So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Custom Ornamental Iron For All Tastes

By Cathy Mercer


With all of the reality shows that are on television these days, people do get to see inside the homes of the rich and famous. Something that previously they would have never thought possible. All too often there seem to be common elements, and a lot of these involve custom ornamental iron structures. People often want to try and emulate their idols, and these shows do give them plenty of ideas.

Wherever you view these properties from a couple of things are immediately obvious, such as the large gates and extensive fencing. The average person might not live in such splendour but there is nothing to prevent them having something similar done t their own homes. Whilst enhancing your home's security measures, these objects can also cause your home to stand out from your neighbours.

No matter where you live it is possible to have metal security grilles made for your doors and windows. If you go for quite an open design you can get dual benefits. On one hand you are able to safely leave your windows open so you can enjoy a breeze indoors. Also any potential burglar is unable to gain access to your property through this open window. Exactly the same measures are available for doors.

Always endeavour to deal with craftsmen and companies that have either gained a good reputation, or have been recommended to you. The good companies not only supply these security grilles but they also fit them. A good craftsman will be able to recommend a reputable firm to do the installation work. If you are lucky the two are part of the same concern, so the price is inclusive of creation and installation.

Despite what the media would have you believe not everything is about security. A closer look at these celebrity homes will also reveal architectural structures throughout the grounds. If you have any artistic ideas, it might be an idea to work in conjunction with a designer and devise your own structure. These drawings can then go to a craftsman who will actually create it for you. What a satisfying feeling that must be.

Other popular items for display in the garden are either a rose arch or an arbor. Both will take time for the plants to grow on them. Until they are covered, there is the decorative scroll-work to catch the eye. It is once the plants have covered them that they really come into their own. There is something so relaxing about sitting on a bench in an arbor, surrounded by fragrant blooms as you enjoy a summer's day.

Even though these items will spend their time outside they will be enjoyed for years to come. Their lives can be further extended if they are treated with special paints or finishes. Just consider how long structures have been stood in the grounds of European stately homes, and these haven't had the benefit of any additional protection.

Have a firm idea about how you want your structure to appear before the craftsman begins to create it. When it is finished it cannot really be altered, and due to their lifespan it could be a long time for you to put up with custom ornamental iron creations that you are not perfectly happy with. A well made piece will enhance your home for many years to come.




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