How to Paint a Brick Fireplace

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I love a good before and after and this fireplace done by Monica from East Coast Creative is awesome.  She took this from blah to amazing overnight.  She whitewashed brick, paint the wood shelving and mantel and spray painted the brass fireplace surround all in 24 hours.  Check out how she did it.

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How to Paint a Fireplace

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The East Coast Creative gals are back with another amazing stencil project.  I already copied their last months project and now I want to paint my fireplace.  I have terrible black tiles that are itching for a makeover.  And I agree with Jessica it sounds like a great fall project for me.  So do you {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Make a Fireside Treat

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So, how ironic is it that my big project this week was repairing my fire pit…when there is both a heat wave and a fire ban happening in my corner of the world?  Hilarious!  I have to admit that I’m looking forward to the cooler temperatures of fall, when it will really be fun to {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Fake a Fireplace Mantel

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 Have you visited any of this season’s mantel linky parties?  Viewing all the beautifully decorated mantels is enough to give anyone some serious fireplace envy if you don’t have one of your own.   Don’t worry–you are not alone!  Quite a few homes are built without fireplaces these days, and if you are living in {…Read More…}