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[Oznell]

This time of year, do you like to look at fireplaces?  I don't have one, so found a few that appealed to me--

A stove works too--

Although it helps, it doesn't have to be lit, for me.  Here, the striking combo of green, blue and warm terra cotta, brings the liveliness.

Do you like candles, flameless or otherwise, in a non-working fireplace?

Oh boy, my speed exactly--

This might be slightly *too* close for comfort (or safety), but looks pretty relaxing...

[LindaSal]

@Oznell I sure do love fireplaces!  I miss my floor to ceiling stone fireplace I had in my old home.  Now we live in a townhouse and we do have a gas fireplace, while it's nice to have it's just not the same.   As far as candles in the fireplace, that's a no for me.  I don't think it's a great look, just not for me I guess.

[tansy]

I would be comfortable in the first two settings.  The cardinal lampshade is fun.  

I miss having a fireplace to decorate.  

[We rescue cats]

We both love fireplaces, every place we have lived had one, even the motorhome (Electric). I too love the library but am not a big fan of the candles in the fireplace, Funniest thing is that though we have always had a fireplace we have NEVER had an actual mantle like I wanted. Our current house has a huge fieldstone corner fireplace, it's the bane of my decorating!!

[Bonkers1]

I absolutely love fireplaces.  Mine is on from morning to night.   I like the first fireplace the most.

[Puzzle Piece]

I don't like to look at my fireplace.  It looks like it should be outdoors as a BBQ.   

[Sooner]

We have three beautiful ones, but really don't use them much.  They are just part of a house now, and are expected.  At least these are gas ones.  

No expensive wood to buy and haul around, no ashes, etc.  

[manny2]

I like the first photo. It’s warm and cozy. I can hear the rustling fire and feel the warmth.

I can even smell the cinnamon rolls they just baked. Sweet brown sugar and spicy cinnamon.

I don’t have a fireplace, so I let my imagination soar.

[GingerHead]

@Oznell 

    Oh, that's my happy place!

We are lucky to have a double sided floor to ceiling stone fireplace that we see from both our living and dining rooms and it gets a lot of use! So cozy....

   I too love the green fireplace, very pretty shade and pop of color that goes nicely with the blue(as you say)....

So pretty!

[AuntG]

I like all of those pictured. They all look nicer than what we have. Ours was put in by the previous owner. The mantle is painted a deep evergreen color, and the fireplace is ceramic tile in a marbled beige. I don't love the look, but it is fun to decorate at Christmas.