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Stay Warm This Winter

Posted Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 in Home Design

Bring the warmth indoors and into your living room with a freestanding ventless fireplace. How great does that sound? These new fireplaces by Ecosmart Fire – fueled by renewable green energy, are an effective heating solution, environmentally friendly and convenient because they do not require a chimney or a flue. When it comes to design, there are several modern options.

I recently stumbled upon this really hot new fire pit by Skagerak. The cast iron bowl is kind of reminiscent of 1950’s planters, giving this piece an ultra modern and super sleek look. I just ordered one for my house upstate. My purchase was inspired by Joe Wright’s film Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightly – it is one of my favorite movies. I love that in the film the old English estates are lit by urns and fire pits. I want to create a similar feel at my house when we have guests over!

If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace in your living room then consider some accessories for your hearth. Log holders, great matches, electric igniters, and baskets for newspaper can all enhance the fireplace’s toasty tone. Plus, fireplace accessories make hot housewarming gifts, just perfect for gatherings on chilly winter nights. Check out these great porcelain logs by Klein Reid.

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Sizzling Tips for Outdoor Entertaining

Posted Monday, June 16th, 2008 in Home Design

I’m just back from a television tour in Connecticut, where I was doling tips on getting your house

visitor-ready for the summer entertaining season. A few simple touches can make your home sizzle with style.

1) Accessorize wooden or plastic outdoor furniture with pillows. They’ll look great and make everyone more comfy.
2) Speaking of comfort, who doesn’t want a summertime snooze in a hammock? A portable one is perfect for the beach, picnics, or moving from shady spot to shady spot.
3) On a cool summer night, nothing beats an open fire for staying warm while stargazing. A fire pit keeps everyone safe and is perfect for roasting marshmallows. Smores anyone?

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