4 Ways To Decorate Your Fireplace For Christmas
The holiday season has officially arrived and that means it’s time to break out the Christmas decorations and light the fire for a memorable day of decorating. One of the best places to decorate for Christmas is around the fireplace, as together the fireplace and the decorations create a cozy, comfortable feeling that lasts all holiday season. Now, when decorating keep in mind you will want to keep decor away from…
How To Make Cream Of Sweet Potato Soup
We have officially entered the time of the year that calls for a warm bowl of soup after a day out in the cold weather. This light yet creamy soup uses sweet potatoes to give it a sweet yet savory flavor that everyone will love. If you happen to be cooking for a large crowd, just double the recipe and you’ll have more than enough! Keep reading to find out how…
Color Trends For 2019
Can you believe we are already talking about the arrival of 2019? This year flew by and now we are already seeing previews of colors and paint trends for the year of 2019. Now, around this time every year, the biggest paint manufacturers announce the colour of the upcoming year and some design forecasts that get us excited to welcome the new year. Well, the wait is over so read…
How To Decorate With Pumpkins
This is the perfect time of year to decorate with pumpkins and bring some Fall festivity into your home! Pumpkins work great as a stand-alone decoration, but by grouping them together and adding different effects like paint or accents, you can make a great visual impact. Read on for inspiration and ideas for decorating with pumpkins. DIY Pumpkin Topiary This fun Fall DIY project allows you to create a beautiful…
3 Autumn Inspired DIY Projects
The Autumn season is a great time of year to tackle renovations or home DIY projects before the temperature drops outside and the Winter season arrives. If you find yourself wanting to tackle multiple DIY projects at once, take time to write up a list and plan out the projects. This will help keep you organized and you’ll be able to gather the materials needed for all of the DIY projects.…
4 Home Tasks To Tackle This September
Now that September is in full swing, it reminds us that Winter is quickly approaching. So, before the cold temperatures and snowy conditions hit, why not tackle a list of to do’s around the home? These tasks are a great way to set yourself up an easier Winter and you can spend more time curled up in front of the fireplace and less time outside in the cold. Keep reading…
5 Things To Do Before Fall Arrives
The Fall season doesn’t technically start until September 22, but it’s important to get a few things done before the new season arrives! This is a great time to tackle home maintenance tasks, home organizing, house cleaning or giving your home a once over to prepare for a new time of year. Keep reading to find out the 5 things you should get done before Fall arrives: Deep Clean: The last few…
Preparing for Colder Temperatures
When The Power Fails, Your Valor Won’t With cooler temperatures on the horizon and the prospect of a very cold Winter, we wanted to remind our customers that Valor fireplaces provide efficient warmth, designed to heat your home without a fan or power supply. Valor’s are engineered to circulate air through natural convection, providing reliable heat, even during a power failure. Don’t Get Caught in the Cold Extreme weather patterns…
How To Make Summer Fruit Last Longer
It’s sad to say that Summer is slowly but surely coming to a close as we head for the month of September. However, just because we are heading for Fall doesn’t mean you won’t be able to enjoy Summer fruits for a few more months. You can preserve your favourite fruit in a few different ways to enjoy throughout the year, keep reading to find out more: Jam If you…
Stylish Ways To Display Blankets
No matter what time of year it may be, you can always find a reason to curl up under a cozy, warm blanket. If you find yourself to be somewhat of a blanket collector you may find you will have several different types of blankets and nowhere to display them, so why not create something that will be stylish and practical. By doing this you will add an extra layer of…