Our Texas Patio Fireplace

One of the big selling points of this house was the outdoor space. We have a great covered patio with a built in grill and fireplace. We already had all the furniture for the patio, but had no idea what to hang over the fireplace.

Everywhere in Texas you see the above metal and iron stars. They are hanging all over the place on houses, fences and businesses. I have been looking for one to hang over our outdoor fireplace.

This search has been going on for over a year, and a few weeks ago we found it! There is a business in Frisco, Texas called the "Lone Star Trading Company." They sell custom wood and wrought iron furniture.  We took a drive to check it out a few weekends ago, and we found just what I was looking for. I picked out a metal sign that had not only the star, but the word Texas and the date of Texas' Independence.  This sign was really rusted and my hands here covered in rust. I asked the owner if he had a towel so I could wipe my hands off, and he was so nice, he invited me to wipe my rusty hands on his shirt. Awkward and Hilarious!

While we were in the shop purchasing the sign, I saw a plain star sign that was sold, and it was painted a walnut color. The store owner said he could spray the sign with a clear coat that will seal the rust, and if I wanted he could also spray the sign in the walnut paint. Yes please! I went to pick the sign up a few days later and it turned out fabulous.

We had some screw anchors already in the brick over the fireplace and my husband came up with an idea on how to hang the sign using the existing holes. We were off to Lowes and bought some long screws, and some pipe like clamps to hang the sign. Worked like a champ, or should I say a clamp, lol!

After the sign was hung I needed to find some accessories for the mantel. Next stop Hobby Lobby! I found some resin cowboy western items, and they work well with the Texas theme of the new sign.

I sure hope y'all love it as much as I do.