Author Archives: Old World Stoneworks

21 September 2017

Decorate Your Home for Autumn

As September progresses, we feel that bite in the air and know that it's almost fireplace season. Or, if you live in Texas like us, you revel in every temperature… Read More

14 September 2017

5 Fireplace Seating Ideas for Your Living Room

Now is the perfect time to look ahead towards fall and plan your most important home lounging space: fireside seating. At Old World Stoneworks, we’re connoisseurs of ways to curl… Read More

07 September 2017

Art Focus: Understanding Printmaking

For those of us who love our fireplaces, decorating our mantels and the surrounding area is irresistible. Often this involves finding the perfect piece of art to hang above a… Read More

01 September 2017

September Newsletter: Two Promotions this Month

COMPANY NEWS: Two Promotions this Month! Are you feeling the back to school blues? Your friends at Old World Stoneworks want to cheer you up with not one, but TWO… Read More

24 August 2017

Two New Mantel Styles: Newcastle and Chelsea

At Old World Stoneworks, we’re traditionalists who don’t take the introduction of a new style lightly. But this month, we’re excited to add two beautifully crafted new cast stone fireplace… Read More

National Dog Day – Cuddle Up with Your Furry Friend in Front of One of Our Mantels

It’s something of a mystery how wild wolves evolved into the loyal dogs who share our homes today. As National Geographic has put it, the evolution of dog/human relations has… Read More

17 August 2017

Places behind the names: Mandalay

We love to name our beautiful cast stone mantels after the world’s great cities. This week we’ll explore Mandalay, Burma, for which our Mandalay mantel is named. This busy Asian… Read More

03 August 2017

3 Summer Mantel Looks

If you like to decorate with the season, you’re well aware we’re down to only one month of summer. It’s time to make the most of it by enjoying summer… Read More

26 July 2017

Places Behind the Name: The Brunswick Cast Stone Mantel

While “Brunswick” sounds very British, it’s the English spelling of Braunschweig, an old German city. Nowadays, towns called Brunswick have sprouted in many corners of the globe. You may have… Read More

20 July 2017

July 23rd is National Parents’ Day – Show Mom & Dad You Care

Did you know that the third Sunday in July is National Parents Day? In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed a resolution dedicating this day to “recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the… Read More

13 July 2017

Summer travel: historic homes you can visit this summer to inspire you in fixing up your older house

This time of year turns our thoughts to travel. And when we travel, one of our favorite things to do is tour historic homes. A home tour never fails to… Read More

29 June 2017

7 Ideas for a Fun and Easy 4th of July Party

Like all holidays, Fourth of July starts in the kitchen. What’s a party without good food? Here are tips for prepping for a smooth and easy party. At Old World… Read More

22 June 2017

History of Overmantels

Many people embrace an urban, minimalist look these days. But overmantels have a rich tradition of elaborately complementing a fireplace. Today we’ll look at the history of these works of… Read More

15 June 2017

June 21 is Summer solstice and International Yoga Day –celebrate by your outdoor fire pit

As summer begins, unless you live in a very cool climate, you’ll probably not be lighting indoor fires for a few months. Instead, summer is the time for outdoor fires… Read More

09 June 2017

Old World Stoneworks Introduces New Color Option

If you’re scrolling through our product offerings, pondering your dream mantel, you’ll notice something new: an additional color choice. At Old World Stoneworks, we value the classic and traditional as… Read More

Places behind the Names: Capri

At Old World Stoneworks, we like to capture the mood of each of our beautiful cast stone fireplace mantels when we name them. This week we’ll look at the Italian… Read More

25 May 2017

The Meaning of Memorial Day and Holiday Mantel Decor

Memorial Day Poppies For many Americans, the first Memorial Day symbols that come to mind are flags and gravestones. This week we’re going to celebrate the red poppy as a… Read More

11 May 2017

Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Traditionally, home kitchens have been the domain of women. At Old World Stoneworks, we know it’s 2017 and believe people of any gender have equal rights to enjoy cooking and… Read More