Archive for the 'Finials' Category

Cupola on the Ground

No Commented May 3 2011
Categorized Under: Cupolas, Finials, In the News, Outdoor Decor

One town hall has its cupola on the ground for all to see. Why?

Alternative Materials for Your Outdoor Décor

No Commented April 27 2011
Categorized Under: Cupolas, Finials, Outdoor Decor, Weathervanes

There are many alternatives to wood that can be used to make your outdoor decor beautiful.

Finial Snaps Off

No Commented April 20 2011
Categorized Under: Finials, In the News, Outdoor Decor

One finial in Illinois came down due to unknown causes.

Residents Wait for Historic Courthouse to Be Rebuilt

No Commented March 30 2011
Categorized Under: Cupolas, Finials, In the News, Weathervanes

A town waits for its historic courthouse to be restored after a fire – weathervane and all.

Cupola Causes Leak at School

No Commented March 16 2011
Categorized Under: Cupolas, Finials, In the News, Outdoor Decor

One school’s cupola caused a leak in its ceiling, which put students in potential danger.

The Dying Art of Restoring Old Décor

No Commented March 10 2011
Categorized Under: Finials, In the News, Outdoor Decor

There are any number of houses around the world that possess the types of older décor that we discuss at length in this blog – anything from cupolas to finials and everything in between. Now obviously, these are still architectural elements added to brand new homes on a regular basis, but since there are many [...]

Patio Products at HG Lifestyle

No Commented January 20 2011
Categorized Under: Cupolas, Finials, Fire Domes, Outdoor Decor, Torches, Weathervanes

HG Lifestyle is the online leader in home and garden décor, including a wide array of weathervanes, finials and cupolas for your place of residence or business. HG Lifestyle also carries a number of products specifically for your patio area, so it’s about time to start thinking about a new look for your outdoor area. [...]

The Value of Antique Finials

No Commented January 14 2011
Categorized Under: Finials, In the News

I spend a lot of time writing about weathervanes and cupolas in this blog, mostly because they are still around today as a major piece of modern architecture and home décor. Unfortunately, this leaves out finials from a decent amount of my posts. Finials are decorative elements that can cover up the apex of buildings [...]

2011 Trends for Home and Garden Decor

No Commented January 6 2011
Categorized Under: Finials, Garden Decor, Outdoor Decor, Weathervanes

At the end of every year, there is always a clearance bin at any good home and garden décor store, filled with all of last year’s remainders. These are put out to make room for the newest décor that will be trending in the year to come. With New Year’s Day just behind us, it’s [...]

Gardeners Love Collectible Décor

No Commented December 28 2010
Categorized Under: Finials, Garden Decor, In the News, Outdoor Decor, Weathervanes

It would be difficult to put a number on the amount of people who garden. It seems like every other house I visit has a relatively expansive garden in the backyard for growing all kinds of vegetables, flowers and other plants. No matter how big or how small, there is always one connected theme between [...]