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10 Great Holiday Decorating Ideas 1.First things first. Set a plan or a theme for your Christmas decorating. It doesn’t cost a thing to have a good plan, and when you are working with budget ideas, this is what pulls your ideas together, and makes everything you do look purposeful,... Christmas Gifts Can Be a Cheating Husband's Undoing Have you been plagued by the nagging feeling that your husband might be having an affair? Well. Christmas is probably the ideal time to confirm your suspicions and perhaps find additional proof of your husband’s infidelity, as well. It’s... Fight back Against the Wave of Greed - Teach your Kids to Make Home Made Gifts Fight back against the wave of greed Teach your kids to make home made gifts by Joey Lewitin To a large extent the holidays have come to be more about materialism than the original values of peace, harmony, and faith. Advertisers hit us from all... Men's Jewelry: It's Not Just for Women Anymore Find out what mens jewelry is in, what to buy for a loved one and more! People often associate the term "jewelry" with something a woman possesses and covets. Yet for centuries mens jewelry has been fashionable and popular among elite and average... Pretty And Frugal Gift Wrap Ideas Sometimes gift wrapping can be so expensive -- once you’ve bought the paper, tissue and the card you’ve spent just as much as you did on the gift. Here are some pretty and frugal gift wrap ideas to help you save more so you can spend more on your...         Vintage Stoves Classic Designs to Warm Your Heart Have you ever been to the antique market, or watching the "Antiques Roadshow", and seen those wonderful woodstoves for days passed? They are absolutely amazing, especially if you can find one in good shape. A friend of mine recently installed a "4 O'clock" stove dating back to the early 1900's, and it looks marvelous! It got me thinking about woodstoves, in general, and I started to research many of the vintage stoves. I have listed the most popular models below. Get yourself a cup of tea, put your feet up, and read on! Victorian Stoves – These stoves date back to the late 1800's. They are generally made from cast iron, and adorned with nickel. This early kitchen stove will meet all of your cooking needs. Country Stoves – These stoves generally date to around the early 1900's. It is very similar to the Victorian stove, but more effort has been out into the nickel highlights and the clean, crisp casting. Retro Stoves – These particular stoves are simply updated versions of the above. In the 1930's, when these stoves were immensely popular, the kitchen seemed to be the central point in one's home. These stoves were integral to the "modern" kitchen. Cylinder Stoves – These stoves are likely the most easily recognizable of the antique stoves. They were renowned for their extraordinary ability to heat a home, while taking up very little floor space. Potbelly Stoves – Early American photographs abound with images of the potbelly stove. These stoves were found in railway stations, saloons, brothels, and many other historic settings on the western frontier. Parlour Stoves – Back in the Victorian era, these beautiful stoves were a focal point in traditional parlour rooms. At the height of their popularity, artisans adorned them with various designs such as cherubs, mythological figures, and floral designs. Franklin Fireplaces – This stove is pure Americana. It was designed by Benjamin Franklin, and early American inventor, craftsman, and President. All wood stoves used for heating owe their heritage to Benjamin Franklin, and his efficient design. These are but a few of the stove types I came across in my research. These stoves are all wonderful examples of design and function. If you happen to see any of these stoves while shopping for antiques, do let me know. Or buy one for yourself! You won't regret it! Kim Filler loves shopping for antiques in obscure, out-of-the-way markets. She is currently obsessing about the Franklin Fireplace. When she is free from her daily pursuits, she writes for fireplacesandwoodstoves.com – a website of interest to those who enjoy fireplaces and woodstoves featuring information on wood burning stoves(http://www.fireplacesandwoodstoves.com/wood-stoves.aspx ), old antique wood stoves(http://www.fireplacesandwoodstoves.com/antique-wood-stoves.aspx ), fireplace mantel information(http://www.fireplacesandwoodstoves.com/fireplace-mantels.aspx ) and more. Copyright Kim Filler - http://www.fireplacesandwoodstoves.com/