Seashell Fireplace

Gorgeous!

yes, I saw them. I think that fireplace will compliment your white granite counter tops.

Granite?! They are marble. Everyone tried to talk me out of marble because of the staining. Remember, I like to have never found the white-white I wanted? It is called "Colorad Gold" and instead of grey viens they are tan/brown.

Granite?! They are marble. Everyone tried to talk me out of marble because of the staining. Remember, I like to have never found the white-white I wanted? It is called "Colorad Gold" and instead of grey viens they are tan/brown.

Sorry, I couldn't remember.

Awesome in the truest sense of the word! Would love to see it "in person" next week.

Granite?! They are marble. Everyone tried to talk me out of marble because of the staining. Remember, I like to have never found the white-white I wanted? It is called "Colorad Gold" and instead of grey viens they are tan/brown.

I knew she'd freak out. Granite Whatcha talkin about? :funn:

Sorry, I couldn't remember.

just kidding you sj, i know you pay more attention to detail than most men ever do.

Awesome in the truest sense of the word! Would love to see it "in person" next week.

pm me next week and we will make it happen.

I am in awe and speechless. Exquisite!!!!!!!!

you and me both. i can't stop looking at it. i can't wait for you to see it on your next visit.

Really beautiful!

It is so beautiful- and so cool that you know the stories about all the shells- where they came from, who gave them to you, etc. I wish we could have seen this today!

looks good my friend

I like it very much. It's especially nice that the fireplace is so well placed in your new home because there's a lot to admire and so many vantage places from which to do it. Who knows, BB, this fireplace might inspire you to spend more time in your kitchen! Stand behind those kitchen counters and gaze at the seashells...

OH BB!!!!! It is amazing!!!!!

OH ****!!! I can see all kinds of the shells I sent. TONS of them. BB, it is phenomenal!! I want mine refinished now. hahahaha!

I just returned from another trip to Sanibel .... and had the BEST HAUL ev-ah!!!!

I makes me so happy to know you can actually use all of those I have sent. I thought maybe there was too much junk, the the way they are being fitted show just what treasures they are! Put a sign on the mantle staying "GIfts from the sea"

I it, BB. Thank you for letting me a part of this!!

...that is just a shell of a fireplace!!! Did Donnie write sowal in there using shells? ;-) I am sure you have written all the shells down in a book...the only fireplace to have it's own baby book!!! I am amazed how quickly he finished!!! Good job to you both! I am just guessing that it looks even more spectacular in person judging from your pics.

Marble countertops are great for those of us that don't cook too much!;-) The patina will be awesome!!! We could stand to see some pics when you get around to it!!!

What a beautiful addition to your home!!! It will brings smiles for many years.

Fabulous BB! I can't wait to see it in person.

Thanks GTTBM, can't wait for y'all to see it.

Gorgeous!

Thanks Punzey, come see it soon.....and....ummmmm......you could bring some of those mandrin orange cupcakes......

looks good my friend

Thanks gull.

OH BB!!!!! It is amazing!!!!!

You will get to see it soon. You can also look at it when you are cooking for the SoWal Slumber Party in a few weeks.

OH ****!!! I can see all kinds of the shells I sent. TONS of them. BB, it is phenomenal!! I want mine refinished now. hahahaha!

I just returned from another trip to Sanibel .... and had the BEST HAUL ev-ah!!!!

I makes me so happy to know you can actually use all of those I have sent. I thought maybe there was too much junk, the the way they are being fitted show just what treasures they are! Put a sign on the mantle staying "GIfts from the sea"

I it, BB. Thank you for letting me a part of this!!

Thanks SD, I want you to see it, you will be amazed at what your contribution did. Donnie (fireplace guy) was really excited about the variety you sent. We loved that you sent them bagged and seperated by type. If you note on the table they are seperated by size, he puts all large in one pile, medium in another and small in it's own pile. He places the large ones first, then medium, then sprays and throws on the smallest blend of shells and pieces, then we add in more and more broken pieces. In the blend of smallest shells,that his 15 year old son swims out and dives for, there even ended up a crab claw! You can see it sticking out.

He said he did one for a lady once that had bought all these perfect shells. He was tormented by her wanting to line them all up in a pattern. He finally said "Look, you want it to look like a beach don't you? Natural and scattered about. Well, just let me break some, add some I brought with me and it will look great." She agreed, he did and it did.

What a beautiful addition to your home!!! It will brings smiles for many years.

Thank you. I have to keep looking at pictures myself. It is much better looking in person.

It is so beautiful- and so cool that you know the stories about all the shells- where they came from, who gave them to you, etc. I wish we could have seen this today!

It has turned out so very special. Come see it soon!

I like it very much. It's especially nice that the fireplace is so well placed in your new home because there's a lot to admire and so many vantage places from which to do it. Who knows, BB, this fireplace might inspire you to spend more time in your kitchen! Stand behind those kitchen counters and gaze at the seashells...

When you come to the top of the stairs, look to your right, it is the first thing you see. It is my favorite part of the new house. Who knows, stranger things have happened, I could spend more time in the kitchen.:rofl:

Remember all that wood is being painted white. Please don't have a fit as one of my friends did that we were having all the beautiful wood painted.

BTW, SJ said it has good feng shui!

IT'S BEAUTIFUL. I know you will love the fireplace more and more as time passes.

Thanks gull, I can't wait for you to see it this summer.

...that is just a shell of a fireplace!!! Did Donnie write sowal in there using shells? ;-) I am sure you have written all the shells down in a book...the only fireplace to have it's own baby book!!! I am amazed how quickly he finished!!! Good job to you both! I am just guessing that it looks even more spectacular in person judging from your pics.

Marble countertops are great for those of us that don't cook too much!;-) The patina will be awesome!!! We could stand to see some pics when you get around to it!!!

A book is a great idea. I need to do that. I started a photo journal for the new house, perhaps I need to go ahead and right all of these details now, because I am sure to forget some in years to come.

My island has a wood top. I will tell everyone to use it if they must cook. For me that won't be a problem.

I can't wait to cook in your kitchen!

Remember all that wood is being painted white. Please don't have a fit as one of my friends did that we were having all the beautiful wood painted.

You are painting all of that beautiful wood?
:funn:
In general, women like painted wood and men like unpainted wood, so you probably won't hear many complaints on the painted wood.

I can't wait to cook in your kitchen!

:nono1:No cooking in that beautiful kitchen. You might stain the marble. :funn:However, if you do cook there, please remember to invite me.

You are painting all of that beautiful wood?
:funn:
In general, women like painted wood and men like unpainted wood, so you probably won't hear many complaints on the painted wood.

You are right about that. However, one good thing about painting wood is that it can be undone, or that's what I always tell Merman when I want to paint over any of the old varnished wood in our house.

Love it! Love it! Love it, BB!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

It is so special! When your stairs are a little more finished, I want to come back and see up close. Donnie did an incredible job! Your stories and shells will be the best memories and legacy for your home!
Wherever we end up landing at, I want a fireplace like that! I love painted wood too!

Thanks for posting the pictures!