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Fire and Vineyards - Mitchelton Winery, Nagambie

Fire and Vineyards - Mitchelton Winery, Nagambie

One of Australia’s most pronounced wineries – Mitchelton, is a perfect place to experience the history and serenity of the…
Electrify Your Mind & Soul; Shining the Spotlight on Electric Fires

Electrify Your Mind & Soul; Shining the Spotlight on Electric Fires

When it comes to moving towards a clean energy future, electric fireplaces are the way to go! Traditional fireplaces have…
Hedger Constructions’ Custom Home in Thornton, Featuring Cheminees Philippe

Hedger Constructions’ Custom Home in Thornton, Featuring Cheminees Philippe

Why modern gas heaters are multifaceted. Forget the old space heater your granny use to have, the gas fireplaces of…
Match Made in Fireplace Heaven!

Match Made in Fireplace Heaven!

“Our relationship with Wignells began 12 years ago when we bought our very first wood heater – the same heater…
Nature VS Nuture

Nature VS Nuture

Cheminees Philippe Fireplaces Unravelled Multifaceted and indispensable, wood heaters have come a long way from when man first created fire…
Vale Don Gravette

Vale Don Gravette

On the 13th of September 2021, we farewelled the one man who dedicated over 25 years of service to ensuring…
A MAJESTIC MÉLANGE

A MAJESTIC MÉLANGE

Why modern gas heaters are multifaceted. Forget the old space heater your granny use to have, the gas fireplaces of…
"That Fireplace At That Winery"

"That Fireplace At That Winery"

For the most part when a client walks into our homely showroom and see's our Cheminees Philippe wood fireplace all…
Oh My.. Ruco!

Oh My.. Ruco!

The liquid gold that will make your wood heater sparkle again! Wondering how to clean wood heater glass easily and…