured Manufacturers

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Tables form an important part of any interior. Be it a practical dining table where the whole family gathers for meals or a classy accent table that holds your favorite crystal vase or a beautiful lamp, tables play a pivotal role in the final outlook of a room. Wrought Iron tables are a great option if you are looking for a table with beauty, class as well as sturdy practicality. You can find tables of all designs and sizes with wrought iron bases and tops in wood, stone, glass or any other material of your choice.

Different wrought iron manufacturing companies offer their signature lines of branded wrought iron tables. Each line comes with a distinct design influence, from chunky, primitive designs to classy modern ones, you can choose from a wide variety of durable, branded tables.

Goldie Hawn’s Wrought Iron-Inspired Malibu Mansion

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First-time visitors to the Eiffel Tower are surprised when they see this mass of steel curves, scrolls and other delicate ironwork. How could anyone make lace out of steel? French engineer Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel did, earning the title of “magician of iron” after the tower’s 1889 Parisian debut, reports Biography.com.

Eiffel — like blacksmiths and ironworkers centuries before him — knew that, behind its rock-hard exterior, wrought iron could be as beautiful as it was functional.

Wrought Iron Coat Trees And Standing Coat Racks

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Wrought iron coat trees and stands are an essential part of any organized home. Providing easy storage and access to your coats, jackets, hats and other clothes that you need to grab when going out, a wrought Iron coat tree makes it very easy to store away bulky clothes that would otherwise clutter your wardrobe.

While you can opt for a wooden coat tree or stand as well, wrought iron offers a much better option. Besides being sturdy and long lasting, wrought iron coat trees and stands are much more stylish than their regular wooden counterparts. The beauty of a Wrought Iron piece is that you can forge it into any design you like and still not compromise on the piece’s stability and functionality.

Celebrity Decorator’s Secret: Wrought Iron Chandeliers in the Kitchen

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Decorators and celebrities love wrought iron because it makes any space feel timeless and luxurious. There are a variety of architectural styles, from a Mission style house to a Craftsman cottage or Northwoods lodge.

Jeffrey Lubell, founder of True Religion Brand Jeans, says that wrought iron is one of the key design elements used in his Mediterranean style beach home. Lubell currently has the stunning, 3,000-square-foot Manhattan Beach property on the market for $10.5 million, according to Realtor.com.

Among the ways architect Louie Tomaro incorporates decorative wrought iron in the home is with an eye-catching railing that serves as a statement piece on the beautiful curving staircases in the house. The house’s interior railing also emphasizes the curved balcony that overlooks the ocean.

Wrought Iron Wall Coat Hooks And Racks

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Wrought iron wall coat hooks and racks are a great way of storing coats, jackets and other outdoor apparel while using next to no floor space at all.

A wall coat hook can be very easily installed and almost anyone can mount a wall coat hook or rack with the mounting screws that come with it. The small size of a wall coat rack makes it very easy to transport from one place to another and the ease with which you can mount or dismount a wrought iron wall coat hook or wall coat rack makes it very feasible to take the wall coat rack with you when you are moving from one apartment to another.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Decor Ideas 2012

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Valentine’s Day 2012 is just a few days away. Roses, chocolates, teddy bears and “I Love You” Balloons are everywhere. Among the mass produced Valentine’s Day Cards and Heart shaped chocolates, people want a little something extra to show their beloved that their love and relationship is special, unique and above the ordinary.

You don’t need to climb mountains and bring back the Moon to make her feel special; all you need is a little thoughtfulness and some clever planning.

This year, Timeless Wrought Iron decided to help you out in planning the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner for your beloved. In our last post, we had put together a list of Wrought Iron items that you can use to plan a beautiful, cozy and romantic dinner at your home to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day 2012 Shopping Guide

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Valentine’s Day 2012 is just around the corner. Everywhere around the globe, people are preparing to express their love in the most beautiful and exquisite ways.

Every heart that loves wants the best for its beloved. That is why, each year on Valentine’s Day everyone does a lot of planning and preparation to make sure that their celebration of love will be extra special and perfect, just like the feeling he harbors in his heart for the love of his life.

This year, Timeless Wrought Iron decided to help you out by sharing our foolproof Valentine’s Day Shopping Guide. If you want to sweep your beloved off her feet, you need to plan ahead. Most people enjoy a quiet, cozy dinner for two on Valentine’s Eve.