As winter throws it's final punch, I'm feeling the need for warmth in my living room.  When we moved in, Jahred and I talked about a fireplace.  "Should we put it here?  Or there?"  Last week, using some up-cycled wood from the "Restore - Habitat for Humanity Retail Store" we created a portable mantle to test-drive such a feature.

So far, so good.  I'm actually liking the faux fire, and it's flexibility/portability.  I'm picturing a large mirror and perhaps a stack of vintage books inside.  Just thought I'd share what $7 did for my winter chill.