Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

And when it comes to holiday decorations, sprucing up your fireplace mantel should be at the top of your to-do list. Second only to the Christmas tree, the mantel above the fireplace is an ...

Maybe you have an ornate mantel wrapped in marble and intricate millwork, or perhaps you’re working with a charming, timeworn brick surround—either way, having a fireplace (working or not!) ...