tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post3805124067739242049..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Our Fireplace RemodelScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-49235812326157753702009-03-06T04:10:00.000-09:002009-03-06T04:10:00.000-09:00Love the new fireplace, could do with some nice gl...Love the new fireplace, could do with some nice glass candles on the top though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-80957593382858968722008-08-28T11:12:00.000-08:002008-08-28T11:12:00.000-08:00Nice idea!! i love to read this article usually i ...Nice idea!! i love to read this article usually i won't but this one making me to read more. .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-20832105031131618682007-07-29T12:18:00.000-08:002007-07-29T12:18:00.000-08:00i think some pop of red accessories on the mantle ...i think some pop of red accessories on the mantle instead of above the mantel would be nice. i'd keep the mirror simple.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365631315923740004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-5159158071537851632007-07-26T16:05:00.000-08:002007-07-26T16:05:00.000-08:00That's a difficult spot...I'd go with something ob...That's a difficult spot...I'd go with something oblong(widish), or even contemporary like an amoeba shape. Something asymetric.<BR/><BR/>If you got with oblong, I bet it would look nice with something busy around the edges for interest. <BR/><BR/>Also, maybe frame the fire place with tiles?Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-56144715918495314252007-07-25T07:32:00.000-08:002007-07-25T07:32:00.000-08:00That's really spiffy looking. I liked the old ver...That's really spiffy looking. I liked the old version, but the new one is sleek and stylish. You'll have to place an M&M pooping moose on the mantle there.<BR/><BR/>I've noticed on lots of those tv shows where they make over a room or redecorate, that the big flat tv goes above the fireplace now. I guess it's "in" but it seems to me too many major focal points together for my taste.JAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272374108524693575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-18885612642516676112007-07-24T05:54:00.000-08:002007-07-24T05:54:00.000-08:00The new fireplace and mantel look great. I do love...The new fireplace and mantel look great. I do love the older mantles with the stone and such though as well.my4kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877891733197763535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-43517136395381929442007-07-24T04:49:00.000-08:002007-07-24T04:49:00.000-08:00I'm a big fan right now of oil drum art:http://www...I'm a big fan right now of oil drum art:<BR/><BR/>http://www.indigoarts.com/gallery_haiti_varsculptor.html<BR/><BR/>These aren’t red, but if you get something similar (metal and sculptural) that has a reddish rust patina on it, would that work for you?<BR/><BR/>There's lots of great metal art out there.<BR/><BR/>Plenty of scrollwork if you want something more traditional.<BR/><BR/>Also, how about wood art? You could get something with a nice, deep red finish.<BR/><BR/>I would think you could find something with a local flair up where you are!<BR/><BR/>The material would give it a traditional feel, but it could be modern in style...a nice blend!<BR/><BR/>I couldn't find what I was looking for online, but I've seen TONS of it at crafts fairs in every size and style imaginable.<BR/><BR/>Also, Here's an overstock.com decor art link:<BR/><BR/>http://www.overstock.com/Worldstock/Wall-Decor/2058/cat.htmlCandace Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05888447703056321730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-59744289302690157182007-07-24T03:10:00.000-08:002007-07-24T03:10:00.000-08:00I thought the mirror was a plasma T.V.!I thought the mirror was a plasma T.V.!Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177168765485571075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-69274479092276695552007-07-23T20:42:00.000-08:002007-07-23T20:42:00.000-08:00WOW!! You have been busy. Very classy. I would ext...WOW!! You have been busy. Very classy. I would extend the eye to the area beside the fireplace (planter,big Pier One stuff). I second the suggestion of an oval mirror with silver/red in the frame and changeable mantle "chatchkies" (sp?)repeating the red. Can you spell M-u-r-a-n-o? MOMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-25739355658751082592007-07-23T19:13:00.000-08:002007-07-23T19:13:00.000-08:00Isn't that the truth - you finish one room and the...Isn't that the truth - you finish one room and the next room looks....bad.Beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428690536368982418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-83134844013956451512007-07-23T18:36:00.000-08:002007-07-23T18:36:00.000-08:00What a fabulous makeover! What are you remodel ne...What a fabulous makeover! What are you remodel next(tongue in cheek)?Crazed Nitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433413927453925851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-73547107480468583422007-07-23T18:25:00.000-08:002007-07-23T18:25:00.000-08:00This is why we flew Jamie's interior design sister...This is why we flew Jamie's interior design sister out to decorate our home. I can buy the cute stuff but it takes real talent to display it.<BR/><BR/>P.S. VERY cool fireplace!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135190793124857820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-67016262226261607352007-07-23T18:22:00.000-08:002007-07-23T18:22:00.000-08:00oh that's a beautiful new fireplace! funny thing i...oh that's a beautiful new fireplace! funny thing is, looking at the picture of your old one, i thought somehow you snuck into my livingroom and took a picture of mine. we are fireplace twins! (well, we used to be.) anyway, looks great. some red would look great above the fireplace. for "ours" i did a giant oil painting with some really beautiful red flowers in it. a gorgeous flower arrangement would work too with some red flowers.and maybe some candlesticks.Christie O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16119774914469200174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-68290990459820210682007-07-23T15:15:00.000-08:002007-07-23T15:15:00.000-08:00Beautiful!How about a wrought/iron or silver candl...Beautiful!<BR/><BR/>How about a wrought/iron or silver candle holder like the ones you see at Party Lite parties (do you have those up in Alaska?) <BR/><BR/>The splash of color could come from the candles, plus you could change it out whenever...just a thought.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377174692899802883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-74008471506783058962007-07-23T15:03:00.000-08:002007-07-23T15:03:00.000-08:00How contemporary are we talking?This may be too sq...How contemporary are we talking?<BR/><BR/>This may be too squarish and whimsical<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/36wyyf<BR/><BR/>Have you thought of a large clock?Mrs. Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159440829600935461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-13406805828348208912007-07-23T13:32:00.000-08:002007-07-23T13:32:00.000-08:00Oh, I like it! But seriously, the last thing you w...Oh, I like it! But seriously, the last thing you want is my advice on decorating. Considering I barely wear clothes that match, you can imagine how my house looks. Okay, so it's really not that bad.<BR/><BR/>I think I might leave the wall untouched and put some large, uniquely Alaskan artifacts on the mantle.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570437173288571934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-47771446246666775682007-07-23T12:31:00.000-08:002007-07-23T12:31:00.000-08:00Love the new lighted mantle. Perfect for displayin...Love the new lighted mantle. Perfect for displaying photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-11797000639075836772007-07-23T12:00:00.000-08:002007-07-23T12:00:00.000-08:00That's beautiful. We've been draggin our feet on ...That's beautiful. We've been draggin our feet on ther fireplace remodel, but I am newly inspired!PunditMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919969826505761593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-84694627316891499312007-07-23T10:56:00.000-08:002007-07-23T10:56:00.000-08:00Wow the remodel looks great!Wow the remodel looks great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-88205781993085906132007-07-23T08:43:00.000-08:002007-07-23T08:43:00.000-08:00No ideas to share, but I've gotten some ideas sinc...No ideas to share, but I've gotten some ideas since I've been here! And yes, I know what you mean about the "shabby by comparison" thing, sad to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-300784364541484062007-07-23T06:42:00.000-08:002007-07-23T06:42:00.000-08:00My recommendation is very general. Keep it simple....My recommendation is very general. Keep it simple. If the area above the fireplace is simple, you can change the mantle with each season.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-36065281916473195332007-07-23T05:44:00.000-08:002007-07-23T05:44:00.000-08:00It looks great Michelle. Mom & I love it.DadIt looks great Michelle. Mom & I love it.<BR/><BR/>DadUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209345420359766821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-17065930615472714802007-07-23T05:11:00.000-08:002007-07-23T05:11:00.000-08:00It is lovely. But I have a question. You stated tw...It is lovely. But I have a question. You stated two things "Now we have flames with the flip of a switch and a way to keep alive should the power ever go out..." that don't seem to go together. Does it come with a manual ignition system?Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834029909046193413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-72090043964331161472007-07-23T03:36:00.000-08:002007-07-23T03:36:00.000-08:00LOVE the new fireplace. Very mod. Sorry, no bril...LOVE the new fireplace. Very mod. Sorry, no brilliant suggestions for the wall above. I'll be interested to see what you come up with.Musings of a Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854615817486354491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-79801416872398720032007-07-23T03:19:00.000-08:002007-07-23T03:19:00.000-08:00Wow. That's gorgeous...Maybe some red glass bottle...Wow. That's gorgeous...<BR/><BR/>Maybe some red glass bottles (different sizes, opacity and hues of red) arranged on the mantle?<BR/><BR/>I love the idea of a red-framed mirror...<BR/><BR/>Gorgeous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com