Updating A Fireplace Mantel & Hearth
Here is a lil’ bitty peek.
It’s gonna be awhile before the full reveal!
There is still lots to do.
And we are working around the weather too.
Our Mantel Before the Newest Updates Began
For Past Mantel Looks, Check Out The Links Below;
“We”
(meaning mostly Jim)
were busy working on the mantel last weekend.
Unfortunately, the gorgeous piece of wood we bought to use for the mantel, is hopelessly warped.
(meaning mostly Jim)
were busy working on the mantel last weekend.
Unfortunately, the gorgeous piece of wood we bought to use for the mantel, is hopelessly warped.
So we went with an alternative.
The only thing in town available that was deep enough to take the present mantel from
slim to fat
was a piece with a veneer.
Which is fine, since it will be painted anyway.
So on with the work.
Mush Jim, Mush!!
{hehe}
Jim has this amazing set of router bits and we used one of those to make the trim piece ourselves.
(again… “we” being Jim!)
***Update… here are the elusive ”bits”
{and you girls are baaaad! lol}
***Update… here are the elusive ”bits”
{and you girls are baaaad! lol}
NEXT UP!
Working on the Hearth…
It would be great if I was mad about something!
I bet it would be much more fun
{and more productive too}
for chipping all this old tile off.
Quick.
Someone Tick Me Off….
PS-Don’t forget to stop in tomorrow to see my pick for
I’ll be bragging on a new blogger from the
Newbie Party link up at
Going on NOW!
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I’m still picturing Jim’s amazing set of router bits!
Yes, my mind went there!
Kelly
Cant wait Shannon!!
SO EXCITED!! Can’t wait to see the reveal!!!!
Hugs,
Karin
I never want to make you mad! Jim is a keeper, with awesome router bits! Now hurry up~we’re can’t wait!
Debbie
LOVES it Shannon, I can’t wait to see the end, you are killing me kid!
I can’t wait to see it! That Jim, he’s a keeper I tell ya!
That is going to be a big job done! I can’t wait to see it. xo Diana
ps. I think you better bolt Jimboy to your leg before someone snatches him away…you know how women love their own handyman!
What a lucky gal to have a handy hubs.
Can’t believe nobody in your home can tick you off and you have to turn to all of us??? 
xo Heidi
LOL!!!
{not about the warped wood, just warped minds}
I can’t wait to see this. And I understand about projects taking a while but the teaser is just plain mean.
Just kidding! I love having something to look forward to.
Have a great week!
Just wanted to thank you for sending me over to Debbiedoo’s!! Her blog is great and I just linked up to her newbie party! So fun:)
The mantel looks like it’s going to look beautiful by the way – Can’t wait to see how it turns out:)
Lets see that reveal!
-Fellow lover of router bits.
Oh me. Oh my— what a teaser..but you got me! hook line and sinker I can’t Wait until I see the final project! Keep working it girl, it’s going to look amazing I have no doubt!!
Behind every great routering man is a creative woman. And a few bits.
~Bliss~
What a fun project, Can’t wait to see it finished!!
chris
Alright, Shannon … please do NOT keep us waiting too long !! I can’t wait to see what you and your talented hubby do … what fun!
Oh I can’t wait
XO
Kristin
The best pic is the one with your babies. How cute!
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