Tuesday, October 13, 2015
2015 Hearth Show - Nashville TN
We're launching Fireplaces.net in conjunction with the 2015 Hearth Show! We'll be reporting on the newest and best products we come across. Stay tuned for updates and interviews.
We'll take a look at:
- New Products - Especially products nominated for a Vesta Award (The associations's highest award)
- New Product Pavilion
- Outdoor Burn Area - Where fireplaces are cranked up and in live demonstration mode.
- Top suppliers will answer the question:
"You have a 1 min commercial on the 2016 Super Bowl - What would you say to 40 million viewers?"
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Relax by the Fire...It's Good For You
There’s nothing quite as relaxing as sitting in front of a warm fire. The glowing embers and the crackling sound of the burning wood fills us with a sense of peace and tranquility. You might not know that there’s actually scientific evidence that our enjoyment may be linked to the way humans are wired.
Our enjoyment from “fire gazing” dates back to the early days of man when gathering around the fire for warmth first began. According to a recent University of Alabama study led by anthropologist Christopher Lynn, experiencing the sight and sounds of a burning fire actually lowered the blood pressure of participants in the study. It seemed that the longer they watched and listened to the fire, the more relaxed they became.
Lynn hypothesized that social cohesion and pro-social behavior resulted from working together to keep the fire burning for warmth and survival. According to Lynn, the multi-sensory stimulation of the fire would have made a great focus of attention especially in the dark. The study was published in the November 2014 issue of journal Evolutionary Psychology. Read it here
So, there you have it. Sitting by the fire really is a great way to relax and unwind after a long day. (As if we didn’t already know that! And a glass of wine couldn’t hurt.)
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