My 1930s Bungalow – Fireplace
On wintery evenings I love to make a fire and soak up the heat. Cozy ambiance. Curled up on the sofa with my tablet and kitty Lulu I’m in heaven. As I begin the remodeling and redecorating of my bungalow I know the fireplace needs a makeover. The red brick is dirty and dated, the hearth is broken and chipped and the mantle needs a good coat of paint — it’s had about 90 years of use. But, is it on my “must do” list? It won’t be a cheap fix.
There is no reason to be “stuck” with a fireplace that is outdated. Sometimes a little paint will do the trick but for me, I needed much more. Luckily I’m from a family of bricklayers dating back to early 1800s England. When Patti visited we had a family spaghetti dinner at my house. It was a snowy January night so we sat around my mesmerizing fireplace, ate too much, and talked long. The next day my bricklaying brother Pete sent a photo of “leftover” stone he had from a job. The stone is a perfect match for the stone on the front of my house. With an offer like that, I couldn’t say not this year!
I thought the update would happen sometime in 2019 but it’s done! Pete and nephew Rhett showed up and finished it in a day. I can’t tell you how many times I walk in the room and fall in love with my new fireplace. Sometimes I just sit and stare at it. I can’t light a fire for 21 days but that’s ok!! During those 21 days, my brother Ben is painting my family room. Follow along as I update: My 1930s Bungalow – Inspiration Fabric
Our brother Pete and his wife Tonya recently remodeled and redecorated their main floor. Here’s their new fireplace
