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 mantels to our offerings. Continue reading
Tag Archives: fireplace mantel
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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 city has played an important part in Burma’s history since its founding as a royal capital in 1857. With a current population of 1.2 million people, it’s now Burma’s second largest city and a center for business, education and health. Continue reading
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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 mantel looks now. Here are three fun and easy ideas. Continue reading
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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 role of parents in the rearing of children.” Continue reading
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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 inspire us with new décor ideas. If your tastes run toward the historic, here are five old homes guaranteed to make you want to work on yours. Continue reading
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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 it relates to making your home transcend the ordinary. In service of that mission, we have decided to add a new, dazzling white color option for our products. Continue reading
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June 2017
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 island that lends its name to a mantel with fresh, clean and simple lines: The Capri. Continue reading
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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 symbol for remembering veterans – and also a beautiful and meaningful bouquet for your mantel. Continue reading
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May 2017
Featured Project in Southern Living: Conrad Mantel Surround
At Old World Stoneworks, we’re secure in the knowledge that we make beautiful mantels and range hoods. But we always appreciate a shout out from customers, interior designers and the media. So we were thrilled to find our Conrad mantel surround featured in a Southern Living home style review this month. Continue reading
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April 2017
Places behind the names: Majorca
What kind of images does Spain conjure up in your head? Warmth, a relaxed pace, late-night feasts? And what about an island off Spain? We picture even more relaxation and luxury, lots of sun and beaches. Continue reading
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April 2017
Project of the Month: Green Bedroom Makeover
At Old World Stoneworks, nothing delights us more than seeing customers transform their spaces by installing our beautiful cast stone mantels and range hoods. And we are so honored when they choose to share their before and after photos with us, and allow us to share them with you. Continue reading
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March 2017
How to Pick the Right Mantel for a Room
One of the hardest part of remodeling is deciding between a wealth of beautiful choices. At Old World Stoneworks, we’re guilty of presenting our customers with that problem. So today we’ll take a look at how to determine which mantel will work best in which room. Continue reading
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March 2017
Art Focus: What’s hanging above your Mantel? Understanding Mixed Media
Once you have the perfect mantel, you need art that compliments your furnishings. Some of our customers love to pick out art for their homes. Others aren’t quite so comfortable, and have a few questions about what to look for. So this week, we’ll continue our educational series of understanding different types of art with a look at mixed media. Continue reading
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March 2017
Old World Stoneworks February Newsletter
COMPANY NEWS: Still seeking before and after photos
Have you installed one of our mantels or range hoods in your home? Or are you about to embark on an installation adventure? From time to time, we like to reissue our invitation to guest star on our blog. We’d love to feature your renovation project in 2017. The year has gotten off to a quick start – it’s hard to believe we’re at the end of February already – but there are still ten months to go. That means lots of chances to share your happy hearth story with the OWS community. Continue reading
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February 2017
This Old House – Fireplace Episode Recap
“What is this beauty right here?” Those are the words we’ve been waiting to hear all season, spoken by This Old House host Kevin O’Connor as he admires our Normandy mantel surround. If you’re as proud of what you make as we are, then you’ll understand our elevated heart rate and the shiver down our spine. Continue reading
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January 2017
Featured Project of the Month
As our readers know, at Old World Stoneworks we love nothing more than a cozy fire in a beautiful hearth. But we are well aware of the danger and unpredictability of fire. And we are always sad to hear about the losses people sustain in house fires. Continue reading
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January 2017
Art Focus: What’s hanging above your mantel: Contemporary Artists
At Old World Stoneworks, we love to support artists from all over the country. And we hope you do, too. Our clients live all over the world. And so do contemporary artists whose works are worthy of hanging over your mantel.
This week, we’re going to celebrate contemporary artists – a few from Texas, and some from other states. And we’ll recommend how to find and support artists in your area. Whether you’re hanging an original work of art or a quality print, your art choices personalize your home and help support the arts. What could be better? Continue reading
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December 2016
Season’s Greetings from Old World Stoneworks
Thank you from the team
2016 has been a fantastic year for Old World Stoneworks. We’ve had the opportunity to install some of our favorite projects, as well as continue to spread the message of our fine craftsmanship through our new website and even on television. For that and our continued success, Old World Stoneworks wants to extend a special thanks to all our customers (past, present and future) and wish you all a happy holidays and a fantastic new year. Continue reading
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November 2016
Black Friday is Coming – That Means Time to Shop for Holiday Gifts
Gift-buying mania is about to strike, in the form of Black Friday. But instead of blindly following the herds to the mall for a post-Thanksgiving shopping binge this year, we’d like to propose some of our favorite gifts: Fireplace accessories! Give all the folks on your list the gift of a cozier house and a more stylish hearth. Here are some ideas for warming the hearts and homes of your loved ones. Continue reading
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November 2016
This Old House Episode 5 Recap
This week on our favorite show, the crew took an important step closer to building the fireplace and including one of our mantels. Yes, we’ve been blogging about This Old House for an entire month and are still waiting in suspense for our big moment. It is almost here. Continue reading