Snap. Crackle. Pop.

We've had a fireplace before, but this is the first place we've lived in together that has a real wood-burning fireplace. We've used it a few times already and plan to ignite it often during the cold months to come! Just looking at this picture conjures up thoughts of a warm fire, a cup of tea (or glass of wine), chocolate, my husband...

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a year ago: carpet.