fireplace

we got our fireplace installed last week--that has been an adventure to say the least, but it's hard to believe we went from cheesy pseudo-golf course locker built-ins, to nothing, to custom faceplate fireplace that is the centerpiece of the room!

before...

after built-ins are no more

our astonishment at what was there!

the old log storage area, complete with tiny log door leading to the outside--

instillation begins...

some final adjustments to make it perfect

(I think they were just admiring their handiwork--they were pretty pleased)

Final product, sans logs of course--we'll get some better pics of that!

Eric loves the fun remote, and I love that it cranks the heat--and that it showcases that amazing fireplace.  Who would have covered that up, i have to keep asking myself...