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How To Decorate With Fresh Flowers
There is nothing better than a fresh bouquet of flowers greeting you as you enter your home or sitting pretty on the kitchen counter. Having fresh blooms displayed in your home can make it feel more inviting and help you bring a bit of the outside in. The best part is you don’t need a massive bouquet of flowers either to bring that feeling in, just a few well-picked flowers that…
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How To Choose A Mirror For Above Your Fireplace
When your room has a Valor fireplace or any fireplace as the focal point, you want to decorate with surrounding items that will really help your fireplace shine. One decor item we truly love over a fireplace is a mirror as it reflects natural light within your room and can make your space feel a lot larger. However, choosing a mirror to hang over your fireplace can be a tough…
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How To Choose A Finish For Your Fireplace
When you’re in the process of choosing finishing material for your fireplace, the options can be extremely overwhelming. This is because you can go so many different directions, and the finish you choose will really set the tone for the rest of the room. Because of this, you want to make sure you take the time to consider all options and take into consideration your personal style before making a final…
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How To Decorate With The Color Of The Year
Pantone has officially announced the color of the year and this year it is classic blue which is a color that can be brilliant in so many different settings. Now, while this blue might seem bold in design, it makes a strong statement and can compliment and work with many color palettes. Keep reading for some inspiration and tips to help you incorporate this great color into your home. Accent…
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How To Make Holiday Gingerbread Cake
When you think of Christmas baking, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most, it’s easy to think of cookies, pies, bars, bite-sized treats or even homemade chocolate. But one of the most popular items on a Christmas baking list would be gingerbread and usually in the classic form of gingerbread man cookies or perhaps a house! Now, to put a fun and exciting twist on the…
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Homemade Caramel Apples
Do you have a favorite fall treat? The options are endless between warm apple cider, homemade kettle corn, or even a warm autumn-inspired dinner dish. But when you’re craving a fall dessert, why not consider making a classic favorite that the whole family will love? We’re talking about homemade, delicious dipped caramel apples just like you would find at your local fair or carnival. Â Not only are these fun treats…
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Fall Inspiration For Your Fireplace
In just a few weeks, we will be welcoming the beginning of Fall and embracing the colder weather and the leaves scattered on the ground. So, what could be a better way to welcome Fall than by decorating our home and the surrounding area of our Valor Gas Fireplace to really get into the season. When it comes to decorating your fireplace and the space that surrounds it, you want…
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5 Must Have Light Fixtures
Within our homes, light is one of the most essential features as it allows us to change the mood in a few seconds and can make the house feel instantly more comfortable. The key is finding the right level of light for your home and finding a style that represents you and the overall design within your home. Â So, now that you’re on the search for the right light, where…
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Homemade Watermelon Lemonade
Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start testing out some new drinks before the sunshine shows up for good! A great drink choice for the Summer is lemonade, but that classic recipe can sometimes get a little boring, so why not shake things up a bit with a new and improved lemonade recipe. This easy to make, watermelon lemonade is not only thirst-quenching, but it’s…
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4 Creative Ways To Display & Store Books
Most everyone you talk to will have a favorite book that they love and maybe even have read several times. Whether it’s a classic book from your school days or a new book that you devoured in a few days, books are always something to be loved and remembered. But when you’re not reading, you need somewhere to display your favorite reads, right? Well, long gone are the days where…
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