Artisan Crafted Iron Furnishings and Decor Blog
Home Furnishings for Life
by Joanna
Traditional wood burning fireplaces require vigilant maintenance and hence you need the right set of tools for the job. Wood storage is one of the main issues that needs to be dealt with. You need to keep the firewood stocked close by so that you can easily add a log to the fire when required.
Even if you have an electric or gas powered fireplace, placing a wood holder with a few logs of woods next to the fireplace will add a cozy touch and an inviting feel to the room.
by Joanna
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.
by Joanna
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.
by Joanna
Wrought iron fireplace screens ensure that the fire is contained in a safe place and no ashes or sparks land on the carpet, floor or someone’s feet while the fire is burning. A fireplace screen also helps in creating an even heat flow to the entire room.
Fireplace screens are essential accessories that every home owner must invest in. Its basic purpose is to ensure safety of the inhabitants and keep children and pets safe from the fire. This also means that your clothes are safe from the fire when you are standing close to the fire.
by Joanna
Winters are here, and the fireplace is the most coziest and welcoming part of your home. During the holiday season, families gather around the fireplace to spend time together and cherish old memories. The way you decorate the area around the fireplace is very important as it sets the mood and tone of the family meetings and gatherings.
Using sturdy materials around the fireplace ensures a relaxed atmosphere and people can sit casually around the fireplace and relax without fear of breaking or ruining something.
by Joanna
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.
by Joanna
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.
by Joanna
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.