Friday, January 4, 2008

Fire and ICE

It is show and tell at Kelli's today--go to http://kellishouse.blogspot.com/ to participate. I love this cold invigorating weather we are having, especially because we don't often get it in SC where I live! The water has frozen in the outdoor fountain , but there is still a trickle (yesterday) --HOWEVER TODAY IT WAS FROZEN IN THE PIPING SINCE IT GOT TO 19 OR 20 DEGREES---I MAY HAVE TO GET A NEW PUMP!!
And here is the best part--being able to cuddle up with a fire , coffee, and blankies!


Here is the fire in our other living area--I love this gas stove and it really throws the heat!


Here is a close up of it



The other thing I love to do is throw in some warm red colors to give the feeling of warmth and cosy-ness-(not sure how long I can live with all of the red though--;-) ) Plus it is nice to eat in front of this fireplace




This eating area I had trouble with the decorations on the shelf yesterday if you look in a post below---I have finally got it decluttered enough to like it, I think!! Thanks for stopping by , and ya'll keep warm, ya hear!!!

ps. you can click on the pics to enlarge.
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24 comments:

  1. LBPJanuary 4, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    Your home looks so warm and comforting! The stoves are really cool!

    Blessings

    Linda

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    You have a beautiful home. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  3. TracyJanuary 4, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    Your home is so full of charm, Kim! And it looks mighty cozy too!

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  4. Barbara H.January 4, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    The fireplaces are so nice. My husband got my mil a little gas one like that and she loves it.

    Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts

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  5. GattinaJanuary 4, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    Your home looks really cosy ! I too love warm colors and my house is also full of red, orange and a warm yellow !

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  6. Hootin AnniJanuary 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    absolutely beautiful! Both the fountain [I'll take summer heat more myself after 40+ years in wintry Colorado], AND the gorgeous living area!!

    A great share for Show N Tell

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  7. SusanJanuary 4, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    Your home looks lovely. I especially like the wood stove.
    Susan

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  8. ellen b.January 4, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    Brrr outside but inside your home is so comfortable and cozy looking! I love my little stove like yours too. I love the splashes of red! Enjoy...

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  9. nancyJanuary 4, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks for sharing your cozy home with us. Can't believe the weather, can you? I love your little free-standing stove.
    Nancy

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  10. nancyJanuary 4, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    I just checked my comments. We must have been commenting at the same time! To answer your question, they were originally rugs. People would take old clothes, whatever scraps were available and hook rugs for the floor. Nowadays, they are also used as wallhanging, etc. This practice piece I'm working on? Who knows. It's about the size for a throw pillow form I have, but I don't know. Perhaps a chair cushion. I do plan to do a large rug.
    Nancy

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  11. Nora LeeJanuary 4, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    So beautiful and simple. I love the color of your walls; do you know that name of the color?
    Also thanks for stopping by and visiting me for my show and tell also!

    Sandra

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  12. MarthaJanuary 4, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    Your fire place and wood stove make me want to come over and enjoy the warmth! I liked your almost frozen waterfall! :)

    Blessings,
    ~Martie

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  13. maryt/theteachJanuary 4, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    Such a warm and cozy home you have nannykim! You should try living up north (N.Y.) to see some ice! :) Thanks for visiting my blog for Show and Tell Friday!

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  14. LindaJanuary 4, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    I loved visiting your cozy home. It is very warm and inviting. Keeep warm...Linda

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  15. Mrs.TJanuary 4, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    Oh, I absolutely *love* the white-painted fireplace in the eating area. It looks like something out of a children's book -- maybe an illustration by Eloise Wilkin. Simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

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  16. SondraJanuary 4, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    How cozy it all looks. We have been looking at one of those free standing fires for our den. Yours is so pretty.

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  17. Rose of SharonJanuary 4, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Wow! Your home is so cute and cozy! You are so lucky to have two fire places plus a gas stove! Awesome! Are you taking pix with your new camera????

    Something to do with your shelves that looks less cluttered is to have a couple of larger items like a big rectangular container with silk flowers in it, then just strategically place a few more items like a couple of books etc. and it is full, but doesn't look cluttered. I like what you have done though.

    :0) Sharon

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  18. Deborah aka Miss BeeJanuary 4, 2008 at 11:16 PM

    You have a charming home - I love the stove!

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  19. Sandra EvertsonJanuary 4, 2008 at 11:42 PM

    Lovely blog!
    Love the wood burning stove!
    Sandra Evertson

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  20. MommyJanuary 5, 2008 at 12:25 AM

    I LOVE the stove. One day, in my dream home, I want a stove like that. :)

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  21. BettyJanuary 5, 2008 at 12:41 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog today and leaving a comment. I'm going to add you to my list of blogging friends if that is okay with you.

    I just love your home. I love how open it is and yet it all looks so cozy.

    I was glad to hear you say you like the cold weather. I like this kind of weather also but thought I was probably the only person living who likes the winter season. Now if we could just get a big snow then I'll be happy!

    Please come back and visit me any time.

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  22. AnitaJanuary 5, 2008 at 4:05 AM

    You really like this cold winter weather? Me, I am longing for spring and some warmer days, it's been so cold around here...

    Thanks for sharing those picutres of your cozy home. It all looks so welcoming and inviting!

    Have a great week-end!
    Anita

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  23. CjdusseJanuary 9, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    I love that stove! Can I borrow it for a while? :)

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  24. Jo BeaufoixJanuary 10, 2008 at 7:13 PM

    Your home is so lovely. And I think I saw |Badger, Toad and possibly Moley in the pics. They look great. :D

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