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Posted by Donielle Schipper on November 30, 2010 at 12:31 PM under
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Everything is edible on this fireplace!
Every year we go to my mom’s house and enjoy the family tradition of
making gingerbread houses. This year my husband was able to join us
(yeah!) so we wanted to make something fun and unique. Looking for some
inspiration, we decided to go to our Christmas tree filled with
ornaments. We were looking for something that wouldn’t be too
complicated to make out of gingerbread, but still be fun and relevant to
our lives at this time.
My husband spotted a fireplace with a snoopy hanging in the stalking…. and since we have a fireplace website (TheMasterFirePlace.com),
that became our inspiration. Next, we had to figure out what kind of
candy to bring to mom’s to make our fireplace come to life. Hershey’s
Milk Chocolate Bars and Hershey’s Cookies n’ Creme Bars seemed the
logical place to go for the brick on the front. The cookies for Santa
just had to be Choco Chippers Cereal. But the rest we kind of just made
up as we went.
As mom was preparing the gingerbread dough, my hubby and I were
getting the candy ready to apply. I cut out a few templates and husband
started breaking apart the Hershey’s bars. Once all the gingerbread was
made, we glued it together with mom’s special gingerbread icing recipe
that gets hard in seconds. (Very helpful when making a big “house”.)
We decided a Crunch Bar would work great for the fireback. Candy
canes held together with gummy wreaths was my husband’s ingenious idea
for the fireplace grate. It wasn’t a great stretch to figure out that
the logs could be made by simply stacking three Three Musketeer Bars!
But the fire on the logs took a little thinking, as well as a little
luck. We had some leftover candy from Halloween, so we decided to bring
it along, just in case. Turns out, it was the perfect color for the
fire! Several Sour Patch Gummy Pumpkins were squished and stretched to
achieve the realistic looking fire flames.
As for the stalkings, we squished and pressed together Swedish Fish
and cut them to the correct shape. Mom’s magic icing made a perfect
white fluff for the tops of the stalkings. The coal (if you can see it)
is made out of chopped up bits of chocolate dusted with cocoa. The
hearth is broken up pieces of Nilla Wafers interspersed with Jelly
Bellies. The plate for the cookies is a Oatmeal Pie and the glass of
milk is several white gummy wreaths stuck together with icing. And of
course the sign “For Santa” is made of to Crunch Bars and icing.
My husband and I had a blast making this together, from coming up
with the idea, to figuring out what to use for the different parts.
Spending time with family and being creative at the same time…. that’s
the best of both worlds!
Maybe this will serve as inspiration for your next Gingerbread House project. Happy Holidays!
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on July 28, 2010 at 2:24 PM under
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A beautiful addition to your fireplace.
If you are one of the lucky people to own a real wood burning
fireplace, you know that you also have to keep it clean to keep it
functioning great. You could use a regular household broom and pan to
clean out those ashes, but wouldn’t it be so much nicer to use something
made for the job?
Fireplace tool sets have special features that make cleaning out your
fireplace easier, such as sturdy iron construction and heat-resistant
brushes. The brush is sized to fit easily into the firebox and the pan
is the correct size for the brush, making sweeping the ashes and
disposing of them a simple project rather than a messy one.
Another bonus feature of a fireplace tool set is that it can add to
the style and beauty of your fireplace and home decor. There are so many
designs to choose from, you are sure to find one that fits your needs
perfectly. You can even find some that have matching fireplace screens
and log holders to complete the look.
Come see our expansive selection of fireplace tool sets and enjoy using your own practical and stylish tools.
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on July 26, 2010 at 10:12 AM under
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Add this beauty to your fireplace today!
We all know that fireplaces don’t get much use in the summer. But
that doesn’t mean they need to be completely neglected. This is valuable
real estate in your home, so you should get the most use out of it as
you can. If you are neglecting your fireplace in the summer simply
because it is too hot to burn a fire, think again. Tap into the beauty
of decorating your fireplace during the hotter months of the year.
One great idea for decorating your fireplace is to add a fireback.
These fireplace accessories are not only decorative, but also
practical. During the summer, they can add a special interest to your
fireplace. Then, in the winter, when you are actually burning fire for
heat, they will add to the efficiency of your fire by absorbing and
deflecting the heat back into your room, even after the fire is burnt
out.
Consider adding a fireback to your fireplace, and enjoy its beauty year round!
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on July 25, 2010 at 4:48 PM under
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Add the beauty of a fire without the heat!
Don’t know what to do with your fireplace during the hot summer
months? How about cleaning it out and replacing the fireplace grate with
a beautiful and decorative fireplace candelabra? These candelabra are
designed specifically for placing in your fireplace to add a special
touch to your hearth while it is too hot to burn wood. You can light a
few candles and still get that romantic glow without the heat of a fire.
Try one out today, and let the beauty of your fireplace shine throughout the year!
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on June 23, 2010 at 4:01 PM under
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This Fireplace Candelabra does the measuring
for you!
Fireplace candelabra create a great summer look for your fireplace.
They are easy to display and easy to customize to match your home decor.
Normally you need to be sure to measure your firebox before you
purchase a fireplace candelabra to ensure that it will fit. But Adams
Company has a model that is worry free when in comes to measurements.
The Chain Link Fireplace Candelabra
has a unique design that allows you to collapse and expand it to fit
your fireplace like a glove.
It can be expanded to as wide as 50″ or back down to as little as
19″. You can arrange the 11″ tall candle holders to sit exactly where
you want them. Each candle holder is a generous 4″ in diameter to
securely hold your choice of candles, whether they are votive, ball or
pillar. You will h
ave no worries about durability either, because this beautiful matte
black, powder-coated fireplace candelabra is constructed of solid steel.
Don’t forget to add your own personal touch. Find some fun and easy
hints here: Five
Fun and Easy Ways to Make Your Fireplace Candelabra Patriotic
or 10
Decorating Tricks For Your Fireplace Candelabra.
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on June 22, 2010 at 10:47 AM under
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Looking for some fun and quick ways to
dress up your fireplace for the Fourth of July? Here are five great
ideas that are easy, but look very sophisticated and elegant for this
patriotic holiday. All you need to get started is your favorite fireplace candelabra, some candles, a little bit of
ribbon, and some glass beads or rocks.
1. Place red, white, and blue candles on your fireplace
candelabra. This one is the easiest and fastest. Have fun
shopping for some nice candles that compliment each other. Keep your
reds and blues in the same tone so that they don’t clash. Be creative
with the candles: try a few blue candles that have stars on them in the
upper left of your candelabra and maybe some alternating red and white
candles for the rest to resemble the American Flag!
2. Place red and white candles on the candelabra and drape
with blue ribbon. This one is very simple as well, but be sure
to buy a ribbon that has the wire in it, so that it is easier to drape
exactly how you want it. A blue ribbon with silver glitter or sparkles
would be a perfect find! A word of caution on this one: it is not
recommended that you light the candles with the ribbon in place. Remove
the ribbon before lighting for your safety.
3. Place white candles on the candelabra and use blue and red
glass beads underneath. For this one you will need the glass
beads or rocks. You also have the option of placing the beads directly
on your clean firebox floor, or for ease in removal, place the beads on a
cookie sheet or shallow pan. If you choose the second option, be sure
to cover the edges of your pan with a few extra beads.
4. Place red and blue candles on the candelabra and use white
rock underneath. This one is similar to idea #3, but with a
twist. If you place a mirror underneath the white sparkling rocks, and
then light your candles, you will get a beautiful effect of thousands of
tiny bursts of light (kind of like fireworks!). How perfect for the
Fourth of July!
5. Place white candles on the fireplace candelabra, each
encircled with ribbon. This one takes a little extra time, but
the effect can be very elegant. Find a nice wide red ribbon, perhaps
made out of tulle or other light material. Wrap a small piece around
each white candle. Then take a slightly thinner blue ribbon and wrap it
around the candle, positioning it in the center of the red ribbon. Use a
hot glue gun to secure the ribbon in the back, or you could make a
simple bow around the front of each candle.
Remember, these are just suggestions and hopefully jumping points for
your imagination to soar as you create your own unique styles. Also
remember that you can use this patriotic display for more than just this
July. Keep the materials used to create your patriotic fireplace
candelabra and use them on other holidays such as Memorial Day or Labor
Day or maybe even President’s Day! Happy Fourth of July and have fun
creating your patriotic fireplace candelabra masterpiece!
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on June 18, 2010 at 3:57 PM under
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- Display your Patriotism
with this American Flag Fireback
The Fourth of July is coming soon! I can't wait for all those awesome
fireworks as we remember what it took to obtain our sacred freedom. If
you want to display some patriotism indoors fireworks may be a little
bit messy. How about a fireback instead? The American Flag Fireback from Adams Company
is a perfect addition to your fireplace that will add a little patriotic
flare. Order one today and proudly display it in your fireplace this
July.
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on May 29, 2010 at 10:45 AM under
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Gather around this inviting fire pit.
Want to create a special getaway in your backyard? Try the Fire Sense
Cast Iron Rim Stone Finish Fire Pit, a round fire pit table that has a
beautiful stone “paver” finish on the rim.
This contemporary fire pit with cover comes complete with a dome fire
screen with high heat paint and a wood grate. Also included is a handy
screen lift tool.
Round fire pits like this one are great for gathering and visiting with
your friends and family beside an inviting pit fire.
Gather around this inviting fire pit.
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on May 26, 2010 at 5:20 PM under
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Large Black Pellet Scuttle
- Pellet Scuttle a.k.a.
Flower Vase
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on May 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM under
• 0 commentsCoal buckets, ash containers, coal hods, call them what you will, but
they are very useful fireplace tools. They can be used for many things
other than their namesake, though. Here is a list of ten creative ideas
about how to use your ash bucket.
1. Hot Ash Container – Here is the most obvious way to use your ash
bucket. When you are cleaning out your fireplace and you still have some
hot ash, you can place it in one of these containers to let it cool
down before disposing of it into your garbage. Some designs have a
double reinforced bottom so that you can leave the container on your
hearth without worrying about heat damage. Others designs are not
reinforced, so it is recommended that you place the ash container on a
heat resistant surface or outside until the ashes are cool.
2. Pellet or Coal Container – This is another fairly common way to
use your ash container. When used this way, it is easy to see why these
buckets are sometimes called coal hods. Many are made with an extra
handle on the side of the container in order to make pouring heavy coal
or pellets easier. Coal hods are also commonly designed to be taller and
narrower to ease in the pouring of coal into the hot fire.
3. Decorative Accent – While not in use, ash containers don't have to
be hidden away into a closet. They are often given a special finish,
like pebbled copper or antique bronze so that they can be proudly
displayed on your hearth along with your other fireplace accessories.
4. Flower Pot – If you don't particularly like the look of an empty
coal bucket sitting on your hearth, consider using either real flowers
or silk flowers to create a nice bouquet. This is a simple and easy way
to change the look of your fireplace throughout the seasons. In the fall
you could use orange-colored flowers or fall leaves. In the winter, a
small pine tree or some pine cones would be very festive sitting inside
an ash container. A fresh bouquet of lilies or tulips would be perfect
for spring. In summer, consider roses or daisies. Another great idea
would be to decorate for the holidays. Try a bunch of Irish shamrocks
for St. Patrick's Day; a few carefully chosen red, white and blue
flowers and a flag for the Fourth of July; a dozen red roses for St.
Valentine' Day. The possibilities are really endless and totally up to
your imagination. This is an area where you can really let your creative
juices flow!
5. Front or Back Porch Display – Using some of the decorative ideas
above, in number four, you can take your ash container outside to add a
little color to your porch. In fact, since it will be outdoors, you
could even use real potted plants to accent the entrance to your home.
The ash containers make great decorative pots for a country-style home.
6. Kindling Holder – Beyond using your ash container for holding coal
or pellets, it can also be used to hold kindling. Gather all your small
pieces of firewood and sticks and place them in your ash bucket so they
will be in a handy spot whenever you want to quickly start a fire.
7. Newspaper Holder – Don't know what to do with all your used
newspapers (other than recycle them, of course)? Roll them up and place
them in your ash container so they are ready to use when you need to
start a warm fire.
8. Fireplace Tool Holder – If you don't have the luxury of owning a
full fireplace tool set, then consider using your ash bucket as a
convenient place to store your fireplace tools. Stand them up inside the
ash bucket and lean them against your fireplace as a nice decorative
touch.
9. Decorative Wastebasket – Now we are really going to think outside
the firebox! If you have a country-style home, a coal bucket would make a
lovely decorative wastebasket in any room. Remember those nice handles
on the side? They would make dumping garbage out easier, too!
10. Decorative Water Pail – Who says you have to hold dry items in
your ash container? You could use it as a watering pail. Again, those
lovely handles on the side would make pouring water on your precious
indoor or outdoor plants a breeze.
Now that you have some ideas to go on, try thinking of some other
ways to use your Fireplace
Coal Buckets. Remember, you don't have to use them just for
fireplace related tasks. Above all, have fun being creative while
decorating your house into your home.
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on May 10, 2010 at 3:06 PM under
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 If you are having a party and need a little artistic flare and some
unique lighting, try the UniFlame Antique Copper Gel Fire Bowl.
It has a “moat” around the flame which you can fill with any
fire-resistant material you wish, such as river rocks (as shown) or
glass beads, or even seashells.
This gel fire bowl uses one 13 oz. can of alcohol fuel gel, which is a clean burning,
environmentally friendly fuel. Each can will burn up to 3 hours and is
easy to extinguish by simply placing the provided lid on top of the
flame. If you need your fire bowl lit for longer, easily lift the empty
gel fuel can out and replace with a new one.
Give your patio or table-top a little finesse with a flickering flame!
Add flare to your table or patio with this Gel
Fire Bowl!
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on April 24, 2010 at 4:58 PM under
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Mother’s Day is only two weeks away!!!
Have you decided what you will be doing for your special mom? If you
are thinking of getting her an old stand-by like flowers or candy, think
again!
Fireplace accessories are a great way to say, “I
love you!” to your mom. Unlike flowers, they will never wilt and die.
And unlike candy, they won’t go “straight to her hips.” In fact,
whenever she looks at her fireplace decor she will again be reminded of
how much she means to you.
So do something extra special for your mom this year! Get her a
unique fireplace bellows or fireplace candelabra. A decorative fireplace screen with a matching fireplace tool set would really show your
appreciation for all she does for you. Find her something she can enjoy
for many years to come, not just for a few weeks!
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on April 20, 2010 at 9:34 AM under
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Enjoying the fresh spring air and the
lovely aromas of new green grass and budding blossoms, your fireplace is
probably the last thing on your mind. You’ve finished spring cleaning
your fireplace and are ready to put aside all your unused firewood for
the year. But remember that your fireplace doesn’t have to be forgotten
during this warm time of the year. It can still be the focal point of
your home and home décor.
How can you use your fireplace without the heat of a fire? A
fireplace candelabrum is a quick and easy way to bring some warmth and
style to your fireplace without that heat. You could simply purchase one
and place it in your fireplace as is. But did you know that there are
ways to make fireplace candelabra even more unique and styled
specifically for your home? Here are ten great tricks for decorating
your fireplace candelabra.
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Use Fabric to Decorate Your Fireplace Candelabra –
Having fireplace candelabra lit in your fireplace can create a warm
glow and an inviting flicker, but you will not always have your candles
lit. So during the times when you do not, you can add a little color
using fabric. Find a color and design that matches the rest of your home
décor, and purchase a small amount; about a yard should be plenty.
Simply wrap the fabric around and in and out of the spindles of the
candelabrum. Let some of the fabric bunch and billow out at random
intervals. Tuck in the ends and edges and you quickly have a beautiful
centerpiece. Replace the candles, but remember to remove the fabric
before lighting them.
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Use Different Candle Colors for Different Occasions – Decorating
for a specific occasion or holiday? Don’t forget to change the color of
your candles in your fireplace candelabra! This is such an easy trick,
but it is very effective. Think about the colors normally associated for
the season, such as light greens and pinks for the spring, or red,
white and blue for the Fourth of July.
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Use Different Sizes of Candles for a Designer Look
– You can give your fireplace candelabra a professional designer look
by simply changing the size and shape of your candles. Think about using
several sizes of column candles at the same time. Or you can use a few
globe candles in the front and some column candles in the back. Tea
light candles work well with fireplace candelabra that do not have
center pins. Experiment with them and see what looks good to you.
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Take Your Fireplace Candelabra Outside –
Candelabra made for your fireplace are usually pretty sturdy. They are
generally made out of wrought-iron or some other very durable material.
This makes them ideal for use outside. Try using your fireplace
candelabra as a centerpiece on your patio table. If you have a long
picnic table, you can use a candelabrum that is designed for a smaller
fireplace. How about using a couple candelabra to decorate either side
of your front door, or back door? If you are worried about your candles
blowing out from gusts of wind, you can use votive candles surrounded by
glass, but your candelabra cannot have center pins for this to work.
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Put Your Fireplace Candelabra on Your Mantel – For
those of us who have gas or electric fireplaces, and do not wish to
remove the fake logs during the warm season, consider placing a
candelabrum or two on your mantel. This is actually a very classic way
of decorating your fireplace. Use fireplace candelabra that are made for
smaller fireplaces or zero clearance fireplaces.
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Put Your Fireplace Candelabra on Your Hearth – If
you do not have a mantel, you can place your fireplace candelabra on
your hearth just as easily. Be sure to add a little greenery in the
spring, maybe a sting of fall leaves in the autumn and some pine needles
and cones in the winter for an added special touch.
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Use Your Fireplace Candelabra as a Dining Room Table
Centerpiece – What if you do not own a fireplace? You can still
find great uses for these versatile home décor items. They work great
as a centerpiece on your dining room table. Just place some elegant
tapered candles on them and add a few sprigs of greenery and you have a
beautiful centerpiece in minutes that looks like it took hours to
create. This is also a great way to use your fireplace candelabra during
the winter months when you are actually using your fireplace for a warm
fire.
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Create Ambiance With Scented Candles – To create a
calm and relaxing atmosphere in your home, you can add lavender or
vanilla scented candles to your fireplace candelabra. If you want a
romantic mood, try a little sandalwood or jasmine scent. For a warm,
homey feel, you could use apple and cinnamon. Virtually any mood can be
enhanced by a little aromatherapy. Be creative and have fun.
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Place a Mirror in Your Firebox to Reflect Light –
This trick is one of my favorites and it is super easy. Find a mirror
about the same size as the back of your firebox. This can be framed or
unframed, your choice. Simply lean the mirror up against the back of
your firebox and light your fireplace candelabra candles. The mirror
will reflect the light from the candles and give the illusion of twice
as many candles. It is a really beautiful effect.
- Place Glass Beads Under Your Fireplace Candelabra –
This trick is also simple, but has a dramatic effect. Find some glass
beads at your local craft store that are the same color as your home
décor. You can also use clear glass beads for a versatile option. Fill a
tray with the beads and place under your fireplace candelabra. Scatter a
few beads around the tray to hide the edges of the tray. The beads will
reflect the light from your candles into millions of flickering points
of interest. Be creative with this. Use colored beads for a special
holiday, or use red beads for a romantic evening. The possibilities are
limitless.
These ideas are meant to give you a taste of the creativeness you can
use to decorate your fireplace. Have some fun brain-storming and
thinking up new ways to use your fireplace candelabra. Remember to be
safe and remove your flammable decorations before lighting your candles.
Go for it today! Let your creative juices flow. Find your favorite fireplace candelabra and a few decorative additions
and you are ready to make your fireplace uniquely yours!
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Posted by Donielle Schipper on April 16, 2010 at 12:30 PM under
• 0 commentsSpring cleaning is well under way. You’ve thoroughly cleaned out all
your nooks and crannies and your just settling down with a good book to
take a rest from all the work. You find a nice spot by the fireplace….
wait a minute…. the fireplace?
If you’re like me, sometimes the fireplace gets a little neglected in
all the hubbub of spring cleaning. Sure, it got a little attention when
I cleaned it out and gave it a good scrub down. But what about making
it look happy for spring and summer? It is super easy to make a
fireplace perk up a bit for the warm season using some fireplace
accessories. Adding fireplace candelabra is a great idea because you
can change the candles to match the rest of your home decor.
But did you know that a nice decorative fireplace screen can do the
trick just as easily? Find a fireplace screen that has a delicate design
to lighten up the fireplace decor. There are many options and materials
available to match your fireplace decorating preferences.
Give your fireplace a nice face-lift today with a beautiful decorative fireplace screen!
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