Decorative Autumn Table Accents
Maple Leaf Napkin Holder
Horseshoe Puzzles From The Old West
Even though a Western Blacksmith’s work was never done, downtimes sometimes called for a little creative departure from the norm. Blacksmiths thought up creative uses for horseshoes that were a bit different than just shoeing horses. From designing coat racks to building household decor, one use was creating mind challenging Horseshoe Puzzles. From Double Horseshoe puzzles, the idea for a Triple Horseshoe was formulated. These are fun to play with, and create a great piece of coffee table trivia.
Double Horseshoe Puzzle
Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Dinner Bells
True to Western Custom, one item is familiar to western themes, wagon trains, and ranches of the Old West. That item is the Dinner Bell
. Blacksmiths and Farriers of the past fabricated these hand-forged, triangular attention-getters in their shops, along with shoeing horses, and fixing wagons. True to western custom, these are still being crafted by skilled blacksmiths. These are great for farms, ranches, cabins, or anyplace where it’s time to call the hands in for lunch or dinner. These are available in different sizes and diameters. Larger Dinner Bells are naturally louder & will draw more attention. These are also great just as a decor item. Consider adding a vintage style, handcrafted Dinner Bell to fit your application.
Monogrammed Crystal Doorknobs
Hartford Crystal Monogrammed Doorknob
Hard To Find Atrium Door Hardware
During the 1980’s, styles called for wooden patio doors with a maximized view. This was accomplished by using larger glass panels in the door; but, more glass meant reduced space in the wood frame for lock mounting. A company called Atrium came up with a solution that address that concern. The locksets were manufactured with a 2” backset. The name Atrium Door evolved from this company, and is still used to refer to those type of doors today. Newer Atrium doors used a mortise lock with the deadbolt and lever set in one mechanism. Atrium was eventually purchased by Amerock who continued to manufacture the National type locksets with a 2” backset. A few years ago Amerock discontinued the lock portion of their business. This left the Atrium Door Hardware very hard to find. 2” Backset Door Hardware can still be found with a little diligent searching. Horseshoe-Hardware has access to this type of hardware in many finishes. Atrium style mortise sets can be located by contacting their customer service.
Update Your Home with Track Lighting
Lighting can make or break a room. The proper lighting can make a room seem light, bright and spacious. On the other hand, a single, dim light in a large room makes it seem uninviting. You can remedy this with lamps around the room, but those need to be turned on and off individually and are limited to the number of outlets in the room. An easier, more modern lighting solution is track lighting on the ceiling.
With track lighting, several lights are spaced out across the ceiling and can be adjusted to direct light at various parts of the room. This allows you to light the entire room from the ceiling with the flip of a single switch – no lamps to turn on and off or electrical cords to trip over. It can also replace an outdated light fixture to give the room a more modern look.
Hand-Carved Wood Accents Add Character
If you are planning a new kitchen, or just planning to remodel your existing cabinetry, one thing that will set your project apart from the mundane, is the finishing touch added by incorporating Hand Carved Hardwood Corbels and other hand-carved accents within your design. With a little planning, gorgeous results can be obtained without breaking your budget. Hard carving adds character and appeal not found with machine made goods. Skilled craftsmen rely on their talents to provide works of art that will be cherished for the ages. Investigate the possibilities before deciding on less artistic solutions, and create something truly unique in the process.
The Right Vanity Lights
If your bathroom doesn’t have a skylight or large windows, it lacks natural light, which is the best for shaving and applying makeup. Some artificial lights have an unflattering, yellowish tinge to them, making you look sickly and tired in your own bathroom. To start your days off right, you should invest in soft white bulbs for a flattering glow. If your bathroom light fixtures are the problem, they may need to be replaced.
Installing new vanity lights can make a world of difference in your bathroom. The more light you have, the better, so replacing a single light with a row of three or four would be a monumental improvement. Make sure the fixtures are made of white frosted glass, not yellow, so they cast out a soft, flattering glow. Repainting your bathroom with a warm color, like a soft blush or beige, can also do wonders for your complexion.
Western Bathroom Decor Adds The Finishing Touch
No Western theme home is complete if the bathroom decor is overlooked. Cast iron horseshoes, stars, and western conchos can be crafted into beautiful pieces of nostalgic art, reminiscent of the Old West. The rustic beauty adds charm and charisma to any setting where Western Bathroom Decor is desired. Break away from the norm and add some western class to your bath.
Decorative Garden Sprinklers
With the advent of warm weather season, why not adopt a decorative garden sprinkler to spruce up your lawn or garden. Decorative Sprinklers and Hose Bibs create interest, and are sure attention grabbers. Be it a cast brass snail, turtle, frog, or other adornment, these cute creatures will add a little bling to your yard and garden decoration.