Family Diary

Family Diary

Come read our thoughts, what we live and breathe everyday – friends, family, fires and feasts, it doesn’t get much better than this. Not an ordinary blog page, come explore our world and love for sustainable living, art, culture, fireplaces & cooking with us.

Fireplaces

The legend of British Fires

April 9, 2024

Fireplaces have long held a special place in the hearts and homes of people around the world. With a rich…

Fireplaces

Heating Hearts for 50+ years: The Cheminées Philippe story

March 20, 2024

Cheminées Philippe is a revered brand that has carved a niche for itself in the fireplace industry by offering quality…

Fireplaces

Stone Creek Cottage by BullerRoo: An absolute bliss!

February 19, 2024

Stone Creek Cottage by BullerRoo Farm Stay is a quaint cottage nestled in the arms of Mansfield, Victoria. The cottage…

Fireplaces

Templeton Architecture - Crafting dreams in stone

February 9, 2024

Matilda by Templeton Architecture is a cottage located in the granite hills of the northeast of Victoria. The cottage features…

Stoves & Cooking

Sweet and Simple - The Ultimate Lemon Tart Recipe

January 25, 2024

A well-prepared lemon tart using your Falcon oven is a recipe that has a taste you will never forget this…

Fireplaces

Electric fireplaces - The modern alternative

January 23, 2024

Electric fireplaces are a great alternative to traditional wood or gas models that have a lot of maintenance and installation…

Fireplaces

Electrifying Fireplace Trends for 2024

December 22, 2023

From eco-friendly fires that align with the environment to minimalist masterpieces, these are the most electrifying fireplace trends for 2024.

Fireplaces

Christmas at the Auburn - Hawthorn East

December 18, 2023

Get ready to celebrate Christmas at the Auburn Hotel which offers fireside dining with our Cheminées Philippe 1200 DF fireplace.…

Fireplaces

Shining the light on the Lopi 6015

November 29, 2023

Located in the beautiful town of North Perth, Western Australia, there’s a stunning adobe that illustrates a contemporary style by…

Fireplaces

Fire for Life by Escea won gold at the NZ Best Design Awards

November 28, 2023

Escea Fireplace’s not-for-profit initiative ‘Fire for Life’ recently won two gold awards and the prestigious purple award at the NZ…

Fireplaces

Bower Architecture & Interiors – Crafting living experiences

October 31, 2023

Bower Architecture stands out tall as a leading Melbourne-based architectural and interior design firm. They consistently use Cheminées Philippe fireplaces…