The holidays have come and gone. Yet winter lingers, and we in the Pacific Northwest are left with several more months of cold rain, early sunsets and gray days. To lift your spirits and escape the ...

Most of us have fireplace mantels, but we don’t know what to put on them. And that’s a shame, because the fireplace is a room’s focal point, and the hearth is the heart of a home. The best mantel ...

A crackling fire in the dead of the winter can be irresistible. The radiant warmth, glowing embers and scent of burning wood entice people to a hearth like moths to a flame. Not just a spot to warm ...

This woven burlap Christmas stocking tutorial is a great project for adding rustic charm to your holiday decor. With simple sewing steps and classic materials, these handmade stockings feel warm, ...

As the unrivaled focal point in a room, your fireplace mantel is the star of the show. So it's fun to give this all-important spot a new look every so often. Here are three very different -- but ...