The fireplace

With winter upon us, we often see a fireplace as a focal point in design mags. I actually have a massive, freestanding fireplace that is made of field stone, painted white. The stone and the fact that it is painted white gives it a cottage look. I have been looking for design ideas. A friend of mine, Pam at How To Run Your Life suggests covering it. And I do like the idea, especially the one that is wood. It looks so clean and contemporary. Or, she says, cover it with metal for an industrial look (I dig this too!), or even make it look like a kiva. I like her style! Here are some of the wonderful fireplace images I have come across while wandering through ideas.

This fireplace is similar to mine in that it dominates the room. Mine, however is not so "neat" looking.


Jamie Kosich Design

Here is an idea for a sort of covering. I like this!


Jamie Kosich Design

So nice!


Evergreenhill

Nice room and I love this mantle!


Candi Mandi

O.M.G!!!!! This room is fabulous!


The 10¢ Designer

Looks cozy


shopursula


afewthingsfrommylife


afewthingsfrommylife


lakbdesign/fergusandme


thesmartestfish

This color is like the sky...I LOVE it!

Christianna's Earthly Delights

Lovely Letters

I am loving the current trend of graphic letters integrated into home decor. I am a graphic designer, so typography is always interesting to me!
Please NOTE: Flickr links listed BELOW the images.

I would take this workspace ANY DAY!





TheVintageCabin




kristenaderrick




xojy




Stewf

I just bought an Alexander Girard print on plywood available at Room And Board




papernstitch

Oh How I LOVE the color GREEN!

Isn't this green chair THE BOMB??



atolye afra

Ummmmmmm, gorgeous!



uydurrukcu

All I can say is WOO HOO!



Thriftytown

Nice lines! I love these organic shapes.



Marysusan

Okay, this one belongs in yesterdays post, "places I would like to sit" but here it is.
This is LOVELY. The chair is inviting me to come and cuddle up.



solutionsoap

Places I would love to sit

compaicreative



The Style Files



uydurrukcu

Mix It UP! The Eclectic Home

My personal style is eclectic. I love furniture and design from so many periods, it is impossible for me to choose just one. So, if you feel the same, just mix it up! Some say this can be tricky, so my suggestion would be to find pictures of rooms you love that work and start from there!

My latest Flickr finds:
(Please note that the links to the image appear directly below the image.)



uydurrukcu

Isn't this room fantastic? I am loving the mix of wood, organic plants, white and the elegant chandelier. So inviting. Rooms full of light are wonderful for the soul.



uydurrukcu

I LOVE this light fixture. Color is wonderful. The way it grabs you when it is
against white walls is amazing!




Fat Cat Brussels

Gorgeous space!



uydurrukcu

What a beauty!



This fantastic room is featured on Elle Decor



Have a wonderful Friday!

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