An Outdoor Fireplace: A Focal Point For Entertaining

Check out this gorgeous outdoor fireplace. It's the focal point of a backyard playground complete with outdoor kitchen and gunite swimming pool.

The Willcox Roosevelt Suite - The Lap of Luxury

The Willcox is an historic hotel located in the heart of thoroughbred country in Aiken, South Carolina. Character abounds in this freshly restored and renovated high-end hotel and resort/spa.

This Stone Sunburst Fireplace "Shines"

The stacked stone sunburst surround design of this fireplace is a marvelous piece of stonework. The keeping room, with it's cathedral ceiling and open web wooden beam ceiling makes for a wonderful place to gather with friends and family around the fireplace.

Chimney Pots Cap Off Your Home In Grand Style

Looking for a totally unique way to cap off your chimney and add some pizazz to your home's exterior. Dump those ideas of your of a boring old square clay chimney pot on your chimney and go for the gusto by gathering some great ideas here.

Victorian Style Chimney and Chimney Pots

Photos of Victorian chimneys and chimney pots abound in this post of the home under construction I've been visiting and even more pictures from various sources. Lots of great ideas for capping your chimney in style.

Conclusion Of Our Walking Tour Of The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour

The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour is an annual event not to be overlooked in this thriving suburb of Atlanta. A select few historical private homes and public buildings are on display once per year. This is part 2 of my article regarding the home tour.

Cast Limestone Mantels and Terra Cotta Roof Tiles = Quality

Here are some photos of an Isokern fireplace/chimney systems, mortise and tenon joinery, a reclaimed antique terra cotta roof installation, an exposed oak beam ceiling and an authentic stone wall being built. Great ideas!

A Fireplace With Travertine Tile

A gold mine of luxurious features awaits within this Charleston Row House-style designed home located in historic downtown Aiken, South Carolina. I feature the travertine tile inlay fireplaces in this first-of-a-series posts. As of this posting date, it is still available for sale.

English Cottage Style Home In The Making: Isokern Fireplaces and Chimneys Installed: Part 2 In A Series

This article deals with a somewhat unique fireplace and chimney system that has been installed in this English cottage-style home located at Kennesaw Mountain. The modular-style system must be professionally installed by experienced installers. The results are a truly unique, safe, reliable and efficient fireplace that should last the life of your home.