17 November 2009 Photo: Dreaming Of Fires

As the temperature begins to plummet and my toes are freezing, I am dreaming of building fires in the fireplace. I walked/hobbled into the pantry and saw these hanging on the wall. This little broom and shovel where here when we moved into the house and I just can't seem to get rid of them. I just think they are cute! And yes that old plank wood in the background is the original wood this house was built with in 1825...crazy, huh?

2 February 2009 Photo: Warm and Toasty

Happy Groundhog's Day! Since I was not able to be in Punxsutawney to see Phil, I decided to counteract his predicted six more weeks of winter by sitting near a warm fire while at dinner in Jamaica Plain with Michael and John.

We have a fireplace at home but we have not had a fire yet this year...this has made me want to have one this weekend when I get home. I am sure it will still be cold enough! Maybe we will have chestnuts roasting on an open fire...or maybe we will have Phil!!!

8 January 2009 Photo: There's No Place Like Home

This image makes me want to curl up in the chair, light a fire in the fireplace and read a good book. Seeing this photo makes me realize I don't spend enough time here. It is my favorite room in our home and I need to enjoy it more!