There's something about a fireplace

Admittedly, I've been addicted to house hunting for the past decade. Even though I own my own home (own my own....sounds weird, but whatever), I can't seem to help myself. I scower the Internet for newly listed homes. Searching out new neighborhoods to explore (possibly move to in the future). It's a sickness, really it is. There aut to be a 12 step program for people like me....House Hunters Anonymous (HHA). H-HA!!!! Maybe not. Fail in the naming department.



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So, in my hours of obsession, I've come to fall in love with something I'm currently lacking. Something I had as an apartment dweller in college, but didn't seem to think I would miss when buying my own home (and no, mother, I know it's not that cold in Texas and I know we don't use them very often and that they are BITCH to maintain); but there is just something about a fireplace, baby!
It's the center of the home. It brings warmth (either actual or perceived). I have lived without for the last 5 years (rental house and bought house) and I don't want to go without in my next home.

MMM....lovely. Check out the serious beauty of that dark painted millwork. I love the idea of flanking it in bookshelves. Only problem I see...I don't own that many books and I hate chotskies. That's neither here nore there. It's just lovely. So there.

Here are a few others that I'm drooling over....


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There's just something about a freestanding stove fireplace. It's so simple, rustic, but nice. This one is done with a great, modern flare. It agrees with me.

So where am I going with all of this. As I've said before. I want something like this in my next home. In all of my searches, I've found something that I really love. The first Townhouse that I put in an offer on back in 2008 (and by the grace of god was able to get out of the contract because it was a secret shit hole) had one and I found another house that sporting a nice one too. Here's a hint.....it floats.

Check this puppy out!


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 That's right, a floating fire place. How lovely. Maybe some day, you will be mine. B-T-Dub....I drove by this lovely home. And it is just that lovely. Too bad the neighborhood was for shit. Why is that always the case. Lovely, remodeled, updated home in a crappy neighborhood. Can we say been there....done that! (i.e. doing that now).

So, I'll keep you updated to what I find in my future home. Let's keep our fingers crossed that it's a lovely little gem like you see above.