thinking.

i've been thinking about a lot of things lately. politics. the economy. the election. the littles. surgery. but i've also mixed in a couple of lighter thinking thoughts, too.

one of which is what to do with my fireplace. now it's an ok fireplace. pretty standard fare for the suburbs. but that's the problem. standard. boring. look alike suburban fare. i'd love to rip the whole darn thing out and start over. no wood. no tile. something rustic and beautiful in it's own right. but i think that might push someone over the edge.

so i think. and search. and seek. there are so many options. so many thoughts. so many cool ideas. today, i am loving. loving. this photo and this idea from rita konig and domino.

how cool are all those photos above the mantle? clever. interesting. conversational. (actually i love the whole room. comfy and clean and welcoming.) but specifically the fireplace and mantel - no stupid tv above it. no standard picture. no fake flowers. it's so unexpected that you don't even notice the ordinary-ness of the the fireplace and mantle.

something creative. and clever and interesting. most especially interesting.