Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Just Two Fabulous Fireplaces

just two fabulous fireplacesI've chosen these two fireplaces because they both have history but one hides it under a coat of paint and the other flaunts it.
This is no contest for me as I love to see the past in all it's faded glory. Big pieces like fireplaces can reveal strange things people have done to them over the years.
I once bought a big Edwardian house and had endless fun uncovering the original fireplaces which someone had the forethought to fill the chimney spaces with all the grates and canopies etc held in with wooden joists.
Top one please!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am loving your 'Just Two' series! Here we part though, I like the atmosphere of the 2nd, but like you, I'd peel off some paint to show more wear...

Anonymous said...

I think I'll take number one. With a martini, of course.

Anonymous said...

i love number two - thanks for sharing such great pictures!!

total inspiration and things to covet...

Gypsy Purple said...

I like elements from both... but will go with the first on this one.....agree with Ulla...love this series

Chamara

- Susan - said...

I really enjoy your 'Just Two' Series. Always nice pics that inspire me. I have the pleasure of renovating and arranging furniture for an old Italian Palazzo.
I linked to your site. Thanks.

OMGsunshine said...

i adore pic #2. i was thinking of painting something like that for my recent concentration. :-)

Another Shade of Grey said...

Number 1 for me. But I bet you already knew that.

la bellina mammina said...

where did you get these beautiful photos!! I love the first one more, but wouldn't mind to have the second one in the bathroom, having a long warm bath - a woman can dream, can't she?...

BionicBuddha said...

Normally I'm not a fan of green but there's something about that particular wallpaper and warm light that comes across as really tasty.

Parisbreakfasts said...

Oooooooooooo!
I like these single BIG photos!!!
MORE PLEASE :)

Anonymous said...

I love the picture at the bottom, what a wonderful room.