Matt and Shari » Fireplaces http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Looking for Ideas on How to Decorate a Mantel? http://mattandshari.com/decorating/accessorizing/looking-for-ideas-on-how-to-decorate-a-mantel/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/accessorizing/looking-for-ideas-on-how-to-decorate-a-mantel/#respond Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:00:20 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5502 Fireplace mantels command attention in your home so what you display on and above them is critical to the design of your room.  In earlier times, the fireplace was the center of family life. That isn’t surprising, since the fireplace was the source of food, light and warmth. Times have changed, but a fireplace is...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/how-to/shop-projects/dress-up-a-plain-fireplace-by-adding-a-mantel/feed/ 1 Selecting the Perfect Outdoor Fireplace http://mattandshari.com/how-to/home-care/selecting-the-perfect-outdoor-fireplace/ http://mattandshari.com/how-to/home-care/selecting-the-perfect-outdoor-fireplace/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:22:16 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=274 One of the most enjoyable things about cool summer evenings for me is to sit outside and enjoy an outdoor fire with my family and friends. I have spent many an evening with Shari and her family, sitting around a cozy little fire.  As with any type of fire, be it an outdoor grill or...

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