Tag Archives: fireplace mantel

03 June 2019

Cast Stone Fireplace Overmantels That Wow

Incorporating a cast stone fireplace overmantel is the perfect way to add both visual interest and height to your living space. With its rich history and a wide variety of… Read More

28 September 2018

Best Practices for Building Fires in Your Fireplace

Fires are cozy, welcoming, and remind many of us of holidays and beloved family traditions. But if built improperly, they can also be dangerous. As we head into fall, this… Read More

26 September 2018

How to Prep Your Fireplace for the First Fire of the Season: Fireplace Tips

At Old World Stoneworks, we’re excited about lighting that first fire of the season. But because we’re professionals, we know the importance of slowing down and make sure our fireplace… Read More

30 August 2018

Happy Labor Day Weekend

Your friends at Old World Stoneworks want to cheer you up with not one, but TWO special promotions this month. Take advantage of 10% off all of our beautiful cast… Read More

19 April 2018

Home Improvement Projects to Use Your Tax Refund On

Oh, the agony and ecstasy of tax time. Many Americans dread preparing their tax return, yet rejoice at the refunds. Today we’ll focus on the ecstasy part of the equation:… Read More

22 March 2018

Places Behind the Names: Valencia

This week, we journey to the third largest town in Spain, the birthplace of paella, which has notable examples of both old and modern architecture: Valencia. We love this vibrant,… Read More

28 February 2018

What’s Hanging Above Your Mantel? Surrealism

Surrealism is not for everybody. This art movement’s alternative – some might say warped – view of reality can be unsettling. But many art fans find surrealism intriguing and mentally… Read More

17 January 2018

Our Partnership with La Madeleine

We are very proud of our partnership with the restaurant chain La Madeleine, which shares many of our values and aesthetics. Both of our businesses celebrate the beauty and tradition… Read More

04 January 2018

What Color to Paint Your Fireplace Mantel

Choosing the right color for your fireplace mantel can transform the look and feel of your entire room. Whether you’re refreshing your current fireplace or selecting a finish for a… Read More

14 December 2017

Hot Holiday Gifts For The Home

It’s that gift-giving time of year again when everybody is trying to find just the right thing for friends, family and coworkers. At Old World Stoneworks, we’re always looking for… Read More

06 December 2017

Hanukkah Fire Traditions

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, starts December 12 this year. Since Hanukkah has so many fascinating connections to fire – and at Old World Stoneworks, fire is our… Read More

22 November 2017

Thanksgiving Entertaining Tips

At Old World Stoneworks, Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays. It has everything – great food, time spent with family and friends, a focus on gratitude, and the chance… Read More

09 November 2017

Amhurst Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel Shines in Wedding Chapel

Flower Mound is a friendly Texan town northwest of Dallas. Home to more than 165 species of wildflowers, it has the distinction of being ranked number two on financial site… Read More

02 November 2017

COMPANY NEWS: Gearing up for the Holidays

Are you planning family get-togethers for Thanksgiving and Christmas? Do you want family and friends to see your house at its most beautiful while you entertain? Then now is the… 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