Log Holder

Now that they've got a stylish fire screen and a set of custom fire tools, some clients choose to complete the set with accessories like this log holder. This one features forged feet, rivets and a sheet metal bottom to catch any loose bark and keep the hearth clean.

Fireplace Tools

It's not unusual for a client to commission a firescreen from me and then realize that their old "Home Depot Special" fire tools just don't make the grade anymore. A beautiful firescreen deserves an equally beautiful set of tools to complete the look. The tools should be functional and feel good in your hand. They can hang on the wall or be displayed on their own stand. A typical set includes three to four pieces: poker, shovel, broom and (sometimes) tongs.

This set was designed to accompany a traditional firescreen with scrolls. It has a poker, shovel and a natural bristle broom. The handles are curved to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, and the shaft is long enough to reach all the way to the back of the fireplace, making them easy to use. This set was designed to be displayed on their own stand. The stand has a weighted bottom to keep it from tipping over and scroll details to complement the firescreen.

Vent-A-Hood

A beautiful vent-a-hood can be the focal point of a kitchen. I created this one for a turn of the century home in Memphis. It really draws your eye up, emphasizing the high ceiling, but you don't have to have a soaring ceiling or tons of room to incorporate a custom hood in your kitchen design. I've made hoods for rooms with 8' ceilings and hoods that fit tightly between upper cabinets.

This vent-a-hood features a multi-color patina on copper and hand forged iron. The inside is all stainless (for easy cleaning), and it has a variable speed motor and lights built right in.