Month: April 2022

Fireplace Makeover Made Easy

28th April 2022 No Comments Blog

You may not be lighting your fire as often now that we are in to the warmer months of the year. All the more reason to dress your mantel and maintain it’s visual warmth. A lot of us like to rethink and refresh our living room’s overall look from season to season. Whether you want to go all out or just add some subtle seasonal touches, we have found some simple yet beautiful décor examples for your fireplace.

Plants are one of the more versatile decorative elements of a home. They can go just about anywhere with the right lighting, including your fireplace. Choosing a variety in different shapes and sizes will ensure lots of visual interest. Plants enhance the overall appearance of any space. But not only that, studies have found that they boost moods, increase creativity, reduce stress, and eliminate air pollutants.

Hanging a mirror above will bring out the positive features. As well as this, it is also favourable Feng Shui practice to place a mirror over a fireplace. The water element of the mirror balances the fire element, bringing in good energy to the room. Ideally you want the mirror 2/3 the width of the mantel. Avoid positioning the mirror too high so it can be used functionally.

Candles are the next best thing after a real fire, and there are many ways to incorporate them into your décor. When your fire isn’t lit, candles will create a cosy mood and ambience.

Add greenery, a mirror and candles and you will achieve a look of pure elegance.

You can also go for a theme by displaying accessories like ornaments, pictures and books. Don’t be afraid to mix the size and style of the decorative objects, as this will add to the confident, eclectic feel. If you have wallpaper pick out a bright colour and choose similar coloured items to create a striking feature.

 

Celebrate Easter Outdoors

5th April 2022 No Comments Blog

Are you considering celebrating Easter outdoors this year? We have put together a few ideas to get you started.

Don’t let the weather put you off!

Unfortunately, one thing we can’t plan in advance is the weather. But, it doesn’t have to ruin your plans if the rain starts to fall, you just need to be prepared. Gazebo’s are a great investment if you don’t already have one. They can be used over and over throughout the year, and look great decorated with lights and garlands for celebrations.

Add a personal touch with hand made decorations

You will find hundreds of idea’s online for DIY Easter decorations, why not get the kids involved too?  Not only will this save you money, it keeps your children entertained during the holidays too! Your hand made décor is guaranteed catch eyes and strike up conversations between guests too. Give it a go, and have some fun with it.

 

Organise an egg hunt

Firstly, you will need to decide on whether you want to go all out, keep it simple or aim for somewhere in-between. Above all you want to keep it fun and not cause any unnecessary stress for yourself. As well as chocolate, it is a nice idea to place clues and riddles along the way too.

Go for the unexpected and get the BBQ out

Without a doubt, everyone loves a BBQ! If you haven’t already lit yours this year, then Easter is the perfect opportunity. Keep the traditional Easter theme with lamb and vegetable skewers or serve favourites, like sausages and burgers. Either way it will most definitely be a delicious treat for all.

Not only is Firemizer beneficial on your log burner, did you know it also works great on BBQ’s?! If you have some life left in your existing Firemizer, simply migrate the material into your barbecue and place your coals on top. It’ll get your coals hotter much faster, help them to burn more efficiently and last up to a third longer! Furthermore, it will reduce any harmful pollutants emitted by 72%. The only way to BBQ is a BBQ with firemizer!

 

 

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