The evolution of our fireplace

Three years ago when we were looking at this house I liked that it had a fireplace..but I didn't really care for the look of the fireplace.

As soon as we moved in I hung a mirror above it and painted the mantle and I liked it a lot better!

But I still didn't like the separation between the mantle and the tile.

I made a skirt  for the mantle and once again was much happier with the look.

 

Still not perfect, I decided to paint the tiles white. I always think most everything in my house look prettier white.

I am pleased now. I think the fireplace is looking much better now!

Now it is a pretty place to hang the stockings!

The fireplace isn't the only thing that has changed a lot since we moved here...

I am happy because I think this is a great house to grow up in and I hope my kids will have many happy memories of their teenage years in this home.

I am busy getting everything ready for thanksgiving dinner...sending wishes that everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving!

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