Antique Andirons and Fender for the Fireplace

I spent some time recently hunting for some antique andirons and a fender

for our living room fireplace.  It took me a while to find just the right pair

because the opening of the firebox is fairly wide.  I thought I would have

to buy these pieces separately, but I was lucky enough to find the three 

pieces sold by one dealer.

The set is solid brass and was made in Britain.  Rather formal by today's

standards, but then the living room is rather formal and is decorated with much

of my Mom's furniture and accessories.  She is a cashmere and pearls kind

of lady and although I am a Wellies and jeans kind of girl, we both love

antiques.

This little fire pot has been in the family for a very long time.

So has this brass hod.  Look at all that soot!

Now I just need to find a chimney sweep.

I should hunt for a screen too I suppose.

It's been fun hunting for new additions to the old ones.  That crystal bowl was hand

carried on the plane after purchasing it in Athens, Greece.  And the crystal handled

vases belonged to my great grandmother.

I have been making more changes in the kitchen.  Adding country kitchen touches

and planning some bigger changes.  Soon I will be pulling out the existing cooktop

and replacing it with my Viking.  I can hardly wait for that.  It will mean cutting into

the stone counter top, but then that will have to be done to put in the farmhouse

sink too.  I would love to get all of this done before the holidays.  Do you

think I will make it???

Wow Us Wednesday

What's It Wednesday

BTW ~ Bentley has discovered the little lizards that live in our 

yard.  Move over squirrels, you are second on the list now.

Brenda of Cozy Little House warned me this would happen.

The lizards drove Charlie and Abi crazy when Brenda lived

in Texas!

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley