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Make Your Home Festive with Creative Christmas Decorations!

11/30/2018

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! All around the world, people are putting up trees and decorations to make their homes merry and bright. If you love having a festive home but don’t enjoy the thought of setting up elaborate decorations (like those seen on The Great Christmas Light Fight), here are some simple but creative Christmas decorations that will have your home Christmas-ready in no time!

7 Easy Creative Christmas Decorations

  1. Hang ornaments in your windows - Traditional glass ornaments look especially cheerful when hung in a window. Simply attach them to the curtain rod with some colorful ribbon, varying the height of the ornaments. This display can be enjoyed by both those inside and outside your home, and is especially beautiful when the morning sun shines on the ornaments. It is also a quick, fun way to add Christmas cheer to a kitchen.
  2. Turn your front door into a present - Looking for something other than a wreath to hang on your door? Simply grab some extra wide ribbon and a large bow at your local craft store, and you’ll have a beautiful front door in minutes! Dressing up your front door like a present makes your whole house look like a gift. You can also use this idea in the kitchen to dress up your cabinet doors!
  3. Victorian-style lamp posts - If you have lantern posts on your property, decorating them in traditional Victorian Christmas style is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit. Create the look by either hanging a wreath on the post, adding an elaborate red bow, or wrapping the whole thing in garland.
  4. Make a snow-free snowman - If a white Christmas isn’t in the forecast, you can still have snowmen visit your yard. Simply use three wreaths of varying sizes (you can use real or faux greens, or even grapevine) and mount them to a wooden support. You can display your “snow”man as is, or add stick-arms and a scarf for more character.
  5. Create themed decorations for your mailbox - Extend the creative Christmas decorations all the way to your curb by adding your mailbox to the fun. You could add burlap and evergreen branches to the post, or wrap the box itself with a plaid scarf and some old skates.
  6. Turn a flower box into an ornament box - Why let your flower box sit empty? Fill it with some greens then add large, brightly colored outdoor ornaments. Or, if you prefer flowers in your flower box, add some fake poinsettias for a festive touch.
  7. Decorate your cupola - For Christmas style that can be seen from a distance, don’t forget to decorate your cupola! Whether you hang a large wreath upon it or trim it in garland and lights, a beautifully decorated cupola tops your house like a star on a tree.
Is a cupola, weathervane, lantern post or mailbox on your holiday wishlist? Make your wish come true with a call to Valley Forge Weathervanes and Cupolas! 866-400-1776
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Lantern Home Decor to Brighten Up the Season

11/16/2018

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As the days grow shorter and night falls before the dinner table is even set, there is nothing more cheering than a well-lit house to greet you at the end of the day. From a cupola lantern glowing on your roof to a beautiful lantern post to light the way to your door, our collection of lantern home decor is sure to chase away the winter blues. Order from our collection of cupola lanterns and lantern posts to make your home - and the season - bright.

Cupola Lanterns: A Welcoming Beacon on Your Roofline

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Lanterns have been used to signal a warm welcome to visitors for centuries. Placing one in your cupola not only brightens your roofline, it adds character to your whole home. We offer a dozen charming lantern designs to match any style and architecture. Classic designs, such as the Surrey and Beacon lanterns, add elegance and richness to country estates and modest ranches alike. You can also choose lanterns that complement your surroundings, such as the Onion Lantern, a distinctive design found throughout coastal communities.

Lantern Posts Combine Function and Elegance

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No one enjoys driving up to a dark house, or fumbling for their keys in a dimly lit driveway. Lantern posts can illuminate the length of your driveway or brighten up a walkway, making your home safer and putting you and your guests at ease. Our lantern posts come in a variety of styles to suit your specific tastes. Our Plymouth Lantern Post is perfect for standing sentry at the entrance to your driveway, while the delicately tapered Richmond Lantern Posts can line a sidewalk without taking up excessive space. Our lantern posts can also be customized with copper accents, address numbers or signs, and personalized signs featuring your street address or family name. Below you can see how copper accents transform the Lincoln Lantern Post.
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Quality Lantern Home Decor from Valley Forge Cupolas

Winter is the perfect time of year to add decorative lighting to your home. Whether its festive or functional, lantern home decor fills a house with light and life. At Valley Forge Cupolas, our experts love helping homeowners add character and beauty to their homes. From custom cupolas and lantern posts to weathervanes and mailboxes, we help you turn your house into a home. Call us today at 866-400-1776 to order a lantern for your home!
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Beautiful Mailbox Post Options from Valley Forge Cupolas

11/9/2018

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One of the quickest and easiest ways to increase your home’s curb appeal is with a new mailbox. Often the first thing visitors see, a mailbox and its post can reflect the beauty and architecture of your home, extending a warm greeting to your guests. At Valley Forge Cupolas, we offer a charming collection of mailboxes and posts, with a variety of mailbox post options to match any home. All of our mailbox posts are made from Azek vinyl, a beautiful, high-performance cellular PVC that is engineered to last. One of the best building materials on the market, Azek vinyl never needs to be stained or sanded, and cannot be damaged by termites or rot. It also resists mold, mildew, stains, and scratches, making it an extremely low-maintenance material. Cellular PVC mailbox posts stay pristine with minimal effort, making them the perfect eye-catching addition to your home.

Mailbox Post Options to Match Any Style

  • Newspaper boxes - No one enjoys reading a soggy newspaper. Keep your paper high and dry by adding a newspaper box to any of our mailbox post models.
  • Custom bases - If the traditional look isn’t for you, add flair to your mailbox post’s base with bottom trim (available on the Hartford) or a boxed base (available on the Dover).
  • Raised panels - For a truly elegant look, why not add raised panels to your post? The Madison features raised panels on its base, while the Providence has two sections of raised panels that run the length of the post.
  • Address numbers - Make it easy for visitors to find your house by adding address numbers either directly to your post or mounted on a vertical plaque. The numbers are available in copper and polished or antique brass.
  • Personalized signs - Whether you wish to display your street address or family name, our personalized signs are sure to please. They are available in six color combinations: black/gold, bronze/gold, dark blue/gold, green/gold, red/gold, or white/black.
Copper accents - Make your post truly pop with copper accents. You can add them to your trim or raised panels (as shown on the Lincoln Lantern Post below), or you can top off your mailbox post with a copper pineapple, the symbol of hospitality.
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Explore Mailbox Post Options from Valley Forge Cupolas

Our collection of mailboxes and mailbox posts are an excellent addition to any home. The perfect balance of function and style, they are handcrafted with great quality and attention to detail, ensuring they will last through the seasons. Call us today at 866-400-1776 to order a mailbox post for your home!
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Finial on Roof Design Inspiration from Valley Forge Cupolas

11/2/2018

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At first blush, finials can seem to be simplistic: a mere spire of metal piercing the sky. But finial designs are exquisitely varied, with subtle details that pop against a heavenly backdrop. Placing finials on roofs is a great way to add elegance and character to your home. Their sleek designs complement any architectural style and highlight the unique features of a building.

The photo above shows just how different finials can be. Starting on the left, the Victoria Finial summons thoughts of knights with a shape similar to a jousting lance, while the Smithsonian Single Ball captures the wonder and grandeur of the Smithsonian Museum. For a more European flair, we have a beautiful Fleur-de-Lis. Lastly, the stunning Guinevere and Morgana Finials pay homage to classic Arthurian-inspired finial designs.

All of our finials are handcrafted from pure copper by skilled artisans. Their superior quality means they will add beauty to your home for decades to come. If you’re ready to picture your home with a finial, here are some photos from satisfied customers to inspire you.
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Finials on Roofs: Photos from Our Customers

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The stylized lily or lotus flower design known as the fleur-de-lis was first used by French kings back in the twelfth century. Since then the symbol has become synonymous with royalty, elegance, and sophistication. Our customer chose the Fleur-de-Lis finial as the crowning complement to the 36” Custom Roxbury cupola we added to their new construction.
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As you can see above, the ring accents of the Morgana highlight the octagonal cupola and rounded window of this home, drawing all the elements together. Choosing the right height for your finial will include considerations of roof height and length, distance perspective, and the overall size of your home. That is why we offer some of our finials - such as the Morgana - in multiple heights, to ensure proper sizing for your individual home. ​
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This stunning home also sports a Morgana finial atop a 48” CNC window cupola. This home is brimming with beautiful architectural accents, such as bold white trim and square windows, which are mirrored in the cupola. The curves of the Morgana finial provide relief from the sharp lines while its delicate taper echoes the vertical lines of trim to form a cohesive look.

Enjoy the Classic Elegance of Finials on Roofs!

If you are ready to add a finial to your roof, call the experts at Valley Forge Cupolas today: 866-400-1776!

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