Category: Fireplaces

When I was a woman I had been a tree hugger, and that’s no metaphor. My childhood home was in a clearing surrounded by beautiful woods, which I adored. Had you told youthful me, face pressed against the back of my favourite maple, I’d one day see trees as the enemy, so I wouldn’t have […]

French effort tables, using their slender lines and accordion-style bases, have such an air of romance and adventure about them. Also known as gueridons, they were originally used during military operations because they were really simple to transport. Nowadays you are more likely to see them in the house than on the battlefield — their […]

Decorating with organic elements for the holidays is not only budget friendly, but it also helps create a gorgeous rustic ambiance. While in my household we use an artificial tree, the wonderful scent of freshly cut pine branches quickly uplifts our family’s seasonal soul and is an easy way to bring the outside in. We […]

Therefore, you’ve come to the understanding that your house is no more the perfect match for you or your loved ones. Something is lacking, you need more space, or your home just doesn’t feel exactly right anymore. It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that a new home or a massive addition is the best […]

The linen closet is getting an elusive area. In reality, having one is a luxury in itself. It was a home staple, usually placed in an upstairs hall, but nowadays you might have to produce your own “linen closet.” This might be a small closet or cupboard in a bathroom, an armoire in a bedroom, […]

Red wiggler worms (Eisenia foetida) like eating just about any sort of fruit or vegetable which you put in the vermicompost bin, like strawberries. While the worms eat the tomatoes, there is a chance that they won’t eat all of the seeds, so that the seeds may sprout in your compost pile. If new tomato […]

Fill a basket with a range of pumpkins and gourds from the market or pumpkin patch, and you will have everything you need to welcome autumn holidays with style. Afterward, when Thanksgiving rolls around, you can turn any edibles one of your decorations into sausage sandwiches, squash soups and casseroles, clearing the way for winter […]

This being a leap year has inspired me to consider designs for the house that seem to rely on a leap of faith. Whether good or bad, they’re the layouts that create intrigue and cause another glance. Do those under strike your fancy, or should the designers have looked more closely before they jumped? Beckwith […]

It is not surprising that many Americans live in homes built from programs. There are good reasons for this, the most important of which is to maintain prices low. Most people don’t have the resources to construct a custom home. There are drawbacks to spec homes, of course. Adaptations to the standard plan to accommodate […]

That is the time of year when you are most likely to own company — and that corporation may be tired of a long trip. Is the guest room comfy and welcoming , a little piece of heaven for those travelers? Here are some sensible style tips to make sure your guests feel at home […]