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
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
Fireplace log carriers and holders are must have accessories for any home with a functional, wood burning fireplace or hearth. Even for homes with modern gas or electric fireplaces, a wrought iron log carrier is a great décor item that adds a cozy touch to any home.
There is something very primal and basic about chopped wood piled up next to a fireplace. It gives a feel of the very basic, cave like inhabitance, when the men chopped up firewood and brought it back to keep their families warm and safe.
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
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.
by Joanna
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.
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.