Saturday, June 20, 2009

Fire Pit to Fire Pretty

Yesterday I almost finished the fireplace (finally!). I only had the marble pencil edge to install, and the brass grating to spray black. I had the can of high temperature spray paint sitting in the garage for close to a month so I figured it was about time. I managed to get everything done except the grout on the edging which is actually my favorite part so I have that to look forward to next week.
For any new readers out there, here is what we started with:

Here is was after much hard work, but yet to be painted:


And here it is today (I FINALLY put my beloved silver poufs in here!):


Since Sean's work schedule is a little different than most we are actually starting our weekend today and are off to the cabin until Tuesday where we will be celebrating the first days of Summer, Sean's 25th birthday as well as his first Father's Day!

We hope everyone out there kicks their feet up and enjoys their weekend as well~


25 comments:

  1. JoiJune 20, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Your makeover of this room is so perfect. I love the tiling, wainscoting, dark wood floors, and the wall color.

    And, your little Wren is too cute, also!

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  2. UnknownJune 20, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    The tile is D-vine! The whole redo is great! Hope you guys have a wonderful Father's day weekend!

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  3. TinaJune 20, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Gorgeous room! You should burn driftwood in the fireplace on special occasions. Such pretty colors! =) And Wren is adorable. She's such a pretty baby.

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  4. Very ShannonJune 20, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Looks great! Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  5. AnonymousJune 21, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Could she get any cuter??! She is precious!

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  6. MrsKBJJune 21, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Love the new fireplace! Wren is too cute!! Enjoy your weekend! Happy First Father's Day to your husband!!

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  7. bagfashionistaJune 21, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    It looks fab! I can't wait to see an update on that whole room though!!

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  8. Erin SouthwellJune 21, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Wow, such an awesome transformation! The final touches are perfect! And Wren is getting so big, she is beautiful!

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  9. Katherine @ Grass StainsJune 22, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    I have the same ugly brass fittings on my fireplace and have been wondering about that paint. Now I can see just how nice it really looks (it's hard to tell on shows likee Trading Spaces). Thanks!

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  10. KristinJune 22, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Perfection. You've got it!

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  11. Jenny @ Words on WendhurstJune 22, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Looks great! Your baby is adorable. :-)

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  12. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Your fireplace is amazing! I love all of your work- your creatvity inspires me :)

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  13. Petra, Julcsi, ZsuzsiJune 22, 2009 at 2:52 PM

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  14. KelseyJune 22, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Looking absolutely wonderful! Love that photo of Wren in the weathered chair, too.

    By the way--my feed doesn't show updates from your blog anymore. Is anyone else having this problem?

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  15. AniJune 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    I love Wrens little smile! Gotta love the tongue!! :-)
    I knew you guys looked so young :-)

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  16. BrendaJune 22, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    The fireplace is gorge. Wren is too cute.

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  17. 'DeeJune 22, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    That is a great transformation - I love it! PS - little Wren is getting so BIG! Awww, cutie pie.

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  18. RebeccaJune 23, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    looks fabulous and Wren is too stinking cute.

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  19. HollyJune 23, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I just discovered your blog, and it's beautiful! I have an award for you over at my blog :)

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  20. TammyJune 23, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Just catching up on yours posts! You've been busy! Love the frames and your fireplace is amazing! Wren is such a doll! :)

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  21. JennaJune 24, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Holly I LOVE the shot of Wren's feet! You should blow it up and frame it!

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  22. ChristelJune 24, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I have a brick fireplace which is so ugly I feel it screams at me every time I look at it. I want to rip all the brick off and stone veneer it. But the box is a good 2 feet off the ground. (the hearth is at seat height) So if I take out all brick the box will be floating 2 feet off the ground. Is this okay? What do you recommend?

    Oh I am nervous about leaving the hearth for my future children foreheads!

    Does any of this even make sense? ha ha!

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  23. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Great job on the makeover! That picture of Wren is to die for too! What a cutie pie...

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  24. Mrs EyeCanSeeJune 25, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    What a gorgeous makeover. I adore the art above the fire place. Is that a DIY or did you get it somewhere??

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  25. UnknownJune 26, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    The chalkboard is DIY, and full instructions are here:http://www.inthefunlane.com/2009/06/my-favorite-part-of-spring.html

    Thanks so much everyone~

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