I’ve always loved having a fireplace. One of my favorite ways to end a long day at Chez J, my suburban San Diego area townhouse, is sitting on my couch, fireplace on, feet up on my ottoman, a mug of herbal tea in hand. Turns out, I’m onto something here!
One of my health experts shared a study in my latest article that says relaxing in front of a fire can help your mind and body destress. Heck, yeah! (The fact that having a fireplace also enhances the appeal of a real estate listing is also a plus.) Here’s just about everything you could want to know about adding a fire feature to your home — inside or out.
My three expert sources will be WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS guest moderators this afternoon on Clubhouse. You can join in at 4 pm ET, 1 pm PT here.
New fireplace options include biofuels (shown here) and electric for
safer, healthier, more eco-friendly use
(THYME & PLACE DESIGN / SHARON L SHERMAN / PETER RYMWID PHOTOGRAPHY)
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SOCIAL GOLD
Coming to Clubhouse THIS AFTERNOON:
We love the warmth of a fireplace on a chilly day or night. We also enjoy fire pits and fire tables in our outdoor living areas. What should you know about adding these to your home? Find out in our next WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS conversation on Clubhouse. The discussion takes place TODAY, February 15 at 4 pm EST, 1 pm PST (and all the related time zones). I hope you’ll join us.
COMING IN 2023
- 2/15 Designing with Fire Features (Fireplaces, Fire Tables, Fire Pits, Etc.)
- 3/1 Kitchen & Bath Industry & Builder’s Show Pro Recap
- 3/15 Wellness Design and Dementia
- 4/5 Tile Trends and Coverings Show Preview
- 5/3 Designing with Water Features (Swim Spas, Fountains, Pools, Etc.)
What other topics do you want to hear about in the new year? Comment below and let me know.
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PAST CLUBHOUSE RECORDINGS
Here are links to Clubhouse recordings from past sessions.
2023 Recordings:
- 1/18 Healthy Home Improvements with Best ROI —Recording Link
- 1/4 Creating Home Fitness Rooms — Recording Link
2022 Recordings:
- 12/7 Best Healthy Home Upgrades for 2023 — Recording Link
- 11/16 Top Kitchen & Bath Design Trends — Recording Link
- 11/2 Creating Serene Home Spaces — Recording Link
- 10/19 Creating a Quieter Home — Recording Link
- 9/21 Creating Great Garage Spaces — Recording Link
- 9/7 Smart Home Innovations — Recording Link
- 8/17 Creating Healthy Work from Home Spaces — Recording Link
- 8/3 Creating Healthy Back to School Home Spaces — Recording Link
- 7/20 Wellness Benefits of Co-living — Recording Link
- 7/6 Beat the Heat — Recording Link
- 6/15 Designing with Plants — Recording Link
- 6/1 Wellness Design and Pets — Recording Link
- 5/18 Wellness Design and Art — Recording Link
- 5/4 Spa Bathrooms — Recording Link
- 4/20 Wellness Design and Appliances — Recording Link
- 3/16 Healthy Bedroom Spaces — Recording Link
- 3/2 Wellness Design and Tile Trends — Recording Link
- 2/16 Wellness Design and Autism — Recording Link
- 2/2 New Technology Ideas — Recording Link
- 1/19 Healthy Pantry Spaces — Recording Link
- 1/5 Top 2022 Wellness Design Trends — Recording Link
2021 Recordings:
- Find these links on their new archive page!
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GOLD DUST
Here are a few links that could be helpful to you in living a safe, healthy life at home:
- Technology-related: How to Scrub Personal Information from your Electronics — AARP
- Health-related: Light Sleepers (How Light Disrupts Sleep) — Washington Post via San Diego Union-Tribune
- Design-related: Depression Rooms — New York Times (Gift Link)
