Fireplace Decor

Fireplace decor becomes a hot topic of conversation and decoration this time of year.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by Mali Azima

October dances into the season of warmth with an invitation to cozy up and settle in.

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Photo by Jan Canty 

“October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up
around the dancing flames and sink into a good book.”

—John Sinor

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1stDibs – Phototypy by Eric Piasecki

Warm colors transform warm spaces ideal for this time of year.

Clara Marine Accent Ottoman

Clara Marine Accent Ottoman

Does that red wall remind you of the Sex and the City “that is one red wall” episode?

Pleasant Hearth Fireplace Electric Log Insert Unit

Pleasant Hearth Fireplace Electric Log Insert Unit

Throughout this post I’ll include ideas for fireplace decor and firewood storage along with new, vintage, and in the style of accents for your seasonal decorating consideration.

Vintage Brass Cannonball Lion Claw Feet Andirons

Vintage Brass Cannonball Lion Claw Feet Andirons

Old World Meets Modern Day

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1stDibs – Photography by Simon Upton

18th Century Italian Walnut & Faux Marble Painted Fireplace Surround

18th Century Italian Walnut & Faux Marble Painted Fireplace Surround

Art Deco Walnut Fire Mantel

Art Deco Walnut Fire Mantel

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Weathered Metal Tapered Square Urn

Elegance becomes redefined and reimagined through a modern approach.

Trajan's Column, Rome, Engraved by A. Willmore by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Trajan’s Column, Rome, Engraved by A. Willmore

Warm to the mixing of styles coming together to produce unique statement pieces.

IRREGULAR-SHAPED FRAME

Irregular-Shaped Frame

Reimagine the frame print over the mantel by framing Trajan’s Column, Rome, Engraved by A. Willmore print in an irregular-shaped frame for mantel placement.

Nola Aluminum Flat Mirror

Nola Aluminum Flat Mirror

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Palm Decorative Fireplace Screen

Utilitarian from the standpoint of being a source of heat, however, a fireplace has moved toward design feature focal point.

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Gold Geometric Single Panel Fireplace Screen

Architectural feature checks the aesthetically pleasing box while the all important ambiance enhancer seals the deal.

Antique Regency Style Fire Grate

Antique Regency Style Fire Grate

 Warmth.

Comfort.

Cozy ambiance.

Three elements of home and hearth that factor into the entranced enjoyment a fireplace produces.

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Photography by Michaela Murphy

Des Iron Fireplace Screen

Des Iron Fireplace Screen

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Decorative Wood Fireplace Mantel

Decorative as well as functional, andirons serve as log supports to secure logs in an open fireplace.

Pair of Brass Andirons circa 1880 Ball and Claw Feet of Twisted Column Form

Pair of Brass Andirons circa 1880 Ball and Claw Feet of Twisted Column Form

Renaissance Revival Quality Vintage Pair Brass Andirons

Renaissance Revival Quality Vintage Pair Brass Andirons

Ornate Antique Arched 3 Panel Fireplace Screen With Finial Accents

Ornate Antique Arched 3 Panel Fireplace Screen With Finial Accents

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5-Piece Contemporary Fireplace Tool Set

Heavy-Duty Log Hoop Firewood Rack Fireplace Wood Storage Holder Gold

Heavy-Duty Log Hoop Firewood Rack Fireplace Wood Storage Holder Gold

Focal point status is achieved with either a working fireplace or an empty fireplace space.

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Hotel Amour, Paris by Alex Reyto

Vintage volumes.

Art.

Curiosities.

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Good Housekeeping Magazine – Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Stack of decorative birch logs.

Candles.

Seasonal florals.

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Good Housekeeping Magazine – Photography by Mike Garten

Styling a non-working fireplace opening with one or a layered combination of these decor options fills the open space with charm and character.

Large Free Standing Fire Grate with Swivel Action Opening

Large Free Standing Fire Grate with Swivel Action Opening

Fireplace grates serve as decorative and working unit for housing burning logs.

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Kelee Katillac – Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler

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Howard Miller Carly Chiming Mantel Clock with Pendulum

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Homes & Gardens MagazineUnique HomestaysHouse of Hackney

Adam Style Chased and Pierced Brass Fireplace Fender

Adam Style Chased and Pierced Brass Fireplace Fender

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Clay Banks

Arts & Crafts Antique Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons

Arts & Crafts Antique Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons

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Pleasant Hearth CG30 30″ Cast Iron Grate for Firewood

If cleaning out the fireplace and the toting firewood becomes too much of a chore consider alternative choices.

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Pleasant Hearth Electric Crackling Log with Grate

Electric inserts (plugs into any 120-volt outlet) such as this electric crackling log with grate can be inserted into any fireplace keep the cozy in the season.

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Tannery Bronze Chandelier

Bowmore Andirons in Black

Bowmore Andirons in Black

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Tall 5-Piece Roman Bronze Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tool

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Ash Bucket with Lid

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Uniflame Corporation Log Rack

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Maura McEvoy

Fireplace decor accents steeped in regional characteristics further express the sentiment behind home sweet home.

Antique Anchor Andirons, circa 1910

Antique Anchor Andirons, circa 1910

Small Cast Iron Fireplace Decorative Wall Frieze

Small Cast Iron Fireplace Decorative Wall Frieze

Forged Iron Spark Guard

Forged Iron Spark Guard

Copper Brass VYF Liter Metal Scuttle With Handle, Fireplace Accessory

Copper Brass VYF Liter Metal Scuttle With Handle, Fireplace Accessory

Costway 2 Feet Outdoor Heavy Duty Steel Firewood Log Rack Wood Storage Holder Black

Costway 2 Feet Outdoor Steel Firewood Log Rack Wood Storage Holder Black

Firewood stacked with purpose and style is part of the warm and cozy equation.

Antique Grain Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Antique Grain Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Rich in provenance, distinctive detail, unique form and functionality- antique and vintage chests are great options for housing firewood.

Vintage Primitive Wooden Storage Box

Vintage Primitive Wooden Storage Box

Vintage and in the style of vintage wooden crates also do a fabulous job of storing firewood, fire starters, pine cones and the like.

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Southern Living Magazine- Photography by Brie Williams

 Black Matte Steel Fireplace Screen Spark Guard

Black Matte Steel Fireplace Screen Spark Guard

Countryside Estate Wall Mural Peel & Stick or Traditional Wallpaper

Countryside Estate Wall Mural Peel & Stick or Traditional Wallpaper

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Gentleman Print

Vintage 1940s English Wood and Woven Rope Footstool

Vintage 1940s English Wood and Woven Rope Footstool

October places us closer to the center of the season, and I for one could not be more excited for an evening round the fireplace cozy at home.

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W Design Collective

Geometric Design Steel Mesh Fireplace Doors

Geometric Design Steel Mesh Fireplace Doors

Antique French Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantel, Circa 1880

Antique French Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantel, Circa 1880

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House Beautiful – Photography by Douglas Friedman

Glamour reflected in the glow of gold.

Samah Gold Sunburst Handmade Metal Accent Mirror

Samah Gold Sunburst Handmade Metal Accent Mirror

Sarvis Ornate Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Sarvis Ornate Decorative Fireplace Mantel

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Livingetc – Photography by Kate Taylor

Seasons and holidays celebrate bedecking a ready for prime time showcase by way of the fireplace mantel.

Metal Suspended Grid Single Panel Geometric Fireplace Screen with Bolted Detailing

 Single Panel Geometric Fireplace Screen with Bolted Detailing

Details of a distinctive urn amplify the decorative oomph with contrast and complement.

Cast Stone Parisian Entrance Urn in Aged Charcoal

Cast Stone Parisian Entrance Urn in Aged Charcoal

Orson Composite Urn Planter

Composite Urn Planter

With a myriad of styles to choose from, outdoor planters become eye-catching indoor essentials for housing fireplace accessories.

Matches.

Fire starters.

Newspaper.

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Langham Fireplace Screen

Approach styling your fireplace area with a keen eye for versatile accents fitting into the fall-Thanksgiving- home for the holidays season.

Bronze Antler Fireplace Collection

Bronze Antler Fireplace Collection

Tall Black Cast Iron 3 Dimensional Deer Fireback

Tall Black Cast Iron 3 Dimensional Deer Fireback

Accent and accessories used in expected ways and in unexpected placement have the ability to both impress and add charm to the spaces and places in and around the home.

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House Beautiful – Photography by Susan Gilmore

Victorian industrial architectural andirons

Victorian Industrial Architectural Andirons

I’ll light the fire
You put the flowers in the vase that you bought today
Staring at the fire for hours and hours while I listen to you
Play your love songs all night long for me, only for me
Come to me now and rest your head for just five minutes,
everything is good

Such a cozy room, the windows are illuminated by the
Sunshine through them, fiery gems for you, only for you
Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy ’cause of you

 “Our House”
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

Black Large 52 in. W Steel Frame 3-Panel Fireplace Screen with Heavy Guage Woven Mesh

3-Panel Fireplace Screen with Heavy Gauge Woven Mesh

Coppercraft Guild Rustic Hearth Home Fireplace Vintage Wall

Coppercraft Guild Rustic Hearth Home Fireplace Vintage Wall

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Good Housekeeping – Photography by  Tria Giovan

UniFlame Black Ball Andirons

UniFlame Black Ball Andirons

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Antique Brass and Matte Black 1-Panel Forest Fox Emblem Fireplace Screen

Vintage Copper, Brass, & Ceramic Fireplace Coal Scuttle With Lion Heads

Vintage Copper, Brass, & Ceramic Fireplace Coal Scuttle With Lion Heads

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Copper Handcrafted Log Holder Basket

5 Pieces Fireplace Tool Set w Poker Tongs Brush Shovel and Stand Handles Antique Copper

Fireplace Tool Set w Poker Tongs Brush Shovel and Stand Handles

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Lynde Galloway

Louis XIV style mantle surround of Arabescato marble from the 19th century

Louis XIV Style Mantle Surround of Arabescato Marble

Marble is a natural stone gorgeous but with a caution advised when cleaning.

Amazing Quality Find! Fantastic Antique French Louis XV Rococo Ornate Brass Fireplace Andirons

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Ornate Brass Fireplace Andirons

Best way to clean a marble fireplace surround and accents is with mild liquid dishwashing detergent mixed with cool water (hot water runs the risk of damaging the finish).  Use a microfiber cloth to gently wipe down. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

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 Morgan Harrison Home

Neoclassical 19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Andirons, Louis XVI

Neoclassical 19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Andirons

Hodder Coral Sculpture

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Josephine Fireplace Surround

Designer Series Louis XIII 47 in. x 53 in. Cast Stone Mantel

Designer Series Louis XIII 47 in. x 53 in. Cast Stone Mantel

Vintage Solid Brass Swan Fire Dogs Andirons Fireplace Guard- Pair

Antique Brass Swan Andirons

Classic Blue and White

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Better Homes & Gardens

Antique Cast Iron Pair of Hessian Soldier Revolutionary War Andirons, 1840-1920 with Incredible Original Paint

Antique Hessian Soldier Revolutionary War Andirons, 1840-1920

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Introspective Magazine

Classic blue and white accents stand the test of time.

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

Antique Sheffield Dutch Boy and Girl Bronze & Cast Iron Pair Andirons Fireplace

Antique Sheffield Dutch Boy and Girl Bronze & Cast Iron Pair Andirons Fireplace

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House & Garden – Photography by Paul Massey

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Robin Stubbert

Paddywax UO Exclusive Match Holder

Paddywax UO Exclusive Match Holder

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Inviting chic to the cozy fall of it all party begins with introducing home and hearth to decorative ideas for fireplace decor.

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Antique Brass and Matte Black 1-Panel Forest Fox Emblem Fireplace Screen

15.1oz 2-Wick Lidded Glass Jar Candle Autumn Harvest - Threshold™

15.1oz 2-Wick Lidded Glass Jar Candle Autumn Harvest – Threshold™

Coal Hod Bucket

Distressed Copper Coal Hod

Round Wooden Barrel Planter

Round Wooden Barrel Planter

At the Cottage

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House & Garden – Photography by Paul Massey

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Cottage Wood Holder with 4 Tools

Metal Round Firewood Storage Log Rack

Metal Round Firewood Storage Log Rack

Woven Paths Rustic Metal Bucket on Stand with Handle, Galvanized

Woven Paths Rustic Metal Bucket on Stand with Handle, Galvanized

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Set of 4 Gas Logs Decorative Ceramic Pine Cones

Behrens 9.3 gal Steel Bushel Basket Round

Behrens 9.3 gal Steel Bushel Basket Round

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Black/White Cat Sleeping Lying Down

How to Care for a Fireplace Screen

First, only clean a fireplace screen when the hearth area and screen have been allowed to completely cool. To clean a metal screen use a simple mixture of a drop or two of mild dish detergent and warm water. Use a soft sponge or cloth to clean. Rinse screen with clean water. Allow screen to dry before use.

Make sure glass doors and entire hearth area are completely cool before cleaning. For a glass fireplace screen I suggest using one part white vinegar with three parts water in a spray bottle. Newspaper works best to clean glass. Spray doors with solution and wipe in circular motion to clean.  Gently dry with paper towels or microfiber cloth.

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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Maple leaf andirons keep with the look of the season.

Minuteman International Maple Leaf Andirons Set of 2

Minuteman International Maple Leaf Andirons Set of 2

Ever wonder how to use your fireplace to give your home a scent of the season while it is at work?

Scented fire logs and pine cones will do just this, but other options include a gathered and tied bunch of herbs (sage, rosemary and thyme come to mind) or tossing a few cinnamon sticks into the fire.

Edwardian brass coal bucket

Edwardian Brass Coal Bucket

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Waverly Steel Fireplace Screen

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves.
We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!”

— Humbert Wolfe

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Cast Iron Fireback with Oak Leaf Design

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by James Nathan Schroder

Antique Copper Fire Screen With Brass Legs, Firescreen With Embossed Rural Image

Antique Copper Fire Screen With Brass Legs 

Red Shed Resin Mama Duck Statue

Red Shed Resin Mama Duck Statue

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Mallard Duck

There’s nothing quite like a toasty warm fire in a safe and ready for the season fireplace to conquer and complement a crisp fall chill.

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Country Living – Photo by Tara Donne

Faux Taxidermy Deer Head Wall Mount - Wall Decor - Copper Penny

Faux Taxidermy Deer Head Wall Mount – Wall Decor – Copper Penny

UniFlame-4-Panel-Polished-Brass-Finish-Screen

UniFlame 4 Panel Polished Brass Finish Screen

With that also comes the seasonal decorating project of making life easier.

Boulangerie jar candle

Boulangerie Jar Vanilla & Fig Candle

Howell Single Panel Iron Fireplace Screen by Christopher Knight Home

Howell Single Panel Iron Fireplace Screen by Christopher Knight Home

Vintage Brass Squirrel Fireplace Broom

Vintage Brass Squirrel Fireplace Broom

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House & Home

Implementing decorative ways to house firewood, fire starters, fatwood, pine cones, newspapers, and safety matches at the ready is a sure fire way of marrying seasonal style with seasonal convenience.

Rolled Arm Accent Chair in Vintage Dark Brown

Rolled Arm Accent Chair in Vintage Dark Brown

Crisp fall days into chilly fall evenings into winter holidays frame a cozy and warm fireside narrative.

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Beautiful Rust Woven Herringbone Throw by Drew Barrymore

Fall air is crisp air, and goodness knows winter air chills to the bone.

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Avalon Solid Monogram Wool and Cashmere Throw Decor H Blanket

H Throw Blanket Warm Shawl Thick Knitted Blanket

Settling in and warming up in front of a crackling fire sparks a fireside chat of comfort and joy.

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

18th Century English Coal Bucket

18th Century English Coal Bucket

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Mission Oak 2-Door Bookcase With Glass Doors in Walnut

Pleated Sock Arm Accent Chair

Pleated Sock Arm Accent Chair

Where one sees a woven basket, another sees a super cute fireplace accessories holder for matches, starters, and the like.

Rattan House Storage Basket with Lid

Rattan House Storage Basket with Lid

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 Jeremiah Brent Design 

Antique Louis XIV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel

Antique Louis XIV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel

19th Century Coal Scuttle

19th Century Coal Scuttle

Jackson-andirons

Jackson Andirons

French Antique Cast Iron and Brass Andirons Fire Dogs Fireplace Decor Empire Style

French Antique Cast Iron and Brass Andirons Fire Dogs Empire Style

Opulent, distressed, and contemporary styles designed to create contrast achieve the intent.

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House Beautiful – Photography by Nicole Franzen

Viviers Andiron (Set of 2)

Viviers Andiron (Set of 2)

Montecito Medium Round Chunky Woven Basket by Jake Arnold Montecito Medium Round Chunky Woven Basket by Jake Arnold

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Bartman Iron Fireplace Screen

In Black and White

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Louis Duncan-He Designs

Classic Gold Framed Rich Framed Top Round Corner Mirror

Classic Gold Framed Rich Framed Top Round Corner Mirror

This is where making home and hearth life easy with decorative ideas for firewood storage by the fireplace or fireplace adjacent enters the picture.

Antique French HORSE Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons

Antique French Horse Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons

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Antique Brass Fireplace Set with Horse Head

Wrought Iron Log Holder with Canvas Tote - Black

Wrought Iron Log Holder with Canvas Tote – Black

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Traditional 8 x 15 Inch Brown Wood and Leather Organizer by Studio 350

English Cottage Renovation

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Antique ornate pair of fireplace andirons painted brass

Antique Ornate Fireplace Andirons

Modern Three Panel Iron Fire Screen Black Silver Stylish Fireplace Screen

Modern Three Panel Iron Fire Screen Black Silver Stylish Fireplace Screen

Wavy Shade Collection with Ceramic Base Table Lamp Green - Threshold™

Wavy Shade Collection with Ceramic Base Table Lamp Green – Threshold™

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Creative Co-Op Whitewashed Terra-cotta Urn, Grey

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Dahlia Metal Firewood Holder Log Carrier

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Artissance Large Vintage Charcoal/Gray Pottery Jar

Consider architectural salvage pieces as fireplace mantels.

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Coming up with unique and decorative options to house and hold firewood is not a huge challenge.

Chuck log holder

Chuck Log Holder

Copper pots, cauldrons, boilers, coal scuttles, and buckets in warm tones prove to be excellent fireplace focal points of visual interest.

Copper Patina Metal Floor Planter

Copper Patina Metal Floor Planter

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Copper Finished Firewood Bucket With Fatwood Pre-Split Kindling

Crisp and cold weather around the fireplace essentials can exist “out of the box” and in decorative harmony with the rest of your decor.

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Bamboo Log Basket

Rattan Log Holder Firewood Carrier Dark Brown

Rattan Log Holder Firewood Carrier Dark Brown

Pretty is as pretty stores.

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Hasbrouck House

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Kittens Playing Vintage Door Stop

Isn’t that a door knocker?

Yes, and a fine fall cutie it is.

Penny Squirrel Door Knocker

Penny Squirrel Door Knocker

Curiosities and oddities make the best fireplace accents.

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Ohio Stoneware Bristol Preserving Crocks 2 gal

Uniflame Aged Bronze 3 Panel Screen With Doors

Uniflame Aged Bronze 3 Panel Screen With Doors

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House & Garden – Photo by Michael Sinclair

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Turkey Wing Broom

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Cast Iron Fireback with Pine Cone Design

Antique Rustic Wooden Corner Chair

Antique Rustic Wooden Corner Chair

Household Essentials Large Curved Woven Storage Chest with Liner

Household Essentials Large Curved Woven Storage Chest with Liner

Striking pieces will complete the fireplace decorating scheme.

boot-jack-cricketSharkey Boot Jack Cricket

Deluxe Galvanized Ash Bucket with Handle, Lid and Double-Layer Bottom - Copper

Plow & Hearth Deluxe Double-Bottom Metal Fireplace Ash Bucket with Lid

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Erik Kvalsvik

It’s official folks, fall has arrived, and outdoor gatherings at this time of year are made for a gathering times around a warm fire.

Tangkula 21.5 Fire Pit & Firewood Log Rack Outdoor Square Firepit & Firewood Holder with Spark Screen Rolling Wheels

Fire Pit & Firewood Log Rack Outdoor Square Firepit & Firewood Holder 

No matter how you stack it, the chilly days and nights call for relaxing times spent around the centerpiece of cozy, the fireplace, and admiring the thoughtful fireplace decor showcasing it.

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Autumn Soup Recipes

Autumn soup recipes befit this time of year when comfort and warmth takes the chill off crisp days and chilly nights.

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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup Recipe

False fall will again grace Louisiana with its presence this week.

We’re used to the tease and tempt of the Southern fall- a picture more like this.

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This deep into the year the only heat I’m interested in is found in a cup or bowl of soup, stew or gumbo.

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Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

When true fall arrives it brings autumn soup recipes to the table with a side of comfort to take the chill off.

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Hector Manuel Sanchez

Colors of this magnificent season apply to foliage as well as to food.

Associating a season to particular recipes, seasonings, spices, sauces and soups becomes a common fixture on both stove and table.

Mississippi Catfish Gumbo

Mississippi Catfish Gumbo Recipe

Twenty-four years after its hit run I’ve finally taken the time to stream Gilmore Girls.

Although late to the party, I am quite smitten with the charm factor that is Stars Hallow.

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Stars Hollow “Autumn Festival” Travel Poster
Smells Like She’s Watching Gilmore Girls Again 9oz Scented Soy Candle

cheddar-cornbread-recipe

Cheddar Cornbread Recipe

Breads and crackers seasoned and spiced to perfection enhance the taste of fall.

Sweet-and-Spicy-Seasoned-Crackers

Sweet and Spicy Seasoned Crackers Recipe

Spinach-Onion-and-Garlic-Quick-Bread-recipe

Spinach, Onion, and Garlic Quick Bread Recipe

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Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

There’s a delicious connection between hot Buttermilk biscuits and the warmth of home.

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Pine Forest 22 oz. 5.5 in. Multicolor Earthenware Soup Bowl (Set of 4)

Orange and black cookware in traditional colors of Halloween fit right in with fall into Thanksgiving home decor, cook and serveware.

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Smith & Clark Cast Iron Pumpkin Harvest 2-qt. Dutch Oven

Without further ado, may I present a collection of autumn soup recipes perfect for prep and plate on a soup weather day or evening.

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slow-cooker-chicken-noodle-soup-recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

French Onion Short Rib Soup with Cheesy Gruyère Toast recipe

French Onion Short Rib Soup with Cheesy Gruyère Toast Recipe

Sausage White Bean Soup

Sausage White Bean Soup Recipe

slow-cooker-beef-stew-recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

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Creamy Chicken Soup with Potatoes and Bacon

Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup

Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup Recipe

Mushroom-Leek-potato-soup

Mushroom, Leek & Potato Soup Recipe

C’est si bon!

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Planning Fall Recipes

Pinpointing and planning fall recipes is part of the cozy and delicious what’s for dinner new season-new seasonings process.

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Search engines love to suggest places and pages to visit based on prior searches.

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Inspiration is everywhere, and since I can’t be, I welcome the suggestions and love to share a good and tasty thing.

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Classic favorites remain in the recipe box, but how fun it is to discover several new ones perfect for page to table prep and serve.

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Photo by Katie Azi on Unsplash

Pumpkin may rule the season and seasons, but easy with a side of impressive puts the spice in my fall recipeapalooza.

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Hearty stick to your ribs dishes and delights just seem to be called for on a crisp evening when day turns to night right about 5:30 p.m., warm fuzzy socks take the place of shoes, and you have a craving for an easy dish big on cozy and delicious.

Food cozy?

Absolutely!

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Take heart and soup stock, my fall loving friends, cozy and delicious soup weather is coming.

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Every season is soup season at Places In The Home, but we especially associate fall with a hearty soup for supper meal.

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Great Northern Bean and Chicken Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced

3 stalks celery, diced

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon minced garlic

2 cans Great Northern beans

1½ cups cooked chicken, shredded

1 32 oz. box chicken broth

1 chicken bouillon cube

2 cups water

Directions

Melt the butter in Dutch oven (or just toss the butter in with the veggies like I do).  Add the sliced carrots, chopped celery and chopped onion.  Sauté until onions become translucent.

Once a good bubbling boil is reached, reduce heat to low and allow soup to simmer for 45-60 minutes.

Remove the bay leaf and serve with crackers or cheesy cornbread.

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French Style Braised Short Ribs from Closet Cooking

Fall recipes of the not soup, but oh, so tasty type are of particular interest to the something new, something easy, something fantastic side of the menu.

Creamy Bacon Pork Chops

Creamy Bacon Pork Chops from Salt & Lavender

Creamy Pumpkin Parmesan Chicken with Wild Mushrooms

Creamy Pumpkin Parmesan Chicken with Wild Mushrooms
from Abra’s Kitchen

Butternut Squash Pasta With Chicken

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Autumn Harvest Rice

F is for fall flavor, and this Autumn Harvest Rice is a recipe developed with the intention to bring the flavors of fall to table and plate.

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Dave the Builder and I love spending time at The Buckhorn Inn when we are in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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Travel to Tennessee has been off the table for us over the last two years, but where there’s a website and webcam, there’s a way to pop in for a virtual visit every now and then.

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The Buckhorn post its weekly dinner menu at the first of the week, and I’ve noticed Chef Frank including Autumn Harvest Rice Pilaf for fall.

Immediately intrigued and inspired to create, I decided to try my hand at mastering a main to side dish teeming with seasonal seasonings.

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven.

Out from the cabinet comes my new Dutch oven and seasonings ready to boil, blend, steam and simmer.

Chopped apples, apple juice, brown sugar, butter, cloves, nutmeg, walnuts, and fig preserves do a fall-autumn dessert good, but can I just tell you this sweet power flavor combo delectably complements the savory of fresh mushrooms and onions sautéed in butter, brown and long-grain white rice, chicken broth, Kosher salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley in balanced and well-seasoned taste of fall perfection.

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Autumn Harvest Rice

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long grain rice

1 cup uncooked brown rice

1 cup water

3 cups chicken broth

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon salt

½ Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 stick (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

1 16 oz. container fresh sliced mushrooms

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1 teaspoon pepper or to taste

1 apple, peeled and chopped

3/4  cup apple juice

½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1 Tablespoon fig preserves, optional

1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Mix butter, water, chicken broth, long grain white rice, and brown rice in a medium saucepan, and bring to boil.  Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

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In a large skillet, melt 4 Tablespoons (½ stick) butter over medium-high heat.  Add chopped onions and sauté until onions become translucent.

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Next, add sliced mushrooms, salt and pepper, stirring to coat.

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Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook onions and mushrooms until soft, about 7 minutes.

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In a large saucepan, melt 4 Tablespoons butter (½ stick).  Add the chopped apples, brown sugar, ground cloves and ground nutmeg.

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Stir in apple juice and fig preserves and bring mixture to a boil.

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Reduce heat to medium; stir in chopped walnuts.

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Lower heat to low, allowing walnuts to slightly soften.

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Fold cooked rice into sautéed mushrooms and onions then incorporating seasoned apples and walnuts mixture into the rice combination.

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Maple sweet potato patties rounded out the menu, and the crowd went wild.

Well, our taste buds did.

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Dave the Builder put his request in for Autumn Harvest Rice to be added to our traditional Thanksgiving menu.

We aim to prepare, plate, and please.

Let me know if you make this recipe, and what you think.

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