Andy Preske of The Copper Shop stopped by the office Wednesday with one of his beautiful copper chimney pots. Andy’s family has been involved in metal crafting since the 1890s, and it shows. This Tudor pot was just stunning. We’re proud to sell Andy’s fantastic work.
Mother’s Day is next weekend! Give Mom a real treat this Mother’s Day with one of these gifts.
1. Hearth Crickets
Hearth Crickets are a traditional sign of good luck. In Charles Dickens’ story “The Cricket on the Hearth,” a cricket sits on the Peerybingle family’s hearth and chirps. While many would find this extremely annoying, the cricket acts as a guardian angel to the family and brings them good luck. Give Mom the gift of good luck without the annoying chirping with one of our brass Hearth Crickets.
2. Spandrels Candelabra
Mom will love the graceful lines of the Spandrels Candelabra. Our most popular candelabra, the Spandrels holds 10 candles at varying heights to fill the fireplace with candlelight. The large, 4-inch candle cups hold many types of candles, including electric candles, so Mom can experiment with her decorating.
3. Arboretum Candelabra
Want to really wow Mom this Mother’s Day? This elegant Arboretum Fireplace Candelabra will remind Mom of a forest on a clear winter night, as stars shine through the trees. Throughout the “branches” are small glass beads that reflect the candlelight, making the branches sparkle.
4. Pine Branched Fireplace Mantel Mirror
Mom can hang this handcrafted decorative mirror over the fireplace for a wonderful accent to the room. Actually, she can hang it anywhere she wants since it’s Mother’s Day. But we think it looks great over a fireplace. The Pine Branched Mirror is handcrafted by American metal crafters at Stone County Ironworks and features delicately crafted pine cones and needles, with beautifully textured branches.
Curling up inside by a roaring fire on a winter day is a great pleasure, but the pleasures of fire can last all year with an outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Here are the top 3 pleasures of an outdoor fire pit or fireplace.
1. S’mores
The campfire classic is as delicious in the backyard as it is in the woods. The kids will love toasting the marshmallows, and everyone will love eating them.
2. Roasted hot dogs
Think hot dogs at the ball park are good? Wait until you cook one over a wood fire. The crisp, flame-licked outside and juicy inside will make all others pale in comparison.
3. Friends and family
Without a doubt, the best thing about an outdoor fireplace or fire pit is how it draws in family and friends. Folks will crowd around the fire, swapping stories and jokes. Nothing can bring people together like a fire on a cool night.
-> Check out our selection of outdoor fireplace and fire pits.
Your fireplace has been warming your toes and your heart all winter, acting as the center piece of your room. But with spring here and fire season about over, what do you do with your fireplace?
1. Fill the space with a Candelabra.
With fireplace candelabra, you can keep flames burning in your fireplace all year! You can have that flickering glow without the heat of a wood fire. Candelabra come in a variety of sizes and designs. Pick your favorite style, load it with candles, and enjoy your fireplace all summer. To “spice” things up, try scented candles!
2. Use a Stainless Steel Fireback to reflect light.
During fire season, firebacks radiate heat into the room. During warmer months, they can serve as decoration. Cast iron firebacks are available with a variety of designs. For a more contemporary look, a mirrored stainless steel fireback will reflect the colors of your room, filling your fireplace with the perfect accent colors. To really capture attention, combine a candelabra with a mirrored fireback. The fireback will reflect the light into the room, creating a warm glow.
3. Decorate it with stacked wood.
Use wood with a distinctive bark, like birch to fill the empty space and yet retain that rustic wood look. For a different look, stack logs ends facing out to create a woodsy pattern.
If your fireplace is especially dirty and sooty, you may want to clean it before decorating. Read our fireplace cleaning guide for helpful instructions.
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